Ticket Prices (unless otherwise stated) : £9.50 (or 3 films for £24) £8.50 conc (or 3 films for £21) Parent and Baby Screenings (P&B) Thur 1 May
10.30am
The Book Thief
Wed 21 May
10.30am
The Double
Fri 6 Jun
10.30am
The Love Punch
Centre for the Arts Maidenhead
Film Guide May - Jun 14
Exclusively for parents with children under 2 years. Lights are kept on low level and you can move around if you need to. Tickets are £5.50 for adults (including cup of tea); babies and infants are free of charge. Seating is unreserved and unaccompanied adults will not be admitted.
Family Viewing Films with this logo have been specially picked parents, grandparents, aunties and uncles to enjoy with our younger audiences. These special holiday screenings are only £5 per person.
Film Meal Deals Book a two course meal from our meal deal menu at the same time as your ticket for £14. Available from 5.30pm (12pm Sundays)
Box Office Opening Hours Tuesday 11am - 2pm and 2.30pm - 8pm Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 2pm and 2.30pm - 8pm Sunday 2.30pm - 8pm Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF
By phone / 01628 788997 Online / www.nordenfarm.org Film admission includes a charitable donation of £2 per ticket, which contributes to the upkeep of Norden Farm.
Disabled Accessibility Norden Farm provides ramped access, lifts and toilet facilities. The auditorium has an infra red hearing enhancement system.
Box Office / 01628 788997
Online / www.nordenfarm.org
Double Bill
Fri 9 May 7pm
Thur 1 May 10.30am (P&B) and 8pm Sat 10 May 2pm Sun 11 May 7.30pm
Nymphomaniac Vol I
Dir: Lars von Trier 2013 115 mins, Den/Ger/Fr/Bel/UK
The Book Thief
Dir: Brian Percival 2013 131 mins, US/Ger Liesel is a young girl sent to live with a foster family in World War II Germany. She meets Max, a Jewish refugee the family are hiding under the stairs. Max and her new family teach Liesel to read. Soon, the power of words and imagination become the only escape that Liesel and Max have from the tumultuous events happening around them.
WHY? Based on the international bestselling book by Markus Zusak Sat 3 May 8pm Sun 4 May 2pm and 7.30pm Wed 7 May 8pm
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Volume I Joe (Charlotte Gainsbourg) is a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac. Charming bachelor Seligman (Stellan Skarsgård) finds Joe badly beaten and takes her home. As he tends to her wounds, she recounts the erotic story of her adolescence and young adulthood.
Fri 9 May 9pm
Nymphomaniac Vol II
Dir: Lars von Trier 2014 121 mins, Den/Ger/Fr/Bel/UK
Volume II The story continues with Joe's adulthood, where her journey of self-discovery leads to darker complications.
WHY? Buy a ticket for both screenings in this double bill for just £10
Dir: Wes Anderson 2014 100 mins, US/Ger Gustave H is the legendary concierge at a famous European hotel in the 1930s. He takes lobby boy Zero Moustafa under his wing, teaching him the ins and outs of the hotel. Moustafa becomes his most trusted friend. When wealthy aristocrat Madame D leaves a priceless painting to Gustave in her will, he must battle against her unscrupulous family.
WHY? Stars Ralph Fiennes, Tilda Swinton and Adrien Brody Tues 6 May 2pm and 7pm Sat 10 May 8pm Sun 11 May 2pm
NT Live: King Lear
£15. 210 mins
An encore screening of Shakespeare’s tragedy. King Lear (Simon Russell Beale) decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is most eloquent in praising him. His favourite, Cordelia, says nothing. The King’s world descends into chaos. Directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty).
WHY? ★★★★★ The Times, ★★★★★ Daily Express, ★★★★★ Evening Standard
Tues 13 and Thur 15 May 8pm
Suzanne
Dir: Katell Quillévéré 2013, 92 mins, Fra (French with English subtitles) Suzanne and her younger sister Maria are the daughters of a widowed lorry driver. Their lives are depicted as snapshots that begin with the pair as children. The story jumps forward to their teenage years and Suzanne is pregnant. She falls in love with a petty criminal. Another leap in time reveals that she has abandoned her son and is a small time criminal herself.
WHY? ‘A stunningly confident piece of filmmaking, which holds on to vital clues about how much time has elapsed’ ★★★★★ The Telegraph
Wed 14 May 7pm Thur 15 May 2pm
Thur 22 May 7pm Sun 25 and Mon 26 May 2pm
RSC Live: Henry IV Part I
NT Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
£15. 180 mins
Live screening from Stratford-upon-Avon (live Wednesday, encore on Thursday). With his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, Henry IV prepares for war. In the taverns and brothels of London, Prince Hal is revelling in the company of the notorious Sir John Falstaff. But Hal and Falstaff are soon thrust into the brutal reality of the battlefield.
WHY? RSC Associate Artist Antony Sher returns to the Company to play the infamous comic knight Falstaff
£15. 160 mins
An encore screening of the National Theatre production, first broadcast in 2012. Fifteen year old Christopher is exceptional at maths but ill equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion of killing Mrs Shears' dog, he records each fact about the event in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of the murder. But his detective work takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world.
WHY? Based on the acclaimed novel by Mark Haddon Sat 24 May 2pm Sun 25 May 7.30pm
Noah
Dir: Darren Aronofsky 2014 138 mins, US The end of the world is just beginning. Noah is a man chosen by God for a great task before an apocalyptic flood destroys the world. He must build an ark to survive the storm. Inspired by the epic story of courage, sacrifice and hope. Starring Russell Crowe, Emma Watson, Jennifer Connolly and Anthony Hopkins.
WHY? ‘Darren Aronofsky has created an epic and stylish adaptation of the biblical flood story’ The Guardian Sun 18 May 2pm
The Rocket
Dir: Kim Mourdant 2013 96 mins, Aus/Thai/Laos (Lao with English subtitles) Ten year old Ahlo lives in Laos. The people of his village believe he is cursed, so Ahlo and his family are forced to move. He leads his family through a land scarred by war in search of a home. On the way, they meet orphan Kia and her eccentric uncle. Ahlo learns of a Rocket Festival and is determined to build a giant rocket in a last plea to prove he's not cursed. Can he reverse the fortunes of his family?
WHY? ‘A beautifully acted film that is rich in atmosphere and though-provoking film’ Daily Express Sun 18 May 7.30pm Wed 21 May 10.30am (P&B), 2pm and 8pm
Sat 24 and Tues 27 May 8pm
The Double
Yves Saint Laurent
Dir: Richard Ayoade 2013 93 mins, UK Simon is a timid, isolated man who is overlooked at work, scorned by his mother and ignored by the woman of his dreams. When James arrives at Simon’s work, he is Simon’s doppelganger. James is both Simon's exact physical double and his opposite confident, charismatic and good with women. To Simon's horror, James slowly starts taking over his life.
WHY? ‘A stylised and idiosyncratic affair, combining deadpan humour with a real sense of existential terror’ The Independent
Dir: Jalil Lespert 2014 106 mins, Fra (French with English subtitles)
In 1950s Paris, Yves Saint Laurent is a nervous 21 year old who is unexpectedly appointed head designer at Christian Dior. Saint Laurent meets Pierre Bergé, who becomes his business partner and love of his life. But Pierre must put up with the mood swings and infidelities which he sees as the price of genius. A captivating story about the making of an icon and a testament to the power of enduring love.
WHY? ‘Pierre Niney is absolutely terrific as the sensitive but tormented Saint Laurent’ Daily Mail
Wed 28 - Fri 30 May 8pm
Mon 26 May 7.30pm
Calvary
Driving Miss Daisy: The Play £15. 85 mins + 45 mins Q&A
An encore screening of the 2013 production at The Comedy Theatre, Melbourne. The beloved Pulitzer Prize winning play tells the affecting story of the decades long relationship between a stubborn Southern matriarch and her compassionate chauffeur. An iconic tale of pride, changing times and the transformative power of friendship, the play has warmed the hearts of millions of theatregoers worldwide. Includes a Q&A with Angela Lansbury.
Dir: John Michael McDonagh 2013 101 mins, Ire/UK In Sligo, Ireland, Father James (Brendan Gleeson) is a good priest intent on making the world a better place. He is faced with sinister circumstances brought about by a mysterious member of his parish. He continues to comfort those around him but feels troubling forces closing in. Father James begins to wonder if he will have the courage to face his own personal Calvary.
WHY? A blackly comic drama from the writer and director of The Guard
WHY? Stars Angela Lansbury and James Earl Jones
Thur 29 May 2pm
The King and the Mockingbird
Dir: Paul Grimault 1980 84 mins, Fra
The King is in love with a beautiful shepherdess in a painting on his wall. But the shepherdess is in love with a chimneysweep from another artwork. At night the paintings come to life and try to escape. They hide from the King at the top of the palace, where they help Mr Bird who’s been caught in the King’s cruel traps. Based on the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson.
WHY? ‘If I had not seen this film, I would have never imagined entering the world of animation’ Isao Takahata, Studio Ghibli
Tues 27 May 2pm
The Lego Movie
Dir: Phil Lord,Christopher Miller 2014, 100 mins, Aus/Us/Den Emmet is a very ordinary LEGO minifigure. He is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. Emmet is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant. It is a journey for which he is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.
WHY? ‘Adults who go to The Lego Movie out of a weary sense of parental duty are in for a very pleasant surprise’ ★★★★ The Independent Wed 28 May 2pm
The Lunchbox
Dir: Ritesh Batra 2013 105 mins, Ind/Fra/Ger/US (Hindi with English subtitles) Housewife Ila tries to add some spice to her marriage by preparing a special lunchbox for her husband, delivered to him at work. It is mistakenly given to Saajan, a lonely man on the verge of retirement. Curious about the lack of reaction from her husband, Ila puts a note in the next day’s lunchbox. Sajaan and Ila begin to communicate and confess using notes. They become lost in a virtual relationship that could jeopardize both their realities.
WHY? ‘Charming and whimsical, it's a feast for the eyes’ ★★★★ Empire Magazine
Sun 1 Jun 2pm Tues 3 Jun 8pm
We are the Best
Dir: Lukas Moodysson 2013 102 mins, Swe (Swedsh with English subtitles) Stockholm 1982, Klara and her best friend Bobo are 13 year old rebels looking for a cause. The pair are outsiders and decide to create an all girl punk band to prove to their classmates that punk is not dead. The only problem is they have no instruments and no musical talent. They enlist shy classical guitarist Hedvig to join them. A sharply observant portrait of DIY spirit and growing up different.
WHY? ‘A joyous celebration of youth, friendship and rebellion’ ★★★★ Empire Magazine
Tues 10 Jun 2pm Wed 11 Jun 6.30pm
Glyndebourne: Der Rosenkavalier
£15. 240 mins (Sung in German with English supertitles) An encore screening from the Glyndebourne Festival. At the Marschallin's suggestion, Ochs has Octavian act as his Rosenkavalier (his Rose Knight) and present the ceremonial silver rose to Sophie. But when Octavian meets Sophie, they fall in love on sight. By a comic intrigue, they get rid of Ochs with the help of the Marschallin, who then yields Octavian to the younger woman.
WHY? A new production of Strauss’s romantic farce Thur 12 Jun 7pm Sun 15 and Sat 21 Jun 2pm
Sat 1 Jun 7.30pm Wed 4 Jun 2pm and 8pm
NT Live: A Small Family Business
Wrinkles
Dir: Ignacio Ferreras 2011 89 mins, Sp
£15. 180 mins
Emilio and Miguel are two aged gentlemen shut away in a care home. Emilio is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. He worries that he will end up on the dreaded top floor of the home – also known as the lost causes floor. Miguel helps Emilio to stage a wild plan, bringing light relief to their otherwise tedious lives. For some, their time is coming to an end, but for Emilio and Miguel, it is just a new beginning.
WHY? Martin Sheen voices Emilio in this award winning animation Thur 5 Jun 8pm Fri 6 Jun 10.30am (P&B) and 8pm
A live screening of Alan Ayckbourn’s play (live Thursday, encores Sunday/Saturday). Jack McCracken is a man of principle in a corrupt world. But not for long. Moments after taking over his father-in-law’s business he is approached by a private detective armed with some compromising information. Jack’s integrity fades away as he discovers his extended family to be thieves and adulterers. A riotous exposure of entrepreneurial greed.
WHY? Returning to the National Theatre for the first time since its celebrated premiere in 1987
The Love Punch
Dir: Joel Hopkins 2013 94 mins, Fra
Kate and Richard are long divorced. Their plans for a comfortable retirement are jeopardised when the new owner of Richard's investment firm makes off with their nest egg. They learn that the dodgy financier responsible has just bought a $10 million diamond for his bride-to-be. To get even, all they have to do is gatecrash the Cote d'Azur wedding and make off with the rock!
WHY? Stars Pierce Brosnan, Emma Thompson, Timothy Spall and Celia Imrie Sat 7 Jun 2pm and 8pm Tues 10 Jun 8pm
Exhibition
Dir: Joanna Hogg 2013 105 mins, UK Artists D and H decide to sell the home they love and have lived in for two decades. They begin the difficult process of saying goodbye. The upheaval causes anxieties to surface. Their home has been an axis of their marriage - dreams, memories and fears are imprinted on it. How will their relationship - and their art - exist without its confines?
WHY? An intimate, austere and engrossing portrait of a marriage and a revealing investigation into memory, architecture and the artistic process
Sun 15 Jun 7.30pm Sat 21 Jun 8pm
Tracks
Dir: John Curran 2013 113 mins, Aus In 1977, Robyn abandons city life and declares her ambition to cross the Australian desert to the Indian Ocean. A chance meeting with National Geographic photographer Rick Smoland provides her with the necessary financing for her expedition. With only her dog and four unpredictable camels for company, she embarks on an inspiring and life changing journey of self-discovery.
WHY? An incredible true story of one woman’s journey across 1700 miles of the Australian outback
Wed 18 Jun 7pm Thur 19 Jun 2pm
Thur 26 Jun 8pm Sun 29 Jun 7.30pm
RSC Live: Henry IV Part II
Before the Winter Chill
£15. 180 mins
Live screening from Stratford-upon-Avon (live Wednesday, encore on Thursday). King Henry's health is failing as a second rebellion threatens to surface. He is uncertain that Hal is a worthy heir. Meanwhile Falstaff gleefully indulges in the business of lining his own pockets. As the King's health continues to worsen, Hal must choose between duty and loyalty to an old friend.
WHY? RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran continues his exploration of Shakespeare's History Plays Sun 22 Jun 7pm
Dir: Philippe Claudel 2013 103 mins, Fra/Lux (French with English subtitles) Paul is a successful surgeon married to Lucie. The two lead a comfortable middle-class life. Their marriage is disturbed when Paul attracts the attentions of Lou, a cafe waitress claiming to be one of Paul’s former patients. As Paul is drawn further to Lou, Lucie suspects her husband of having an affair. The truth, however, proves far darker and threatens to shatter Paul and Lucie’s comfortable life.
WHY? Daniel Auteuil, Kristin Scott Thomas, Leïla Bekhti
ENO Screen: Benvenuto Cellini
£15. 190 mins
An encore screening from the English National Opera at The London Coliseum. Monty Python legend Terry Gilliam unleashes his inexhaustible imagination on Berlioz’s dazzling opera. This is the extraordinary tale of the infamous 16th century goldsmith and sculptor Benvenuto Cellini. Berlioz’s opera is based on the sculptor’s autobiography and tells a story of thwarted love, elopement, intrigue, disguise and mistaken identity. Sung and surtitled in English.
WHY? With stunning visual and musical set pieces such as the Mardi Gras carnival
Fri 27 Jun 8pm Sat 28 Jun 2pm
Frank
Dir: Lenny Abrahamson 2014 95 mins, UK/Ire Jon is a young wannabe musician. He joins a band of eccentric pop musicians, led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank. Frank makes music purely for the joy of creating. He also wears a giant fake head, which is never questioned by his band. Jon ingratiates himself with the band and they retreat to a cabin in the woods to record an album. As his influence on Frank increases, creative tensions mount.
WHY? ‘A weird and wonderful musical comedy’ Variety Magazine Tues 24 Jun 8pm Wed 25 Jun 2pm and 8pm
A Thousand Times Good Night Dir: Erik Poppe 2013 117 mins, Nor/Ire/Swe (Norwegian with English subtitles)
Rebecca (Juliette Binoche) is one of the world’s top war photographers. On assignment, she gets too near and is badly hurt in an explosion. Back home, another bomb drops. Her husband and daughters can no longer bear the thought of her dying on assignment in some faraway land. She is given an ultimatum - choose between your work or your family.
WHY? Inspired by the director’s own experiences as a war photographer in the 1980s
Sat 28 Jun 8pm Sun 29 Jun 2pm
Godzilla
TBC
Dir: Gareth Edwards 2014 Run time tbc, US/Ja The world's most revered monster is reborn, in this epic action adventure. Godzilla is pitted against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity's arrogance, threaten our very existence. It is up to the awe inspiring Godzilla to restore balance as the human race stands defenceless. A powerful story of human courage and reconciliation in the face of titanic forces of nature.
WHY? Stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen and Juliette Binoche