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The Last Bus
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UK Premiere We are delighted to open the 29th Chichester International Film Festival with the UK premiere of this wonderful British film starring Timothy Spall and Phyllis Logan. A touching story of an old man who crosses the country just using local buses. A heart-warming tale of Tom (Timothy Spall), a pensioner whose wife Mary (Phyllis Logan) has just passed away, who travels from Britain’s most northerly point, John O’Groats, to his original home town at its most southerly point, Land’s End, using his free bus pass. He carries with him his wife’s ashes in a small suitcase, travelling the length of the country to take her back home. Along the way, his adventures are recorded by the people he meets and helps, and by the end of his trip he has unwittingly become a social media celebrity. UK 2021 Gillies MacKinnon 86m It gives us great pleasure to welcome Timothy Spall, Phyllis Logan and Gillies MacKinnon to open the Festival with the British Premiere of their film. Our thanks to Parkland Entertainment for this screening.
Thu 12 Aug: Gala Dinner 18:30 – film at 20:30 approx Also screens Fri 13 Aug 15:30 (Film Only – Normal Prices) Gala Tickets £34
OPENING & CLOSING GALA FOOD Hosted by BRASSERIE BLANC – Thu 12 Aug 18:30 & Sun 29 Aug 18:30 The cinema has forged an excellent relationship with Brasserie Blanc over the last seven years and continues the tradition of holding the two Gala Dinners at the restaurant. The festival is delighted to be hosting this year’s opening and closing dinners at the brasserie again. The chefs, under the direction of executive head chef Clive Fretwell, will offer two special set meals for each Gala dinner with a glass of wine included in the price, the menu highlighting chef owner Raymond Blanc’s classic dishes with the strong French regional influences of his youth. We are grateful for the generous support of Brasserie Blanc and its manager and staff who look forward to sharing the evenings with you. Dinner will be from 18:30, followed by the film at 20:30. Book your place early to avoid disappointment. Tickets £34.
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