Programme - 2012/2013 Film Season
| Date | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mon 24 Sept Tue 25 Sept |
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy | Gary Oldman and Colin Firth star in the multi award-winning adaptation of John le Carre’s Cold War
thriller. George Smiley is coaxed out of retirement to track down a Soviet agent within MI6. Dir: Tomas Alfredson /2011/UK/Cert 15 - 127mins |
| 2012 Mon 8 Oct Tue 9 Oct |
Midnight in Paris | Woody Allen’s latest critically acclaimed comedy includes many entertaining cinematic references. While
on a family business trip to Paris, a newly engaged couple find their view of a perfect life somewhat challenged.
Stars Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates. Dir: Woody Alllen /2011/US/Spain/Cert 12A - 94min |
| 2012 Mon 15 Oct Tue 16 Oct |
Broken Embraces | Blind writer Harry Caine seeks closure on a painful event that happened fourteen years ago, when he was
directing his last movie under his real name, Mateo Blanco. Almodovar’s romantic thriller stars one of his
favourite actresses, Penelope Cruz. Subtitles. Dir: Pedro Almodóvar /2009/Spain/ Cert 15 - 127min |
| 2012 Mon 29 Oct Tue 30 Oct |
The Guard | An Irish policeman with rather unorthodox methods and a confrontational approach is teamed up with a
straight-laced FBI agent to break an international drug-smuggling ring. A comedy crime thriller starring Brendan
Gleeson, Don Cheadle and Mark Strong. Dir: John Michael McDonagh/2011/Eire/UK/Cert 15 96min |
| 2012 Mon 12 Nov Tue 13 Nov |
The Deep Blue Sea | Adapted from Terence Rattigan’s play by director Terence Davies, Rachel Weisz stars as the wife of a
British judge who is caught up in an ill-fated love affair with an ex-RAF pilot in 1950s London. Dir: Terence Davies /2011/UK/USA/Cert 12A - 98min |
| 2012 Mon 19 Nov Tue 20 Nov |
Rumba | Happy couple Fiona and Dom share a love for teaching and a passion for Latin dancing but a car accident one
night throws their lives into turmoil. This heart-warming, quirky comedy stars its award winning directors and a
supporting cast of non-professional actors. Subtitles. Dir: Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon and Bruno Romy/ 2008/France/Belgium/Cert PG - 74min |
| 2012 Mon 26 Nov Tue 27 Nov |
Mother (Madeo) | A mother desperately searches for the killer who framed her vulnerable young son for murder. A beautifully
filmed story that is full of twists, turns and suspense. Subtitles. Dir: Joon-ho Bong /2009/S.Korea//Cert 15 - 128min |
| 2012 Mon 10 Dec |
The Artist | This film will be preceded by a short AGM and seasonal mulled wine with mince pies. Pondering on his future as
the “talkies” arrive, silent movie star George Valentin teams up with a bright new dancer. Superb BAFTA
and OSCAR winning performances from Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo as they step back to the early
days of Hollywood with some rousing dance routines. Dir: Michel Hazanavicius/2011/ Fr/Belg/Cert PG - 100min |
| 2013 Mon 7 Jan Tue 8 Jan |
Monsieur Lazhar | Algerian immigrant Bachir Lazhar stands in as the new teacher at a French Canadian primary school in a warm,
upflifting story about coping with adversity. Subtitles. Dir: Philippe Falardeau/2011/Canada/Cert PG - 94min |
| 2013 Mon 28 Jan Tue 29 Jan |
Peepli | A poor farmer is forced to save his family from debt by signing up to a government scheme that sparks a media
frenzy. Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan produces this entertaining take on contemporary India. Subtitles. Dir: Anusha Rizvi /2010/India/Cert 15 - 104min |
| 2013 Mon 11 Feb Tue 12 Feb |
Route Irish | Ken Loach’ s thought-provoking, gritty drama stars Mark Womack as a private security contractor in Iraq
determined to seek the truth about his friend’s death. John Bishop co-stars in a serious role. Dir: Ken Loach /2010/UK/ Cert 15 - 109min |
| 2013 Mon 25 Feb Tue 26 Feb |
MicMacs | When video store clerk Bazil finds his life in ruins he and his friends take revenge on two big weapons
manufacturers. A quirky crime comedy starring Danny Boon, André Dussholer and Nicolas Marié.
Subtitles. Dir: Jean-Pierre Jeunet /2009/Fr/Cert 12A - 119min |
| 2013 Mon 4 Mar Tue 5 Mar |
A Separation | This intelligent drama takes a look at Iranian society through the eyes of a young married couple. Torn between
giving their child a good life in another country or staying to care for an ailing parent, they make a decision
that will test their relationship. Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film in 2012. Subtitles. Dir: Asghar Farhadi /2011/Iran/Cert PG - 123min |
| 2013 Mon 25 Mar Tue 26 Mar |
Bridesmaids | Rivalry between a maid of honour and a bridesmaid over who is the bride’s best friend, threatens to
up-end the life of an out-of-work pastry chef in this lively comedy. Dir: Paul Feig /2011/USA/Cert 15 - 125min |
| 2013 Mon 8 Apr Tue 9 Apr |
Carancho | Pablo Trapero’s highly acclaimed thriller delves into the darker side of life in Buenos Aires. Ricardo
Darin and Martina Gusman give award-winning performances as an attorney and a country doctor whose unusual love
story leads to a powerful finale. Subtitles. Dir: Pablo Trapero /2010/Argentina/Cert 15 - 107min |
| 2013 Mon 15 Apr Tue 16 Apr |
Potiche | The eponymous “trophy wife” proves to be a formidable leader when her husband is taken hostage by
his striking employees. Gerard Depardieu and Catherine Deneuve star in this comedy about changing attitudes in the
1970s Subtitles. Dir: Francois Ozon /2010/France/Cert 15 - 103min |
| 2013 Fri 26 April 2013 |
Supper Evening | Put this date in your diaries! Our Supper Evening film choice will be announced at the AGM on Mon 10th December 2012. This is extra to the main programme and admission is by supper ticket only. Tickets may only be purchased by Members for themselves and their Guests and will be available about six weeks before the event. |