EIFF
Retrospective Screening

Bad Timing

18+
2hr 9 mins
Nicolas Roeg
Theresa Russell, Art Garfunkel, Denholm Elliott, Harvey Keitel

Premiere Status

Retrospective Screening

Countries

UK

Language

English

Content Warning

Drug use, Sex, Sexual violence, Suicide

Run Time

2hr 9 minutes

Enhanced Access

Overview

Part of the 

strand.

Nicolas Roeg’s haunting, nightmarish and lyrical 1980 puzzle film details the toxic relationship between a neurotic psychologist (Garfunkel) and a volatile young woman (Russell), set against the backdrop of modern Vienna. Told in a non-linear style, this is troubling, confrontational cinema of the highest order. The film will be introduced by legendary British film producer Jeremy Thomas, who collaborated with director Nicolas Roeg over this film and more.

– Paul Ridd

Bad Timing will be presented on 35mm.

Showtimes

The Venue

Cameo Picturehouse

38 Home Street, EH3 9LZ

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