Uitkijk Classic: A Clockwork Orange (1971)

We’ve teamed up with the iconic movie theater of Amsterdam, Filmtheater de Uitkijk. Aside from their assorted agenda, the entirely student-run cinema curates bimonthly ‘specials’; series of movies, linked through a specific theme. And in addition, they screen a classic picture every month! Subbacultcha members can attend selected screenings of the specials and classics for free. This month’s classic: A Clockwork Orange directed by Stanley Kubrick.

In the absolute classic A Clockwork Orange, we are situated in the Britain of the future. In this setting we follow a group of young people who go out every night to leave a trail of destruction: they beat and rape helpless victims. The gang leader of this group and main character in Kubrick’s film is Alex McDowell: a lazy student who still lives with his parents and enjoys senseless violence as much as Beethoven’s music. 

When Alex is arrested, the British government decides to carry out a scientific experiment on him in which they make any act of violence physically revolting for the main character. However, this experiment has a few unexpected side effects…

Subbacultcha members can attend the selected screening of A Clockwork Orange  for free. There are limited spots available. One can make a reservation by sending an e-mail to info@uitkijk.nl, citing ‘A Clockwork Orange’ in the mail. Please show your membership card at the box office.