Film& Event Cinema October 2020
Clemency Wednesday 7 October 8pm Director: Chinonye Chukwu 2019 | 112 minutes
Years of carrying out death row executions have taken a toll on prison warden Bernadine Williams (Alfre Woodard). As she prepares to execute another inmate, Bernadine must confront the psychological and emotional demons her job creates, ultimately connecting her to the man she is sanctioned to kill. 'Alfre Woodard quietly dazzles in this superb death row drama' Mark Kermode, The Guardian
★★★★★
Pinocchio Thursday 8 October 11.30am Director: Matteo Garrone 2019 | 124 minutes
Italian with English subtitles
Woodcarver Geppetto creates a puppet. But something magical happens – the cheeky puppet begins to talk and walk like any young boy. Geppetto names him Pinocchio and brings him up as his son. Easily led astray, Pinocchio tumbles from one misadventure to another. Shot in stunning Italian locations, Garrone creates a rich fantasy world of mystery and wonder. With beautiful creature creations and eccentric humour'
★★★★ Empire
The Roads Not Taken Friday 9 October 11.30am Director: Sally Potter 2020 | 85 minutes
The Roads Not Taken follows a day in the life of Leo and his daughter, Molly as she grapples with the challenges of her father’s chaotic mind. As they weave their way through New York City, Leo’s journey takes on a hallucinatory quality as he floats through alternate lives he could have lived - leading Molly to wrestle with her own path as she considers her future. Starring Academy Award winner Javier Bardem and Elle Fanning.
National Theatre Live: King Lear Wednesday 14 October 2.30pm
227 minutes
Captured live from London’s West End in 2018, see Ian McKellen’s ‘extraordinarily moving portrayal’ of King Lear. Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one a King, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them. ‘Ian McKellen reigns supreme in this triumphant production’ Daily Telegraph
★★★★★
The Traitor Saturday 10 October 8pm Wednesday 14 October 8pm Director: Marco Bellocchio 2019 | 153 minutes
Italian with English subtitles
An all out war rages between Sicilian mafia bosses. Tommaso Buscetta, a made man, flees to hide out in Brazil. Back home, scores are being settled. Arrested and extradited to Italy, Buscetta makes a decision that will change everything for the Mafia. Based on the true story of the man who brought down the Cosa Nostra.
My Rembrandt Thursday 15 October 11.30am Director: Hoogendijk 2019 | 97 minutes (English, French, Dutch with English subtitles)
A documentary set in the world of the Old Masters, following stories with dramatic developments and unexpected plot turns. A fascinating insight into what makes the work of this Dutch master painter so special and why his work touches people so deeply. 'Oeke Hoogendijk’s bracing and amusing documentary is about high-stakes shenanigans in the art market' The Guardian
★★★★
Tenet Friday 16 October 11.30am, 4pm and 8pm Saturday 17 October 8pm Director: Christopher Nolan 2020 | 149 minutes
Armed with only one word - Tenet - and fighting for the survival of the entire world, a secret agent journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time. Not time travel. Inversion. The latest film from director Christopher Nolan, starring John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki, with Michael Caine and Kenneth Branagh.
National Theatre Live: Fleabag Saturday 17 October 11.30am
80 minutes
Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose. ‘'Witty, filthy and supreme'
★★★★★ The Guardian
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein Saturday 17 October 2.30pm Wednesday 28 and Saturday 31 October 8pm
123 minutes
Directed by Academy Award winner Danny Boyle, Frankenstein stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternating between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and his creation. Scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil, are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic tale.
Royal Opera House Live: Giselle Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 October 11.30am Saturday 24 October 2.30pm
135 minutes
Encore screening of the 2016 production. The greatest of all Romantic ballets, Peter Wright’s production of Marius Petipa’s classic is a tale of betrayal, the supernatural and love that transcends death. Starring Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov. With its combination of memorable story and exquisite choreography, Giselle is the perfect way to discover classical ballet.
American Pickle Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October 11.30am Director: Brandon Trost 2020 | 88 minutes
Herschel Greenbaum immigrates to America in 1919 with dreams of building a better life for his beloved family. One day, while working at his factory job, he falls into a vat of pickles and is brined for 100 years. When he emerges in present day Brooklyn, he finds that he hasn’t aged a day. Adapted by Simon Rich from his 2013 New Yorker novella Sell Out and starring Seth Rogen.
Make Up Wednesday 28 October 5pm Director: Claire Oakley 2019 | 86 minutes
Teenager Ruth travels to a seaside holiday park to stay with her boyfriend Tom. The resort is mostly deserted, except for a few residents and a handful of staff. Ruth gradually settles into her new environment. But one afternoon Ruth finds evidence her beau might be cheating on her. As her desire to uncover the truth turns into an obsession, she begins to realise she might be looking for something else entirely. 'A stylish psychological drama'
★★★★ The Guardian
Your Visit We are excited to welcome you back to Norden Farm this Autumn. All of our screenings have reduced capacities with socially distanced seating. Please prepare for your visit by reading our latest Visitor Information on our website at norden.farm/pages/visitor-information. This includes important information about face coverings, social distancing and measures we have implemented to keep everyone safe when visiting Norden Farm.
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