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"Trainspotting"

"Late Night Cult Movies"

As part of the “Late Night Cult Movies” series, the Planetarium Cinema presents cult-status films. On the last Friday and Saturday of every month, we screen carefully selected films—from beloved classics to exciting new releases. Enjoy a cult movie night with your “Best Cult Movie Buddies” at a special price of just €7!

Trainspotting

Danny Boyle’s electrifying adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s novel is far more than a movie about drugs—it’s an uncompromising portrait of friendship, escape, rebellion, and the search for a place in life.

Ewan McGregor shines as Mark Renton, torn between heroin addiction and the desire for a fresh start. Together with Spud, Sick Boy, Tommy, and the fearsome Begbie, he forms a clique whose experiences are equally shocking, moving, and entertaining with their dark humor. With its fast-paced editing, iconic soundtrack featuring artists like Iggy Pop, Underworld, and Blur, and Renton’s famous opening monologue “Choose Life,” this cult classic made film history. Three decades after its release, the film’s themes—a sense of disorientation, social pressure, and the longing for self-determination—feel more relevant than ever.

_{UK Director: Danny Boyle}