May - June 2015 Filmsheet

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MAIDAN (12A)

Filmed in Kiev’s Independence Square in the winter of 2013/14, this compelling documentary chronicles the unfolding events of the Ukrainian revolution which ultimately led to the downfall of president Yanukovych, offering the people of Ukraine a brief moment of triumph.

This is a DVD screening in Oscars.

Tickets £5.

Wed 6 May, 7.30pm Dir: Sergei Loznitsa, Ukraine/Netherlands, 2014, 134 mins

DELIGHT (15)

Stranded in a remote Welsh village, a former war photographer’s intense love affair with a younger man propels her into exorcising the ghosts of her past. Starring Jeanne Balibar and Tim Dutton.

A post-film Q&A session follows with producer Fiona Howe.

This is a DVD screening in Oscars.

Tickets £5.

Fri 8 May, 7.30pm Dir: Gareth Jones, UK, 2013, 105 mins

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STILL LIFE (12A)

DUKHTAR (TBC)

Fri 15 May, 7.30pm Dir: Uberto Pasolini, UK/Italy, 2013, 92 mins

Mon 18 May, 7.30pm Dir: Afia Nathaniel, Pakistan, 2014, 93 mins

John May is employed to track down relatives of people who have died alone, so they can attend the funeral. When he is made redundant, he’s determined that, whatever it takes, he’ll succeed with his last case. This immensely moving film (bring plenty of tissues!) won prizes at Edinburgh and Venice Film Festivals and stars Eddie Marsan, with Joanne Froggatt (Downton’s Anna Bates).

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When Allah discovers her beloved tenyear-old daughter is to be married off, she runs away with her, hoping to find shelter with her own mother in Lahore. This gripping, beautiful film is a thrilling road movie, a gentle love story, and above all a story of mothers and daughters which highlights the powerlessness of women in patriarchal societies. Dukhtar is Pakistan’s official entry for next year’s Oscars in the best foreign film category.

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WHITE GOD (15)

When 13-year-old Lili’s father throws out her beloved dog, he is picked up by unscrupulous chancers and trained up to be a fighting dog. With diminishing hope Lili searches for him, while coping with her own trials and tribulations. Then events take an unexpected turn as hundreds of dogs take to the streets of Budapest…

Wed 20 May, 7.30pm Dir: Kornél Mundruczó, Hungary/Germany/ Sweden, 2014, 120 mins

SUITE FRANÇAISE (15)

Based Irène Némirovsky’s novel, this is a portrait of a small town in occupied France, forced to host a garrison of German soldiers. Although collaboration is censured and betrayal a constant threat, a tender romance grows between Lucile and the German officer who is billeted in the house she shares with her frosty motherin-law (Kristin Scott Thomas).

Fri 22 & Mon 25 May, 7.30pm Matinée: Fri 22 May, 2pm Dir: Saul Dibb, UK/Fr/Can, 2014, 107 mins

CHILD 44 (15)

A gripping thriller set in Stalin-era USSR, based on the best-seller by Tom Robb Smith. When a child is found dead, investigations are blocked by officialdom, because in a communist state, a child murderer cannot possibly exist. Policeman Leo suspects a serial killer may be at work, and is determined to uncover the truth, whatever the cost... Starring Tom Hardy, with Noomi Rapace and Charles Dance.

Thurs 28 May, 7.30pm Dir: Daniel Espinosa, Czech Rep/UK/ Romania/USA, 2014, 137 mins Box Office: 01584 878141

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X+Y (12A)

THE DARK HORSE (TBC)

A warm-hearted comedy/drama featuring Nathan, a young maths prodigy who is mildly autistic and finds numbers far easier to deal with than people. When he wins a place on the British team for the International Maths Olympiad, it means a trip to Taiwan – and his life becoming a whole lot more complicated. Starring Asa Butterfield (Hugo), Sally Hawkins, Rafe Spall and Eddie Marsan.

The inspiring true story of New Zealander Genesis Potini (Cliff Curtis), a charismatic and brilliant chess champion who has spent much of his bipolar life in mental institutions. When he’s released, he starts a chess club for disadvantaged children, and rashly enters them for a national tournament. The kids respond enthusiastically, but events conspire to make it increasingly difficult for Gen to hold himself together.

Mon 1 & Tue 2 June, 7.30pm Dir: Morgan Matthews, UK, 2014, 111 mins

Wed 3 & Fri 5 June, 7.30pm Dir: James Robertson, NZ, 2014, 124 mins

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CINDERELLA (U)

When Oh, a loveable misfit from another planet, lands on Earth and finds himself on the run from his own people, he forms an unlikely friendship with an adventurous girl called Tip. While Oh changes her planet and Tip changes his world, they both discover the true meaning of the word home.

The famous fairy story is brought to life on the big screen with magnificent costumes and a host of stars including Cate Blanchett, Lily James and Helena Bonham Carter. Lily James (Downton Abbey) is Cinders, and Richard Madden (Game of Thrones) is Prince Charming.

Mon 25 May, 2pm & Tue 26 May, 11am Dir: Tim Johnson, USA, 2015, 93 mins

Tue 26 & Thu 28 May, 2pm Dir: Kenneth Branagh, USA, 2014, 113 mins

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WILD TALES (15)

Set in Argentina, here are six wildly enjoyable tales of sweet revenge in which road rage, jealousy, the endemic corruption in Argentinian society and the wedding from hell all make an appearance.

Black, satirical – and very funny. Ricardo Darin (The Secret in their Eyes) stars in one of the stories.

“Delicious, scary and scabrous...A terrific film and a real find” - The Guardian Thurs 4 & Thurs 11 June, 7.30pm Dir: Damián Szifrón, Arg/Sp, 2014, 122 mins

WOMAN IN GOLD (TBC) The true story of Maria Altmann (Helen Mirren), a Jewish refugee who lost everything in the War, including the glittering portrait by Gustav Klimt.

Determined to restore the portrait to her family, she joins forces with a lawyer (Ryan Reynolds) to take on the Austrian government, which is equally determined not to relinquish the priceless painting.

With Daniel Brühl and Charles Dance.

Sat 6 & Tues 9 June, 7.30pm Matinée: Wed 10 June, 2pm Dir: Simon Curtis, USA/UK, 2015, dur. TBC

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THE WATER DIVINER (15) FORCE MAJEURE (15) Russell Crowe directs and stars as an Australian farmer who, when his three sons fail to return from fighting in WW1, sets off on a journey that will take him from the rugged beauty of the Australian bush to exotic Constantinople, and ultimately to Gallipoli where he is determined to find his boys and bring them home, dead or alive.

Also featuring Olga Kurylenko.

A lovely skiing holiday goes horribly wrong when a spectacular avalanche threatens to engulf a family. Noone is hurt, but the father’s reaction in the moment of danger is less than admirable, and this revelation of character and attitude turns out to be far more dangerous to the family than the avalanche ever was.

Fri 12 & Sat 13 June, 7.30pm Dir: Russell Crowe, Australia/Turkey/USA, 2014, 111 mins

Mon 15 June, 7.30pm Dir: Ruben Östlund, Sweden/France/ Norway/Denmark, 2014, 119 mins

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DARK HORSE (The Incredible True Story of Dream Alliance) (PG) The extraordinary and uplifting story of a group of friends from a Welsh Valley Working Men’s Club who come up with the crazy idea to breed and train a racehorse.

This hugely enjoyable documentary includes interviews with the larger-thanlife characters involved, some dramatic reconstructions and footage of Hereford Racecourse!

Tue 16 June, 2pm and Thu 18 June, 7.30pm Dir: Louise Osmond, UK, 2014, 86 mins

THE GOOD LIE (12A)

When soldiers kill their parents and destroy their village, a group of young Sudanese flee the area and only reach safety in Kenya by walking a gruelling 735 miles. After 13 years in a camp, a humanitarian scheme offers them a chance to emigrate to the USA. Inevitably, culture shock awaits, but Carrie Davis (Reese Witherspoon) is on hand to help them adjust, and start a new life.

Tue 16 & Wed 17 June, 7.30pm Dir: Philippe Falardeau, Kenya/India/USA, 2014, 110 mins

A LITTLE CHAOS (TBC)

When Sabine de Barra is asked to create a garden at Versailles, her unconventional approach and unusual honesty soon attract attention at the Court of Louis XIV. Working closely with André le Notre, Sabine’s creation begins to take shape – and a love affair gradually blossoms.

This gorgeous costume drama stars Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman, Stanley Tucci, Matthias Schoenaerts and Helen McCrory.

Tues 23 & Wed 24 June, 7.30pm Dir: Alan Rickman, UK, 2014, duration TBC

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WHILE WE’RE YOUNG (15) THE FALLING (15) Jamie and Darby (Adam Driver and Amanda Seyfried) are an achingly cool young couple who delight in everything retro. Conversely soon-to-be middle aged Josh and Cornelia (Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts) desperately try to embrace all things digital. There’s plenty of comedy to be mined as the two couples strike up a friendship which at first rejuvenates Josh; but can the generation gap truly be bridged?

It’s 1969, and at their all-girls’ school, Lydia and Abbie are best friends, despite their contrasting characters. Their friendship is already under strain when there’s an unexpected tragedy at the school, followed by a mysterious and unsettling epidemic of fainting among the girls.

Starring Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones) and Florence Pugh, with Maxine Peake and Greta Scacchi.

Mon 22 & Thu 25 June, 7.30pm Dir: Noah Baumbach, USA, 2014, 97 mins

Fri 26 June, 7.30pm Dir: Carol Morley, UK, 2014, 102 mins

CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA (TBC)

FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD (12A)

Sat 27 June, 7.30pm Dir: Olivier Assayas, France/Switzerland/ Germany/USA/Belgium, 2014, dur 124 mins

Mon 29 & Tue 30 June, Thu 2 July, 7.30pm Dir: Thomas Vinterberg, US/UK, 2015,119 mins

A revival is planned of the play that made Maria a star in her early 20s, and she is invited to star again – but this time as the older woman who is seduced and then abandoned by her much younger assistant.

As she rehearses the part with her PA., the line between life and art begins to blur…

Starring Juliette Binoche and Kristen Stewart, with Choë Grace Moretz.

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This new adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s novel stars Carey Mulligan as the beautiful, headstrong Bathsheba Everdeen who attracts the attention of three very different suitors: dependable farmer Gabriel Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts), dashing Sergeant Troy (Tom Sturridge) and prosperous bachelor William Boldwood (Michael Sheen). The question is, who will win her favour..?

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WHAT’S ON

6 May

Maidan (12A)

1-2 June

X+Y (12A)

8 May

Delight (15)

3 & 5 June

The Dark Horse (15)

14 May

Man + Superman (NTLive)

4 & 11 June

Wild Tales (15)

15 May

Still Life (12A)

6, 9-10 June

Woman in Gold (TBC)

18 May

Dukhtar (TBC)

10 June

La Bohème (ROH)

19 May

Pirates of Penzance (ENO)

12-13 June

The Water Diviner (15)

20 May

White God (15)

15 June

Force Majeure (15)

22 & 25 May

Suite Française (15)

16 & 18 June

Dark Horse (PG)

25-26 May

Home (U)

16-17 June

The Good Lie (12A)

26 May

The Impressionists (EOS)

22 & 25 June

While We’re Young (15)

26 & 28 May

Cinderella (U)

23-24 June

A Little Chaos (12A)

28 May

Child 44 (15) Memorials of a Quiet Life & Robert Bates

26 June

The Falling (15)

31 May

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