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SHIP AHOY !

A SEASON OF MARITIME MUSICALS

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Ship Ahoy!

A project tapping into Belfast’s rich maritime heritage, Belfast Film Festival will present a series of aquatic themed musicals along Belfast’s historic Maritime Mile. A place where visitors and locals alike can explore, discover and learn about NI’s historic giants along the City’s iconic waterfront. Don’t forget to experience all the wonderful attractions, sculptures and open spaces. From St Joseph’s Church, Clarendon Dock, the Big Fish to SS Nomadic, Titanic Belfast, the Great light and HMS Caroline. Belfast’s Maritime Mile truly encapsulates the City and sets the perfect scene for this year’s film season.

From the Belfast Barge to the Harbour Commissioners Office, as well as Sinclair Seaman’s Church, guests will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in all the seafaring glory of the Maritime Mile and watch films including ‘On the Town’, ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ and ‘Moana. If that’s not enough, screenings will be preceded by performances from a range of fantastic community choirs. As part of the BFI’s Musicals!

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Screening as part of BFI Musicals! The Greatest Show on Screen, a UK-wide film season supported by National Lottery, BFI Film Audience Network and ICO. bfimusicals.co.uk

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On The Town

at Sinclear Seamans Church.

Directed By: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly. 1949. Runtime: 98 minutes

New York, New York, it’s a wonderful town - especially when sailors Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Jules Munshin have a 24-hour shore leave to see the sights... and meet Ann Miller, Betty Garrett and Vera-Ellen.

Cathedral Quarter Choir will perform befoe the screening.

A new choir based in Belfast.

We sing specially arranged contemporary music with a focus on local artists + work towards performances in CQ and beyond.

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Gaiety, rhythm, humor and a good, wholesome dash of light romance have been artfully blended together in this bright Technicolored comedy. New York Times Kelly and Donen take the MGM musical outdoors, the New York minute is stretched to 24 hours CinePassion Delightful, athletic stuff with some unusual -- but wonderful location shooting. New York never looked better.

Empire Magazine

FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER. DOORS 6.30PM. FILM STARTS AT 7PM. TICKETS £6/4 FROM WWW.BELFASTFILMFESTIVAL.ORG VENUE: SINCLAIR SEAMANS CHURCH.

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Romanic on the High Seas at the SS Nomadic

Directed By: Michael Curtiz . 1948 . Runtime: 99 minutes.

Elvira cancels her cruise when she suspects that her husband is cheating on her. Ditected by Michael Curtiz (Casablanca), this musical marks the feature debut of Doris Day, and its best part are the songs, including the Oscar-nominated tune, It’s Magic. Romance On The High Seas is a lighthearted comedy with plenty of opportunity to listen to Doris Day sing. sunday 3rd NOVEMBER. DOORS 6.30PM. FILM STARTS AT 7PM. TICKETS £7/5 FROM WWW.BELFASTFILMFESTIVAL.ORG VENUE: SS Nomadic.

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Moanna at the hms Caroline Directed By:Ron Clements. Runtime:103 minutes.Rating:PG

saturday 9 NOVEMBERDOORS 2.30PM. STARTS AT 3PM. TICKETS: £4 VENUE: HMS CAROLINE

Three thousand years ago, the greatest sailors in the world voyaged across the vast Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. But then, for a millennium, their voyages stopped - and no one knows exactly why. From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes “Moana,” a sweeping, animated feature film about an adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people.

Showboat at the Hms Caroline Directed By: James Whale. 1936. Runtime: 110 minutes.

SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER. DOORS 6.30PM. STARTS AT 7PM. TICKETS £6/4 VENUE: HMS CAROLINE

This second film version of the Hammerstein musical is considered by many film buffs to be the best of the three.

Irene Dunne, falls for riverboat gambler Gaylord Ravenal and, after a flirtation by duet, she takes the stage with him as her leading man, against the wishes of a mother who wants to keep her far away from the “wicked stage” of show business.

Great moments such as Paul Robeson doing “Old Man River,’’ Morgan singing her unforgettable “Bill,’’. Originally an Edna Ferber novel; Hammerstein also wrote the screenplay.

Thanks to Director James Whale, all these talented people move quite naturally within the story, and don’t give you the feeling that they are merely specialty performers waiting to jump into their acts. Maclean’s Magazine

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A season of Maritime Musicals along the Maritime Mile

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Key 1 On the Town (1 Nov, 7pm) 2 Romanic on the High Seas (3 Nov, 7pm) 3 The Little Mermaid (10 Nov, 3pm) A Night at the Opera (10 Nov, 7pm) 4 Moanna (9 Nov, 3pm) Showboat (9 Nov, 7pm) 5 Gentlemen prefer blondes 6 Mamma Mia! (20 Nov, 7.30pm)

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The Little Mermaid at The belfast Barge

sunday 10 NOVEMBER. DOORS 2.30PM. FILM STARTS AT 3PM. TICKETS ÂŁ3.

THE BELFAST BARGE.

Directed By: John Musker, Ron Clements. 1989. 85 minutes

In Disney’s beguiling animated romp, rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls for a human prince.

Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for three days.

But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter.

This was the rebirth of Disney in the modern era and due to superb songs, enduring humour and a touching plot it remains an animation classic.

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A Night at The Opera at The belfast Barge

sunday 10th NOVEMBER. DOORS 6.30PM. TICKETS: ÂŁ6/4. FILM STARTS AT 7PM. VENUE: THE BELFAST BARGE.

Directed By:Sam Wood. 1935. Runtime:92 minutes

The Marx Brothers run amuck on a boat and in the world of opera when Otis B. Driftwood (Groucho Marx) meets aspiring singer Ricardo, who is determined to win the love of fellow performer Rosa. Aided by Fiorello (Chico Marx) and Tomasso (Harpo Marx), Otis attempts to unite the young couple, but faces opposition from the preening star Lassparri, who also has his sights on Rosa.

It is impossible to explain why that is so funny; their sheer irreverence, exuberance and verbal comic genius are marvelous. Peter Bradshaw. Guardian Guaranteed to have you giggling from one end of the musical scale to the other BBC.com

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wednesday 13 NOVEMBER. DOORS 7.00PM. STARTS AT 7.30PM. TICKETS £6/4 VENUE: HARBOUR COMMSSIONERS OFFICE.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

:AT THE HARBOUR COMMSSIONERS OFFICE.

Directed by Howard Hawks. USA 1953 91 MINS.

The EastSide Choir will perform before the screening. Formed in 2016 as an initiative of EastSide Arts, the main aim to offer people living and working in east Belfast the opportunity to become part of a new community choir.

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Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell make a fantastic double act in Howard Hawks’ sparkling 1953 musical comedy.

Lorelei Lee is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond, much to the disapproval of Gus’ rich father, Esmond Sr., who thinks that Lorelei is just after his money. When Lorelei goes on a cruise accompanied only by her best friend, Dorothy Shaw, Esmond Sr. hires Ernie Malone, a private detective, to follow her and report any questionable behavior that would disqualify her from the marriage.

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MAMMA MIA! Directed by Phyllida Lloyd. US 2008 108 MINS

Mamma Mia! Directed by Phyllida Lloyd. US 2008 108 MINS.

WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER. DOORS 7.00PM. STARTS AT 7.30PM. TICKETS £6.

TITANTIC HOTEL BALLROOM.

A story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular ’70s group ABBA. Come and sing along!

Donna (Meryl Streep), an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her daughter’s wedding with the help of two old friends.

Meanwhile Sophie, the spirited bride, has a plan. She secretly invites three men from her mother’s past in hope of meeting her real father and having him escort her down the aisle on her big day.

The Big Belfast Choir will perform before the screening. The Big Belfast Choir is all about singing! We are a group of Northern Irish citizens who like to embrace life, let our hair down & sing!

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