The Dead Don't Hurt (15)

A story of star-crossed lovers on the western US frontier in the 1860s and a portrait of a passionate woman determined to stand up for herself in an unforgiving world dominated by ruthless men.

Vivienne Le Coudy (Vicky Krieps) is a fiercely independent woman who embarks on a relationship with Danish immigrant Holger Olsen (Viggo Mortensen). She agrees to travel with him to his home near the quiet town of Elk Flats, Nevada, where they start a life together.

The outbreak of the civil war separates them when Olsen makes a fateful decision to fight for the Union. This leaves Vivienne to fend for herself in a place controlled by a corrupt Mayor and his unscrupulous business partner, powerful rancher Alfred Jeffries. Alfred’s violent, wayward son Weston aggressively pursues Vivienne, who is determined to resist his unwanted advances.

When Olsen returns from the war, he and Vivienne must confront and make peace with the person each has become.

Director: Viggo Mortensen

Featuring: Vicky Krieps, Viggo Mortensen, Danny Huston, Garret Dillahunt

Details: USA | Language: English | 2023 | 2h 5m

Showings:

8th October – 2pm Tuesday Matinée

9th October – 7.30pm

Please note: Our Tuesday Matinées feature subtitles for the hard of hearing and will include an interval.

Tickets: From £5 to £7.50