OCTOBER 2013
sunshine on leith Blue Jasmine / Hannah Arendt / Le Week-End
Glasgay! / Scotland Loves Anime / Africa in Motion Take One Action! / Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival GLASGOW FILM THEATRE
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CINEMA 3 IS COMING SOON... The building of your new sixty-seat screen is almost complete! Cinema 3 is currently being built on the former site of Café Cosmo. The stylish sixty-seat screen will offer a comfortable and high-quality viewing experience. The building of a new box office, kiosk, reconfigured toilets by the entrance to Cinema 2 and 3, and a new canopy and entrance area is also underway. Due to the construction of Cinema 3, our normal access has been affected temporarily resulting in wheelchair user access being possible with staff accompaniment. Our adapted toilet will reopen by the end of September. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this essential improvement to our facilities. Please contact us if you would like further information on access requirements or see www.glasgowfilm.org/accessibility for updates. Drinks and light snacks are available to take into the cinema. The Balcony Bar is open before screenings with a selection of beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks. Both of our screens are licensed so you can enjoy a drink while watching a film. Major funding partners of Cinema 3 are Glasgow City Council, Creative Scotland, The Robertson Trust and the Garfield Weston Foundation. To keep up to date with our developments, please sign up for the GFT enewsletter at www.glasgowfilm.org/enewsletter or at Box Office.
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Contents Diary
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The Best of BUG: The Evolution of Music Video
10
Blow Out
23
Blue Jasmine
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AFRICA IN MOTION The Forgotten Kingdom
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Horses of God
20
Of Good Report
19 20
Cool World
24
Millefeuille
The Epic of Everest
14
Evidently… John Cooper Clarke LIVE!
10
GLASGAY!
Harold and Maude
23
Hannah Arendt
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Blue is the Warmest Colour
22
I Am Divine
21
Interior. Leather Bar.
21
The Harder They Come
24
Lipstikka
22
How I Live Now
10
Lust in the Dust
22
The Lebanese Rocket Society
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Like Father, Like Son
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Love, Marilyn
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SCOTLAND LOVES ANIME Evangelion 3.0
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Fuse – Memoirs of the Hunter Girl
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Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horrors
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Hunter x Hunter The Movie: Phantom Rouge
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Nothing But a Man
14
The Life of Budori Gusuko
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Mystery Film
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Patema Inverted
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The Pervert’s Guide to Ideology Piercing Brightness
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The Selfish Giant
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Perfect Blue
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The Straight Story
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The Place Promised in Our Early Days
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Sunshine on Leith
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This is Martin Bonner
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SCOTTISH MENTAL HEALTH Arts & FILM FESTIVAL First Cousin Once Removed
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The Wicker Man: The Final Cut
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I Am Breathing
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Willow
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Running from Crazy
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Le Week-End
Winter of Discontent
EVENT CINEMA
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TAKE ONE ACTION! Blood Brother
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The Bolshoi Ballet: Le Corsaire
27
Fire in the Blood
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The Bolshoi Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
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We Are Wisconsin
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The Bolshoi Ballet: Spartacus
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NT Live: Coriolanus
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NT Live: Frankenstein NT Live: The Habit of Art
GFT REGULARS
Access Take 2: Autism-friendly screenings
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28
Crossing the Line
24
28
Film Discussion Group
26
NT Live: Hamlet
28
The GFT Film Quiz
26
NT Live: Othello
28
Glasgore: Horror/Cult Film Discussion Group
Richard II
28
Late Night Classics
15, 22 & 23
Vermeer and Music: The Art of Love and Leisure
27
Monorail Film Club
24
Psychotronic Cinema
23
Take 2: Free Saturday Films for Families
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USEFUL INFORMATION BUY TICKETS ONLINE WWW.GLASGOWFILM.ORG
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29 & 30
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Diary
Sunday 6 October
Friday 27 September Blue Jasmine (12A) p6
16.00
/ 18.30 / 20.40
Hannah Arendt (12A) p6
18.00 / 20.20
Winter of Discontent (15) p6
15.45
Harold and Maude (15) p23
23.00
Saturday 28 September Blue Jasmine (12A) p6
14.10 / 16.20 / 18.30 / 20.40
Hannah Arendt (12A) p6
12.50 / 20.20
Winter of Discontent (15) p6
18.10
Fire in the Blood (PG) p11
15.15
Take 2: Sammy’s Super T-shirt (U) p25
11.30
Sunday 29 September Blue Jasmine (12A) p6
16.20 / 18.30
Hannah Arendt (12A) p6
/ 20.40
12.20 / 14.40
We Are Wisconsin (N/C 12+) p6
17.00
Monorail Film Club: Cool World (15) p24
20.00
NT Live: Othello (12A) p28
13.00
Monday 30 September Blue Jasmine (12A) p6
18.30 / 20.40
Hannah Arendt (12A) p6
18.00 / 20.20
Tuesday 1 October Blue Jasmine (12A) p6
18.30 / 20.40
Hannah Arendt (12A) p6
20.20
Blood Brother (N/C 15+) p12
17.30
Wednesday 2 October Blue Jasmine (12A) p6
18.30 / 20.40
Hannah Arendt (12A) p6
20.25
Glasgore: Horror/Cult Discussion Group p26
Thursday 3 October Blue Jasmine (12A) p6
18.30
18.15 / 20.40
Hannah Arendt (12A) p6
20.25
Evidently… John Cooper Clarke LIVE! (N/C 15+) p10 17.50
Friday 4 October Sunshine on Leith (PG) p7
16.00
/ 18.20 / 20.30
Blue Jasmine (12A) p6
16.20
/ 18.30 / 20.40
Saturday 5 October
Sunshine on Leith (PG) p7 13.45 / 16.00 / 18.20 / 20.30 Blue Jasmine (12A) p6 14.20 / 16.25 Take 2: Up (U) p25 Access Take 2: Up (U) p25
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/ 18.30 / 20.40 11.30 12.30
Sunshine on Leith (PG) p7 13.45 / 16.00 / 18.20 / 20.30 Blue Jasmine (12A) p6
13.20 / 15.25
First Cousin Once Removed (N/C 12+) p13
17.30
Crossing the Line: Piercing Brightness (N/C 12+) p24 20.00
Monday 7 October Sunshine on Leith (PG) p7
18.20 / 20.30
Blue Jasmine (12A) p6
18.30
Tuesday 8 October Sunshine on Leith (PG) p7
/ 20.40
18.00 / 20.30
Blue Jasmine (12A) p6
18.15
Wednesday 9 October Sunshine on Leith (PG) p7
18.20 / 20.30
Blue Jasmine (12A) p6
20.20
This is Martin Bonner (N/C 15+) p8
18.00
Film Discussion Group p26
18.30
Thursday 10 October Sunshine on Leith (PG) p7
18.20 / 20.30
Blue Jasmine (12A) p6
20.45
Vermeer and Music: The Art of Love... p27 19.00
Friday 11 October Le Week-End (15) p7
15.45
SLA: Evangelion 3.0 (N/C 12+) p15 Sunshine on Leith (PG) p7
16.00
SLA: Perfect Blue (18) p15
/ 20.40 18.15
/ 18.20 / 20.30 23.00
Saturday 12 October Le Week-End (15) p7
14.20 / 18.30 / 20.50
SLA: Mystery Film (N/C 5+) p16
13.40
SLA: Fuse – Memoirs of the Hunter Girl (N/C 15+) p16 16.00 SLA: Patema Inverted (N/C 8+) p16 Sunshine on Leith (PG) p7 Take 2: Time Bandits (PG) p25
Sunday 13 October Le Week-End (15) p7
18.45 16.20 / 20.30 11.30 15.45 / 20.10
SLA: The Place Promised in Our Early... (N/C 12+) p17 13.15 SLA: The Life of Budori Gusuko (N/C 5+) p17 15.30 SLA: Hunter x Hunter... (N/C 12+) p17 Sunshine on Leith (PG) p7 The Straight Story (U) p8
18.00 17.45 / 20.00 13.00
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Monday 14 October Le Week-End (15) p7
18.30 / 20.40
Sunshine on Leith (PG) p7
20.30
I Am Breathing (N/C 15+) p13
18.00
Tuesday 15 October Le Week-End (15) p7
18.30
/ 20.40
Wednesday 23 October Like Father, Like Son (CTBC) p7
18.30 / 20.40
Thursday 24 October Like Father, Like Son (CTBC) p7 Nothing But a Man (12) p14
Le Week-End (15) p7
18.30 / 20.40
Friday 25 October
Sunshine on Leith (PG) p7
18.20 / 20.30
Wednesday 16 October
Thursday 17 October Le Week-End (15) p7
Sunshine on Leith (PG) p7
18.30 18.20 / 20.30
The Best of BUG (N/C 15+) p10
21.00
Friday 18 October
Like Father, Like Son (CTBC) p7
18.20
The Lebanese Rocket... (CTBC) p8 Le Week-End (15) p7
16.00
Saturday 19 October Like Father, Like Son (CTBC) p7
16.20
/ 20.45
/ 18.30 / 20.40 14.00 / 18.20
The Lebanese Rocket Society (CTBC) p8 16.20 / 20.45 Le Week-End (15) p7
13.45 / 18.30 / 20.40
The Epic of Everest (U) p14 Take 2: Frankenweenie 3D (PG) p25
Sunday 20 October
Like Father, Like Son (CTBC) p7
15.45 11.30 13.00 / 17.20
The Lebanese Rocket Society (CTBC) p8
15.20
Le Week-End (15) p7
20.00
The Epic of Everest (U) p14
13.15
Running from Crazy (N/C 15+) p13 The Bolshoi Ballet: Spartacus p27
Monday 21 October
Like Father, Like Son (CTBC) p7
19.45 16.00 18.00
The Lebanese Rocket Society (CTBC) p8
20.30
Le Week-End (15) p7
20.45
The Selfish Giant (15) p9
Tuesday 22 October
Like Father, Like Son (CTBC) p7 Le Week-End (15) p7
20.20 18.10
NT Live: Hamlet (12A) p28
Special features
18.10
£4.50 tickets
20.30
Le Week-End (15) p7
18.20 / 20.30
Sunshine on Leith (PG) p7
20.20 18.20
Le Week-End (15) p7
18.30 / 20.40
The Selfish Giant (15) p9 14.45
/ 16.45
/ 18.45 / 20.45
Love, Marilyn (12A) p9
20.30
Nosferatu (PG) p14
15.45
AiM: Of Good Report (N/C 15+) p19
17.50
The Wicker Man: The Final Cut (15) p23
23.00
Saturday 26 October The Selfish Giant (15) p9
16.00 / 18.45 / 20.45
Love, Marilyn (12A) p9
14.00 / 18.15
Nosferatu (PG) p14
16.15 / 20.30
Willow (PG) p26
13.30
Take 2: Adventures in Zambezia (U) p25
Sunday 27 October The Selfish Giant (15) p9
11.30 13.15 / 20.15
How I Live Now (15) p10
18.00
Love, Marilyn (12A) p9
15.30
Nosferatu (PG) p14
17.45
Willow (PG) p26
15.15
AiM: The Forgotten Kingdom (N/C 15+) p19
13.00
Monorail Film Club: The Harder They Come (15) p24 20.00
Monday 28 October The Selfish Giant (15) p9
16.30 / 20.45
How I Live Now (15) p10
14.15 / 18.30
The Pervert’s Guide to Ideology (15) p9 15.00 / 17.50 Blow Out (18) p23
20.30
Tuesday 29 October The Selfish Giant (15) p9
14.15 / 18.30
How I Live Now (15) p10
16.15 / 20.30
The Pervert’s Guide to Ideology (15) p9 15.00 / 20.20 AiM: Horses of God (N/C 15+) p20
18.00 Continued...
19.00
Free events
18.10
Nothing But a Man (12) p14
Special ticket price
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Captioned films
3D films
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Diary cont...
Wednesday 30 October The Selfish Giant (15) p9
16.30 / 20.45
How I Live Now (15) p10
14.15 / 18.30
The Pervert’s Guide to Ideology (15) p9 14.50 / 17.30 AiM: Millefeuille (N/C 15+) p20
Thursday 31 October The Selfish Giant (15) p9
20.15 16.00 / 18.00
The Pervert’s Guide to Ideology (15) p9 17.20 / 20.00 NT Live: Frankenstein (15) p28
20.30
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Tuesday Treats
While we work on Cinema 3, we’d like to offer you £4.50 tickets for selected Tuesday screenings. No further discounts apply.
Hannah Arendt 12A
Tuesday 1 October (20.20) – see page 6
Blue Jasmine 12A
Tuesday 8 October (18.15) – see page 6
Le Week-End 15
Tuesday 15 October (18.30) – see page 7
Like Father, Like Son CTBC
Tuesday 22 October (20.20) – see page 7
The Pervert's Guide to Ideology 15
Tuesday 29 October (20.20) – see page 9
Blue Jasmine
Hannah Arendt
Friday 27 September – Thursday 10 October
Friday 27 September – Thursday 3 October
Cate Blanchett stars as Jasmine, a self-medicating socialite on the brink of a breakdown in Woody Allen’s study of class relations in contemporary America. When her morally-bankrupt financier husband swindles away their wealth, Jasmine is forced to stay with her working class sister, Ginger (Sally Hawkins), in San Francisco. With her nerves in tatters, Jasmine fights to preserve her elegant façade and upper class upbringing, whilst stifling her embarrassment at her fall from grace. Alternating present day scenes with Jasmine’s previous life of luxury, Blue Jasmine is a refreshing, modern take on Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire.
In the award-winning Hannah Arendt, actor Barbara Sukowa reteams with director Margarethe von Trotta (Vision, Rosa Luxemburg) for a brilliant new biopic of the influential German-Jewish philosopher and political theorist. Arendt’s reporting on the 1961 trial of ex-Nazi Adolf Eichmann in The New Yorker, controversial both for her portrayal of Eichmann and the Jewish councils, introduced her now-famous concept of the ‘Banality of Evil’. Using footage from the actual Eichmann trial and weaving a narrative that spans three countries, von Trotta beautifully turns the often invisible passion for thought into immersive, dramatic cinema.
Blanchett is beyond brilliant. This is jaw-dropping work, what we go to the movies hoping to see. San Francisco Chronicle The screening on Monday 7 October (18.30) will be introduced by Dr Nessa Johnston, lecturer in Sound Theory and Film Studies at Glasgow School of Art. Director Woody Allen / Cast Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin USA 2013, 1h38m, 12A: Contains infrequent strong language & moderate references to sex & suicide
Programme notes are available in the cinema and online at www.glasgowfilm.org Director Margarethe von Trotta Cast Barbara Sukowa, Axel Milberg, Janet McTeer Germany/Luxembourg/France 2012, 1h53m, subtitles, 12A: Contains moderate language and sex references, and scenes of smoking
Winter of Discontent El sheita elli fat Friday 27 (15.45) & Saturday 28 September (18.10) Set against the momentous backdrop of the whirlwind protests of Cairo’s Tahrir Square that began on 25 January 2011, this film by independent director Ibrahim El-Batout takes us on a compellingly raw, starkly moving journey into the lives of activist Amr (Amr Waked), journalist Farah (Farah Youssef) and state security officer Adel (Salah Hanafy). As the stories of the characters unfold, we are propelled headlong into the heady, often surreal atmosphere of terror and uncertainty that characterized the last days of Mubarak’s rule and changed the face of Egypt. Director Ibrahim El-Batout / Cast Salah Hanafy, Moataz Mosallam, Amr Waked Egypt 2012, 1h36m, subtitles, 15
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Sunshine on Leith
Le Week-End
Friday 4 – Thursday 17 October
Friday 11 – Thursday 24 October
This vibrant adaptation of the acclaimed stage musical, inspired by The Proclaimers’ chart-topping album, features a fantastic cast and rousing songs. When best friends Davy (George MacKay) and Ally (Kevin Guthrie) return from military service in Afghanistan, their brush with death intensifies a desire to live life to the fullest: Davy falls in love with Yvonne (Antonia Thomas), while Ally plans to propose to Davy's sister Liz (Freya Mavor). Meanwhile, Davy's folks, Rab (Peter Mullan) and Jean (Jane Horrocks), are set to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. It should be a happy occasion, if only Rab weren't keeping a troubling secret…
The latest collaboration between director Roger Michell and writer Hanif Kureishi, following The Buddha of Suburbia and The Mother, Le Week-End is a beautifully observed, funny and poignant story about the nature of love and commitment. Lindsay Duncan and Jim Broadbent star as a long-married British couple who return to Paris for the first time since their honeymoon to revitalise their marriage. While there, they run into an old friend (Jeff Goldblum) who transforms their thoughts on life and their love for one another.
Director Dexter Fletcher Cast Jason Flemyng, Peter Mullan, Jane Horrocks UK 2013, 1h40m, PG
Director Roger Michell Cast Jeff Goldblum, Jim Broadbent, Lindsay Duncan UK 2013, 1h33m, 15
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Like Father, Like Son Soshite chichi ni naru Friday 18 – Thursday 24 October From director Hirokazu Koreeda (Still Walking, I Wish), Like Father, Like Son follows workaholic father, Ryota, who enforces a strict regime of order upon his household. However, when Ryota and his wife discover that their six-yearold son was switched at birth due to a clerical error, Ryota’s life is thrown into disarray. With their biological son being raised by a working-class couple, Ryota finds himself torn between raising his biological son or the son he has fathered since birth. A bittersweet drama which examines the nature-versus-nurture debate, as well as the complexity of emotions that comes from being a parent. The screening on Monday 21 October (18.00) will be introduced by Dr Nessa Johnston, lecturer in Sound Theory and Film Studies at Glasgow School of Art. Director Hirokazu Koreeda / Cast Masaharu Fukuyama, Machiko Ono, Yôko Maki Japan 2013, 2h, subtitles, CTBC
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This is Martin Bonner
The Straight Story
Wednesday 9 October (18.00)
Sunday 13 October (13.00)
A warm and perceptive meditation on friendship, human connection and getting a second chance at life. Fiftysomething Martin Bonner (Paul Eenhoorn) relocates to Reno, where he finds work helping released prisoners transition to life on the outside, while trying his hand at speed dating and passing time as a soccer referee on weekends. Meanwhile, Travis Holloway (Richmond Arquette) has just been released from prison after serving twelve years. Surprising both of them, Travis and Martin form an unlikely friendship that offers them reciprocal support and understanding.
Based on the true story of Alvin Straight’s journey across Iowa and Wisconsin on a lawnmower in 1994, David Lynch’s The Straight Story is an enjoyable meditation upon family, community and growing old. When elderly Second World War veteran Alvin (Richard Farnsworth) hears that his estranged brother has suffered a stroke, he decides to set off on the 300-mile journey to make amends before he dies. This classic road movie features an extraordinary performance by the then seventy-nine-yearold Richard Farnsworth which earned him an Academy Award nomination as Best Actor.
Preceded by short film Friend Request Pending (12 mins) by Chris Foggin. Screening as part of Luminate: Scotland’s creative ageing festival. www.luminatescotland.org
Screening as part of Luminate: Scotland’s creative ageing festival. www.luminatescotland.org
Director Chad Hartigan Cast Paul Eenhoorn, Richmond Arquette, Sam Buchanan USA 2013, 1h23m, N/C 15+
Director David Lynch Cast Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek France/UK/USA 1999, 1h47m, U
The Lebanese Rocket Society Friday 18 – Monday 21 October This stranger-than-fiction documentary tells the fascinating story of a Lebanese university professor and his students, who launched a space programme into the skies of Lebanon. The rocket, called Cedar, was developed during the 1960s, until the government-funded programme was scrapped due to Western pressure. Featuring testimonies from men who worked on the rocket in their youth, alongside amazing archival footage of the rocket’s manufacture, this internationally acclaimed documentary unearths a forgotten moment in history, revisiting the utopian possibilities that ultimately lost out to civil and regional conflict. Winner Best Feature Documentary, Doha Tribecca Film Festival 2012 Directors Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreige / Lebanon/France/Qatar 2012, 1h33m, subtitles, CTBC
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The Selfish Giant Preview: Monday 21 October (18.10) From Friday 25 October
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Oscar Wilde’s classic fairy tale is relocated to modern day player Bradford in this contemporary fable about growing up and lost childhood. When fourteen-year-old Arbor and his best friend Swifty are excluded from school, they start collecting scrap metal for shady local scrapman Kitten. However, finding themselves embroiled in the world of copper theft, Arbor becomes greedy and the boys’ relationship starts to falter, with tragic consequences. This social-realist drama from director Clio Barnard (The Arbor) is a study of friendship, exploitation and two children who are failed by the society supposed to care for them. Following the preview on Monday 21 October (18.10) director Clio Barnard will take part in a Q&A live via satellite from the National Media Museum in Bradford. Also available on the GFT Player from Friday 25 October. See p18 for more information. Programme notes are available in the cinema and online at www.glasgowfilm.org Director Clio Barnard / Cast Conner Chapman, Shaun Thomas UK 2013, 1h31m, 15
Love, Marilyn Friday 25 – Sunday 27 October Fifty years after her death, Marilyn Monroe continues to beguile and bewilder. Smart, witty, gorgeous, frightened, insecure; she was nothing if not the sum of her many contradictions. Oscar-winning director Liz Garbus offers Marilyn fans something they might have thought impossible – a fresh perspective on the woman and the icon. Drawing on never previously seen personal papers, diaries and letters, Garbus invites an astonishing range of performers to enact Marilyn’s words, each of them bringing something distinctive to their interpretation. Outtakes, home movies, photos and fresh interviews all contribute to this intimate evocation of an unforgettable life. Director Liz Garbus Cast Glenn Close, Paul Giamatti, Uma Thurman USA/France 2012, 1h45m, 12A: Contains moderate sex references and one use of strong language
The Pervert’s Guide to Ideology Monday 28 – Thursday 31 October The makers of The Pervert’s Guide to Cinema return with another quickfire journey along the intersection of cinema and philosophy. Cultural theorist Slavoj Zizek and filmmaker Sophie Fiennes explore how movies not only reflect, but actually shape ideologies. Through dissecting film, they expose how association can be used to permeate our thoughts and ideas, and how art can be misused to further political agenda. With examples drawn from music, art, current events and history, this is a fascinating examination of society and how little we understand it. Director Sophie Fiennes / UK/Ireland 2013, 2h16m, 15
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Evidently… John Cooper Clarke LIVE! Thursday 3 October (17.50) A National Poetry Day event that you won’t want to miss! In this one-off live broadcast from Newcastle’s Tyneside Cinema, the incomparable and irreverent John Cooper Clarke performs poetry, answers questions in interview and presents Evidently… John Cooper Clarke, a film about his life which includes contributions from Bill Bailey, Steve Coogan and the Arctic Monkeys. We’re delighted that Neu! Reekie!’s Michael Pedersen and Kevin Williamson will host and introduce this event at GFT. £10 full price / £8.50 concessions / £1 off for CineCard holders Director John Ross UK 2012, event running time 2h10m approx, N/C 15+
The Best of BUG: The Evolution of Music Video Thursday 17 October (21.00) Come feast your eyes and ears as the sell-out music video show comes to GFT for its Glasgow debut. Hosted by the brilliant Adam Buxton – comedian, writer, broadcaster, video director, general music video enthusiast and YouTube comment wrangler – BUG promises a set of awe-inspiring music videos rarely seen on a big screen, astounding online nuggets and a unique brand of sit-down comedy. Please note that this show contains music videos from a variety of directors and contributions from Adam Buxton that have previously featured in 2013 BUG & Best of BUG shows elsewhere around the UK and in Adam Buxton's 2013 Kernel Panic shows. £15 full price / £13 concession / £12 CineCard holders 1h30m, N/C 15+
Did you miss?
How I Live Now Sunday 27 – Wednesday 30 October When American teenager Daisy (Saoirse Ronan) is sent to live with relatives in the English countryside, she strikes up a romance with the handsome Edmund (George MacKay). However, their perfect summer idyll is torn apart by the sudden outbreak of a 21st-century world war, and Daisy finds herself separated from her newfound family. As the UK falls into a violent, chaotic military state, Daisy has to fight for her life. This dystopian coming-of-age tale, based on the acclaimed Meg Rosoff novel, depicts the strength of family bonds and the harsh realities of facing adulthood alone. Director Kevin Macdonald / Cast Saoirse Ronan, George MacKay, Anna Chancellor UK 2013, 1h41m, 15
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TAKE ONE ACTION! FILM FESTIVAL Take One Action – Scotland’s global change cinema project – is back, premiering some of the most acclaimed cinema tackling crucial global issues. The Festival is a gateway to amazing films, informed discussions and the inspiration to use our voices more courageously, to shape a world in which we can be proud to live and work. For the full programme including outdoor screenings, workshops and talks, pick up a festival guide in the cinema or visit www.takeoneaction.org.uk.
Take One Action brings to light incredible stories from across the planet which – like South Africa's injustices, courage and beauty – were once hidden. Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Fire in the Blood Saturday 28 September (15.15) The inspirational and impassioned story of the activists who fought to stop Western companies and governments from blocking access to life-saving HIV medicine in the developing world. In the late 90s, medicines were created to curb the impact of HIV, leading to an 84% drop in AIDS-associated deaths in developed countries. At £10K per person per year, these remained out of reach for a huge part of the world’s population. Fire in the Blood follows some of the remarkable, disparate individuals who came together to overturn the situation. Angry, impassionate filmmaking that demands – and deserves – serious answers. Empire Magazine Preceded by short film Africa for Norway (4 mins). Followed by discussion and ideas for practical action with guests including Ugandan HIV campaigner Winnie Ssanyu Sseruma (Christian Aid). Director Dylan Mohan Gray / India 2013, 1h25m, subtitles, PG Presented in association with Christian Aid
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We Are Wisconsin
Blood Brother
Sunday 29 September (17.00)
Tuesday 1 October (17.30)
When new laws threaten basic workers’ rights and public debate, six (extra)ordinary citizens force their way into the Wisconsin State Capitol, joining thousands of protestors to launch a popular uprising that will not only challenge the lawmakers, but the soul of a nation. We Are Wisconsin shines a light on the rising tide of intelligent and feisty citizen action.
Grand Jury and Audience Award winner at Sundance 2013, this intimate portrait of a young man who longs to find a family of his own is challenging and graceful in equal measure. When Pittsburgh youth Rocky Braat first travelled to India, he was hoping to sort out his priorities and forget about his past; a chance visit to an orphanage led to his life changing forever.
Concession price available to all Unison members with evidence of current membership. Followed by discussion and ideas for practical action with protagonist Brian Austin (Madison Police Department / Cops 4 Labor), Linda Butcher (Director, Sheila McKechnie Foundation) and a representative from Unison Scotland. Director Amie Williams / USA 2012, 1h30m, N/C 12+ Presented in association with Unison and the Sheila McKechnie Foundation
Documentaries don't come any bigger-hearted than Blood Brother. Variety Preceded by short film Susan’s Story (5 mins). Followed by a discussion about the human cost of going out on a limb for the issues we care about – with contributors including activist, blogger and campaigner Dan Glass. Director Steve Hoover / USA 2013, 1h33m, N/C 15+
Contemporary Cinema Course
Course Level: 1 (Introductory / Beginning critical engagement) Monday 7 October – Monday 9 December Led by Dr Nessa Johnston, lecturer in Sound Theory and Film Studies at Glasgow School of Art. An ideal beginner’s course for those wishing to broaden their critical understanding of contemporary cinema. Current releases are complemented by engaging discussion around a range of topics. The course comprises five films and five seminars (18.30–20.30) in the GFT Learning space. Films will be in early evening slots but exact times may vary. The course costs £71/£63.
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THE SCOTTISH MENTAL HEALTH ARTS AND FILM FESTIVAL The Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival returns to GFT for 2013 with three cutting-edge documentaries on the theme of reality. Please also see GFT's Pop-Up! Programmer's screening of Synecdoche, New York on p20. www.mhfestival.com
First Cousin Once Removed
I Am Breathing
Sunday 6 October (17.30)
Monday 14 October (18.00)
Alan Berliner makes a deeply personal statement with his latest documentary First Cousin Once Removed, a portrait of his friend and mentor poet Edwin Honig. Using archive footage and freshly shot material, Berliner conjures a picture of a magnetic figure who, even in the face of Alzheimer’s, shows intermittent flashes of the great intelligence the filmmaker once knew. Berliner’s own studious probing of Honig’s fading consciousness makes for a fascinating examination of what makes us human, drawing universal conclusions that make this a truly rewarding experience for anyone interested in how the mind works.
At thirty-four, shortly after the birth of his son, Neil Platt found himself with only months to live as a result of debilitating Motor Neurone disease. As he maintains his blog, Neil captures for posterity the intense and sometimes irreverent thoughts that keep him going as his body fails. His loving wife Louise provides him with invaluable support, and the film derives considerable power from their desire to record a loving family relationship onscreen.
We’re delighted that director Alan Berliner will join us for a Q&A following the film. Director Alan Berliner / USA 2012, 1h18m, N/C 12+
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. All tickets cost £5 Directors Emma Davie, Morag McKinnon Denmark/UK 2013, 1h12m, N/C 15+
Running from Crazy Sunday 20 October (19.45) Double Oscar winner Barbara Kopple follows up her famous portrait of Woody Allen (Wild Man Blues) with a personal and insightful documentary about Mariel Hemingway; actress, model, activist and grand-daughter of writer Ernest Hemingway. Running from Crazy details how Mariel has struggled with the mental health issues in her family and come to an understanding about their well-known history of suicide and mental illness. Allowed remarkable access to archive footage and to film at personal events, Kopple builds a unique picture of one woman’s drive to understand where she has come from, and what her future might hold. We hope to be joined by Barbara Kopple for a Q&A following the screening. Director Barbara Kopple / USA 2013, 1h40m, N/C 15+
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Saturday 19 (15.45) & Sunday 20 October (13.15)
Wednesday 23 (20.30) & Thursday 24 October (18.20)
Captain John Noel’s official film record of the legendary 1924 Everest expedition has been restored by BFI, and features stunning original coloured tints and a remarkable new score by composer Simon Fisher Turner. The expedition, the third attempt to climb Everest, culminated in the deaths of respected climbers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine, and sparked an ongoing debate over whether or not they reached the summit. Filming in brutal conditions with a specially adapted camera, Noel captured images of breathtaking beauty and considerable historic significance. Don’t miss this epic and moving portrait of people persevering in one of the world’s harshest landscapes.
When railroad labourer Duff (Ivan Dixon) meets teacher Josie (Abbey Lincoln), he decides it’s time to settle down to marriage and a factory job. Trouble is, he’s expected to tolerate white bosses who, wittingly or not, are unfailingly racist, and Duff has his pride. Moreover, the couple have to deal not only with the disapproval of Josie’s preacher father, but with Duff’s son by a previous relationship and his own alcoholic father. Small wonder this was reputedly Malcolm X’s favourite film; terrific performances by the mostly African American cast, eloquent camerawork, and a matchless soundtrack of Motown tunes make for understated but powerful drama. BFI
The Epic of Everest
Director J B L Noel / UK 1924, 1h27m, U
Nothing But a Man
Screening as part of Black History Month. Director Michael Roemer / Cast Ivan Dixon, Abbey Lincoln USA 1964, 1h35m, 12
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Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror Friday 25 – Sunday 27 October An iconic film of German expressionist cinema, and one of the most famous of all silent movies, F W Murnau’s Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror has now been beautifully restored, complete with original intertitles and score. In this haunting adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, a simple real-estate transaction leads an intrepid businessman deep into the superstitious heart of Transylvania. There he encounters the otherworldly Count Orlok – portrayed by the legendary Max Schreck – who soon after embarks upon a cross-continental voyage to take up residence in a distant new land… and establish his ambiguous dominion. Director F W Murnau / Cast Max Schreck, Greta Schröder, Ruth Landshoff Germany 1922, 1h37m, PG
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Four years in and SLA shows no signs of slowing down! This year there's a European Premiere of Fuse - Memoirs of the Hunter Girl followed by a Q&A with director Masayuki Miyaji, and UK Premieres of The Life of Budori Gusuko with an all-feline cast, Patema Inverted fresh from Annecy, and the third film in the Evangelion tetralogy, Evangelion 3.0. SLA want to thank everyone who has made this year's festival possible – including GFT, Filmhouse, Creative Scotland, London MCM Expo in association with Arts and Business, Manga UK, Anime Limited, The Skinny, Neo Magazine and the many other companies who helped out! THE (A)LIEN DUDE: THE SEAL OF THE BRAND
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Friday 11 October (18.15)
Friday 11 October (23.00)
Evangelion 3.0: You Can (Not) Redo is the third of four films released in the Rebuild of Evangelion tetralogy, based on the original anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Fourteen years after the third impact, Shinji awakes to a world he does not recognise. Earth lies in ruins and those he once fought valiantly to protect have cruelly turned against him. Trapped in a harrowing cycle of death and rebirth, Shinji continues to courageously battle the giant monsters called Angels – even as the world spirals down towards what could be a tragic end.
After securing a part in a murder-mystery drama, failed pop star Mima hopes to salvage her career. However, as she uncovers a blog detailing her life in intimate detail, her grasp on reality begins to slip. A shadowy figure stalks her in the gloom and her friends begin to be murdered one by one. Entering a dangerous world of paranoid delusion, Mima realises she must separate fact from fiction in order to stay alive. Signifying a departure from traditional anime subject matter, Perfect Blue analyses the pop icon phenomenon, fame and its psychological impact on the performer.
Introduced by Jonathan Clements, author of Schoolgirl Milky Crisis: Adventures in the Anime and Manga Trade and the BFI’s forthcoming History of Anime. Expect film facts, gossip and witty comments! Directors Hideaki Anno, Mahiro Maeda, Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki Cast Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Yûko Miyamura Japan 2012, 1h46m, subtitles, N/C 12+
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Introduced by Jonathan Clements. Director Satoshi Kon Cast Junko Iwao, Rica Matsumoto, Shinpachi Tsuji Japan 1997, 1h19m, subtitles, 18
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Saturday 12 October (13.40)
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That's right – it’s the return of the mystery film, folks! For those trying to guess what it is, here are some clues:
Based on Sakuraba Kazuki’s award-winning novel The Fake ‘Fuse’: Satomi Hakkenden, Fuse – Memoirs of the Hunter Girl follows the story of Hamaji, a young huntress who lives alone on a mountainside. Following the death of her grandfather, she receives a letter summoning her to the city of Edo, where her brother lives. Upon arriving, she becomes involved in hunting deadly creatures terrorising the city – half-human, half-dogs called Fuse, who consume human souls. However, crossing paths with Shino, a mysterious member of a travelling performing troupe, Hamaji finds herself embroiled in something much more serious, and realises she must decide where her loyalties lie.
Mystery Film
It's a European Premiere – so you’ll be the first to see it. It's a film for all the family. It's a traditional animation – no 3D, CG or any other technical wizardry. It's not actually out in Japan yet! We highly recommend this film, it’s well worth taking a risk and trying it out! Introduced by Jonathan Clements. 1h50m, subtitles, N/C 5+
Fuse – Memoirs of the Hunter Girl
We’re delighted to be joined by director Masayuki Miyaji for a Q&A session following the film. Director Masayuki Miyaji / Japan 2012, 1h50m, N/C 15+
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Patema Inverted Saturday 12 October (18.45) Patema has lived her whole life underground. Following a catastrophic attempt to harness alternative power sources, her community were driven to settle in a cramped network of tunnels, which she roams by torchlight, dreaming of adventures on the surface. One day, Patema sneaks into a forbidden area of the settlement and finds herself above ground. However, in this topsy-turvy world, she is pulled into the air by gravity, and it’s up to a boy called Age to help her keep her footing. Trying to solve the mystery of the inverted world, the two find themselves involved in an adventure much bigger than Patema bargained for… Introduced by Jonathan Clements. Director Yasuhiro Yoshiura / Cast Nobuhiko Okamoto, Shinya Fukumatsu, Shintarô Oohata Japan 2013, 1h39m, subtitles, N/C 8+
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The Place Promised in Our Early Days Sunday 13 October (13.15) Set in an alternate world following the Second World War, Hiroki and Takuya live under US rule in the south of a divided Japan. Close to the border, they discover a crashed drone plane and set to work repairing it. Together with their close friend Sayuri, they make a promise to fly north to the Hokkaido Tower. However, before they can fulfil their promise, tragedy strikes. Sayuri goes missing and, in their search for her, the boys find themselves drawn into the middle of a military operation. Preceded by a series of shorts from an upcoming Japanese animator. Introduced by Jonathan Clements. Director Makoto Shinkai Cast Hidetaka Yoshioka, Masato Hagiwara, Yuka Nanri Japan 2004, 1h31m, subtitles, N/C 12+
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The Life of Budori Gusuko Sunday 13 October (15.30) Budori lives happily in the woods with his parents and his little sister until an endless winter snatches them away from him. Alone, the young cat sets out on a quest to save his homeland from the punishing cold. Based on the novel by Kenji Miyazawa, considered to be Japan’s greatest 20th century children’s writer, The Life of Budori Gusuko conceals, beneath a fantasy animation, a tale of environmentalism that reflects on the place we occupy in the world. Introduced by Jonathan Clements. Director Gisaburo Sugii Cast Akira Emoto, Ryûzô Hayashi, Shozo Hayashiya Japanese 2012, 1h46m, subtitles, N/C 5+
Hunter x Hunter The Movie: Phantom Rouge Sunday 13 October (18.00) Kurapika is the sole survivor of his clan. His people lived peacefully in the forest until they were hunted down for their rare, beautiful eyes by the Phantom Troupe – a Class-A crime group. The eyes of the Kurta clan turn scarlet in times of anger or emotional agitation and are considered the most beautiful treasures in the world. Vowing to avenge his clan, Kurapika becomes a hunter. However, when he loses his eyes to someone he thought looked like a childhood friend, he is forced to face his past and call into question the very nature of friendship. Introduced by Jonathan Clements. Director Yûzô Satô / Japan 2013, 1h36m, subtitles, N/C 12+
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player www.glasgowfilm.org/player If you can't make it to the cinema why not watch a GFT-curated film on our online GFT Player? You can stream films at home or on the go, whenever is convenient for you. New to the Player this October will be The Selfish Giant, Clio Barnard's much-anticipated follow up to The Arbor, you can find full details on the film on p9. There is a great selection of films already available on the Player, here are some audience favourites to wet your appetite:
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This engaging Japanese comedy is perfect for cat lovers! Every day Sayoko pushes a cart along a river, renting out cats to lonely people in order to fill the empty spaces in their hearts. A delightful slice of Japanese pop culture.
Zam Salim’s first feature (shot in Glasgow and Saltcoats!) is a witty, wonderfully lugubrious dark comedy that views life after death in a way that you have never seen before. Winner of two 2012 BAFTA in Scotland Awards.
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In this raucous French comedy, stockbroker JeanLouis Joubert’s (Fabrice Luchini) boring bourgeois existence is turned upside down when a flock of exuberant Spanish maids moves into the sixth floor of his apartment building. A big-hearted delight.
Mouthwatering, elegant and inspirational, this documentary centres around eighty-five-year-old Jiro Ono, the proprietor of a three Michelin-star sushi restaurant, and his quest for perfection.
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AFRICA IN MOTION FILM FESTIVAL 2013 Welcome to the 8th Africa in Motion Film Festival, and the 2nd edition of the festival in Glasgow. We are here again warming up your winter with the vibrancy of African culture, bringing to Scotland a fantastic showcase of awe-inspiring films from across the African continent. Our festival theme for 2013 is Twende: Africa on the Move (‘twende’ is a Swahili word which translates as ‘let’s go!’), capturing Africa’s diverse richness and beauty through movement. www.africa-in-motion.org.uk
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The Forgotten Kingdom
Friday 25 October (17.50)
Sunday 27 October (13.00)
After engaging in an illicit affair with one of his pupils, English teacher Parker Sithole spirals into an abyss of obsession that eventually leads to murder. The result is a hypnotically engaging journey into the soul of a mentally troubled man. Jahmil Qubeka's second feature is a consummate tribute to classic film noir, albeit an irreverent and thoroughly South African rendition of the genre.
Atang Mokoenya reluctantly leaves Johannesburg to travel to his remote ancestral land, the Kingdom of Lesotho, to bury his estranged father. Stirred by memories of his youth, he falls in love with his childhood friend Dineo, now a radiant young school teacher. Through her, Atang is drawn to the mystical beauty and hardships of the people and land he had forgotten. The Forgotten Kingdom takes us on a mesmerising road trip through the stunning rural hills of Lesotho and depicts a story of romance and passion both for a country and a woman.
We’re delighted that director Jahmil Qubeka will participate in a post-screening discussion. All ticket-holders are then invited to a reception at CCA featuring live performances, DJs and complimentary African-inspired buffet and wine. Director Jahmil Qubeka Cast Mothusi Magano, Petronella Tshuma, Tshamano Sebe South Africa 2013, 1h44m, subtitles, N/C 15+
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Director Andrew Mudge Cast Moshoeshoe Chabeli, Lillian Dube, Jerry Mofokeng Lesotho/South Africa/USA 2013, 1h37m, subtitles, N/C 15+
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Tuesday 29 October (18.00)
Hidden Beauties
The shanty town of Sidi Moumen, Morocco isn’t rife with opportunities for brothers Yachine and Hamid: they’re caught between aggressive peers, bullying bosses and prison. Standing apart, offering spirituality, fraternity and prodigious fighting skills, are the Islamic fundamentalists. And so, two terrorists are nurtured into being. Told across the course of a decade, Nabil Ayouch’s feature is adapted from Mahi Binebine’s novel about the 2003 Casablanca suicide bombings. This visually sumptuous and often breathless coming-of-age story is reminiscent of Fernando Meirelles’ City of God. A major achievement by one of North Africa’s most important filmmakers.
Hidden Beauties is the poignant tale of two young Tunisian women striving to achieve the same level of emancipation enjoyed by the male population of their country – even as their fellow citizens fight for freedom. Surrounded by the turmoil of revolution, Zaineb and Aisha are inspired to change the course of their own lives. As one woman resists putting on the veil and the other resists taking it off, the two friends stand together unrelenting in their fight. Their story resonates as a metaphor for all the uncertainties in the country’s political future. A provocative deliberation on interreligion tolerance from the director of Bent familia.
Director Nabil Ayouch Cast Abdelhakim Rachi, Abdelilah Rachid Morocco/Tunisia/Belgium/France 2012, 1h55m, subtitles, N/C 15+
Wednesday 30 October (20.15)
Preceded by a screening of the winning films from the AiM Short Film Competition. Director Nouri Bouzid Cast Souhir Ben Amara, Nour Meziou, Brahim Aloui Tunisia/France 2013, 1h45m, subtitles, N/C 15+
Pop-Up! Programmers screening: Synecdoche, New York Tuesday 15 October (19.00), Kinning Park Complex As part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival, the GFT’s Pop-Up! Programmers present a free screening of Charlie Kaufman’s Synecdoche, New York at Kinning Park Complex. Ambitiously setting out to create the ultimate theatrical autobiography, Caden Cotard (Philip Seymour Hoffman) attempts to put his reality and relationships on stage, in the process realising the vastness of his artistic vision. Presented in association with Plantation Productions. Introduced by Dr Ian Garwood, lecturer in the Film and Television Studies department at the University of Glasgow. To guarantee entry for this free screening please email popupprogrammers@glasgowfilm.org. Or otherwise just turn up on the night! Director Charlie Kaufman / Cast Philip Seymour Hoffman, Samantha Morton, Michelle Williams / USA 2008, 2h1m, 15
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GLASGAY! Glasgay!, Scotland's annual celebration of queer culture, returns with an exciting selection of premieres and classics from around the world. From homage to cult superstar Divine in documentary I Am Divine, to devastating chronicle of passionate first love in Blue is the Warmest Colour, this year's festival has a diverse array of films which both celebrate and explore LGBT culture. Programme curated by Paul Macgregor on behalf of Glasgow Film Festival. Glasgay! is a multi-arts festival that takes place from 9 October – 9 November 2013. Check out the full Glasgay! programme at www.glasgay.co.uk.
I Am Divine
Interior. Leather Bar.
Sunday 3 November (18.00)
Monday 4 November (21.00)
A unique documentary about how Divine, aka Harris Glenn Milstead, became John Waters’ cinematic muse and an international drag icon. Featuring home movie footage and television appearances, alongside interviews with many of Divine's family and friends, such as John Waters, Ricki Lake and his mother, I Am Divine charts Divine’s career from his childhood as a bullied schoolboy in Baltimore through to his rise and infamy as a cult superstar. Blurring the line between performer and personality, Divine revolutionized pop culture and this documentary seeks to celebrate the larger-than-life performer.
Directors James Franco and Travis Mathews' attempt to recreate forty minutes of missing footage from William Friedkin’s controversial 1980 thriller Cruising. Initially cut in order to secure an R rating, Friedkin later sought to restore the footage (largely set in a gay leather bar), only to discover that United Artists no longer had it. Interior. Leather Bar. uses a docufiction format to explore the creative and ethical issues arising from the process of trying to film such a project, interspersing sex scenes with cast interviews and private conversations between Franco and Mathews.
Director Jeffrey Schwarz Cast John Waters, Ricki Lake, Divine USA 2013, 1h30m, N/C 18+
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Preceded by short The Wilding (16 mins) by Grant Scicluna (Iris Prize Winner: Best Short Film 2012). Director James Franco, Travis Mathews Cast Val Lauren, Christian Patrick, Brenden Gregory USA 2013, 1h, N/C 18+
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Lipstikka
Blue is the Warmest Colour
Tuesday 5 November (18.15)
La vie d’Adèle
Lipstikka is a psychological drama which depicts the emotional and sexual bond between Lara and Inam, two Palestinian teenage girls from the West Bank. In the midst of the political turmoil of the 1st Intifada, they decide to break the curfew imposed by the Israel military, and sneak into the Jewish part of Jerusalem to see a movie. What begins as a youthful prank, soon evolves into a twisted set of events. Fifteen years later, they meet in London as adult women, and realise that what they remember from their past may not necessarily reflect what indeed happened.
Winner of the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Blue is the Warmest Colour follows the story of seventeen-year-old Adèle, who dreams of falling in love. However, love takes a surprising turn in the form of blue-haired older art student, Emma. Adèle’s life is turned upside down as the two fall head over heels, conducting a passionate and intense relationship. Spanning a decade, we see the highs and lows of first love and the implications of growing up and growing apart. Devastating and tender, this coming-of-age tale explores themes of love and loss familiar to us all.
Director Jonathan Sagall Cast Clara Khoury, Nataly Attiya, Daniel Caltagirone UK/Israel 2011, 1h30m, subtitles, N/C 18+
Wednesday 6 November (19.30)
Director Abdellatif Kechiche Cast Léa Seydoux, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Salim Kechiouche France 2013, 2h59m, subtitles, N/C 18+
Late Night Classic
Lust in the Dust Friday 8 November (23.00) Starring Divine as overweight wannabe saloon singer Rosie, Lust in the Dust is a 1985 spoof Spaghetti Western from director Paul Bartel. When Rosie gets lost in the desert, she is rescued from a gang of desperados by Abel (Tab Hunter), a silent cowboy with no name. Reaching the miserable little town of Chili Verde, the two encounter saloon owner Marguerita (Lainie Kazan) and learn of the town’s hidden stash of buried treasure. With an absurd bedroom farce and treasure maps tattooed on backsides, this is a hilarious, surreal take on the Western genre. Introduced by Guillotina Munter, promoter of MENERGY, Scotland's only drag disco. www.menergy.co.uk Director Paul Bartel / Cast Tab Hunter, Divine, Lainie Kazan / USA 1985, 1h24m, 15
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LATE NIGHT CLASSICs GFT's celebrated late nights are laid back affairs when cult favourites can be savoured while you enjoy a drink from the bar. The films are chosen for a lively crowd so expect a fun atmosphere. Tickets: £7.50 full price / £5.50 concession / £4.50 GFT Youth Card holders + FREE entry to NICE N SLEAZY on presentation of your ticket after each film Classic anime Perfect Blue (p15) and outrageous comedy Lust in the Dust (p22) are also screening as Late Night Classics this month.
Harold and Maude Friday 27 September (23.00) This cult black comedy, chronicling the romantic relationship between death-obsessed nineteen-year-old Harold (Bud Cort) and zesty septuagenarian Maude (Ruth Gordon), is an absolute joy. Lonely Harold spends his days concocting elaborate suicide tableaux in order to gain the attention of his aloof mother. But when he meets the devil-may-care Maude at a funeral, he is encouraged to grab life by the lapels and stop dwelling morbidly on mortality... Chosen and introduced by Alan Bissett, author, playwright and general bantermerchant. Director Hal Ashby / Cast Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort USA 1971, 1h31m, 15
The Wicker Man: The Final Cut Friday 25 October (23.00) When a young girl mysteriously disappears, Police Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) travels to a remote Scottish island to investigate. But this pastoral community, led by the strange Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee), is not what it seems, as the devoutly religious detective soon uncovers a secret society of wanton lust and pagan blasphemy. This is a stunning 40th anniversary restoration of the 1973 cult classic. Introduced by comedian Greg Hemphill, co-writer and star of the hilarious play An Appointment with The Wicker Man. Director Robin Hardy / Cast Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee UK 1973, 1h34m, 15
Psychotronic Cinema
Blow Out Monday 28 October (20.30)
Blending suspense and political paranoia, Brian De Palma's homage to Michelangelo Antonioni's classic art movie Blow-Up tells the story of a Philadelphia soundman who inadvertently records a murder. Considered by many to be De Palma’s masterpiece, Blow Out not only highlights the director’s bravura direction and heightened visual playfulness but also packs a significant emotional wallop. John Travolta’s stunning performance inspired Tarantino to later cast the actor in Pulp Fiction. Director Brian De Palma / Cast John Travolta, Nancy Allen, John Lithgow / USA 1981, 1h48m, 18
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Sunday 29 September (20.00)
Sunday 27 October (20.00)
A comic book artist crosses into his own fantasy universe in this kaleidoscopic synthesis of live action and animation, starring Brad Pitt and Kim Basinger. Cool World is a parallel dimension created by underground animator Jack Deebs. When one of his pen and ink creations, curvaceous vamp Holli Would, yearns to become human, she concocts a plan to bring Jack into Cool World and seduce him, potentially bringing about the destruction of both the real and cartoon universes...
Jailed for participating in a knife fight, would-be reggae singer Ivan (played by musician Jimmy Cliff) finds it difficult to make his big break in Kingston. Exploited by a dishonest record company, Ivan finds himself descending further into the seamier side of life. After killing several police officers in a bloody raid, his record company release his single ‘The Harder They Come’, elevating the fugitive to the status of folk hero. The Harder They Come resulted in an incredible upsurge in the popularity of reggae in America, including hits such as ‘You Can Get it if You Really Want’, ‘Sitting in Limbo’ and ‘Johnny Too Bad’.
Cool World
Chosen and introduced by Deena E Jacobs, a Glasgow-based artist and DJ. Director Ralph Bakshi / Cast Brad Pitt, Kim Basinger USA 1992, 1h37m, 15
The Harder They Come
Chosen and introduced by Charlie McCann, a Glasgow-based DJ and reggae enthusiast. Screening as part of Black History Month. Director Perry Henzell Cast Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley Jamaica 1972, 1h43m, 15
Crossing the Line
Piercing Brightness Sunday 6 October (20.00) Two youths land in a spaceship outside Preston. Their mission: to re-establish contact and affect the retrieval of the 'Glorious 100' sent to earth millennia ago in human form to observe the development of another race. Inspired by Lancashire having the highest rate of UFO sightings in the UK, Piercing Brightness uses Preston and its inhabitants as a springboard to investigate religious, racial and classbased social hierarchies. This eerily beautiful debut feature by acclaimed visual artist Shezad Dawood, with a script by cult novelist Kirk Lake and original score by Makoto Kawabata of Acid Mothers Temple, is as experimental as it is entertaining. We’re delighted to welcome director Shezad Dawood for a Q&A session following the film. Director Shezad Dawood / Cast Houda Echouafni, Chen Ko, Bhasker Patel UK 2013, 1h16m, some subtitles, N/C 12+
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Glasgow Young Scot or Kidz Card holders and an accompanying adult get in FREE! All other tickets are £4.50. Each child’s ticket admits one adult free of charge. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied. For full film details, please pick up a leaflet in the foyer. Take 2 screenings start promptly at 11.30am. Free tickets are only issued on the day of the screening.
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Time Bandits PG
Available on the BFI's The Race is On DVD, part of the BFI's ongoing activity making key films from the Children's Film Foundation archive available.
Frankenweenie 3D PG
Saturday 28 September 11.30am (57m) Sammy’s new T-shirt gives him super powers!
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Saturday 5 October 11.30am (1h32m) Pixar film about an old man, a boy and a flying house. Audio described and captioned
Saturday 12 October 11.30am (1h41m) A boy goes in search of treasure in this time-travelling adventure. Saturday 19 October 11.30am (1h27m) Victor brings his dog back to life with unexpected results.
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Saturday 26 October 11.30am (1h19m) An energetic falcon discovers the truth about his origins. Introduced by Africa in Motion Film Festival and preceded by a storytelling session with Tawona Sithole (Seeds of Thought) at 11.15am.
Access Take 2: Autism-Friendly Screenings
Access Take 2 screenings are for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families, and are also suitable for any child with any 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. The screenings will take place on the first Saturday of each month at 12.30pm. Take 2 terms and conditions apply, see above for details. If you have any queries call Helen at Glasgow Film Learning on 0141 352 8613.
Next Access Take 2 Screenings:
Up U Saturday 5 October 12.30pm (1h32m) The Adventures of Prince Achmed PG Saturday 2 November (1h6m)
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Family fun
Willow Saturday 26 (13.30) & Sunday 27 October (15.15) An epic celebration and gentle spoof of the sword-and-sorcery genre from executive producer George Lucas. When a baby with a special birthmark is born in the fortress of evil Queen Bavmorda (Jean Marsh), it falls to unlikely hero Willow Ulfgood (Warwick Davis) to save the child from certain death and deliver her to good witch Raziel (Patricia Hayes). En route he falls in with roguish Madmartigan (Val Kilmer) and the pair are pursued by Baumorda's daughter (Joanne Whalley) and an assortment of fearsome creatures. Perfect family entertainment. Director Ron Howard / Cast Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Warwick Davis / USA 1988, 2h6m, PG
Regulars
Glasgore: Horror/Cult Film Discussion Group
Wednesday 2 October (18.30) Free, GFT’s Learning Room Meet on the first Wednesday of each month in GFT's Learning 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 9 October (18.30) Free, GFT’s Learning Room This group meets on the second Wednesday of each month in GFT’s Learning 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
Tuesday 29 October (20.00) £1.00, CCA, Saramago Cafe Bar Test your knowledge of film trivia against our 'experts' during a great evening of movie facts and fun. Illustration: Helen Macdonald
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the BOLSHOI BALLET With a wide repertoire ranging from national classics and world-class masterpieces to grandiose new productions, the Bolshoi Ballet places its classical heritage in the context of modern Russia and embraces new approaches to creativity.
The Bolshoi Ballet: Spartacus Live broadcast: Sunday 20 October (doors open 15.45)
£20 full price / £15 conc / £13 CineCard
Captured by the Roman army, Spartacus and Phrygia are condemned to slavery. After becoming a gladiator, Spartacus foments a legendary rebellion. This grandiose epic is one of Khachaturian’s most famous works. 3h15m
The Bolshoi Ballet: Le Corsaire Recorded: Sunday 17 November (19.00)
£15 full price / £13 conc / £10 CineCard
Thrilling suspense is at the core of this lavish exotic fable inspired by Lord Byron’s poem. An amazing production complete with pirates, kidnapping, a shipwreck, and a record 120 dancers on stage. 3h. Recorded on 11 March 2012
The Bolshoi Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Recorded: Sunday 22 December (14.00)
£15 full price / £13 conc / £10 CineCard
Cursed at birth by the evil fairy Carabosse, Princess Aurora descends into a deep slumber on the day of her 16th birthday. Only the kiss of a prince will awaken her. Perfect for the Christmas season. 2h35m. Recorded on 20 October 2011
Vermeer and Music: The Art of Love and Leisure Simultaneous broadcast: Thursday 10 October (19.00) £15 full price / £13 conc / £10 CineCard The National Gallery in London is offering a major exhibition of one of the most startling and fascinating artists of all, Johannes Vermeer. The exhibition focuses on his art in relation to music, which was one of the most popular themes of Dutch painting and revealed an enormous amount about the sitters and their society. Our event film goes beyond the exhibition to tell the entire story of Vermeer’s life and work, including the much-loved painting ‘The Girl with a Pearl Earring’. 1h31m
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NT Live NT Live: Othello Encore screening: Sunday 29 September (13.00)
£15 full price / £13 conc / £10 CineCard
The National Theatre presents a major new production of William Shakespeare’s play about the destructive power of jealousy. Director Nicholas Hytner / Cast Adrian Lester, Rory Kinnear / UK 2013, 3h approx, 12A
Richard II Encore screening: Sunday 24 November (13.00)
£15 full price / £13 conc / £10 CineCard
The first production in a new cycle of Shakespeare's History plays, broadcast live from the Royal Shakespeare Company's stage in the Bard's hometown of Stratford-Upon-Avon. Director Gregory Doran / Cast David Tennant, Nigel Lindsay, Oliver Ford Davies / UK 2013, 3h approx
NT Live: Coriolanus Live broadcast: Thursday 30 January (doors open 18.45, starts 19.00) £17.50 full price / £15 conc / £12 CineCard National Theatre Live will broadcast the Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus, Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge. Director Josie Rourke / Cast Tom Hiddleston, Mark Gatiss / UK 2014, 3h approx
NT Live encores NT Live: Hamlet
As Live: Tuesday 22 October (19.00)
£12 full price / £11 conc / £10 CineCard
NT Live: Frankenstein
As Live: Thursday 31 October (20.30) – Benedict Cumberbatch as Creature As Live: Sunday 10 November (13.00) – Jonny Lee Miller as Creature £12 full price / £11 conc / £10 CineCard
NT Live: The Habit of Art As Live: Thursday 7 November (19.00)
£12 full price / £11 conc / £10 CineCard
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Useful Information Box Office Opening Hours
While Cinema 3 is being built, Box Office is open: Monday to Thursday from 5pm Friday half an hour before the first film starts Saturday from 11am Sunday from 12 noon Box Office closes 15 minutes after the start of the final film.
Ticket Prices
Unless otherwise stated: Full: £7.50 Concessions: £6.00 CineCard holders £1 off every screening all tickets £4.50 free but ticketed events non-standard ticket price, listed under event £1.50 on top of ticket prices
Concessions apply to children (under 16), 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 and non-transferable. 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. Programme may be subject to change.
Advance Booking
Online: www.glasgowfilm.org. No booking fee. Phone: during Box Office hours call (0141) 332 6535 (at busy times you will be asked to leave a contact number). Please note that booking by phone incurs a £1.50 booking fee.
Gift Vouchers
Available from Box Office.
Free Enewsletter
Receive regular bulletins of films and activities at GFT, visit www.glasgowfilm.org to subscribe.
GFT Balcony Bar
Opening hours are the same as the Box Office (please see left for details) While we build Cinema 3 you can buy drinks and snacks in the Balcony Bar. Both our screens are fully licensed so drinks purchased from our bar can be enjoyed while you watch your film. As well as alcoholic drinks, we also have a full range of soft drinks and delicious hot drinks. Our range of snacks includes luxury ice cream, chocolate, biscuits, and cakes. Enjoy!
Events, Conferences & Private Hires
CineCards
A unique venue for a large variety of events. Contact our Manager on (0141) 352 8603 or email dutymanager@ glasgowfilm.org
For a single annual payment of £30, receive 4 free tickets and £1 off every screening. Join at Box Office or visit www.glasgowfilm.org.
Website Loyalty Card & Youth Card
Get your free Loyalty Card and collect points when you watch films. Points can then be spent on cinema tickets or one of our special offers! Our Youth Card scheme entitles 15-21 year olds to standard GFT tickets for just £4.50! Join at Box Office or visit www.glasgowfilm.org/loyaltycard
Mailing List
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www.glasgowfilm.org Features further information on the programme and ticket booking, along with programme notes and trailers.
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).
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Access Information
Getting Here
Due to the construction of Cinema 3, our normal access has been affected temporarily resulting in wheelchair user access being possible with staff accompaniment. Our adapted toilet will reopen by the end of September. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this essential improvement to our facilities. Please see www.glasgowfilm.org/accessibility for updates.
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
GFT accepts the CEA Card (www.ceacard.co.uk).
We can offer an infrared sound facility for the hearingimpaired (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.
GFT Accessible Programme
GFT offers both Audio Description and Captioning on selected titles and selected screenings in Cinema 1 only. 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 hearingimpaired or deaf who rely on subtitling to enable them to follow the film’s dialogue.
It’s easy to find us. We’re right in the city centre just off Sauchiehall Street.
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. There is limited on street metered parking. Glasgow Film Theatre 12 Rose Street, Glasgow G3 6RB Glasgow Film Theatre (known as GFT) is a charity registered in Scotland, No. SCO05932.
Accessible Screenings: Blue Jasmine (15)
Friday 27 Sept – Thursday 10 Oct, all screenings Sunday 29 Sept (18.30), Thursday 3 Oct (20.40), Sat 5 Oct (16.25) & Tuesday 8 Oct (18.15)
Take 2: Up (U)
Saturday 5 Oct (11.30) FSC PURE POR Green Whiteout Text.pdf
Due to circumstances beyond our control, occasionally we are unable to provide accessible screenings. You are advised to check with Box Office.
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IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE ON SALE NOW! GFT is the place to be as we celebrate the festive season with our annual screenings of It’s a Wonderful Life, the all-time favourite heart-warming Christmas tale. Book now as tickets sell out very quickly. Book online at www.glasgowfilm.org/theatre (no booking fee) or phone GFT Box Office on 0141 332 6535 (booking fee applies). GFT’s November/December brochure (available Thursday 24 October) will feature more seasonal treats…
Monday 16 December
Friday 6 December It’s a Wonderful Life (U)
12.45
/ 17.50
It’s a Wonderful Life (U)
14.15 / 17.15 / 20.15
Tuesday 17 December
Saturday 7 December It’s a Wonderful Life (U)
17.50
It’s a Wonderful Life (U)
14.15 / 17.15 / 20.15
Wednesday 18 December
Sunday 8 December It’s a Wonderful Life (U)
17.15
It’s a Wonderful Life (U)
14.15 / 17.15 / 20.15
Thursday 19 December
Monday 9 December It’s a Wonderful Life (U)
12.30 / 17.50
It’s a Wonderful Life (U)
14.15 / 17.15 / 20.15
Friday 20 December
Tuesday 10 December It’s a Wonderful Life (U)
15.20 / 20.20
It’s a Wonderful Life (U)
14.15
Wednesday 11 December
Saturday 21 December
Thursday 12 December
Sunday 22 December
It’s a Wonderful Life (U)
12.30 / 17.50
It’s a Wonderful Life (U)
Friday 13 December It’s a Wonderful Life (U)
14.15
12.30 / 17.50
/ 17.15 / 20.15
Saturday 14 December It’s a Wonderful Life (U)
14.15 / 17.15 / 20.15
Sunday 15 December It’s a Wonderful Life (U)
14.15 / 17.15 / 20.15
It’s a Wonderful Life (U)
/ 17.15 / 20.15
14.15 / 17.15 / 20.15
It’s a Wonderful Life (U) 13.00 / 15.45 / 17.15 / 20.15
Monday 23 December It’s a Wonderful Life (U)
14.15 / 17.15 / 20.15
Thursday 24 December
It’s a Wonderful Life (U) 13.15 / 13.45 / 16.15 / 16.45 / 19.15 / 19.45