American Beauty (MA 15+) Presented on 35mm

American Beauty at Revival House Perth

Peer beneath the surface of suburban perfection in Sam Mendes' stunning directorial debut that swept the 1999 Academy Awards. Kevin Spacey delivers a career-defining performance as Lester Burnham, a middle-aged man experiencing a profound midlife crisis that leads him to reassess everything he thought he wanted from life. As his marriage to ambitious real estate agent Carolyn (Annette Bening) crumbles, and his teenage daughter Jane (Thora Birch) grows increasingly distant, Lester embarks on a journey of self-discovery that will change his family forever.

This darkly comic masterpiece explores the hollowness lurking behind the American Dream, weaving together multiple storylines that expose the secrets, desires, and disappointments of an entire neighborhood. With its iconic imagery, haunting score by Thomas Newman, and Conrad L. Hall's breathtaking cinematography, American Beauty remains a powerful meditation on beauty, desire, and the search for meaning in modern life.

Winner of five Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor.

Presented on authentic 35mm film for the true cinematic experience!

When: Sunday, August 3rd at 7:10 PM
Where: Revival House Perth
Rating: MA15+ - Mature themes, sexual content, drug use, and coarse language

A provocative and unforgettable cinematic experience that continues to resonate with audiences more than two decades later.