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Running on Empty

The Humanist Cinema of Sidney Lumet

Director
Sidney Lumet
Length
116′
Country
United States
Language
English

Mixing political and personal drama, Running on Empty tells the poignant story of the Pope family, who have been living in hiding for years after the parents carried out an anti-war protest in the 1970s that accidentally injured a school janitor. To avoid capture, they live under false identities, constantly relocating and leaving their pasts behind.

Their eldest son, Danny (River Phoenix), is a gifted pianist whose talent catches the attention of a music school recruiter. This offers him a future that clashes with his family’s secretive lifestyle. As Danny struggles with the choice between loyalty to his family and the chance to build a life of his own, the film delves into profound themes of sacrifice, identity, and the unbreakable bonds of love.

The Humanist Cinema of Sidney Lumet

Corruption, racism, moral decline – these were the themes that American director Sidney Lumet explored in his films. Lumet created entertainment in the first place, but never just entertainment. Lumet’s films are thought provoking examinations of modern society. The combination of amusement and social engagement was already evident in Lumet’s feature film debut, 12 Angry Men (1958), an iconic courtroom drama in which a white jury deliberates on the verdict of a Puerto Rican defendant. With classic films like Dog Day Afternoon (1975) and Network (1976), Lumet delivered sharp critiques of the media that have only grown more relevant over time. See these and other films this winter in De Balie!

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The Humanist Cinema of Sidney Lumet

7 films by Lumet between Dec 27 and January

From 12 Angry Men to Dog Day Afternoon and Network: revisit the greatest films by American master Sidney Lumet in De Balie. Corruption, racism, moral decline – these were the themes that American director Sidney Lumet explored in his films. Lumet created entertainment in the first place, but never just entertainment. Lumet’s films are thought

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