The Handmaiden Debuts at Cine-Rama
UPDATE: According to a post on their Facebook page, Cine-Rama has unfortunately had to close their doors, and the screening of The Handmaiden has been cancelled.
Here's their statement: "Though we hate to leave, our Main st. location is unfortunately having to close its doors and we have unfortunately had to cancel our screenings of The Handmaiden. To those of you that have pre-purchased tickets refunds have already been issued at the time of this post. This is not the end of the Cine-Rama project though. We have an extremely exciting forthcoming announcement that directly concerns our future. As well as the fates of all the incredible Chattanooga cinephiles that have become part of our family since we first opened our little pop-up arthouse in May. The next phase is the most exciting yet! Please stay tuned."
From Park Chan-wook, the celebrated director of Oldboy, Lady Vengeance, and Stoker, comes a ravishing new crime drama, making its Chattanooga debut this week at the Cine-Rama independent film theater.
Park presents a gripping and sensual tale of two women: a young Japanese lady living on a secluded estate, and a Korean woman who is hired to serve as her new handmaiden, but is secretly plotting with a conman to defraud her of a large inheritance.
Inspired by the novel "Fingersmith" by British author Sarah Waters, The Handmaiden borrows the most dynamic elements of its source material and combines it with Park Chan-wook’s singular vision to create an unforgettable viewing experience.
And it's not just us who are excited about this film. Check out what others are saying about The Handmaiden:
“Sexy and twisty and so compelling.” – Alison Willmore, Buzzfeed.
“The best film at Cannes this year. Deliriously twisty.” – Bilge Ebiri, Village Voice.
“Four stars. A hugely entertaining thriller. Simmering with genuine sexual tension.” – Benjamin Lee, The Guardian.
“Ravishing. Director Park Chan-wook’s most delectable narrative feature in years.” – Justin Chang, LA Times.
So head over to the Southside all this week for one soon-to-be classic film. You'll thank us later.
The Handmaiden
November 18 through 24, 6 p.m. nightly
The Cine-Rama
100 W. Main Street
(423) 521-1716
www.thecinerama.org