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2011-2012 Season
Welcome to our 22nd year of screening the best of world cinema here in Bradford on Avon.
The films are selected from top-scoring 'member's choices', as well as award winners from the international film festivals. Distribution and licensing problems can sometimes thwart us, and two films from our initial list, 'Tengri Blue Heaven' and 'The Portuguese Nun' cannot be shown. We're sure that you'll be equally enchanted by their replacements - 'Nénette' and 'The Illusionist'.
Click on a film title or picture to see cast list, trailer and review.
The films are selected from top-scoring 'member's choices', as well as award winners from the international film festivals. Distribution and licensing problems can sometimes thwart us, and two films from our initial list, 'Tengri Blue Heaven' and 'The Portuguese Nun' cannot be shown. We're sure that you'll be equally enchanted by their replacements - 'Nénette' and 'The Illusionist'.
Click on a film title or picture to see cast list, trailer and review.
Nigel Cole, 2010
113min, 15
The strike by women at the Dagenham Ford factory in 1968, that led to the Equal Pay Act, is the turning point of this smart and entertaining comedy. A host of well-known actors.
113min, 15
The strike by women at the Dagenham Ford factory in 1968, that led to the Equal Pay Act, is the turning point of this smart and entertaining comedy. A host of well-known actors.
Juan José Campanella, 2009
124min, 18, Subtitled
A retired lawyer writes a novel in hope of closure for one of his past unresolved homicide cases and his love for his superior. Both issues are still haunting him decades later.
124min, 18, Subtitled
A retired lawyer writes a novel in hope of closure for one of his past unresolved homicide cases and his love for his superior. Both issues are still haunting him decades later.
David Fincher, 2010
120min, 12A
A chronicle of the founding of the Facebook website. A meteoric rise and an acrimonious parting are all part of this brilliantly-directed study of unchecked ambition.
120min, 12A
A chronicle of the founding of the Facebook website. A meteoric rise and an acrimonious parting are all part of this brilliantly-directed study of unchecked ambition.
Sylvain Chomet, 2010
77min, PG
An entertainer finds that the appeal of the music hall declines, but there is one who still believes in him. Beautiful hand-drawn animation, in homage to Jacques Tati.
77min, PG
An entertainer finds that the appeal of the music hall declines, but there is one who still believes in him. Beautiful hand-drawn animation, in homage to Jacques Tati.
Jean Becker, 2010
82min, 15, Subtitled
Gérard Depardieu as an illiterate and lonely man who bonds with an older and well-read woman. A delightful, well-acted film that many a reading group will turn out to see.
82min, 15, Subtitled
Gérard Depardieu as an illiterate and lonely man who bonds with an older and well-read woman. A delightful, well-acted film that many a reading group will turn out to see.
Mike Leigh, 2010
129min, 12A
A compelling film about a quietly contented middle-aged couple and their less-contented friends. Small encounters throughout the year balance humour with melancholic notes.
129min, 12A
A compelling film about a quietly contented middle-aged couple and their less-contented friends. Small encounters throughout the year balance humour with melancholic notes.
Bong Joon-Ho, 2009
129min, 15, Subtitled
A mother lives quietly with her grown son until a girl is killed and he is charged with murder. Startling and darkly comic, her intense feelings emerge as she strives to prove his innocence.
129min, 15, Subtitled
A mother lives quietly with her grown son until a girl is killed and he is charged with murder. Startling and darkly comic, her intense feelings emerge as she strives to prove his innocence.
Nicholas Philibert, 2010
70min, PG, Subtitled
A documentary scrutinising four orang-utans in the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. Absorbing and contemplative, the film compels us to participate rather than just sit back and look.
70min, PG, Subtitled
A documentary scrutinising four orang-utans in the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. Absorbing and contemplative, the film compels us to participate rather than just sit back and look.
Rémi Bezançon, 2008
114min, PG, Subtitled
Five days over twelve years in the life of a taxi driver’s family from their differing viewpoints. Humorous, sometimes painfully truthful, about parenthood, growing up and growing old.
114min, PG, Subtitled
Five days over twelve years in the life of a taxi driver’s family from their differing viewpoints. Humorous, sometimes painfully truthful, about parenthood, growing up and growing old.
Kelly Reichardt, 2010
102min, PG
Settlers travelling through the Cascade Mountains, in 1845, find themselves stranded in harsh conditions. A chilling, beautiful fable about the Oregon Trail.
102min, PG
Settlers travelling through the Cascade Mountains, in 1845, find themselves stranded in harsh conditions. A chilling, beautiful fable about the Oregon Trail.
Alejandro Amenábar, 2009
127min, 12A
A painterly film about the life and work of female astronomer and philosopher Hypatia. Set in fourth-century Alexandria, it sees the sacking of the famous library by religious zealots.
127min, 12A
A painterly film about the life and work of female astronomer and philosopher Hypatia. Set in fourth-century Alexandria, it sees the sacking of the famous library by religious zealots.
Gus Van Sant, 2008
128min, 15
Biopic of California’s first openly-gay elected official. A wonderfully evocative film, radiating with warmth and humour. Here is Sean Penn at his very best.
128min, 15
Biopic of California’s first openly-gay elected official. A wonderfully evocative film, radiating with warmth and humour. Here is Sean Penn at his very best.
Clayton Jacobson, 2006
104min, 15
A charming comedy in the guise of a documentary about a wisecracking Melbourne plumber who installs Portaloos at al fresco events. A low-key study in underdog pride.
104min, 15
A charming comedy in the guise of a documentary about a wisecracking Melbourne plumber who installs Portaloos at al fresco events. A low-key study in underdog pride.
Xavier Beauvois, 2010
122min, 15, Subtitled
Threatened by terrorists, a group of Trappist monks based in a poor Algerian community debate whether to leave or stay. Sombre, humane and based on a true story.
122min, 15, Subtitled
Threatened by terrorists, a group of Trappist monks based in a poor Algerian community debate whether to leave or stay. Sombre, humane and based on a true story.
