Casablanca (1942) - 35mm

Join us for the opening night of Film in the Field Festival with a special outdoor 35mm screening of Casablanca (1942) beneath the summer sky in Slindon, West Sussex.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, Casablanca remains a timeless story of romance, sacrifice and wartime intrigue, presented exactly as it was originally intended to be seen, projected on traditional 35mm film.

Film in the Field is a new outdoor cinema festival presented by Slindon Cinema, celebrating classic films projected on real film in a relaxed countryside setting.

Key Information:

• Doors Open: 7:00pm

• Film Start: Approximately 8:30–9:00pm at dusk

• Expected Finish Time: Approximately 11:00pm

• Parking: Free parking available adjacent to the venue

• Accessibility: Step-free access and accessible toilet facilities available

• Food & Drink: Outdoor bar open from 7pm & BBQ provided by The Forge Café before the screening

Please Note:

• Please bring your own deck chairs, camping seats or blankets, as seating is not provided.

• Warm clothing is strongly recommended for later in the evening.

• We’ll keep all ticket holders updated should any weather-related changes be required closer to the event.

About The Film

Rick Blaine runs a nightclub in Casablanca during the Second World War, where he unexpectedly encounters former lover Ilsa Lund and her resistance leader husband Victor Laszlo. Forced to confront old feelings and difficult choices, Rick must decide between love and sacrifice.

Directed by Michael Curtiz

Cinematographer: Arthur Edeson, ASC

Starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid

With support of the BFI Film Audience Network,

awarding funds from the National Lottery in order to

bring this project to more audiences across the UK