Join the Curious Monkey Film Club for an evening of cinematic charm!
For this Pride Month screening, we are briefly pausing our exploration of 1930s cinema to present Suddenly, Last Summer (1959), Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s haunting adaptation of the Tennessee Williams play. Set between memory, trauma, and secrecy, the film follows Elizabeth Taylor's character as she is pressured to conceal the truth surrounding the mysterious death of a close relative during the previous summer.
This screening highlights a key moment in Hollywood filmmaking, when queer themes could rarely be addressed openly and instead emerged through suggestion, coded dialogue, and psychological tension.
Whether you're revisiting this timeless gem or watching it for the first time, you're in for a treat.
About Curious Monkey Film Club:
Since 2020, Curious Monkey Film Club has been a gathering place for thoughtful film fans with an eye for detail and a love of storytelling. We don’t just watch films - we unpack them, explore them, and ask what they still have to say to us today. Our selections span genres and eras, chosen not by popularity but for their enduring craft and intrigue.
Film Timings:
6:00pm - Arrive early to grab a drink, browse the bookshore and line up for entry.
6:30pm - Entrance opens and film starts promptly. Limited seats. First come, first serve!
Post-film discussion: ~20 minutes
Tickets & Entry:
This is a donation-based event to support the continuation of the Curious Monkey Film Club. Registration is free, but mandatory. The space has limited capacity, registration does not guarantee seating. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Chairs are first come, first serve but we also have plenty of standing and floor seating space available.
The Venue:
Good Company Books is an independent English Bookstore in Lisbon. Born from our love of global literature and our Portuguese heritage, we are crafting a space for people of all backgrounds to gather and enjoy the best books, events, coffee, and wine. Find out more on our Instagram.
How To Find Us
By Metro: We're situated a 5-minute walk from the Campo Pequeno metro (Yellow line) and a 10-minute walk from the Alameda metro (Green & Red lines).
By Bus: There are many convenient bus options 2 blocks away from us on Avenida República, with the closest stop to our store being Campo Pequeno-Av. Republica.
By Bike: If you're using the Gira public bicycles, there is a docking station right across the street (#431 - Rua do Arco Cego / Av. Magalhães Lima).
By Car: There is a paid parking lot across the street, between Rua Arco do Cego and Rua Dona Filipa de Vilhena. Street parking is also available around the neighborhood
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