Join Vito Project LGBT Film Club for a homage to the life and work of the legendary gay songwriter Howard Ashman. Discover the art of traditional hand-drawn animation with the two most significant movies that launched the Disney Renaissance of the 1990s and ushered in a new age of animation. Ashman brought sophistication and a queer sensibility to these classics. He took inspiration from musical theatre and the eccentric personality of drag queen legend Divine. Disney granted Vito Projecto special permission to screen The Little Mermaid.
A ticket for the event costs only £12! All money made at the box office goes towards paying for film rights and supporting The Cinema Museum. Since all previous screenings have sold out, advanced booking is advisable.
THE LITTLE MERMAID (1989)
Adventurous mermaid Ariel is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which is forbidden by her father, King Triton, she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with her new found love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the lovers, King Tritonmust sacrifice his daughter.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (1991):
Beauty and the Beast will be presented from a 35mm film print.
An arrogant young prince and his castle’s servants fall under the spell of a wicked enchantress. She turns him into the hideous Beast until he learns to love and be loved in return. The headstrong village girl Belle enters the Beast’s castle after he imprisons her father, Maurice. Belle enlisits the help of his enchanted servants, including the matronly Mrs Potts, and she begins to draw the cold-hearted Beast out of his isolation.
22 January 2022, Timings:
3 pm: Doors open for socialising, drinks and food
4 pm: The Little Mermaid
5:30 pm (approx): Break
5:50 pm: Beauty and the Beast
7:30 pm: Break
7:45 pm: Q&A and conversation with the audience
8:20 pm (approx): Event ends
Tickets are available here.
The Cinema Museum, 2 Dugard Way, Renfrew Road, London, SE11 4TH
