Programme - 2011/2012 Film Season
| Date | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Mon 26 Sept Tue 27 Sept |
Another Year | Mike Leigh’s award-winning comedy drama following four seasons in the lives of a happily married couple
and their relationships with family and friends, starring Jim Broadbent, Ruth Sheen, Lesley Manville and Imelda
Staunton. Dir: Mike Leigh, 2010 /UK/Cert 12 - 129min |
| 2011 Mon 10 Oct Tue 11 Oct |
White Material | Caught up in the middle of a civil war in Africa, a French coffee plantation owner fights to keep her business
and family together. Isabelle Huppert gives a remarkable performance as Maria, in this tense and complex story of
betrayal, survival and the brutal politics of war. Subtitles. Dir:Claire Denis,2009/Fr/Cameroon/Cert 15 - 100min |
| 2011 Mon 24 Oct Tue 25 Oct |
127 Hours | Danny Boyle’s dramatic account based on the true story of a young man trapped underground while
canyoneering alone near Moab, Utah and who resorts to desperate measures in order to survive. Dir: Danny Boyle, 2011/USA /UK/ Cert 15 - 94min |
| 2011 Mon 31 Oct Tue 1 Nov |
Made in Dagenham | Underpaid and dissatisfied, Ford Dagenham ladies strike a blow for equal rights in 1968 and make history.
Starring Sally Hawkins, Bob Hoskins and Andrea Riseborough. Dir: Nigel Cole, 2011/UK/Cert 15 - 113min |
| 2011 Mon 7 Nov Wed 9 Nov |
Glorious 39 | Intrigue, betrayal and conspiracy threaten a staunchly traditional family at the onset of WWII. Starring Romola
Garai, Bill Nighy, Julie Christie, David Tennant, Juno Temple and Christopher Lee. Dir: Stephen Poliakoff, 2009/UK/Cert 12A - 129min |
| 2011 Mon 21 Nov Wed 23 Nov |
I’ve Loved You So Long | Kristin Scott-Thomas stars as a woman struggling to adjust to life after 15 years in prison. Subtitles. Dir:Philippe Claude; 2008/Fr/Ger/Cert 12A - 117min |
| 2011 Mon 5 Dec Tue 6 Dec |
The Ghost | When a ghost-writer is hired to complete the memoirs of a former prime minister, he uncovers secrets that put
his life in danger. Stars Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan and Olivia Williams. Dir: Roman Polanski, 2010 Fr/Ger/UK/Cert 15 - 128min |
| 2011 Mon 12 Dec |
The Illusionist (L’illusionniste) | This film will be preceded by a short AGM and seasonal mulled wine with mince pies. This charming animation is
adapted from Jacques Tati’s original screenplay by director Sylvain Chomet. When a French illusionist meets a
young woman in Scotland, their ensuing adventure changes both their lives forever. Subtitles. Dir: Sylvain Chomet, 2010/UK/Fr/Cert PG - 80mins |
| 2012 Mon 9 Jan Tue 10 Jan |
The King’s Speech | Colin Firth delivers a brilliant performance in this compelling story of King George VI and his speech
therapist. The film scooped a multitude of awards at the 2011 Oscars. Dir:Tom Hooper, 2010/UK/Cert 12A - 118min |
| 2012 Mon 30 Jan Tue 31 Jan |
The Great White Silence | One hundred years ago Captain Scott’s expedition began the final stage of their attempt to reach the
South Pole. The fascinating film of that ill-fated quest, made by Scott’s companion Herbert Ponting in 1924,
is now expertly restored by the BFI. Dir: Herbert Ponting, 1924/UK/Cert U - 110min |
| 2012 Mon 13 Feb Tue 14 Feb |
Burn After Reading | Complications arise with amusing consequences when two gym workers find a disk containing classified material
and the CIA hot on their trail. Dir: Ethan & Joel Coen, 2008/USA/UK/Fr/Cert 15 - 96min |
| 2012 Mon 27 Feb Tue 28 Feb |
In a Better World | This film won Best Foreign Film award at the 2011 Oscars for its portrayal of an extraordinary friendship
between two Danish families. Subtitles. Dir: Susanne Bier, 2010/Den/Sweden/Cert 15 - 119min |
| 2012 Mon 5 Mar Tue 6 Mar |
Man on a Wire | The documentary account of tightrope-walker Philippe Petit's daring but illegal walk between the New York twin
towers in 1974. Dir: James Marsh, 2008 UK/USA/Cert 12 - 94min |
| 2012 Mon 19 Mar Tue 20 Mar |
Departures | An out of work cellist answers an advert for "Departures" thinking it's a travel agent, only to find himself
working for a funeral director. Subtitles. Dir: Yokiro Takita, 2009/Japan/Cert 12A - 130min |
| 2012 Mon 2 Apr Tue 3 Apr |
Of Gods and Men | Under threat by terrorists, a group of Trappist monks in Algeria is forced to make a critical decision.
Subtitles Dir: Xavier Beauvois. 2011/Fr/Cert 15. - 122min |
| 2012 Mon 16 Apr Wed 18 Apr |
True Grit | A young girl enlists the help of an ageing sheriff and a Texas ranger to track down her father’s
murderer. The Coen brothers new version of the Western classic features award-winning performances from Jeff
Bridges, Matt Damon and Hailee Steinfeld. Dir: Ethan & Joel Coen, 2011/US/Cert 15 - 110min |
| 2012 27 April 2012 |
Supper Evening Friday | Put this date in your diaries! Our Supper Evening film choice will be announced at the AGM on Mon 12th December 2011. 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. |