rennie collection is pleased to present, for one night only, an evening of cinema on May 25, 2012 by Italian artist Francesco Vezzoli. This event, which runs from 7-9pm, is the first exhibition of Vezzoli’s work in Vancouver. Proceeds from ticket and drink sales will benefit UNIT/PITT Projects, and everyone involved in the evening, from Collection staff to former interns to friendly helpers have graciously volunteered their time to maximize the benefit to UNIT/PITT. The twitter hashtag for the evening is #VezzoliNite – so please don’t hesitate to tweet before, during and after film night!

Trailer for a remake of Gore Vidal’s Caligula (2005) is a star-studded imaginary remake of the original controversial and depraved 1979 film. Marlene Redux: A True Hollywood Story! (2006) makes a mockery of celebrity documentaries by following the rise and fictional fall of Vezzoli himself. Lastly, GREED, A New Fragrance by Francesco Vezzoli (2009) is a fabricated perfume advertisement featuring Michelle Williams and Natalie Portman, directed by Roman Polanski. Shown on a loop over the course of the evening, the films will be projected almost 4.5 metres (15 ft) high in one of the main exhibition rooms at Wing Sang.

Admission to film night is $10 which includes one drink; tickets can be purchased online at Brown Paper Tickets or with cash at the rennie collection office during regular office hours (9 am – 5 pm, Monday-Friday). Due to the nature of the films, this event is strictly 19+. All films are courtesy Galleria Franco Noero, Torino with special thanks to Whistler Water and Kronenbourg 1664.