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SUNSET BOULEVARD

BILLY WILDER | USA | 1950 | 111 MIN | NR | ENGLISH 

Part of the Sight and Sound 100 series
BFI’s 2022 Sight & Sound List #78

Drowning in enormous debt, a screenwriter finds refuge in the affluent arms of a delusional actress seeking a comeback, and soon a tumultuous love affair arises in this critically acclaimed film from the classic Hollywood titan, Billy Wilder.

Cast: William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim

Sight and Sound 100 – Once a decade, Sight and Sound magazine releases the coveted critic’s poll for The Greatest Films of All Time. The 100 films and their rankings may cause joy, pain, or perplexity in many film aficionados, but always sparks passionate conversations. Join PFS as we embark on the journey together and screen all 100 films from the 2022 list, counting down, in order throughout the entire year. So by next year you’ll know where you stand.