Barbican Cinema, Monday 29 June, 8.30pm
The Barbican Centre is repeating its showing of this series of four short films about the early years of the Barbican Estates. This programme is an unmissable chance to see films that tell the story of the Barbican from drawing boards full of post-war visions for a new tomorrow, to an arts centre and estate in full operation. Highlights include footage of the acres of rubble from which the Barbican rose after the war in Barbican Regained, a 1969 BAFTA-nominated short film on the building of the complex and a hilarious behind-the-scenes peak at the reality of Barbican life in the 80s.
With an introduction from author and Barbican expert David Heathcote this promises to be a hugely enjoyable event, the quirky and often very funny films giving historic insight into the genesis of the Barbican.
Due to the popularity of our previous Barbi-topia screening, we recommend early booking as tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis.