januaryfilm festival 14
13 - 18 JANUARY
THE ELECTRIC THEATRE www.electrictheatre.co.uk
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 13 January, 8pm
UNTOUCHABLE (15) Dir. Olivier Nakacher, Eric Toledano 2012 - France - 1hr 52min Starring: François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny In French with English subtitles
Based on a true story, this witty and moving film is about two men who should never have met: a quadriplegic aristocrat injured in a paragliding accident and a young man from the projects who becomes his caregiver and restores his lust for life.
“Believe the hype - this irreverent take on disability is charming and uplifting.” - The Guardian
Tuesday 14 January, 8pm
A SIMPLE LIFE (PG) Dir. Ann Hui - 2012 - Hong Kong 1hr 58min Starring: Andy Lau , Deannie Yip , Sui-man Chim In Cantonese with English subtitles
A deeply moving story about the relationship between a young man and his ageing family servant, handled with exquisite affection by director Ann Hui. One day Roger comes home to find that Ah Tao has suffered a stroke. As the old woman’s health deteriorates, Roger begins to look after her, and the single professional man becomes a devoted carer.
“Compassionate but never sentimental, heartfelt but not tearjerking and at once very funny and deeply moving.” - The List
Wednesday 15 January, 7.30pm
A HIJACKING (15)
Dir. Tobias Lindholm - 2013 - Denmark 1hr 39min Starring: Amalie Ihle Alstrup , Johan Philip Asbæk , Ole Dupont In Danish/Swedish/Somali/English
A cargo ship is hijacked by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean. With the demand for a ransom of millions of dollars, a psychological drama unfolds between the CEO of the shipping company and the Somali pirates. A tense, gripping thriller, A Hijacking avoids action movie clichés and instead creates a palpable sense of dread by mixing gritty realism with atmospheric beauty.
“Director Tobias Lindholm ratchets up the tension masterfully in his taut psychological thriller.” - Total Film Thursday 16 January, 7.30pm
U-CARMEN E-KHAYELITSHA (15) Dir. Mark Dornford-May - 2005 South Africa - 2hr 6min In Xhosa
This classic tragic opera is transported to South Africa telling the story of a seductive cigarette factory worker and her attempts to romance a policeman already set to marry another woman. Originally mounted on stage by the innovative Mark Dornford-May, this version of Carmen reworks Bizet's familiar tunes by adapting them into the language of Xhosa .
“A vivacious film that is a treat for eyes and ears.” - New YorkPost
Friday 17 January, 7.30pm
TYRANNOSAUR (18) Dir. Paddy Considine – 2011 - UK – 1hr 32min Starring: Peter Mullan, Olivia Colman, Eddie Marsan
Joseph (Peter Mullan) is an unemployed widower with a drinking problem, a man crippled by his own volatile temperament. Hannah (Olivia Colman) is a Christian worker at a charity shop, a respectable woman who seems wholesome and happy. When circumstance brings the pair together, Hannah appears as Joseph's guardian angel, tempering his fury and offering him warmth, kindness and acceptance. As their relationship develops, Hannah's own secrets are revealed.
“You won't find two finer performances in recent times than those by Mullan and Colman…” - Toronto Star Saturday 18 January, 7.30pm
BLUE JASMINE (12A) Dir. Woody Allen – 2013 - USA – 1hr 38min
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, Alden Ehrenreich
Jasmine used to be on the top of the heap as a New York socialite, but now is returning to her estranged sister in San Francisco utterly ruined. As Jasmine struggles with her haunting memories of a privileged past bearing dark realities she ignored, she tries to recover in her present. Unfortunately, it all proves a losing battle as Jasmine's narcissistic hang-ups begin to overwhelm her. Her old pretensions and new deceits begin to foul up everyone's lives, especially her own.
“A career-best Cate Blanchett dazzles in Woody Allen's heartbreaking missive.” - Little White Lies
BOOKING INFORMATION BY PHONE: 01483 444789 ONLINE: www.electrictheatre.co.uk IN PERSON: The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford, GU1 4SZ. If buying tickets on the night, please arrive 20 minutes in advance of the start time.
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 included in the ticket price.
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.