The Kiss Kiss Kill Kill Archive in collaboration
with Aberystwyth Arts Centre is proud to present a programme of Eurospy themed
events to coincide with the exhibition: KISS KISS KILL KILL: THE GRAPHIC ART AND FORGOTTEN
SPY FILMS OF COLD WAR EUROPE on show in Gallery 2, The Aberystwyth Arts Centre 29th
Sept 2012 –10th Nov 2012.
EUROSPY DAY
SAT 6TH OCTOBER 2012
ABERYSTWYTH ARTS CENTRE CINEMA
4.15 pm Illustrated Talk - The European-ness of
Eurospy
Illustrated with 400 high resolution images from
the Kiss Kiss Kill Kill Archive, curator Richard Rhys Davies gives an hour long
presentation that examines the spy film myth. Focusing on the Eurospy genre,
the talk will reveal how Eurospy melds European identity, heroic tradition and
technology into a unique cultural entity.
5.45 pm 35mm Film Screening - Deadlier than the
Male (1966)
Recently shown on the beach at Cannes by Quentin
Tarantino, this 60s spy gem was voted top-ten by The Eurospy Guide. A dizzying
kaleidoscope of deadly spy girls, terrorism, Mediterranean excitement,
espionage thrills and dangerous grooves, Deadlier then the Male is essential
viewing.
7.45 pm Illustrated Talk - Diabolik: European Icon
An illustrated talk by Richard Rhys Davies
charting the production and influence of Mario Bava’s seminal Diabolik.
8.00 pm 35mm Film Screening - Diabolik aka Danger:
Diabolik (1968)
Diabolik is possibly the coolest film ever made. A
fabulous mash up of master criminal, super-spy and psychedelic genres, horror
maestro Mario Bava set the benchmark for the cool sixties flick.
EXHIBITION
KISS KISS KILL KILL: THE GRAPHIC ART AND FORGOTTEN
SPY FILMS OF COLD WAR EUROPE, GALLERY 2 ABERYSTWYTH ARTS CENTRE
An Exhibition of 50s, 60s and 70s Spy Film Posters from The Kiss Kiss Kill Kill Archive Curated by Richard Rhys Davies. This exciting exhibition will appeal to everyone
who loves Eurospy and the spy film genre. The exhibition shows a selection of
posters from all over Europe including amazing artwork for many forgotten
Soviet bloc films. The very different styles of graphic artwork provide a
detailed picture of European taste, national identity and politics during the
Cold War.
Kiss Kiss Kill Kill at Aberystwyth Arts Centre is
a full remix of a touring exhibition first developed in partnership with UH
Galleries and the Goethe-Institut, London. The new show presents new
acquisitions previously unseen in addition to newly restored pieces from the
original show. Full colour exhibition catalogue (above) available priced £24.99. More info at the Kiss Kiss Kill Kill Archive shop.
