Dark Passage

1947, Delmer Daves, USA, 106 min.

Classic film noir showcasing the undeniable chemistry of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall for the third time. A false accusation of murder, an escape from prison, with plastic surgery as the ultimate disguise,leads to a desperate search for the true killer in atmospheric San Francisco.

“Daves’ stark, involving mystery has earned well-deserved respect, and holds up well today”¦ the film provides terrific entertainment and the opportunity to savor one of Hollywood’s most legendary love teams in its prime.” —David Krauss

About Cabaret Cinema: Perception

Can the truth truly be trusted? Is it objective or rather tinted by our experience and memories? Perhaps there is no better medium with which to explore these questions than the illusory cinema. In that pursuit we have invited scientists to introduce films that potently demonstrate that much of our perception is clouded by the distorted lens of our assumptions and desires.