12 Monkeys

Terry Gilliam’s legendary and arguably most important film is, of course, about time travel, but more broadly it is a statement about freedom and the individual’s struggle against the system. In 2035, humanity is largely destroyed by a deadly virus, and prisoner James Cole, played by Bruce Willis, is sent into the past to prevent the virus from spreading. This theme is still freshly planted in the audience’s collective consciousness but even more relevant are the themes of the search for truth and the quest for the meaning of trust. This makes 12 Monkeys more relevant today than ever, which is good news for any sci-fi film. It means it was ahead of its time, and the times are only gradually catching up.

The guest of the screening in Prague will be the director of the film, Terry Gilliam. After the screening, there will be a Q&A, which will only be in English without translation.