JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015
BIRDMAN
THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING
GLASGOW YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ROTTERDAM LIVE
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CONTENTS
DIARY Absences and (Im)possibilities Access Film Club Amour Fou Au Revoir les Enfants Bad Hair Belle and Sebastian Beyond Clueless Birdman Bringing Tibet Home The Boxtrolls 3D/2D Brief Encounter
5–7 34 33
No Manifesto: A Film About Manic Street Preachers
31
Northern Soul
25
40
The Overnighters
10
Paper Souls
17 14 9
39/40
29 30
Clueless
31
Enemy The Fall of the House of Usher Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Foxcatcher Frozen Sing-A-Long The Graduate The Green Ray Guys and Dolls I Know Where I’m Going In a Foreign Land Inherent Vice Interstellar It’s a Wonderful Life J’accuse! Joyeux Noel
12
17
Charlie’s Country + Meet the Programmers
Electricity
25 19
18
25
Duck Soup
National Gallery Night Bus
CITIZENFOUR
Dancing in Jaffa
Mr Turner
19 28 12 10 30 31 11
40 29 27 27 28 12 15 26 27 17
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Paddington Penguins of Madagascar 3D The Philadelphia Story Point and Shoot The Princess Bride Shorts for Wee Ones/The Gruffalo Son of a Gun Spirited Away Still Life Strictly Ballroom at Kelvin-Groove Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D Testament of Youth The Theory of Everything The Turning We Are the Giant What We Do in the Shadows Whiplash
EVENT CINEMA
Bolshoi: Ivan the Terrible Bolshoi: Romeo and Juliet Bolshoi: Swan Lake
9
40 13 40 28 15 39 39 18 39 15 30 39 13 10 18 11
26 13 34-36 36 36 36
NT Live: Behind the Beautiful Forevers
35
NT Live: The Hard Problem
35
NT Live: Man and Superman
35
NT Live: Treasure Island
35
Royal Exchange Manchester: Hamlet
36
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
11
RSC: Love’s Labours Lost
34
Leviathan
26
RSC: Love’s Labours Won
34
RSC: The Merchant of Venice
34
14
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ROTTERDAM LIVE
32
14
Atlantic.
Love Is Strange La Maison de la Radio Mary Poppins A Most Violent Year
19 39
32
The Sky Above Us
32
Speed Walking
32
GLASGOW YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL
21-24
Class Enemy
23
For No Eyes Only
22
Glue
22
GMAC Film Academy
23
Jumanji
24
Korso
22
Labyrinth
24
Shaun of the Dead
22
The Signal
21
Supernova
23
Time of Eve
24
GFT REGULARS
37
Access Take 2: Autism-friendly Screenings
40
Crossing the Line
34
Film Discussion Group
37
Glasgore: Horror/Cult Film Discussion Group
37
GFT Film Quiz
37
Psychotronic Cinema
31
Take 2: Free Saturday Films for Families
39-40
USEFUL INFORMATION
41-42
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£5 tickets for selected Tuesday evening screenings (see p37 for details) Concessions apply to full-time students, over-60s, Jobseekers Allowance or Income Support recipients, and registered disabled people. Please produce proof of eligibility when purchasing or collecting tickets. Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that late entry to the cinema for ticket holders is at the discretion of the manager. Cinema management reserve the right of admission and their decision is final. Please note programme may be subject to change.
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DIARY
SAT 27 DECEMBER
It’s a Wonderful Life p27 14.15 / 17.15 Northern Soul p25 20.15 Mr Turner p25 16.30 CITIZENFOUR p25 15.45 / 20.25 Leviathan p26 13.15 / 19.45 Belle and Sebastian p40 13.30 What We Do in the Shadows p26 18.15 Take 2: The Princess Bride p39 11.30 5
SUN 28 DECEMBER
It’s a Wonderful Life p27 13.15 / 16.15 Northern Soul p25 19.15 Mr Turner p25 18.45 CITIZENFOUR p25 14.45 / 19.25 Leviathan p26 15.45 Belle and Sebastian p40 13.30 What We Do in the Shadows p26 17.15
MON 29 DECEMBER
Interstellar p26 19.30 Guys and Dolls p27 16.20 Frozen Sing-A-Long p40 13.30 Leviathan p26 14.10 / 19.45 Joyeux Noël p9 17.15 Belle and Sebastian p40 16.00 Bringing Tibet Home p9 18.10 The Overnighters p9 13.45 / 20.15
TUE 30 DECEMBER Interstellar p26 16.00 Guys and Dolls p27 12.50 5 / 19.30 Leviathan p26 17.00
Joyeux Noël p9 14.30 / 20.00
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Belle and Sebastian p40 13.45 Bringing Tibet Home p9 16.00 / 20.30 The Overnighters p9 18.15 GFT Film Quiz p37 20.45
WED 31 DECEMBER
CLOSED - HAPPY HOGMANAY!
THU 1 JANUARY
CLOSED - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
FRI 2 JANUARY
Birdman p10 12.30 5 / 15.05 5 / 17.40 / 20.15 The Theory of Everything p10 12.15 5 / 14.50 5 / 17.25 / 20.00 Enemy p10 14.10 5 / 16.20 5 / 18.30 / 20.40
SAT 3 JANUARY
Birdman p10 15.05 / 17.40 / 20.15 The Theory of Everything p10 14.35 / 17.10 / 19.45 Enemy p10 14.10 / 18.30 / 20.40 We Are the Giant p11 16.20 Take 2: The Boxtrolls 3D p39 11.30 5 Take 2 Access: The Boxtrolls p40 12.30 5
SUN 4 JANUARY
Birdman p10 14.05 / 16.40 / 19.15 The Theory of Everything p10 13.35 / 16.10 / 18.45 Enemy p10 13.10 / 17.30 / 19.40 The Green Ray p27 15.20
MON 5 JANUARY
Birdman p10 12.30 / 15.05 / 17.40 / 20.15 The Theory of Everything p10 12.15 / 14.50 / 17.25 / 20.00 Enemy p10 14.10 / 16.20 / 20.40 We Are the Giant p11 18.30
TUE 6 JANUARY
Birdman p10 12.30 / 15.05 / 17.40 / 20.15 The Theory of Everything p10 12.15 / 14.50 / 17.25 / 20.00 Enemy p10 14.10 / 16.20 / 20.40
The Green Ray p27 18.20 5
WED 7 JANUARY
Birdman p10 12.30 / 15.05 / 17.40 / 20.15 The Theory of Everything p10 12.15 / 14.50 / 17.25 / 20.00 Enemy p10 14.10 / 16.20 / 18.30 / 20.40 Glasgore: Horror/Cult Film Discussion Group p37 18.30
THU 8 JANUARY
Birdman p10 12.30 / 15.05 / 17.40 / 20.15 The Theory of Everything p10 12.15 / 14.50 / 17.25 / 20.00 Enemy p10 13.30 / 18.30 / 20.40
FRI 9 JANUARY
Foxcatcher p11 14.20 5 / 17.10 / 20.00 Birdman p10 12.45 5 / 15.20 5 / 17.55 / 20.30 The Theory of Everything p10 12.30 5 / 15.05 5 / 20.15 The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness p11 17.40
SAT 10 JANUARY
Foxcatcher p11 14.20 / 17.10 / 20.00 Birdman p10 12.15 / 17.55 / 20.30 The Theory of Everything p10 12.30 / 15.05 / 17.40 / 20.15 The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness p11 15.15 Take 2: Mary Poppins p39 11.30 5
SUN 11 JANUARY
Foxcatcher p11 13.20 / 16.10 / 19.00 Birdman p10 13.00 / 16.40 The Theory of Everything p10 14.00 / 19.15 National Gallery p12 16.00 Crossing the Line: Absences and (Im)possibilities p34 19.30
MON 12 JANUARY Foxcatcher p11 14.20 / 17.10 / 20.00 Birdman p10 12.45 / 15.20 / 20.30
The Theory of Everything p10 12.30 / 15.05 / 17.55 Testament of Youth p13 18.15
TUE 13 JANUARY
Foxcatcher p11 14.20 / 20.00 Birdman p10 12.15 / 17.25 The Theory of Everything p10 14.50 / 18.00 National Gallery p12 14.00 5 Electricity p12 20.30 Access Film Club p33 19.30
WED 14 JANUARY
Foxcatcher p11 14.20 / 17.10 / 20.00 Birdman p10 12.45 / 15.20 / 17.55 The Theory of Everything p10 12.30 / 15.05 / 20.15 Electricity p12 18.00 In a Foreign Land p12 20.30 Film Discussion Group p37 18.30
THU 15 JANUARY
Foxcatcher p11 14.20 / 17.10 / 20.00 Birdman p10 12.45 / 15.20 / 17.55 / 20.30 The Theory of Everything p10 12.30 / 17.40 / 20.15 In a Foreign Land p12 15.05
FRI 16 JANUARY
Whiplash p13 13.30 5 / 15.50 5 / 18.10 / 20.35 Testament of Youth p13 14.45 5 / 17.30 / 20.15 Paper Souls p13 12.50 5 / 17.50 Foxcatcher p11 15.00 5 / 20.00
SAT 17 JANUARY
Whiplash p13 13.30 / 15.50 / 18.10 / 20.35 Testament of Youth p13 14.45 / 17.30 / 20.15 Paper Souls p13 15.40 / 20.50 Foxcatcher p11 12.50 / 17.50 Take 2: Shorts for Wee Ones / The Gruffalo p39 11.30 5
SUN 18 JANUARY
Whiplash p13 13.00 / 17.10 / 19.30 Testament of Youth p13 13.15 / 16.00 / 18.45 Paper Souls p13 16.50 Foxcatcher p11 14.00 / 19.00 Duck Soup p28 15.20
MON 19 JANUARY
Whiplash p13 13.00 / 15.50 / 18.10 / 20.35 Testament of Youth p13 14.45 / 17.30 / 20.15 Paper Souls p13 15.40 / 20.50 Foxcatcher p11 12.50 / 17.50
TUE 20 JANUARY
Whiplash p13 13.00 / 15.50 / 20.35 Testament of Youth p13 14.45 / 17.30 Paper Souls p13 20.50 Foxcatcher p11 14.15 / 20.15 Duck Soup p28 18.10 5
WED 21 JANUARY
Whiplash p13 13.30 / 15.50 / 18.10 / 20.35 Testament of Youth p13 14.45 / 17.30 Paper Souls p13 15.40 / 20.50 Foxcatcher p11 12.50 / 17.50 Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas p31 20.15
THU 22 JANUARY
Whiplash p13 13.20 / 15.40 / 20.45 Testament of Youth p13 14.45 / 18.00 Paper Souls p13 12.50 / 17.50 Foxcatcher p11 15.00 / 20.00 NT Live: Treasure Island p35 18.45
FRI 23 JANUARY
A Most Violent Year p14 14.50 5 / 17.30 / 20.10 Whiplash p13 13.30 5 / 15.50 5 / 18.10 / 20.30
Testament of Youth p13 13.15 5 / 18.00 Beyond Clueless p14 16.00 5 / 20.45 Clueless p31 23.00
SAT 24 JANUARY
A Most Violent Year p14 14.50 / 17.30 / 20.10 Whiplash p13 12.30 / 18.10 / 20.30 Testament of Youth p13 14.30 / 19.50 Beyond Clueless p14 12.40 / 17.50 Atlantic. p32 14.45 Take 2: Spirited Away p39 11.30 5
SUN 25 JANUARY
A Most Violent Year p14 16.50 / 18.30 Whiplash p13 12.30 / 19.30 Testament of Youth p13 17.00 Beyond Clueless p14 14.45 / 19.45 I Know Where I’m Going p28 14.30 Bolshoi: Swan Lake p36 15.00
MON 26 JANUARY
A Most Violent Year p14 14.50 / 17.30 / 20.10 Whiplash p13 15.00 / 20.35 Testament of Youth p13 15.15 / 20.00 Beyond Clueless p14 13.15 / 18.00 Charlie’s Country p30 17.45
TUE 27 JANUARY
A Most Violent Year p14 14.50 / 17.30 / 20.10 Whiplash p13 13.20 / 15.40 / 20.40 Testament of Youth p13 12.50 / 18.00 Beyond Clueless p14 15.40 / 20.45 Speed Walking p32 17.45 5 GFT Film Quiz p37 20.45
WED 28 JANUARY
A Most Violent Year p14 14.50 / 20.25
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Whiplash p13 13.30 / 15.50 / 18.10 / 20.35 Testament of Youth p13 15.00 / 20.00 Beyond Clueless p14 13.00 / 18.00 The Sky Above Us p32 17.45
THU 29 JANUARY
A Most Violent Year p14 13.10 / 17.30 / 20.10 Whiplash p13 15.50 / 18.10 / 20.30 Testament of Youth p13 14.30 / 17.15 Beyond Clueless p14 20.20
FRI 30 JANUARY
Inherent Vice p15 14.00 5 / 17.00 / 20.00 La Maison de la Radio p14 16.00 5 / 20.30 Whiplash p13 13.40 5 / 18.10 A Most Violent Year p14 14.50 5 / 17.30 / 20.15
SAT 31 JANUARY
Inherent Vice p15 14.00 / 17.00 / 20.00 La Maison de la Radio p14 13.50 / 18.20 Whiplash p13 16.00 / 20.30 A Most Violent Year p14 14.50 / 17.30 / 20.15 Take 2: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D p39 11.30 5
SUN 1 FEBRUARY
Inherent Vice p15 13.00 / 16.00 / 19.00 La Maison de la Radio p14 15.00 / 19.30 Whiplash p13 17.10 A Most Violent Year p14 13.50 / 16.30 / 19.15
MON 2 FEBRUARY
Inherent Vice p15 14.40 / 16.50 / 19.50 Whiplash p13 18.10 / 20.30 A Most Violent Year p14 15.30 / 17.40 / 20.20
TUE 3 FEBRUARY Inherent Vice p15 14.30 / 16.50 / 19.50 Whiplash p13 18.10 / 20.30
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A Most Violent Year p14 14.50 / 20.20
Time of Eve p24 17.15
Inherent Vice p15 14.30 / 16.50 / 19.50 Whiplash p13 20.30 A Most Violent Year p14 14.50 / 17.30 / 20.10 Glasgore: Horror/Cult Film Discussion p37 18.30
Inherent Vice p15 13.50 / 16.50 / 19.50 Still Life p15 15.45 / 20.30 Point and Shoot p15 13.30 / 18.15 Bad Hair p17 16.20 / 20.45 Au Revoir les Enfants p17 18.25 NT Live: Treasure Island p35 13.00
WED 4 FEBRUARY
THU 5 FEBRUARY
Inherent Vice p15 14.30 / 16.50 / 19.50 Whiplash p13 18.00 A Most Violent Year p14 15.20 / 17.30 / 20.10 No Manifesto: A FIlm About Manic Street Preachers p31 20.20
FRI 6 FEBRUARY
Inherent Vice p15 14.00 5 / 17.00 / 20.00 Still Life p15 13.45 5 / 16.00 5 / 18.15 / 20.30 The Signal p21 20.15 Shaun of the Dead p22 23.00
SAT 7 FEBRUARY
Inherent Vice p15 13.50 / 15.50 / 19.50 Still Life p15 13.45 / 16.00 / 18.15 / 20.30 Korso p22 14.30 For No Eyes Only p22 16.30 Glue p22 18.00 Supernova p23 20.15 Take 2: Paddington p40 11.30 5 Take 2 Access: Paddington p40 12.30 5
SUN 8 FEBRUARY
Inherent Vice p15 13.15 / 16.15 / 19.15 Still Life p15 14.00 / 16.15 / 19.45 J’accuse! p17 18.30 GMAC Film Academy p23 13.00 Class Enemy p23 15.00
MON 9 FEBRUARY
TUE 10 FEBRUARY
Inherent Vice p15 13.50 / 16.50 / 19.50 Still Life p15 13.30 / 20.30 Point and Shoot p15 15.45 Bad Hair p17 13.00 / 17.25 Au Revoir les Enfants p17 15.10 / 18.10 5 Access Film Club p33 19.30
WED 11 FEBRUARY
Inherent Vice p15 13.50 / 19.50 Still Life p15 15.30 / 20.45 Point and Shoot p15 13.30 / 17.50 Bad Hair p17 16.20 The Turning p18 14.00 / 18.25 RSC: Love Labour’s Lost p34 18.45 Film Discussion Group p37 18.30
THU 12 FEBRUARY
Inherent Vice p15 13.50 / 16.50 / 19.50 Still Life p15 13.45 / 16.00 / 18.15 / 20.30 Bad Hair p17 13.15 / 18.00 The Turning p18 15.40 / 20.10
FRI 13 FEBRUARY
Son of a Gun p18 13.00 5 / 15.30 5 / 18.00 / 20.25 Amour Fou p18 16.00 5 / 20.40 The Philadelphia Story p28 13.15 5 / 18.15
Love Is Strange p19 13.30 5 / 15.40 5 / 17.50 Night Bus p19 20.15
SAT 14 FEBRUARY
Son of a Gun p18 13.45 / 20.30 Amour Fou p18 13.00/ 18.00 The Philadelphia Story p28 15.10 / 20.10 Love Is Strange p19 14.10 / 18.30 / 20.40 Brief Encounter p29 16.10 The Graduate p29 18.10 Night Bus p19 16.20 Take 2: Penguins of Madagascar 3D p40 11.30 5
The Philadelphia Story p28 17.15 Love Is Strange p19 14.40 / 19.15 Dancing in Jaffa p19 16.50 Brief Encounter p29 15.00 The Graduate p29 19.30
MON 16 FEBRUARY
Son of a Gun p18 15.15 / 18.00 / 20.25 Amour Fou p18 16.00 / 20.40 The Philadelphia Story p28 13.15 / 18.15 Love Is Strange p19 14.10 / 18.30 Dancing in Jaffa p19 16.20 / 20.50
TUE 17 FEBRUARY
Son of a Gun p18 15.15 / 18.00 / 20.25 Amour Fou p18 20.40 The Philadelphia Story p28 18.15 Love Is Strange p19 20.50 Dancing in Jaffa p19 18.30 5
WED 18 FEB - SUN 1 MAR GLASGOW FILM FESTIVAL All details in the GFF15 brochure available from Thu 22 Jan or at glasgowfilm.org/festival
SUN 15 FEBRUARY Son of a Gun p18 17.00 Amour Fou p18 14.30 / 19.40
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Joyeux Noel Joyeux Noël
Monday 29 (17.15) & Tuesday 30 December (14.30 / 20.00) Based on the First World War Christmas truce, director Christian Carion’s tri-lingual production follows soldiers in the British, French and German armies as they face each other across No Man’s Land during Christmas of 1914. Brought together through the singing of shared carols, the soldiers venture out ‘over the top’, leaving their weapons and choosing instead to play football and share presents from home. Joyeux Noel manages to avoid sentimentality, resulting in a genuinely touching film. Director Christian Carion Cast Diane Kruger, Benno Fürmann, Daniel Brühl, France/Germany/UK/Belgium/Romania/Norway/Japan 2005, 1h56m, subtitles,12A: Contains moderate battle violence, sex, and one use of strong language
Bringing Tibet Home
Mon 29 (18.10) & Tue 30 Dec (16.00 / 20.30) In 2011, renowned Tibetan artist and activist Tenzing Rigdol, now based in New York, risked incarceration to bring 20,000kg of soil out of Tibet. Navigating international borders between China, Nepal and India, Rigdol used the soil for an installation piece entitled ‘Our Land, Our People’ in Dharamshala, India (where the largest community of Tibetan exiles currently reside). Mixing Rigdol’s dreamy artistry with insight and passion, director Tenzin Tsetan Choklay reveals the reality of the modern Tibetan psyche. Director Tenzin Tsetan Choklay, USA/India/Nepal/South Korea 2013, 1h23m, subtitles, 15
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The Overnighters
Mon 29 (13.45 / 20.15) & Tue 30 Dec (18.15) Winner of the special Jury Prize for documentary at Sundance Film Festival, Jesse Moss’s film The Overnighters has been called a Steinbeck-style story due to its powerful evocation of poverty, migration, despair and hope. The tale of a North Dakota pastor who opens his church doors to homeless workers seeking jobs at nearby oil fields, the film questions perceptions of good and evil, right and wrong. A tough, absorbing documentary that plays out in truly unpredictable style. Director Jesse Moss, USA 2014, 1h42m, 12A: contains infrequent strong language and references to sex offending
The Theory of Everything Friday 2 – Thursday 15 January
The true-life story of Stephen Hawking and Jane Wilde, a brilliant couple who fell in love whilst studying at Cambridge University, then faced some of the greatest challenges imaginable. Generally considered to be one of the world’s sharpest scientific minds, even Hawking could not know the irrevocable turn his life would take when he started to display signs of Motor Neurone Disease. This astounding tale of romance in the face of illness from director James Marsh (Man on Wire, Shadow Dancer) features Oscar-tipped lead performances from Eddie Redmayne (Les Misérables) and Felicity Jones (The Invisible Woman). Director James Marsh Cast Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, David Thewlis UK 2014, 2h03m,some subtitles, 12A: brief sexualised images, mild bad language
Birdman
Enemy
Friday 2 – Thursday 15 January
Friday 2 – Thursday 8 January
Riggan Thomson is looking to make his comeback. Twenty years after he originally starred in the multi-billion-dollar franchise ‘Birdman’, he plans to reinvent his career by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway adaptation of a Raymond Carver story. This latest film from Alejandro González Iñárritu (Babel) features an all-star cast led by a career-defining performance from Michael Keaton. A mesmerising, hilarious and very poignant look at modern celebrity. Programme notes are available in the cinema and online at www.glasgowfilm.org Director Alejandro González Iñárritu Cast Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone, USA 2014, 1h59m, 15
Based on the novel by Nobel prize-winning author José Saramago, the latest film from Denis Villeneuve (Incendies, Prisoners) is a hypnotic psychological thriller about the power of subconscious and what happens when we come face-to-face with ourselves. Adam Bell (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a glum, dishevelled history professor who one day spots his doppelganger. Deciding to track him down, Adam finds himself in a world both familiar and strange as he descends deeper into a surreal rabbit-hole of self-discovery and survival. Director Denis Villeneuve Cast Jake Gyllenhaal, Mélanie Laurent, Isabella Rossellini, Canada/Spain 2013, 1h30m, 15
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Foxcatcher
Friday 9 – Thursday 22 January This compelling and powerful drama from Capote director Bennett Miller tells the true and tragic story of Olympic wrestling champion Mark Schultz (played by Channing Tatum), taken under the wing of eccentric millionaire John du Pont (an electrifying Steve Carell). Miller won the Best Director award at Cannes for the film, and he draws unprecedented performances from Carell, Tatum and the equally brilliant Mark Ruffalo. Foxcatcher is a gripping tale, and one of the first great films of the year. Programme notes are available in the cinema and online at www.glasgowfilm.org Director Bennett Miller Cast Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo, USA 2014, 2h14m, 15
We Are the Giant
Sat 3 (16.20) & Mon 5 January (18.30)
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness Yume to kyôki no ôkoku
Exploring what it means to take part in collective political action, this new documentary is comprised of insightful portraits of activists. From a twnety-one-yearold who fought against Gaddafi’s forces in Benghazi, to sisters Maryam and Zainab who became pivotal opposition figures against their father’s incarceration in a Bahraini prison. This study of the Arab Spring protests and their aftermath is an illuminating depiction of what drives revolutionaries, and what sacrifices they must make to pursue their causes.
Hayao Miyazaki is one of the most important filmmakers ever. Time after time his company Studio Ghibli released films that captured the imaginations of both children and adults alike, inspiring them to dream. Following the recent announcement of his retirement, this new documentary offers viewers a look inside the studio during the production of his final film, The Wind Rises. An engrossing and heartening document of a true master at work.
Director Greg Barker, USA/UK 2014, 1h33m, some subtitles, 15
Director Mami Sunada, Japan 2013, 1h58m, subtitles, PG
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Fri 9 (17.40) & Sat 10 January (15.15)
National Gallery
Sunday 11 (16.00) & Tuesday 13 January (14.00) The National Gallery was founded in 1824; situated in Trafalgar Square in London it houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings. Famed director Frederick Wiseman offers a mesmerising and detailed account of the gallery and its inner workings in this latest documentary. Following on from his observations of the Paris Opera Ballet in 2009’s La Danse and the University of California’s student campus in last year’s At Berkeley, this latest work affords viewers the opportunity to witness the brilliance of the gallery’s collection. Director Frederick Wiseman, France/USA/UK 2014, 3h01m, 12A: infrequent strong language
Electricity
Tue 13 (20.30) & Wed 14 January (18.00) Lily O’Connor has found her life plagued by her condition; prone to epileptic seizures, she finds electrical storms attacking her mind when she tries to take part in even the simplest social endeavour. When she comes into an inheritance, Lily embarks on a search to find her wayward brother, with whom she had a close bond growing up. Agyness Deyn (soon to be seen as Chris Guthrie in Terrence Davies’ Sunset Song) is a remarkable screen presence, infusing Lily with equal amounts of attitude, charisma and vulnerability. Director Bryn Higgins Cast Agyness Deyn, Lenora Crichlow, Christian Cooke, UK 2014, 1h36m, 15
In a Foreign Land En tierra extraña
Wed 14 (20.30) & Thu 15 January (15.05) Following the financial crisis in Spain, many young people emigrate in the hope of finding a better life. One of the most popular destinations is Edinburgh; a city that more than 20,000 Spaniards have come to call their home away from home. This new documentary from award-winning filmmaker Icíar Bollaín follows these expatriates through economic, political and emotional lenses. A powerful film that is both a personal testimony and an indictment of current Spanish politics. The screening on Wed 14 Jan (20.30) will be followed by a Q&A with director Icíar Bollaín. Director Icíar Bollaín UK/Spain 2013, 1h12m, subtitles, N/C 15+
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Whiplash
Friday 16 January – Thursday 5 February A film made up of pure adrenaline, which will leave you catching your breath right up until the last crash of bloodied drumstick meeting sweat-stained cymbal. Anchored around career-defining performances from Miles Teller as young jazz-drummer prodigy Andrew Neyman, and J K Simmons as his relentless boot-camp sergeant of a teacher Terence Fletcher, this is a film about drive, ambition and what it takes to become something great. This brilliantly paced piece of cinema plays like a beautifully staged jazz-drum solo, building up momentum as it reaches one of the most satisfying finales in film history. Programme notes are available in the cinema and online at www.glasgowfilm.org Director Damien Chazelle Cast Miles Teller, J K Simmons, Melissa Benoist, USA 2014, 1h46m, 15
Testament of Youth
Mon 12 Jan (18.15), Fri 16 – Thu 29 January After being awarded a scholarship to Oxford University, Vera finds herself deeply in love with her brother’s dashing friend Roland, who shares her intellect and passion. However, her life is shattered at the outset of war when her brother and Roland ship out to the front lines. Abandonning her academic career to become a volunteer nurse, Vera ends up experiencing many of the horrors of war first hand. Based on the treasured memoirs of Vera Brittain, this timely adaptation is a moving and delicate realisation of the emotional impact of the First World War. The screening on Mon 12 Jan (18.15) will be followed by a live satellite Q&A from BFI Southbank featuring key cast & crew. Director James Kent Cast Alicia Vikander, Kit Harington, Taron Egerton, UK 2014, 2h10m, 12A: contains scenes of bloody injury
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Paper Souls
Les âmes de papier Friday 16 – Thursday 22 January A supernaturally festive dramedy about a low-spirited Parisian funeral oration author and former novelist who gets a new lease of life when he meets a young widow who commissions him to write an unusual piece of prose for her eight-year-old son. A tale of death, love and longing, with a touch of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Director Vincent Lannoo Cast Stéphane Guillon, Julie Gayet, Jonathan Zaccaï, France/Luxembourg/Belgium 2013, 1h40m, subtitles, N/C 12+
A Most Violent Year
Friday 23 January – Thursday 5 February A chilling moral thriller that takes a cynical look at the notion of the American Dream. When immigrant businessman Abel Morales (Inside Llewyn Davis’s Oscar Isaac) tries to make an honest living in 1980s New York, he finds himself tested by the violent actions of his rivals. Set against the backdrop of a city caught in the depths of winter and struggling to control its escalating crime levels, director J C Chandor (Margin Call, All Is Lost) and his cast produce an exceptionally intimate and electrifying film. Director J C Chandor Cast Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo USA 2014, 2h5m, some subtitles, 15
Beyond Clueless
La Maison de la radio
Fri 23 – Thu 29 January
Fri 30 Jan – Sun 1 February
The hit 1995 cult classic Clueless (screening Fri 23 Jan, 23.00, see page 31) is notable for two things: for being one of the most unique adaptations of a Jane Austen novel and for almost single-handedly reigniting the teen comedy genre (dormant since the halcyon days of John Hughes). In this new documentary, director Charlie Lyne dissects the modern coming-of-age genre through clips from over 200 films, pieced together with narration from cult star Fairuza Balk (The Craft, Almost Famous). The film also features an all-new score by the band Summer Camp. Thu 29 Jan (20.20) will be followed by a Q&A with director Charlie Lyne - hosted by GYFF. Tickets £2 for Youth Card holders.
Radio France is the nation’s equivalent of the American NPR or BBC radio here in the UK – beloved, vibrant and a bastion of culture to the culture-loving, politically-minded and talkobsessed people of France. Accomplished documentarian Nicolas Philibert (Etre et avoir) takes viewers inside the day-to-day workings of the Parisian-based station, as hosts, producers and journalists produce shows catering to the whole country. An engaging and insightful grand tour of French culture, directly from an institution at its heart. Director Nicolas Philibert France/Japan 2013, 1h39m, subtitles, CTBC
Director Charlie Lyne, UK 2014, 1h29m, 15
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Inherent Vice
Friday 30 January – Thursday 12 February Virtuoso director Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood, The Master) returns with an adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s lackadaisical noir novel of the same name. Joaquin Phoenix is Larry ‘Doc’ Sportello, a laid-back Los Angeles private detective who exists comfortably within the 70s hippy culture. When an ex-flame turns up on his doorstep one day looking for his help, Doc is drawn into a confounding web of lies, violence and dentistry. Something of a departure for Anderson, Inherent Vice showcases the director’s more comedic side whilst retaining his powerful characterisation and ability to authentically evoke a time and place. Programme notes are available in the cinema and online at www.glasgowfilm.org Director Paul Thomas Anderson Cast Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Josh Brolin, USA 2014, 2h28m, 15
Still Life
Friday 6 – Thu 12 February John May works for the British Council, attempting to locate next of kin for the unacknowledged deceased; those people who have seemingly died without anyone caring. Meticulous and well-organised, May (Eddie Marsan) goes about his job with dour persistence, organising funerals for those with no next of kin. However, his existence changes for the better upon meeting Kelly Stoke (Downton Abbey’s Joanne Froggatt). The second directorial feature from Monty Python producer Uberto Pasolini, Still Life is a warm and tender look at life, that shows the importance of connection and relationships. Director Uberto Pasolini Cast Eddie Marsan, Joanne Froggatt, Karen Drury, UK/Italy 2014, 1h32m, CTBC
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Point and Shoot
Monday 9 – Wednesday 11 February In 2006 Matthew VanDyke, a timid twenty-six-yearold with OCD, picked up a camera and set off on his motorbike in search of adventure. Three years and 35,000 miles later, he returned to share his story. From the front lines of the Libyan revolution to solitary confinement in a military prison, his journey through North Africa and the Middle East is suspenseful and utterly riveting. Two-time Academy Award nominated documentary filmmaker Marshall Curry, tells this harrowing and sometimes humorous story of a young man’s search for political revolution and personal transformation. Director Marshall Curry USA 2014, 1h23m, CTBC
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J’accuse!
Sunday 8 February (18.30) This silent French classic confirmed famed director Abel Gance (Napoleon) as one of the most important European directors of his time. Often described as one of the first pacifist or anti-war films, J’accuse! follows the changing relationship between a married man and his wife’s lover. A microcosm of the horrors of conflict, this is both an oft-forgotten account of the First World War and a timeless piece of silent cinema. Director Abel Gance, France 1919, 2h46m, silent with intertitles, U
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Au Revoir Les Enfants Monday 9 & Tuesday 10 February
Set in a Catholic boarding school in Nazi-occupied France and based on director Louis Malle’s own experiences, Au Revoir Les Enfants is not a typical Second World War film. Following the developing friendship between Julien (Manesse) and new boy Jean Bonnet (Fejtö), a Jewish pupil being hidden by the school’s priests, it is a film built upon everyday events. Hinging on one such event, a simple glance between friends, Au Revoir Les Enfants achieves a very real, and very memorable, intensity. Director Louis Malle Cast Gaspard Manesse, Raphael Fejtö, Francine Racette, France/West Germany/Italy 1987, 1h44m, subtitles, 12A: moderate sex references, moderate bad language, scenes of smoking
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Bad Hair Pelo malo
Monday 9 – Thursday 12 February Everyone has the odd bad hair day but for nine-year-old Junior, his luxurious dark curls have become the bane of his existence. He sees himself as a crooning sensation with long, straight locks. His widowed mother Marta hates that he is not like other boys. His grandmother encourages him to be himself letting him sing and dance around her house with a hairbrush for a microphone. A tender tale of love and the struggle to be yourself is told with compassion, insight and an infectious soundtrack. Director Mariana Rondón Cast Samantha Castillo, Samuel Lange Zambrano, Nelly Ramos Venezuela/Peru/Argentina/Germany 2013, 1h33m, subtitles, CTBC
Son of a Gun
Friday 13 – Tuesday 17 February A young offender locked up for a minor crime learns that in prison, safety comes at a high price. In jail, JR (Brenton Thwaites) knows that he must find protection, which leads him to the watchful eye of Brendan Lynch (Ewan McGregor) – Australia’s most notorious criminal. When he finds himself part of a daring heist, JR suspects that the cost of his safety may be one he cannot pay. A tight, taut and tense thriller with engaging characters and a wonderful turn from newcomer Thwaites. Director Julius Avery Cast Brenton Thwaites, Ewan McGregor, Alicia Vikander, Australia 2014, 1h48m, 15
The Turning
Wednesday 11 & Thursday 12 February Adapted from Booker-nominated author Tim Winton’s short story collection, The Turning is not so much a feature film as a constellation of seventeen different, interlinked stories, each with a different director, and separate, stellar casts. Each story pivots on an individual turning point, or moment of awakening: Rose Byrne plays a battered wife living in a trailer and encountering God; Cate Blanchett a disenchanted suburbanite who finally bonds with her mother-in-law; Hugo Weaving an alcoholic hermit reuniting with his estranged son. Together, these stories weave a bold, visionary take on contemporary Australia. Directors Various Cast Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Hugo Weaving, Australia 2013, 1h47m, 15
Amour Fou
Friday 13 – Tuesday 17 February Berlin, 1811 and the young German Romantic author Heinrich von Kleist attempts to overcome the inevitability of death through love, forming a suicide pact with his beloved, the terminally ill Henriette Vogel. Austrian auteur Jessica Hausner (Lourdes) depicts the last days of the troubled genius, faithfully recreating the time and place in this layered evocation of love, loss and the glorious absurdity of human emotion. Screened in the Un Certain Regard category at Cannes Film Festival, Amour Fou is a masterclass in filmmaking finesse. Director Jessica Hausner Cast Christian Friedel, Sandra Hüller, Birte Schnöink, Germany/Austria/Luxembourg 2014, 1h34m, subtitles, 12A: suicide theme
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Love Is Strange
Friday 13 – Tuesday 17 February Veteran screen actors Alfred Molina and John Lithgow star in this beautifully observed tale of true love in the Big Apple. After nearly four decades together, Ben and George are finally able to tie the knot. However, when George loses his job, the couple are forced to live apart and the relationship is tested in unconventional ways. An emotionally engaging ensemble drama anchored by two brilliant lead performances. Director Ira Sachs Cast John Lithgow, Alfred Molina, Marisa Tomei, USA/France/Brazil/Greece 2014, 1h34m, some subtitles, 15
Dancing in Jaffa
Sunday 15 – Tuesday 17 February Palestinian-born dancer and dance instructor Pierre Dulaine fled his home nation in 1948, when he was just four-years-old. This new film documents his return, teaching children from both Palestine and Israel to dance together as a way of bridging the gaps between them. This exceptionally well-crafted documentary traces the gradual but definite change that takes place as young enemies are taught to tango, rumba and merengue together. Both a lesson in intercultural diplomacy and an entertaining look at the power of dance. Director Hilla Medalia, USA 2013, 1h30m, subtitles, CTBC
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Night Bus
Fri 13 (20.15) & Sat 14 February (16.20) A stylish, thought-provoking, hilarious and touching look at the passengers on a London night bus. The directorial debut from writer-director Simon Baker, this unique new film is comprised of a series of encounters on public transport in the dead of night, from the silent lonely travellers to the groups of talkative youths. A celebration of multicultural metropolis existence as stories and lives intersect on the bus, revealing connections; some obvious and some hidden. Director Simon Baker Cast Waleed Akhtar, Sophie Anderson, Debra Baker, UK 2014, 1h36m, 15
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GLASGOW YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL
WELCOME TO GYFF 2015!
Glasgow Youth Film Festival returns for its seventh year: programmed by the dynamic GYFF Youth Team, it’s the only film event in Europe totally curated by 15-18 year olds. This year the festival is focused into an audacious, weekend-long youth cinema showcase, with cutting edge dramas, anime screenings and events, hands-on workshops, and a closing Green Extravaganza at the Barrowlands, in celebration of Glasgow’s Green Year 2015. Look out for younger child-friendly films in Glasgow Film Festival’s new Modern Families strand (18 February–1 March). Make sure you book your tickets early – there’s a lot to see and do in one weekend, and we don’t want any of you to miss out! Tickets for Youth Card holders are just £4.50. For full details of all events and workshops please visit www.glasgowfilm.org/gyff
Opening Film: The Signal Friday 6 February (20.15)
Nic, Hailey and Jonah, three MIT students, embark upon on a road trip across America’s southwest. Their mission is to track an elusive computer genius: a hacker known only as Nomad who has managed to expose flaws in the college’s security systems. When they are lured to an isolated area, everything suddenly goes dark. Nic regains consciousness to find himself in a waking nightmare. An intelligent and mind-bending sci-fi thriller. ‘We kick off GYFF exquisitely with this American sci-fi thriller which showcases exciting new talent Brendan Thwaites (Maleficent) and Olivia Cooke (Bates Motel).’ Sean, 16 Director William Eubank Cast Brenton Thwaites, Olivia Cooke, Laurence Fishburne, USA 2014, 1h37m, 15
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Shaun of the Dead Friday 6 February (23.00)
This 2004 cult classic put its creators, and sharply written British comedy, firmly on the map. Our eponymous hero has been shuffling through life with his layabout best mate Ed and long suffering girlfriend Liz. When a mysterious outbreak makes everyone start acting a bit bitey, it’s up to Shaun to step up, be the hero and impress Liz. Grab your crew, settle in and wait for it all to blow over. ‘With a hint of comedy and head-bashing fun, this is not your usual gory zombie movie.’ Louise, 16 Director Edgar Wright Cast Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Bill Nighy, UK/France/USA 2004, 1h39m, 15
Korso
Saturday 7 February (14.30) Only 6620 kms from the glittering skyline of New York is Korso, a suburban wasteland on the outskirts of Helsinki. On its frozen streets, twenty-year-old Markus dreams of becoming a basketball star in the Big Apple, committing petty crime with his friends to try to make his dream a reality. This gritty drama is an eye-opening look at the lengths people will go to when chasing an impossible dream. ‘The tale of Markus, a boy with a dream to escape the poverty, crime and darkness of Korso for a better life, is inspiring, thrilling and endlessly entertaining.’ Kieran, 18 Director Akseli Tuomivaara Cast Jukka-Pekka Siili, Niina Koponen, Mikko Neuvonen, FInland 2014, 1h24m, subtitles, N/C 15+
For No Eyes Only
Saturday 7 February (16.30) When teenage computer geek Sam is unwillingly confined to his bedroom nursing a broken ankle, he is stuck in a world of boredom. To fill his days, he installs computer software that allows him to hack into the webcams of his fellow pupils, and it is not long before he finds himself keeping track of the suspicious activities of a new student. A modern adaption of Hitchcock’s Rear Window, German thriller, For No Eyes Only, exposes the dangerous consequences of spying. ‘An exciting German comedy-thriller exploring the dangers of the webcam.’ Sean, 16 Director Tali Barde Cast Benedict Sieverding, Luisa Gross, Tali Barde, Germany 2013, 1h37m, subtitles, N/C 15+
Special Event: Glue
Saturday 7 February (18.00) From the BAFTA-winning writer of Skins and This Is England ’86, this eight-part series delves into the lives of a group of teenagers. After a young boy is found dead, we follow each character’s backstory and uncover the mysterious truth behind the residents of this small town. Produced by Eleven Film. ‘This young British series combines murder mystery, stunning scenery and striking visuals with tense drama from fantastic new acting talent. A must for fans and newcomers alike!’ Carina, 17 Director Daniel Nettheim, Oliver Blackburn, Cathy Brady Cast Yasmin Paige, Jordan Stephens, Charlotte Spencer, UK 2014, 2h, N/C 18+
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Supernova
Saturday 7 February (20.15) From the multi-talented actress-writer-director Tamar van den Dop, comes this captivating, coming-of-age arthouse drama. Dutch teenager Meis and her family live a seemingly stagnant existence. Meis’ parents met when her father’s car crashed through their living room window and, following numerous other collisions, the family are waiting tensely for the next arrival. Meis spends a sticky summer reading smutty romance novels, brooding about philosophical wonderings, and waiting for the big bang. A dreamy and compelling tale of one girl’s sexual awakening. ‘A bold arthouse drama detailing one girl’s transition into adulthood. Stunning visuals and strong acting in this quirky coming of age tale.’ Stella, 17 Director Tamar van den Dop Cast Gaite Jansen, Tamar van den Dop, Bob Schwarze Germany/Belgium/Netherlands 2014, 1h43m, subtitles, N/C 15+
GMAC Film Academy
Sunday 8 February (13.00) What is Genre?
How well do you know Genre? Can you tell if a film is Romance, Horror, Personal Drama or Thriller? Join us as Director and Screenwriter Eleanor Yule and GMAC Film’s 16 to 19 year old BFI Film Academy participants give a presentation on the subject of Film Genre. This will be followed by the premiere of two 90 second Genre specific films written, shot and edited by them. GMAC Film delivers the BFI Film Academy in Glasgow in partnership with The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and aims to give young people the first step towards pursuing a career in Film and TV. Mr Jones (Dir Sean Langdon, 1m30s) Under the Bed (Dir Lynda Nouar, 1m30s) Free but ticketed. Tickets available from GFT Box Office on the day, max 2 per person.
Class Enemy Razredni sovraznik
Sunday 8 February (15.00) This darkly gripping classroom drama was Slovenia’s entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards. When Robert takes over as a high school German teacher, his old-fashioned methods quickly create tension between him and his students. When one of them takes her own life, Robert finds himself the scapegoat as relationships turn sour. With a classroom of non-professional actors, this chilling case study paints an authentic portrait of society in miniature. ‘An intense, almost claustrophobic viewing experience, Class Enemy is the story of a group of teenagers’ revolt against their new teacher. Dark, twisted and uncomfortably lifelike.’ Ewan, 18 Director Rok Bicek Cast Igor Samobor, Natasa Barbara Gracner, Tjasa Zeleznik, Slovenia 2013, 1h52m, subtitles, N/C 15+
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Time of Eve Eve no jikan
Sunday 8 February (17.15) When Rikuo notices his android Sammy has been acting strangely, he decides to investigate. In a world where androids are disrespected, his search leads him to the Time of Eve café, where humans and androids are treated as equals. A touching and thought-provoking look at what makes us human. The screening will be followed by the cosplay parade, where special guest judges will hand out some great mystery prizes for the best dressed! ‘Beautifully animated and raises thought-provoking ethical questions. Time of Eve will make you laugh and cry until the end.’ Christina, 18 Director Yasuhiro Yoshiura Cast Jun Fukuyama, Miki Itô, Yuri Lowenthal, Japan 2010, 1h46m, subtitles, PG
Green Events at BAaD
Glasgow Film’s Pop-Up! Programmers and the GYFF Youth Team present two unique events which will transform the Barras Art and Design venue in celebration of Glasgow’s Green Year 2015. Enter a world of fantasy… Keep up to date with what else to expect on our webpage and twitter. Barras Art and Design (BAaD), 54 Calton Entry, G40 2SB All tickets £5
Jumanji
Sunday 8 February (17.15) When siblings Judy (Kirsten Dunst) and Peter (Bradley Pierce) arrive at their new house and discover a mysterious board game hidden in the attic called Jumanji, they have no idea of the magical world of adventure they are unleashing when they roll the dice. After setting Alan Parrish (Robin Williams) free from the game’s inner fantasy world, where he has been trapped for decades, they embark on a mission to win Jumanji. They meet many obstacles along the way, including a deadly hunter, mischievous monkeys and a thundering stampede. ‘A truly magical journey back into childhood, this film is wacky, adventurous and a down right amazing family classic.’ Fatemeh, 17
Labyrinth
Sunday 8 February (20.00) Fed up of babysitting for her baby brother Toby, fifteen-year-old Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) secretly wishes that he would just disappear. Her wish comes true when goblins from her fantasy world kidnap the boy. Feeling guilty, she sets out to rescue her brother from the grasp of the Goblin King (David Bowie). Finding herself lost in a maze full of strange creatures, she must solve the mind-bending puzzles of the Goblin King’s dangerous labyrinth before time runs out. ‘A labyrinth, a goblin king and David Bowie –a fantastical 80’s classic that is perfect for our closing gala.’ Kirsty, 17 Director Jim Henson Cast David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, USA/UK 1986, 1h41m, U
Director Joe Johnston Cast Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, Bonnie Hunt, USA 1995, 1h44m, PG
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DID YOU MISS?
Northern Soul
Sat 27 (20.15) & Sun 28 December (19.15) This is a story of a youth culture that changed a generation and influenced songwriters, producers, DJs and designers for decades to come. This film tells the tale of two Northern boys whose worlds are changed forever when they discover black American soul music. Northern Soul was phenomenally popular with British youths in the 1970s, taking the North of the country by storm. If you were there, you’ll know. If you weren’t there, you’ll wish you had been. Featuring fresh young leads alongside an impressive support cast that includes Steve Coogan and Ricky Tomlinson, Elaine Constantine’s debut is full of heart, humour and soul. Director Elaine Constantine Cast Steve Coogan, Antonia Thomas, Christian McKay, UK 2012, 1h42m, 15
CITIZENFOUR
Sat 27 (15.45 / 20.25) & Sun 28 December (14.45 / 19.25) In 2013, whilst preparing a documentary about post-9/11 US security, Academy Award nominated and Pulitzer Prize winning filmmaker Laura Poitras started receiving encrypted messages from someone identifying as ‘citizen four’. The messages claimed they were about to blow the lid on substantial covert surveillance programmes run by the NSA and other intelligence agencies. The film follows Poitras and reporter Glenn Greenwald’s encounters with the man who turned out to be Edward Snowden. A uniquely immediate, culturally relevant and major work of cinema. Director Laura Poitras, Germany/USA 2014, 1h24m, 15
Mr Turner
Saturday 27 (16.30) & Sunday 28 December (18.45) Mike Leigh’s latest, a historical biopic exploring the last quarter century in the life of the legendary painter J M W Turner, is an exquisitely detailed return to period filmmaking. Long-time Leigh collaborator Timothy Spall depicts Turner, delving into the somewhat anarchic life of the artistic genius, never shying away from the lurid detail of a man who was simultaneously celebrated and reviled by both public and royalty. Earning rave reviews at Cannes, this humorous, moving and eloquent film is another astonishing feat of filmmaking for Leigh and Spall. Director Mike Leigh Cast Timothy Spall, Paul Jesson, Dorothy Atkinson, UK 2014, 2h30m, 12A: moderate sex, sex references
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Interstellar
Monday 29 (19.30) & Tuesday 30 December (16.00) In the near future, as the Earth suffers huge crop failures, human kind is forced to look to the stars to avoid extinction. NASA pilot Cooper (McConaughey) leads a mission beyond our solar system to find a new home for humanity. What ensues will push the spirit and ability of those onboard to breaking point. Director Christopher Nolan (Memento, Inception) delivers a science fiction spectacle complete with superb visuals and performances, that simply must be seen in the cinema. Screening on a 35mm print. Director Christopher Nolan Cast Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain USA/UK 2014, 2h46m, 12A: infrequent strong language, moderate threat, violence
Leviathan
Saturday 27 – Tuesday 30 December A critical hit at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, Andrey Zvyagintsev’s latest film is a sober and thoughtful reworking of the biblical Book of Job, as told in a small Russian town off the coast of the Barents Sea. When a local corrupt mayor tries to take his land away, mechanic and family man Kolia rises up to challenge the authority figure. Building from small-scale confrontation to an epic tale of morality set in a very contemporary Russia. Director Andrey Zvyagintsev Cast Elena Lyadova, Vladimir Vdovichenkov, Aleksey Serebryakov, Russia 2014, 2h20m, subtitles, 15
What We Do in the Shadows
Sat 27 (18.15) & Sun 28 December (17.15) ‘...the best comedy of the year’ – Peter Bradshaw This hilarious new mockumentary from the mind of Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement (Flight of the Conchords) chronicles the misadventures of four vampire roommates. Ranging in age from 183 to 8,000 and in appearance from adorably youthful to decrepit à la Nosferatu, the undead quartet are documented for the first time – revealing how they squabble amongst one another, struggle to keep up with modern trends and antagonise the local werewolves. An endearingly uproarious take on the vampire genre. Director Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement Cast Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, New Zealand 2014, 1h25m, 15
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CLASSICS AT GFT
It’s a Wonderful Life Sat 27 & Sun 28 December
Frank Capra’s 1946 Christmas classic follows the tribulations of smallltown everyman George Bailey (James Stewart), who, at the end of his luck and deep in debt, contemplates suicide one snowy, bleak Christmas Eve. Upon wishing that he’d never been born, George receives a visit from guardian angel Clarence (Henry Travers) who tries to persuade him otherwise. After a nightmarish journey through an alternative Bedford Falls, George realises the difference he has made to the people around him, learning lessons of love, loyalty, and the meaning of what it is to lead a wonderful life. Director Frank Capra Cast James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, USA 1946, 2h10m, U
The Green Ray Le rayon vert
Sun 4 (15.20) & Tue 6 January (18.20) The fifth film in director Eric Rohmer’s ’Comedies et Proverbes’, The Green Ray is a subtle rumination on the summer of Delphine. Disenchanted following a recent break-up, Delphine finds herself alone in Paris after the rest of the city-folk abscond to holidays at the seaside or the mountains. Trying to find herself, she flirts with various travels and adventures, always longing for more. The Green Ray beautifully showcases Rohmer’s unique and fascinating ability to find drama in the disquieting pathos of everyday life. Director Eric Rohmer Cast Marie Rivière, Vincent Gauthier, Amira Chemakhi France 1986, 1h34m, subtitles, 12A: discriminatory term
Guys and Dolls
Monday 29 (16.20) & Tuesday 30 December (12.50 / 19.30) Still regarded as one of the best stage-to-screen adaptations of a musical, this fast-paced tale of gambling guys and their long-suffering dolls is packed with great musical numbers and some expert hoofing. Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra play against type (Brando the crooning, waltzing romantic hero; Sinatra the wise-cracking bad boy) while Vivian Blaine steals every scene she’s in as flu-ridden showgirl Miss Adelaide. However, it’s the language – much of it lifted directly from Damon Runyon’s authentic, street-smart short stories – that elevates this above your run-of-the-mill musical fare. Director Joseph L Mankiewicz Cast Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, Vivian Blaine, USA 1955, 2h28m, U
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Duck Soup
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Sun 18 (15.20) & Tue 20 January (18.10) Regularly cited as the Marx Brothers’ masterpiece, Duck Soup unites Groucho, Harpo, Chico and Zeppo for a chaotic farcical classic. When a wealthy widow offers financial aid to the bankrupt country of Freedonia so that Rufus T Firefly (Groucho) can become leader, the neighbouring country of Sylvania sends in spies Chicolini and Pinky (Chico and Harpo) to dig up dirt on Firefly. Oft-imitated and never bettered, Duck Soup forever stands as a monumental achievement in comedy.
Sunday 25 January (14.30) An eloquent tribute to the enchanting mysteries of the Scottish landscape, this Powell and Pressburger classic follows Joan Webster (Wendy Hiller), a headstrong young girl who travels to Scotland to marry a wealthy elderly man, only to meet the young dashing captain Torquil MacNeil on her travels. An immortal romantic comedy, depicted in beautiful monochrome that plays as well today as it did in 1945. Celebrate Burns’ Night with this classic Scottish tale of love.
Director Leo McCarey Cast Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, USA 1933, 1h8m, U
Directors Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger Cast Wendy Hiller, Roger Livesey, George Carney UK 1945, 1h31m, some subtitles U
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The Philadelphia Story
Friday 13 – Tuesday 17 February This 1940 adaptation of the Broadway play of the same name unites Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and James Stewart. Wealthy Philadelphian socialite Tracy Lord (Hepburn) is moving on from her previous marriage and about to marry ‘man of the people’ George Kittredge. However, her situation is thrown into disarray with the simultaneous arrival of her ex-husband Dexter (Grant) and tabloid magazine journalist Macaulay ‘Mike’ Connor (Stewart). An immortal romantic comedy with a exceptionally witty script and immaculate direction from George Cukor, The Philadelphia Story is a rarely matched classic of the genre. Director George Cukor Cast Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, USA 1940, 1h52m, U
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VALENTINE’S DAY AT GFT
Brief Encounter
Saturday 14 (16.10) & Sunday 15 February (15.00) Laura Jesson accidentally meets Dr Alec Harvey at a railway station. As their acquaintance grows, so does their attraction to one another, despite both being married. On the brink of an affair and desperately in love, the two must make a choice that may part them forever. Directed by auteur David Lean and adapted by Noël Coward from his own stage play, this is a poignant and beautifully crafted love story which hasn’t aged since its debut seventy years ago. Director David Lean Cast Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, UK 1945, 1h27m, PG
The Graduate
Saturday 14 (18.10) & Sunday 15 February (19.30) Dustin Hoffman in the role that would launch his career. The Simon & Garfunkel soundtrack. The scandalous intergenerational affair (and Anne Bancroft’s show-stealing performance). The unforgettable closing scenes and that wonderfully pointless bus ride... It can only be The Graduate. A master class in film-making with an unmistakeable Sixties twist, Mike Nichols’ classic film remains as cutting-edge, comedic and iconic today as it was in 1967. Director Mike Nichols Cast Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross, USA 1967, 1h46m, 15
The Valentine’s Day screenings don’t end there. We are also screening The Philadelphia Story (p28) and Love Is Strange (p19).
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Monday 26 January (17.45) Veteran Australian talent David Gulpilil (Walkabout, Rabbit-Proof Fence) reteams with Ten Canoes and The Tracker director Rolf de Heer for this moving and powerful study of the country’s treatment of Aborigines. This heart-breaking film tells the story of Charlie (a mesmerising Gulpilil), who leaves his remote community when he finds his traditional ways of life exploited and policed. An affecting and revealing look at Australia’s multiple identities, anchored by a towering performance from Gulpilil. Join the Glasgow Film Festival team before the film where they will talk through the newlyreleased programme, show you some enticing trailers and chat you through why they selected certain gems for the festival. A relaxed and fun taster event to whet your appetite for what’s in store at GFF in February! Free ticketed film and event (max 2 per person). Director Rolf de Heer Cast David Gulpilil, Peter Djigirr, Luke Ford, Australia 2013, 1h46m, 15
Strictly Ballroom at Kelvin-Groove!
Friday 20 February (18.30) £12 full price / £10 conc The iconic Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum’s grand hall will be brought to life by the rhumba and glitz of Strictly Ballroom, the iconic debut film from extravagant Australian director Luhrmann. In perfect Baz Luhrmann style Strictly Ballroom tells the story of Scott Hastings, a classically trained ballroom dancer who, restricted by the formalities of ballroom, seeks to establish his personal style of dance; taking him on a whirl of Tango, sequins and all things not strictly ballroom. To get your toes tapping reigning Scottish Ballroom and Latin Dance Champions Tibor Poc and Hilary Mouat will be rhumb-ing past, so remember dress to impress and of course, a little musicality please!
The Fall of the House of Usher with Live Score
Sunday 22 February (20.00) £12 full price / £10 conc Based on the famous prose by Edgar Allan Poe, The Fall of the House of Usher is the first true Gothic horror and is an iconic visual masterpiece by Epstein. Exploring the beauty and tension of life, love, and death; this visual fantasy is accompanied with an exquisite live score by Irene Buckley which immerses the audience into a compelling meditation of gothic macabre and is an ethereal lament for voice, electronics and organ. Bringing back to life the unique Wurlitzer Cinema Organ at Pollokshaws Burgh Hall this special screening and soundtrack is not to be missed! Director Jean Epstein Cast Jean Debucourt, Marguerite Gance, Charles Lamy, France 1928, 2h, N/C 12+
Director Baz Luhrmann Cast Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice, Bill Hunter, Australia 1992, 3h30m, U
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Clueless
Friday 23 January (23.00) A loveable adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma, this clever teen flick took audiences by complete surprise back in 1995 for being extremely quotable and funny. Alicia Silverstone plays Cher, a rich valley girl who dedicates her extra-curricular activities to match-making at her high school. When she transforms Tai, a ‘clueless’ transfer student, into a beautiful Betty, Cher soon discovers that she’s turned her prodigy into a socially ambitious monster. Director Amy Heckerling Cast Alicia Silverstone, Brittany Murphy, Paul Rudd, USA 1995, 1h37m, 12
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Wednesday 21 January (20.15) Dr Gonzo and his crazed attorney, hell-bent on mayhem and armed with a suitcase chock full of narcotics, head to Vegas in Terry Gilliam’s outrageous, unhinged adaptation of Hunter S Thompson’s infamous 1970s novel. A hilarious, savage and wildly entertaining descent into the dark heart of the American Dream, Fear and Loathing is a drug-soaked cult classic, a delirious psychedelic joyride to hell and back. Buy the ticket, take the ride! Presented in glorious Scope 35mm. Director Terry Gilliam Cast Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Christina Ricci, USA 1998, 1h58m, 18
No Manifesto: A Film About Manic Street Preachers
Thursday 5 February (20.20) When Manic Street Preachers started in 1986, the four young Welsh rockers had one goal: ‘record one double album, sell sixteen million copies, headline Wembley arena, and then split up’. Almost thirtyyears later and they are still going strong, now a trio following the disappearance of primary lyricist and rhythm guitarist Richey Edwards in 1995, and have gone on to much commercial and critical success (including receiving NME’s ‘Godlike Genius Award’). This new documentary charts the history of the band revealing never before seen interviews and footage. A must for all Manics fans. Director Elizabeth Marcus, USA 2015, 1h35m, CTBC
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Atlantic.
Saturday 24 January (14.45) Young fisherman Fettah (Fettah Lamara) befriends many of the European windsurfers who visit his tiny village on the Moroccan Atlantic coast every summer. He has eagerly adopted their way of life and has become a talented windsurfer himself. When his European friends inevitably depart at the end of the summer season, they leave Fettah with an unbearable emptiness and dreams of a life far away from home. Director Jan-Willem van Ewijk Cast Thekla Reuten, Mourad Zaoui, Germany/Belgium 2014, 1h34m, subtitles, N/C 15+
Speed Walking Kapgang
Tuesday 27 January (17.45) In a quirky, small town, situated in the outskirts of everything, fourteen-year-old Martin is preparing for one of the most formal transitions from boy to man: his First Communion. It’s 1976, music is in the air and hormones are raging. In the midst of it all, Martin’s mother suddenly passes away and her tragic death triggers a series of events that not only change Martin’s life forever, but affect the local community as a whole. An intense, humorous and evocative story from the director of the original The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, this film is about how life and death demand a transition in us all. Director Niels Arden Oplev Cast Pilou Asbæk, Lise Baastrup, Anders W Berthelsen, Denmark 2014, 1h48m, subtitles, N/C 15+
The Sky Above Us Nebo iznad nas
Wednesday 28 January (17.45) Every day Ana, Sloba and Bojan put their lives at great risk, simply by going to work. Their jobs are in or next to the national television building in Belgrade, which has become a strategic target for NATO bombings. All three force themselves to overcome their fears, just in order to hold on to their ordinary lives. But ‘ordinary’ ceased to exist some time ago. Every night Belgrade transforms from a vibrant city into a military target. While the bombs fall from the sky above, Ana, Bojan and Sloba struggle with the question: how can I survive, while staying sane in an insane world? Director Marinus Groothof Cast Mladen Sovilj, Milos Timotijevic, Nikola Rakocevic, Serbia 2015, 1h37m, subtitles, N/C 15+
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INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ROTTERDAM LIVE
IFFR Live is a series of film premiere events held simultaneously in cinemas across Europe from the 44th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). A live Q&A in which audiences will be invited to participate via Twitter with members of the cast and crew will follow all films.
Access Film Club
Tue 13 Jan & Tue 10 Feb (19.30) GFT, together with Scottish Autism, are excited to continue the monthly Access Film Club, which includes a screening and post-film discussion in a welcoming environment. Our films for January and February – with respective themes of ‘Scottish’ and ‘True Stories’ – have been voted on by the public and will be revealed in advance of the screenings. On the night, the chosen film will be shown and afterwards individuals will have the chance to take part in a group discussion about the movie. Access Film Club is recommended for people aged 15 and over. Check the GFT website for details. All tickets £5. A discussion after each film will be led by Charlene Tait, Director of Development at Scottish Autism. Approx. 2h30m – exact times tbc
Film Club Launch for Deaf and Hard of Hearing March 2015
Glasgow Film will be launching a monthly film club in March for deaf and hard of hearing audiences. The programme will include British Sign Language (BSL), Subtitled and Captioned screenings – increasing the opportunities to engage with a wide range of cinema. Individuals will have the opportunity to suggest films and provide input into the development of the club. For more information please contact Dawn Ross (Public Engagement Coordinator) at dawn.ross@ glasgowfilm.org. This initiative is developed in partnership with Film Hub Scotland, part of BFI’s Film Audience Network and Solar Bear.
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HERE AFTER (2004), Paddy Jolley, Rebecca Trost, Inger Lise Hansen
LUX Scotland presents: Crossing the Line
Absences and (Im)possibilities
Sunday 11 January (19.30) A programme of experimental Irish film curated by the Experimental Film Club (Aoife Desmond, Alan Lambert, Donal Foreman and Esperanza Collado), commissioned by Irish Film Institute International and supported by Culture Ireland. The programme features a selection of films from 1897 to 2013, chosen for their relation to the possibility of an Irish experimental cinema. This touring programme, in partnership with LUX, presents a selection of films from the full programme. Filmmakers include the Lumiére brothers, Samuel Beckett, Vivienne Dick, Dónal Ó Céilleachair and Jesse Jones. Directors Various, UK 2014, 1h33m, N/C 15+
Live: Wednesday 11 February 2015 (19.00) £20 full price / £15 conc / £13 Cinecard As part of a season marking the centenary of the WWI, Christopher Luscombe directs a fresh pairing of two of Shakespeare’s most sparkling comedies, set just before and just after the war. In Love’s Labour’s Lost, the mischievous Rosaline tests Berowne’s resolve in the summer of 1914. Director Christopher Luscombe, UK 2015, 3h30m approx
Love’s Labour’s Won (Much Ado About Nothing) Live: Wednesday 4 March 2015 (19.00) £20 full price / £15 conc / £13 Cinecard
A world-weary Benedick and Claudio return from the trenches to a post-war house party, where Claudio falls in love with Hero and Benedick reignites his altogether more combative courtship with Beatrice. Director Christopher Luscombe, UK 2015, 3h30m approx
The Merchant of Venice Live: Wednesday 22 July 2015 (19.00) £20 full price / £15 conc / £13 Cinecard
In the melting pot of Venice, trade is god. The city opens its arms to all, as long as they come prepared to do business and there is profit to be made. With the gold flowing, all is well, but when a contract between Bassanio and Shylock is broken, simmering racial tensions boil over. Director Polly Findlay, UK 2015, 3h30m approx
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ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
Love’s Labour’s Lost
NT LIVE
NT Live: Treasure Island
Live: Thursday 22 January (18.45) £17.50 full price / £15 conc / £12 CineCard Encore: Monday 9 February (12.45) £15 full price / £13 conc / £10 CineCard Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life in a thrilling new stage adaptation by Bryony Lavery, broadcast live from the National Theatre. It’s a dark, stormy night. The stars are out. Jim, the inn-keeper’s granddaughter, opens the door to a terrifying stranger. At the old sailor’s feet sits a huge sea-chest, full of secrets. Jim invites him in – and her dangerous voyage begins. UK 2014, 3h approx, 12A: As live
NT Live: Behind the Beautiful Forevers
Live: Thursday 12 March 2015 (18.45) £17.50 full price / £15 conc / £12 CineCard Meera Syal (The Kumars, Goodness Gracious Me) returns to the National Theatre, directed by Rufus Norris (Broken, London Road). India is surging with global ambition. But beyond the luxury hotels surrounding Mumbai airport lies a makeshift slum, full of people with plans of their own. Zehrunisa aims to recycle enough rubbish to fund a proper house. Asha seeks to steal government funds to turn herself into a ‘first-class person’, while her daughter Manju intends to become the slum’s first female graduate. UK 2015, 3h approx, As live 12A.
NT Live: The Hard Problem
Live: Thursday 16 April 2015 (19.00) £17.50 full price / £15 conc / £12 CineCard Acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love, Arcadia, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead) returns to the National Theatre with his highly-anticipated new play The Hard Problem, directed by Nicholas Hytner (Othello, Hamlet). Hilary, a young psychology researcher at a brainscience institute, is nursing a private sorrow and a troubling question at work. If there is nothing but matter, what is consciousness? This is ‘the hard problem’ which puts Hilary at odds with her colleagues. Is the day coming when the computer will answer all the questions psychology can ask? UK 2015, 3h approx, As live 12A.
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NT Live: Man and Superman
Live: Thursday 14 May 2015 (18.45) £17.50 full price / £15 conc / £12 CineCard Ralph Fiennes (The English Patient, Schindler’s List) plays Jack Tanner in this exhilarating reinvention of George Bernard Shaw’s classic. Man and Superman asks fundamental questions about how we live. Jack Tanner, celebrated radical thinker and rich bachelor, seems an unlikely choice as guardian to the alluring heiress, Ann. But she takes it in her assured stride and, despite the love of a poet, she decides to marry and tame this dazzling revolutionary. UK 2015, 4h approx, As live 12A
Maxine Peake as Hamlet
Live: Monday 23 March 2015 (19.00) £17.50 full price / £15 conc / £12 CineCard Hamlet is Shakespeare’s most iconic work. The play explodes with big ideas and is the ultimate story of loyalty, love, betrayal, murder and madness. Hamlet’s father is dead and Denmark has crowned a new king. Consumed by grief, Hamlet struggles to exact revenge, with devastating consequences. This groundbreaking stage production, directed by Sarah Frankcom, was the Royal Exchange’s fastest-selling show in a decade. Alongside Maxine Peake as the eponymous prince, a number of other roles, including Polonius and Rosencrantz, are also played by women. UK 2015, 3h approx, As live 12A.
Live: Sunday 25 January 2015 (15.00) £20 full price / £15 conc / £13 Cinecard White swan by day, human by night, the beautiful Odette awaits an oath of true love to break the curse. 2015, 2h40m
Bolshoi: Romeo and Juliet
Encore: Sunday 8 March 2015 (15.00) £15 full price / £13 conc / £10 Cinecard Shakespeare’s timeless story, written in 1595, is brought to the stage through breathtaking choreography and Prokofiev’s score. 2015, 2h15m
Bolshoi: Ivan the Terrible
Live: Sunday 19 April 2015 (16.00) £20 full price / £15 conc / £13 Cinecard Grigorovich’s powerful and fascinating epic dramatises Ivan the Terrible’s controversial reign in visually stunning scenes. 2015, 2h15m
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THE BOLSHOI BALLET
Bolshoi: Swan Lake
TUESDAY TREATS We’d like to offer you £5 tickets for selected Tuesday screenings. No further discounts apply. 5 All tickets are £5 Guys and Dolls (U) – See p27 Tuesday 30 Dec (12.50)
Speed Walking (15) – See p32 Tuesday 27 January (17.45)
The Green Ray (12A) – See p27 Tuesday 6 Jan (18.20)
Inherent Vice (15) – See p15 Tuesday 3 February (19.50)
National Gallery (12A) – See p12 Tuesday 13 Jan (14.00)
Au Revoir Les Enfants (12A) – See p17 Tuesday 10 February (18.10)
Duck Soup (U) – See p28 Tuesday 20 January (18.10)
Dancing in Jaffa (CTBC) – See p19 Tuesday 17 February (18.30)
REGULARS
Glasgore! Horror/Cult Film Discussion Group
Wednesday 7 January (18.30) & Wednesday 4 February (18.30) Free, GFT’s Education room Meet on the first Wednesday of each month, in the GFT Education room, to discuss horror and cult cinema. Meet other genre fans in a friendly atmosphere to exchange thoughts and opinions about your favourite flicks.
Film Discussion Group
Wednesday 14 January (18.30) & Wednesday 11 February (18.30) Free, GFT’s Education room This group meets on the second Wednesday of each month in the GFT Education room to discuss both blockbusters and arthouse movies. Led by film writer Eddie Harrison. Come along to chat about recent releases with other film lovers.
The GFT Film Quiz – back in the GFT! Tue 30 December & Tue 27 January (20.45) - GFT Bar
Think you know your Paul Thomas Anderson from your Paul WS Anderson? Then come along and pit your wits against the fiendish questions of the GFT quiz. Assemble your team (max 4 people) and join the quizmasters – Evening Times film critic Paul Greenwood and GFT’s Marketing Manager Paul Gallagher – for taxing questions and top prizes. Tickets £1.50
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CINEMA 3 SEAT DEDICATIONS All seats in Cinema 3 are now sponsored. GFT warmly thanks all its big-hearted seat sponsors. A1 Harold L.F. Meiehofer, 29.10.1957 – 20.02.2013. “What if this is as good as it gets?” Seat Gifted by Unison Glasgow City Branch. A2 In memory of Oscar Marzaroli, great photographer of a changing Glasgow A3 “We’re not here right now…” John & Agnes Thompson, 2013 A4 Robert Trotter (1930-2013). Actor, Director, Photographer and Teacher. A Generous and Creative Spirit.
May you continue to inspire us. With much love, Colin, families & friends. C6 Liz Livingstone. So many happy times shared at the GFT. Much loved, sorely missed. C7 For Jane Ancell Matheson (1915– 1997). My Jeanie. Love always, K. C8 Lauchlan Watt (1951–2010). We shared A Wonderful Life. C9 Ishbel and Stephen White
A5 Eric MacDonald, Playwright. Oor Wullie only has a bucket Eric has a seat at the GFT!
D1 Doreen Winning
A6 For my Mum Anne Frankly my dear you did give a damn. And made me the film lover I am. Love always Aileen
D3 To John Kerr. ‘Smokey this is not ‘Nam, this is bowling, there are rules’. Lots of love from Natasha & Matthew.
A7 To Stuart, for the dogs in the meadow, Love Chris.
D5 mcleodmcleod
A8 John Adams Scottish Film Council 1974-1978. Director and Producer. Died 2008. GFT was his ‘Cinema Paradiso’ A9 Jaqueline Small. Lover of Glasgow and its People. Always with us, Grant Carol, Sarah, Antony. B1 Big Andy and Misty Blue B2 Thank you for introducing us to so many years of cinema-going pleasure! B3 In loving memory of Basil Green, who so enjoyed the GFT.
D2 David Madden and William Hodge. Thanks for the Cinematic Memories.
D4 David Peat. Filmmaker and photographer. D6 For GFT’s inhouse crew. ‘And aye be welcome back again’ D7 In Loving Memory of Alexander James Munro (1941–2012). Donated by Sandi Munro. D8 Mary Wilson, Clydebank. E1 Bridget McGeechan E2 Eleanor Keenan and George Keenan. 18th September 1965. E3 John and Gillian Hornibrook. E4 Robin & Polly Ewart 40
B4 To Mum and Dad for taking me to the Pictures. I love you – Jordan xx
E5 Jill Monaghan Brash – ‘Watching Movies Together’
B6 White House Dental Group, Finbar Bryson (Clinical Director). White House Dental by the Sea: ‘Your Expectations are our Inspiration’.
E6 Edmund Monaghan – ‘Watching Movies Together’
B7 This Seat is Dedicated to Mary Stewart Side by Side, Next to Bob. B8 This Seat is Dedicated to Bob Stewart in Memory of his lifelong Love of Films, his Passion for Cinema, and his enduring affection for the GFT. Simply the best – never forgotten. C1 Billy Condie born 30th March 1954 to “Mummy” Betty… Here’s looking at you, kid…
E7 For Elliot James, born 25 July 2013. The future of film is in you(th). E8 To my mother Marleine Steedman, who taught me the magic of film, and for many happy hours in the dark, love always – Lorna
F7 Dedicated to Fiona Lomas – a lover of the weird and wonderful world of cinema. On behalf of David, Danny and Sam x F8 Craig J Leggat G1 In loving memory of our grandparents, George and Jean Singleton. G2 David Edward Hence, 1972-2012. Cinema For All. G3 To my dear brother, Kenneth Turlewicz (1956-2007) who was passionate about films - and Glasgow. With my eternal gratitude for your inspiration, legacy and love. This world is yours. Ilona G4 Joe Taylor, Architect. For Joe the GFT was ‘the stuff that dreams are made of’ (Maltese Falcon) From Elis and Family. G5 Glenn P Jackson G6 Dedicated to Janet McDonald Kay. By her family and friends. Many fond memories. “KEEP GENKI!” G7 Cyril Gerber, founder of Compass Gallery and Gerber Fine Art, who passionately supported the careers of newly emerging graduate artists and curated the first exhibitions in the Cosmo cinema. Lovingly dedicated by Jill Gerber. H1 Mary Tindall Crosbie Cowan (1928–2011) H2 James Graham Pearson (1968–2010). ‘Still round the corner there may wait, A new road or a secret gate, And though I oft have passed them by, A day will come at last when I, Shall take the hidden paths that run, West of the Moon, East of the Sun.’ J R R Tolkien We extend our warm thanks to Donors Mary C Reynolds and Julian M Agnew.
Where there’s a will there’s a way!
F1 Cinema Rocks. Screen One. Veronica
Did you know you can make a difference to GFT’s future by remembering GFT in your will? Contact Liana for further info: liana.marletta@glasgowfilm.org or phone 0141 352 8604
F2 Cinema Rocks. Screen Two. Joe
C3 ‘Cinemagic’ Audrey Scott
F3 In memory of Alison, from and for her twin Marion - “I only hope what pleases me will also pleasure you.”
C5 John Meehan (1975–2011). Loved Glasgow and brightened many peoples’ lives along the way.
F6 For Hazel Jack who loved Katherine Hepburn. Fondly remembered by Sandra.
E9 George Black ‘Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.’ Al Pacino, The Godfather II.
C2 For Birdie. Über BL love always & forever. C4 Hannah Julie Christie. Do the thing you think you cannot do.
F5 This seat is dedicated to Deborah Haase who accompanies me to the GFT and on our journey through life. Barry.
F4 In memory of Catriona Lowe (19842013) who loved film and this theatre.
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TAKE 2: FAMILY-FRIENDLY FILMS
Glasgow Young Scot or Kidz Card holders and an accompanying adult get in FREE to these shows when tickets are purchased at the box office on the day. All other tickets are £5 (plus £1.50 for 3D screenings). Each £5 child’s ticket also admits one adult free of charge. Children under the age of eight must be accompanied. Take 2 screenings start promptly at 11.30am. Free tickets are only issued on the day of the screening.
The Princess Bride PG Saturday 27 December 11.30 (1h38m)
A classic fairytale of love and adventure, complete with swordplay, giants, a beautiful princess and a mythical kingdom.
Mary Poppins U
Saturday 10 January 11.30 (2h19m) A magical nanny come to work for the wealthy and uptight Banks family and takes the children on a series of fantastical adventures.
Spirited Away PG
Saturday 24 January 11.30 (2h5m) In the middle of her family’s move to the suburbs, a sullen ten-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and monsters.
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The Boxtrolls 3D PG Saturday 3 January 11.30 (1h37m)
A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator.
Shorts for Wee Ones + The Gruffalo N/C 3+ Saturday 17 January 11.30 (1h15m)
A sparkling selection of animated tales, featuring bouncing baby kangaroos, lightningpowered robot vacuum cleaners, and a pianoplaying octopus, followed by an appearance from everyone’s favourite Gruffalo.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D 12A Saturday 31 January 11.30 (1h41m)
When a kingpin threatens New York City, a group of mutated turtle warriors emerge from the shadows to protect their home.
Paddington PG
Saturday 7 February 11.30 (1h35m) When Paddington Bear arrives in London from the Peruvian jungle, he is adopted by Mr and Mrs Brown, but it isn’t long before he attracts the attentions of a sinister taxidermist!
Penguins of Madagascar 3D PG
Saturday 14 February 11.30 (1h32m) Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private join forces with undercover organization The North Wind to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world.
Take 2 Access screenings are for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families, and are also suitable for any child with a disability who would enjoy seeing a film in a ‘low sensory environment’. The films have no subtitles, the volume is turned down, the house lights left on low, and children can make noise and move around. Glasgow Young Scot or Kidz Card holders and an accompanying adult get in FREE to these shows when tickets are purchased at the box office on the day. All other tickets are £5. Each £5 child’s ticket also admits one adult free of charge. Children under the age of eight must be accompanied.
The Boxtrolls U
Saturday 3 January 12.30 (1h37m) A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator.
Paddington U
Saturday 7 February 12.30 (1h35m) When Paddington Bear arrives in London from the Peruvian jungle, he is adopted by Mr and Mrs Brown, but it isn’t long before he attracts the attentions of a sinister taxidermist!
Frozen Sing-A-Long PG Mon 29 December (13.00)
Sing along with Anna and friends as they go on an epic journey and battle the elements in a bid to save their land. Directors Jennifer Lee, Chris Buck Cast Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, USA 2013, 1h42m, PG
Belle and Sebastian PG Sat 27 – Tue 30 December
Nicolas Vanier’s adaptation of the 1965 TV series sees Belle, a beautiful sheepdog, and her young master Sebastian (Félix Bossuet), defy the German occupation of their village. Director Nicolas Vanier Cast Félix Bossuet, Tchéky Karyo, Margaux Châtelier, France 2013, subtitles 1h41m, PG
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TAKE 2 ACCESS
Take 2 Access: Autism-friendly screenings
It’s easy to find us. We’re right in the city centre just off Sauchiehall Street.
By Subway
Nearest subway is Cowcaddens. Leave the station and turn right, then right again turning left onto Rose Street. The GFT is a short walk from here. www.spt.co.uk/subway
By Bus
Local bus services stop close to the cinema. www.spt.co.uk
By Train
Glasgow city centre is served by both Central and Queen Street Stations. www.nationalrail.co.uk
Car Parking
Closest public parking is the supervised 24 hour multi-storey car park in Cambridge Street. Parking after 6pm costs £1.50.
Events, Conferences & Private Hires
GFT is a unique venue for a large variety of events. With three raked theatre-style auditoria and a learning room on offer, we can host corporate events, product launches, private screenings, cast and crew screenings, conferences, gaming parties, meetings and briefings. Find out more at www.glasgowfilm.org/hire
Glasgow Film Theatre 12 Rose Street, Glasgow G3 6RB Glasgow Film Theatre (known as GFT) is a charity registered in Scotland, No. SC005932
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Available from Box Office and valid for one year. The perfect gift for film lovers. Rstn QUEEN ST STATION
Certification
Films awaiting BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) certification are marked ‘CTBC’ (check the website or call the box office for upto-date information). Films not being certified by the BBFC are marked N/C and accompanied by an age recommendation i.e. N/C 15 + (suitable for ages 15 and older, no-one under 15 will be admitted).
Accessible Screenings Mr Turner (12A) Sat 27 & Sun 28 Dec - all screenings Saturday 27 December (16.30) The Theory of Everything (12A) Fri 2 - Thu 15 Jan - all screenings Saturday 3 January (14.35) Tuesday 6 January (17.25) Thursday 8 January (20.00) Sunday 11 January (14.00) Tuesday 13 January (18.00)
GFT Accessible Programme
GFT offers both Audio Description and captioning on selected titles and selected screenings. Audio Description is a service for partially sighted or blind people (AD headphones are available to collect from Box Office when you pick up your tickets prior to the film screening). Captioning is a service for the hearing-impaired or deaf who rely on subtitling to enable them to follow the film’s dialogue.
Access Information
Take 2: The Boxtrolls 3D (U) Saturday 3 January (11.30) Testament of Youth (12A) Fri 16 - Thu 29 Jan - all screenings Saturday 17 January (14.45) Monday 19 January (17.30) Thursday 22 January (18.00) Monday 26 January (20.00) A Most Violent Year (15) Thursday 29 January (20.10) Friday 30 January (17.30) Monday 2 February (15.30) Wednesday 4 February (20.10) Take 2: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D (12A) Saturday 31 January (11.30)
GFT accepts the CEA Card. (www.ceacard.co.uk)
We can offer an infrared sound facility for the hearing-impaired (please ask at Box Office for a head set). There is disabled badge holders’ parking to the rear of the building in Cambridge Street. If you are a wheelchair user, please inform Box Office when booking. Guide dogs are welcome at GFT. Please contact our Manager (0141) 352 8603 or email dutymanager@glasgowfilm.org with your specific access enquiries.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, occasionally we are unable to provide these accessible screenings. You are advised to check with Box Office.
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