MAX MY LOVE, 1986

France, USA | Blu-ray, Color, 92’ | French, English
Director: Nagisa Ôshima
Cast: Charlotte Rampling, Anthony Higgins, Victoria Abril

Nagisa Oshima's offbeat comedy-drama challenges the concepts of marriage and fidelity through the bond formed between Margaret, a married woman, and Max, a chimpanzee she rescues from the circus. What begins as love at first sight highlights the tension between animal instincts and societal rules, exemplified by a scene where Max attends a formal dinner, symbolizing the clash of these two worlds. With screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière’s contribution, the film adopts an absurd and satirical tone, featuring a remarkable leading performance by Charlotte Rampling.

For the Thursday screening of this film, visitors can collect their tickets at the museum desk on the day of the screening. Tickets are free for residents of Türkiye.