Includes a conversation with director Michael Noer

Papillon follows the epic story of Henri “Papillon” Charrière (Charlie Hunnam), a safecracker from the Parisian underworld who is framed for murder and condemned to life in the notorious penal colony on Devil’s Island. Determined to regain his freedom, Papillon forms an unlikely alliance with quirky convicted counterfeiter Louis Dega (Rami Malek) who, in exchange for protection, agrees to finance Papillon’s escape.

2018, 136 minutes, color, DCP | Based on the Books Papillon and Banco by Henri Charriere; screenplay adapted by Aaron Guzikowski; directed by Michael Noer; with Charlie Hunnam, Rami Malek, Yorick Van Wageningen, Roland Møller, Tommy Flanagan and Eve Hewson

Ticketing/Parking Information

Film Independent Members can reserve screening tickets starting at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, July 24. | Screening tickets are free; limit two per Membership. | Proof of Member status is required to reserve tickets during advance reservation period.

$6.00 covered parking is available in the structure adjacent to the Writers Guild Theater; north of the building and south of Wilshire Blvd., on the west side of Doheny Dr.

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets may be picked up on the day of the event, as early as 6:00 pm, at the Film Independent box office table located inside the Writers Guild Theater lobby. Tickets are for general, unreserved theater seating. Ticketed guests must be in their seat(s) 15 minutes prior to the advertised start time or seat(s) may be released. Reservations do not guarantee entry, even with a ticket in hand. Entry/seating will be handled on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are nontransferable and can only be picked up by the individual who reserved them.

Event details and guest participation are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.