What’s being screened
«Misbehaviour» is a 2020 British feature film directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, lasting 101 minutes, screening on 13 November 2026 at C.M. Rector Peset. The movie is based on real events in London in 1970, centred around a controversial competition, as noted in reviews of the film.
Cinemagavia describes it as an entertaining film with a message, while Filasiete calls it an engaging story about a contentious contest, also highlighting Lowthorpe’s experience in period dramas like The Crown.
Who’s starring
The cast of «Misbehaviour» is led by Keira Knightley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jessie Buckley, Greg Kinnear, and Lesley Manville. This mix of British and American actors delivers a compelling ensemble story about women challenging the norms of their time.
Context of the screening
The screening of «Misbehaviour» at Rector Peset is part of a women’s cinema cycle titled «Una de cada», organised by Amigos de Naugran, as listed on their website. The cycle features films directed by women or focused on female experiences, and Lowthorpe’s film fits this theme by recounting a real-life protest against objectification in early 1970s London.
