For their Christmas special, archivists Vaginal Davis und Daniel Hendrickson, who are otherwise on the trail of Contemporary Vinegar Syndrome at different locations in the city, return to Arsenal. They are presenting DIVA by Jean-Jacques Beineix, the 1981 cult film. Jules is a postman, opera lover, and a fan of the world-famous diva Cynthia Hawkins. During a concert by the singer, he secretly makes a recording of the performance. When the tape gets confused for another, he ends up in unexpected difficulties. “DIVA is without doubt one of the most important European films of the early 80s: stylistically polished to the point of being mannered, this thriller full of quotes and references catapulted French cinema into the present and combined fairy tale elements, film noir lifts, and the neon-blue pop aesthetic of the New Wave to create a total art work that set new standards.” (J. Kurz) (stss) Free entry for members, membership can be obtained at the box office. (18.12.)
