Summer at the Pergola: Challengers | Film Thursday & Outdoor Cinema

Fresh releases and great cinema, every Thursday at 21:30. Screenings take place under the open sky, surrounded by the Multimedia Fountain and the greenery of the Pergola. The Film Thursdays programme features exclusively new films – both major hits and less obvious stories.

These cinematic gems are accompanied by the film-like setting of the Pergola. The murmur of the Fountain, the greenery, and the magic of cinema under the stars give every screening a unique atmosphere. Not even bad weather can spoil it – if necessary, screenings will be moved indoors within the complex.

The number of deckchairs available on site is limited. It’s worth arriving early to grab a spot, or simply bring a blanket and settle in comfortably on the grass.

Visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino presents Challengers, with Zendaya in the role of Tashi Duncan – a golden child of tennis who, after an injury, became an uncompromising coach… both on the court and off it. Her husband (Mike Faist – West Side Story) is a champion going through a professional crisis. Tashi sets out to restore his former glory, but a surprise awaits them both when his opponent turns out to be another faded champion, Patrick (Josh O’Connor – The Crown) – his former best friend and Tashi’s ex-boyfriend. When the past collides with the present and the tension reaches its peak, Tashi must ask herself: what will the price of this victory be?

Director: Luca Guadagnino

Cast: Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, Mike Faist

Country: USA, Italy

Year: 2024

Genre: sports drama

Running time: 131 min

Film language: English

Subtitle language: Polish