Film - The Last Station (15)
21st July
Wednesday 21 July 8pm 112 mins.
Directed by Michael Hoffman Starring James McAvoy, Christopher Plummer, Helen Mirren, John Sessions A historical drama that illustrates Russian author Leo Tolstoy's struggle to balance fame and wealth with his commitment to a life devoid of material things. The Countess Sofya, wife and muse to Leo Tolstoy, uses every trick of seduction on her husband's loyal disciple, whom she believes was the person responsible for Tolstoy signing a new will that leaves his work and property to the Russian people.
‘Rapturous and perfect, passionate, profound and unforgettable’ The New York Observer Tickets £6 (£5 Friends; £4 IN2 Card).
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Time:
Wed 21st Jul 2010 20:00
Film - The Banishment (12A)
29th July
Thursday 29 July 8pm 156 mins.
Directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev Starring Konstantin Lavronenko From the exciting new wave of Russian directors The Banishment concerns a man’s decision to take his family away from the town into the country and his childhood home. Dark family secrets are hinted at and events test the strength of the marital relationship. This is a visually powerful and haunting film which won Lavronenko the best actor prize at Cannes.
‘Visually striking’ The Guardian Tickets £6 (£1.50 HFC members; £5 HFC guest / Friend of CAC; £4 IN2 Card).
Russian with English subtitles
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Time:
Thu 29th Jul 2010 20:00