Open Air Cinema #3: The Imitation Game
On Tuesdays in September, you can enjoy the best movies on a big screen on our green campus. On September 20, come and watch the historical drama film The Imitation Game. Mathematical genius Alan Turing commits himself to cracking the Nazi’s notorious Enigma code to save tens of thousands of lives.
Genres: Thriller, Biography, Drama, LGBTQIA+
Film director: Alex Garland
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley
Language: English - Subtitles: Dutch
Time: 20:30-22:25 hrs. Free entrance.
“Sometimes it is the people whom no one imagines anything of who do the things that no one can imagine.”
During World War II, mathematical genius and AI pioneer Alan Turing works for the British intelligence agency. He tries to crack the German Enigma code, which cryptanalysts think unbreakable. Turing's team analyze Enigma messages while he builds a machine – funded by Winston Churchill - to decipher them.
The Imitation Game is a celebration of Turing’s extraordinary achievements. However, his contribution to the Allied victory of World War II, could not prevent that he was convicted for “gross indecency” when his homosexuality was revealed during an investigation.
“A superb thriller”
– Empire
"One of the most important stories of the last century is one of the greatest movies.”
– The New York Observer
Open Air Cinema
- September 6: Ex Machina
- September 13: The Worst Person in the World
- September 20: The Imitation Game
- September 27: Captain Fantastic
More information
Bring a blanket or cushion plus something to drink, and we will provide film and popcorn. There will also be (folding) chairs available.
In case of rain, the film will be shown indoors. Only bottled water is allowed inside. Check this website before the film for the up-to-date information.
Open Air Cinema is organized by Studium Generale.
