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February 14 – 7.30 pm - ORANGES AND SUNSHINE (Australia/UK, 2010) - drama
A British social worker (Emily Watson) uncovers the scandal of forced migration of children from the UK to Australia. Directed by Jim Loach and also featuring Hugo Weaving and David Wenham.
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March 13 – 7.30 pm – MY AFTERNOONS WITH MARGUERITTE (France, 2010) – comedy/drama
An illiterate and lonely man bonds with an older and well-read woman. Essentially a master class in acting from the two leads, Gerard Depardieau and Gisele Casadeus, this simple tale is appealing and quite delightful.
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April 10 – 7.30 pm – DONT LOOK NOW (UK, 1973) - drama/thriller
A married couple, grieving over the death of their small daughter, meet a psychic woman in Venice who claims to have seen her. This is one of the great British films of all time – atmospheric, haunting, and unnerving. Great direction by Nicholas Roeg and wonderful performances by Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland. And then there’s Venice! From a story by Daphne Du Maurier.
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May 8 – 7.30 pm – AFTER THE WEDDING (Denmark, 2006) - drama
The manager of an orphanage in India flies to Copenhagen to attend the wedding of a wealthy benefactor’s daughter. Family secrets are revealed which will change the lives of all concerned.
Director Susan Bier has a reputation for making films of great emotional depth (Brothers, In a better world) and this is no exception. Great performances by Mads Mikkelsen and Stine Fischer Christensen amongst others.
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June 12 – 7.30 pm– OYSTER FARMER (Australia, 2004) - drama
A city boy struggles to find his way in the very different world of a small river community. Anna Reeves’s debut feature, atmospherically shot on the Hawkesbury, beautifully captures a real sense of place and character. Stars Kerry Armstrong, David Field and Alex O’Lachlan.
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July 10 – 7.30 pm- NEVER ON SUNDAY (Greece, 1960) - romantic comedy
An American scholar in Greece attempts to “improve” a prostitute, with whom he has become infatuated. Lively, entertaining Pygmalion variation which made a star of Melina Mercouri. Directed by Jules Dassin (Rififi, Topkapi).
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August 14 – 7.30 pm – INCENDIES (Canada, 2010) – drama
Twins journey to the Middle East to investigate their family history, and fulfill their mother’s last wishes. What they discover is heart-breaking and unforgettable. Denis Villeneuve’s film is compelling and powerful, a gripping piece of epic story-telling
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September 12 – 7.30 pm – ANGELE & TONY (France, 2010) – romance, drama
A beautiful young woman with a past (Clotilde Hesme) arrives in a small fishing harbour in Normandy where she meets Tony, a professional fisherman. A simple, beautifully observed film from Alix Delaporte.
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October 9 – 7.30 pm – MID AUGUST LUNCH (Italy, 2008) – comedy/drama
A middle-aged bachelor, long saddled with the burden of his elderly mother, suddenly finds himself at the mercy of four elderly women for the August holidays. This enchanting film has been described as a “little gem”. Co-written by, and starring, Gianni Di Gregorio.
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November 13 – 7.30 pm – OF GODS AND MEN (France, 2010) – drama
A group of Trappist monks comes under threat of terrorists in Algeria and must decide whether to flee or stay. Xavier Beauvoix’s sublime feature won the Grand Prix at Cannes in 2010. Based on actual events.
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December 11 – 7.30 pm – THE LADYKILLERS (UK, 1955) - comedy
A group of criminals rents rooms from an elderly lady under the pretence of being classical musicians. Possibly the best loved of the wonderful post-war Ealing Studios comedies, this features Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers and the wonderful Katie Johnson in her first starring role at the age of 77.
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