Soylent Green (1973) is set in a dystopian future of dying oceans and a perpetual humidity caused by the greenhouse effect, with the resulting pollution, depleted resources, poverty and overpopulation. Directed by Richard Fleischer, the film stars Charlton Heston, Leigh Taylor-Young and Edward G Robinson in his final film role. The film is loosely based on the 1966 science fiction novel,” Make Room, Make Room”, by Harry Harrison, with a plot that combines elements of science fiction and a police procedural. In 1973, it won the Nebula Award for Best Dramatic Presentation and the Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film.

This screening is the Deal Film Club contribution to COP29 which will take place from November 11 to 22 in 2024 at Baku Stadium, in Baku, Azerbaijan. This film will also be DFC’s contribution to the Deal Climate Action Day on Saturday 16th November 2024.

Venue: Cleary Hall, The Landmark Centre

Doors 6:20pm / 6:45pm.

£7 members / £9 non-members

There will be an interval during the screening, with a cash bar and refreshments.