Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is NOW SHOWING – and Singapore film lovers will have a chance to experience the movie differently from the rest of Southeast Asia.
Head to Shaw Theatres Lido and watch “The Odyssey” on 35mm film to get the real feel of what Nolan intended for his audiences – rich analogue colour projected directly through the celluloid, delivering the theatrical intimacy that only real film can provide.
Shaw Theatres is the only cinema in Southeast Asia screening “The Odyssey” on 35mm – and it represents the first 35mm screening at Shaw in over 13 years.
A Piece of Cinema History, Back Where It Belongs
This incredible experience was made possible by the restoration of two original 1993 Ushio U-Tech 35mm film projectors during Lido’s recent renovation. These projectors – over 30 years old – have been lovingly restored and fitted with DTS and SRD sound formats, and are now housed in the new Lido 1 and Lumiere Grand halls.
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The last time a 35mm film was screened at Shaw Theatres was “Hyde Park on Hudson” back in March 2013. Thirteen years later, the format makes its triumphant return – and fittingly, with one of the biggest films of the year.
Mr. Christopher Shaw, Executive Vice President of Shaw Theatres, shared: “It is serendipitous that our first screening of 35mm film will be the blockbuster ‘The Odyssey’ which was shot entirely on film. Lido is the only place in Southeast Asia that will be showing ‘The Odyssey’ on real celluloid film! So do come see it. It is truly an experience you can only get in a movie theatre.”
 Christopher Nolan directs “The Odyssey” |
About “The Odyssey”
“The Odyssey” is filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s thirteenth feature film and fulfils his dream to film an entire movie using IMAX Film Cameras. It represents his most immersive and expansive cinematic experience yet, bringing Homer’s foundational epic saga to IMAX film screens for the very first time.
The film stars an extraordinary ensemble cast: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya and Charlize Theron. Runtime is 2 hours 52 minutes across nine film reels spliced together.
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 The film boasts a star-studded cast |
Where to Watch the 35mm Screenings
The 35mm screenings are exclusive to the Lumiere Grand hall at Shaw Theatres Lido – a large-format hall featuring 36 Lumiere recliner seats in the centre and classic sofa-style seating around the rest of the hall, for a cinematic experience in both comfort and scale.
Promotions
35mm Screenings:
- A3 35mm artwork movie poster with every 35mm ticket purchased (limited to 650 posters)
- Win a limited edition 35mm Film Cap with two 35mm tickets purchased – contest runs 16-31 July (2 winners)
IMAX Screenings:
- A3 IMAX movie poster with every IMAX ticket purchased (limited to 6,000 posters)
- Exclusive The Odyssey pin with minimum two IMAX tickets purchased – 4 designs available (new design every Thursday); collect all 4 to enter lucky draw for merchandise set (5 winners)
Premiere & Lumiere Halls:
- A3 movie poster with every Premiere hall ticket purchased (limited to 500 posters)
- A3 movie poster with every Lumiere hall ticket purchased (limited to 500 posters, not valid for Lumiere Grand)
Check showtimes and book your tickets at cinemaonline.sg
*Terms and conditions apply. Visit shaw.sg for full details.
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