Watch the Film Martin Eden, Directed by Pietro Marcello and Based on the Book by Jack London

 

“One of the most epic-feeling Italian movies in years. A throwback to ’70s-era big-canvas statements.” —Joshua Rothkopf, Time Out New York

Adapted from a 1909 novel by Jack London yet set in a provocatively unspecified moment in Italy’s history, Martin Eden is a passionate and enthralling narrative fresco in the tradition of the great Italian classics. Martin (played by the marvelously committed Luca Marinelli) is a self-taught proletarian with artistic aspirations who hopes that his dreams of becoming a writer will help him rise above his station and marry a wealthy young university student (Jessica Cressy). The dissatisfactions of working-class toil and bourgeois success lead to political awakening and destructive anxiety in this enveloping, superbly mounted bildungsroman. Winner of the Best Actor prize at the Venice Film Festival and the Platform Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival.

With Kino Marquee, we are giving away 205 film redemptions.

To watch the film:

  • Register for a Kino Marquee account (or Log In if you already have one)
  • Click the blue “Redeem Pass” button
  • Enter the code LH16ME to redeem your free ticket (note: the code can only be used once per account)
  • Code must be redeemed by 10/31/20
  • You will have five days to watch the film from the time you redeem
  • Scroll down on the page to the FAQ for instructions how to watch on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, and other devices


We Need Your Help:

Become a Lit Hub Supporting Member

Lit Hub has always brought you the best of the book world for free—no paywall. But our future relies on you. In return for your contribution, you'll get an ad-free site experience, editors' picks, and our Joan Didion tote bag. Most importantly, you'll keep independent book coverage alive and thriving.