No adverts, no popcorn, just fantastic cinema... We love cinema at The Electric Theatre and hope you will enjoy this selection of engaging independent and world films. With films from six different countries, this January’s programme offers you an audio-visual feast for your senses, emotions and brain: films that will inspire, challenge, enlighten, incense and entertain audiences. If you have an already existing passion for film, or want to discover something new at the cinema, then why not come and visit us during the Festival. We look forward to welcoming you soon. The Electric Theatre team Follow us on Twitter @ElectricTheatre or like our Facebook page /ElectricTheatre and get sneaky peeks into what’s coming up at the Theatre, production and film images/ videos, plus our recent news. Join our mailing list and be the first to know about our upcoming events. Scan the QR code, join online at electrictheatre.co.uk or give us a call on 01483 444789.
Monday 12 January, 8pm
DEUX JOURS, UNE NUIT (PG-13) Dir. Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne - 2014 France - 1hr 35min
Starring: Marion Cotillard, Fabrizio Rongione, Pili Groyne In French with English subtitles
Sandra, a young Belgian mother, discovers that her workmates have opted for a significant pay bonus, in exchange for her dismissal. She has only one weekend to convince her colleagues to give up their bonuses so that she can keep her job.
“If you only do one thing this year, make sure you catch this shattering masterpiece by the Dardenne brothers.” - Little White Lies Tuesday 13 January, 8pm
IDA (PG-13)
Dir. Pawel Pawlikowski - 2013 Poland - 1hr 22min Starring: Agata Kulesza, Agata Trzebuchowska, Dawid Ogrodnik In Polish with English subtitles
Anna, a young novitiate nun in 1960s Poland, is on the verge of taking her vows when she discovers a dark family secret dating back to the years of the Nazi occupation. The revelation triggers a heart-wrenching journey into the secrets of her repressed past, evoking the haunting legacy of the Holocaust and the realities of post-war Communism.
“Pawlikowski’s film tells us a powerful, poignant story with fine, intelligent performances from Kulwsza and Trzebuchowska.” - The Guardian
Wednesday 14 January, 8pm
THE WIND RISES (PG-13) Dir. Hayao Miyazaki - 2013 Japan - 2hr 6min
Starring: Peter Mullan, Emily Blunt, John Krasinski
‘The Wind Rises’ is one of Miyazaki’s most beautiful films a partly fictionalised biopic of a Japanese aircraft Designer. This breathtakingly stunning animation has been crafted with hand-drawn attention to detail - a rich treat for the eyes and soul alike. Inspired by (and a tribute to) the life of second world war Zero fighter plane designer Jiro Horikoshi, and the writings of Tatsuo Hori.
“A work of immense mystery and strangeness, loaded with unforgettable images, spectacular sweeps of colour and nested, hidden meanings.” - Salon.com Thursday 15 January, 8pm
THE 100-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMED OUT THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED (15) Dir. Felix Herngren - 2013 Sweden - 1hr 54min Starring: Robert Gustafsson, Iwar Wiklander, David Wiberg
Based on the bestselling 2009 debut novel by Jonas Jonasson, the wildly whimsical narrative follows the misadventures of dynamite expert Allan Karlsson and the unlikely events that follow his escape from an old people’s on his 100th birthday.
“It’s a silly romp, but the loopy novelty of it is very entertaining.” - Daily Telegraph
Friday 16 January, 8pm
LEVIATHAN (15)
Dir. Andrey Zvyagintsev - 2014 Russia - 2hr 20min Starring: Elena Lyadova, Vladimir Vdovichenkov, Aleksey Serebryakov In Russian with English subtitles
The latest drama from Andrey Zvyagintsev, is a sober and compelling tragic drama of corruption and intimidation in contemporary Russia. The story begins on the Barents Sea as we learn Kolia is facing the prospect his business, home and land being taken from him. After his appeal is denied he must resort to more aggressive tactics in hopes of keeping his land.
“Stunningly shot and superbly acted, especially by Madyanov, this is film-making on a grand scale.” - The Guardian
Saturday 17 January, 7.30pm
BOYHOOD (15) Dir. Richard Linklater - 2014 USA - 2hr 45min
Starring: Ellar Coltrane, Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette, Lorelei Linklater
Filmed over 12 years with the same cast, Richard Linklater's ‘Boyhood’ is a groundbreaking story of growing up. The film charts the rocky terrain of childhood like no other film has before, with snapshots of adolescence from road trips and family dinners to birthdays and graduations and all the moments in between. This is both a nostalgic time capsule of the recent past and an ode to growing up and parenting.
“Boyhood is not just a genuine epic, not just beautiful and moving, it looks like a classic already.” - This is London
BOOKING INFORMATION BY PHONE: 01483 444789 ONLINE: www.electrictheatre.co.uk IN PERSON: The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford, GU1 4SZ. TICKETS £7 (£5.50 concessions & ET Friends) 3 films or more £6.25 (£4.75) 5 or more £5.75 (£4.25) A booking fee of 50p per ticket is added to card bookings.
BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS Monday to Saturday from 10.30am until the start of the screening, or until 5pm when no screening. Sunday opening times vary. Please call us for more information. Programme notes will be available for each screening, free of charge. Please note that we do not show trailers. Films will start promptly at published times. Films may be subject to change. All details correct at the time of going to print.