USA 1991, feature film, 107 min.
Director: Rob Reiner.
With: James Caan, Kathy Bates, Lauren Bacall.
Language: OmU (English with German subtitles).
After a car accident in a snowstorm, the famous writer Paul Sheldon is brought to safety by Annie Wilkes, one of his biggest fans. But when Annie reads his next book - and learns that Paul has killed her favorite character in it - she pulls on new strings...
One of the best film adaptations of one of Stephen King's best books! With Kathy Bates in a magnificent, Oscar-winning performance that makes a lasting impression. And with scenes that go through your heart and soul and that you won't be able to forget for a long time.
Before the film, author and journalist Maria Wiesner will give an introduction entitled "The Woman as Monster - How MISERY reverses gender roles in the horror genre, and how Stephen King settles scores with his fans".
ENG: After his car crashes in the mountains during a blinding snowstorm, famous novelist Paul Sheldon is "rescued" from a car crash by Annie Wilkes, a fan obsessed with the main character in his series of novels.
One of the best film adaptations of one of Stephen King's best books! With Kathy Bates in a magnificent, Oscar-winning performance that leaves a lasting impression. And with scenes that you won't be able to forget for a long time... (English with German subtitles, with an introduction in German)
Before the film, author and journalist Maria Wiesner will give a small introduction titled "The Woman as Monster - How MISERY reverses gender roles in the horror genre, and how Stephen King settles accounts with his fans".
Price information:
- 7.00 € (regular) - 5.50 € (reduced*) - 3.50 € (with Leipzig Pass, disabled pass, volunteer pass) - Films longer than 130 min: + 1.00 € - Tickets are available online (plus € 0.70 booking fee), remaining tickets at the Box Office.