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Screening: Brian De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise
Prepare for a wild ride through Brian De Palma’s iconic musical nightmare that remains just as twisted today as it was in 1975. Grab your popcorn and experience the ultimate blend of glam rock, obsession, and vengeance on the big screen.
Médiathèque Marguerite Duras (Paris 20th)
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Experience the gothic rock opera Phantom of the Paradise by Brian De Palma during an exclusive screening on Saturday, October 31, 2026. This 1975 cult classic blending horror and musical theatre follows the tragic descent of composer Winslow Leach against the backdrop of the sinister Paradise venue. Hosted at the Médiathèque Marguerite Duras from 18:00 to 20:00, this free event is open to viewers aged 14 and older. The film will be screened in its original version with French subtitles, offering a unique opportunity to witness this baroque cinematic masterpiece in a dedicated cultural setting.
Winslow Leach, a young unknown composer, desperately tries to get the opera he has composed noticed. Swan, a producer and head of the Death Records label, is looking for new talent to inaugurate the Paradise, the rock palace he is planning to launch. He steals Leach's score and has him imprisoned for drug trafficking. Broken, disfigured, and having lost his voice, the unfortunate composer manages to escape. He returns to haunt the Paradise...
1975 in theaters | 1h 32min | Musical, Horror
By Brian De Palma
With William Finley, Paul Williams, Jessica Harper
Film screened in original version with French subtitles
Our take on this event
Join us at the Médiathèque Marguerite Duras on October 31, 2026, for a special screening of Brian De Palma's iconic film, Phantom of the Paradise. The story follows a brilliant yet unlucky songwriter who, after being betrayed and disfigured, seeks revenge against the ruthless music producer Swan in the glamorous world of the Paradise rock palace. Starring William Finley, Paul Williams, and Jessica Harper, this 1h 32min feature explores themes of ambition and obsession through a dark, musical lens.
The event runs from 18:00 to 20:00 and is free of charge for anyone aged 14 or above. Please note that the movie will be presented in its original language with French subtitles. The venue is fully equipped to welcome individuals using wheelchairs and is adapted to support guests who are blind or visually impaired.
