“It remains an outstanding example of the filmmaker's power to transform an environment through the selection of detail: everything in it is familiar, but nothing is recognizable.” - Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

“Despite its age it's that rare science fiction film that doesn't seem to have dated at all.” - Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times

June 16 & 26 | Intergalactic government agent Lemmy Caution (Eddie Constantine), is dispatched on a secret mission to Alphaville - a futuristic city where love is outlawed - to investigate the disappearance of a fellow agent, and to take down the creator of Alpha 60, a computer that controls the minds of Alphaville residents.

Control.Alt.Delete is presented as part of Science on ScreenⓇ - An initiative of the Coolidge Corner Theatre, with major support from the ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION. Look for announcements regarding presentations or discussions with science and technology experts. Full program detail can be found at siskelfilmcenter.org/sos


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