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Robert Redford in THE OLD MAN AND THE GUN
The Old Man and the Gun is rumoured to be Robert Redford’s last movie acting role. It’s based on the true story of Forrest Tucker (Redford), from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to a string of heists that confounded the authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt (Casey Affleck), who is captivated by Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman (Sissy Spacek), who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
"Warm and funny and mesmerizing in its understated perfection, The Old Man & the Gun is a splendid experience." Observer
Screening on Saturday and Sunday. Book here.
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| A silent spectacular - Lois Weber's SHOES
With live piano accompaniment by John Sweeney and special introduction by writer and silent film specialist Pamela Hutchinson.
Young shop assistant Eva Meyer, sole wageearner for a family of six, is driven to desperate measures by her urgent need for a new pair of shoes. The central performance of Mary MacLaren (a discovery of director Lois Weber) is subtle, natural and deeply affecting. A remarkably sophisticated slice of storytelling, Shoes is also a fascinating time capsule of urban working-class life in 1916, with some brilliant location shooting on the streets of Los Angeles. Restored by the EYE Filmmuseum, Amsterdam.
"Lois Weber's SHOES is perhaps her finest masterpiece and one of the great feminist films in the history of cinema."
Screening tonight. Book here.
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| | The captivating YOU GO TO MY HEAD
Following a mysterious car accident in the desert, Dafne is diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia. Jake, the first person she sees when she regains consciousness, tells her he is her husband. While Dafne struggles to remember who she is, Jake invents an elaborate life they can share – the life he has always yearned for. But when fragments of her past begin to surface, Jake increasingly lives in fear of losing the love of his life.
"Subtle and visually stunning".
Screening on Saturday and Thursday. Book here.
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| | The dazzling GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES
Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw are two halves of a dynamic song-and-dance duo. They are also best friends despite their contrasting attitudes to men and money. But is Lorelei really just a ‘blonde man-trap’ and ‘mercenary nitwit’ or is her gold-digging approach sheer common sense? Shot in glorious Technicolor, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes abounds in fabulous fashion, sizzling one-liners and sensational musical numbers (‘Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend’). A five-carat comedy classic which never loses its sparkle.
This screening will be introduced by Harriet Kelsall, one of the most respected bespoke designers and business trailblazers working in the UK jewellery industry today. Harriet will introduce the audience to the beautiful jewellery in the film while referencing blood diamonds and ethics in the jewellery industry.
"A perfect marriage of star, scenario, dialogue, director, and music."
Screening on Monday. Book here.
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| | The brilliant MARQUIS DE WAVRIN
The Marquis De Wavrin was the first white man to encounter many of the Amazonian Indians, including the “head shrinking” Shuar Indians, at the end of the 1920s. Over 6000 metres of footage filmed between 1920 and 1938, many of now lost tribes, led to his becoming a renowned explorer and ethnographer. This documentary weaves together archival footage, beautiful photographs and anthropological films. De Wavrin was not only one of the pioneers of visual anthropology, but also genuinely interested in the indigenous people he documented.
We are delighted that filmmaker Grace Winter will attend the screenings of her film for a Q&A.
"A unique, insightful film"
Screening on Saturday and Monday. Book here.
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| | The unmissable SHOPLIFTERS
Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda’s film Shoplifters won the Palme d’Or – the highest prize – at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year. After one of their shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son come across a little girl in the freezing cold. At first reluctant to shelter the girl, Osamu’s wife agrees to take care of her after learning of the hardships she faces. Although the family is poor, barely making enough money to survive through petty crime, they seem to live happily together until an unforeseen incident reveals hidden secrets, testing the bonds that unite them…
"Another charming, funny and very affecting example of Kore-eda's special brand of tough-but-tender humanism." Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Screening on Sunday. Book here.
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| | Powerful and moving documentary A WOMAN CAPTURED
Slavery is a European invention and still exists. Filmmaker Bernadett Tuza-Ritter encounters Eta in Hungary, a woman proud of keeping domestic slaves. Violent, abusive, and manipulative, Eta has stripped 53-year-old Marish of her belongings, her family and her identity. As trust builds between Marish and the filmmaker, Marish begins to contemplate a dangerous bid for freedom.
We are delighted that filmmaker Bernadett Tuza-Ritter will attend the screenings for a Q&A with the audience.
"An astonishing documentary" Film Inquiry
Screening on Sunday and Monday. Book here.
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