Programme
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10 September 2008
The Singer (Quand j'étais chanteur) (15)
Witty, poignant story of Alain (Gerard Depardieu), a washed-up lounge singer working the casinos and rest-homes of the Auvergne. He becomes smitten with an attractive divorcée who is unimpressed by his charms. A beautifully judged drama
Dir: Xavier Giannoli, France 2006. 112 mins (subtitles) -
24 September
In Bruges (18)
Two Irish hoods are sent by their boss to hide out in Bruges after a botched killing to await further orders. Life proves to be far less boring than they initially assumed. A clever, savvy and enjoyable film.
Dir: Martin McDonagh, GB 2008. 107 mins -
15 October
The Counterfeiters (Die Fälscher) (15)
In the late 30’s the Nazis evolved a plan to flood the British and American economies with fake currencies by ‘enlisting’ concentration camp inmates. Written by a camp survivor, the story is beautifully shot; a devastatingly effective thriller.
Dir: Stefan Ruzowitsky, Germany/Austria 2007. 99 mins (subtitles) -
29 October
Honeydripper (PG)
Harmony, Alabama 1950, and hard times have hit the Honeydripper saloon. Proprietor Tyrone has a plan but needs beer and money first. This bluesy ensemble piece is firmly grounded in time and place with a host of great performances.
Dir: John Sayles, USA 2007. 124 mins -
5 November
The Band's Visit (Bikur Ha-Tizmoret) (12a)
An Egyptian police band get lost in Israel, miss the last bus back to Alexandria and wind up as the guests for the night of a local bar owner. A sweet-natured examination of strangers in a strange land, an entertaining debut by the director.
Dir: Eran Kolirin, Israel 2007. 89 mins (subtitles) -
19 November
The Conformist (Il Conformista) (15)
A new print of this acclaimed classic 70’s film. An insecure man joins Italy’s fascist party, and is persuaded to become an assassin. The target is his former professor, but he dithers over the job. A beautiful idea-laden and thrilling film noir, Jean-Louis Trintignant is magnificent as ‘the conformist’.
Dir: Bernado Bertolucci, Italy 1970. 111 mins (subtitles) -
7 January 2009
In the Valley of Elah (15)
A thoughtful and moving account of the search for a G.I. who disappears after his return home from Iraq. Based on a true story, the film is buttressed by excellent acting by Tommy Lee Jones, Susan Sarandon and Charlize Theron.
Dir: Paul Haggis, USA2007. 121 mins -
28 January
Couscous (La Graine et le mulet) (PG)
Set in the Southern French port of Sète, a heart-warming story of one man’s struggle to save his immigrant family from poverty by opening a fish restaurant on an old boat. Mixing comedy and tragedy, this is a beautifully made film.
Dir: Abdel Kechiche, France/Tunisia 2007. 154 mins (subtitles) -
11 February
My Brother is an Only Child (Mio fratello è figlio unico) (15)
A powerful and subtle drama of two brothers who grow up in the 1960’s, and are complete opposites in every way. It is also a portrait of Italy at a particularly turbulent time in its history.
Dir: Daniele Luchetti, Italy, 2007. 104 mins (subtitles) -
25 February
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (15)
A riveting suspense thriller, about a robbery that turns into a colossal mess. Two brothers of a New York family attempt a heist on their parents’ family jewellery store. Philip Hoffmann and Albert Finney give the performances of their lives.
Dir: Sydney Lumet, USA, 2007. 123 mins -
4 March
A Secret (Un Secret) (12a)
A complex and moving film, based on an autobiographical novel. The author searches for the long-hidden secrets of his family which struggled to survive during the French Occupation. A subtle, sophisticated and memorable movie.
Dir: Claude Miller, France, 2007. 106 mins (subtitles) -
18 March
Fade to Black (15)
Whilst filming in Cinecitta Rome in 1948, Orson Welles got involved in investigating the death of a bit-player. Suspecting murder, he found himself dodging would-be assassins in conspiracy country. Danny Huston is completely convincing as the great actor.
Dir: Oliver Parker, USA, 2006. 99 mins -
1 April
Eat Drink Man Woman (Yin shi nan nu) (PG)
Retired chef Chu lives in a large house in Taipei with his three lovely daughters. Life in the house revolves around the ritual of Sunday dinner lovingly cooked by Chu. The film is laugh out loud funny in its depiction of this contemporary family.
Dir: Ang Lee, Taiwan, 1994. 123 mins (subtitles) -
29 April
The Comedy of Power (L'Ivresse du pouvoir) (PG)
A smooth perceptive political thriller, drawn from a real
life scandal. Isabelle Huppert is captivating as a crusading
magistrate exposing massive fraud and bribery carried out by French oil executives.
Dir: Claude Chabrol, France 2006. 110 mins (subtitles) -
20 May
Annual General Meeting at 7pm
followed at 8pm by:The Boss of it All (Direktøren for det hele) (15)
The owner of a computer company creates an imaginary boss to take the blame for unpopular decisions affecting the staff. When buyers want to meet the boss, the owner hires an actor to perform the role. A clever and hilarious screwball comedy.
Dir: Lars Von Trier, Denmark 2006. 99 mins (subtitles)
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