 | Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience (U)
Saturday 3rd June 11:00am
Tickets: £6.00 Adult/£4.00 Under 16's
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Or call the Box Office: 01691 238167 Join Peppa in this exciting new preschool cinema experience, with plenty of snorts, giggles and jumping up and down in muddy puddles! Leading with Peppa Visits London, the first of the never-before-seen episodes, Peppa and her friends hop on board a double-decker red bus as the Queen takes them on an unforgettable tour of iconic London landmarks including Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Trafalgar Square.
The other new 'oink-tastic' episodes include 'The Police, 'Canal Boat', 'The Zoo', 'Move to the Music' and a four-part story in which viewers will join Peppa on an Australian holiday to visit her old friend, Kylie Kangaroo. Run time: 60 mins | |  | Beauty And The Beast (PG)
Saturday 3rd June 1:30pm
Tickets: £7.00 Adult/£5.00 Under 16's
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Or call the Box Office: 01691 238167 Disney's animated classic gets a sumptuous live-action reboot with Emma Watson and Dan Stevens in the lead roles. Belle (Emma Watson) is a bookish young woman and keen inventor who goes in search of her father Maurice (Kevin Kline) when he disappears after visiting a mysterious castle. When she gets there, she is shocked to learn that he is the prisoner of the monstrous Beast (Dan Stevens) and volunteers to take his place. Initially terrified of her captive, she soon learns about how he was transformed from a handsome prince into his current state by a magical curse, and a tender love story soon develops. Twilight director Bill Condon promises to bring a lavish sense of magic to this all-star remake of the celebrated 1991 animation. Anchored by Watson and Stevens, the movie also features Luke Evans as Gaston, Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, Emma Thompson as Mrs Potts and Josh Gad as LeFou. "What Beauty and the Beast rises or falls on is the love story, and here, allowed to slow down to let in intimate moments, the movie catches fire. It's an exhilarating gift." *** Rolling Stone Director: Bill Condon Cast: Emma Watson, Luke Evans, Dan Stevens Run time: 129 mins | |  | Personal Shopper (15)
Friday 2nd June 7:30pm
Saturday 2nd June 7:30pm
Tickets: £7.00 Adult/£5.00 Under 16's
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Or call the Box Office: 01691 238167 Kristen Stewart continues to impress in this enigmatic fashionista ghost story from acclaimed director Olivier Assayas. Following their previous collaboration on the acclaimed Clouds Of Sils Maria, Kristen Stewart reunites with director Olivier Assayas to play Maureen, a medium working in Paris as a personal shopper for a megalomaniacal A-list celebrity. Bored and frustrated by her job, Maureen only remains in France in an attempt to reach the spirit of her recently deceased twin brother. As time goes by, contact looks increasingly unlikely, until Maureen begins to receive strange text messages from an unknown source.
Continuing to prove herself one of contemporary cinema's most dextrous and daring young actors, Kristen Stewart is luminous in the central role; enigmatic, effortless and endlessly watchable.
Part sleek fashionista drama, part chilly murder mystery, part bewitching supernatural horror story, this elegant arthouse head-scratcher is hard to define and an absolute pleasure to watch. Give yourself over to its secrets and prepare to be hypnotised. Michael Blyth - BFI Director: Olivier Assayas Cast: Kristen Stewart, Lars Eidinger, Sigrid Bouaziz France 2016 Run time: 105 mins | |  | Lion (PG) Oswestry Film Society Screening
Tuesday 6th June 7:30pm Season Tickets £24.00
Single Screening Tickets:
£6.00 Adults/£4.00 Under 16's
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Or buy tickets on the door Please note Tickets for Oswestry Film Society screenings cannot be purchased through kinokulture Lion comes to the OFS True Stories season riding high on a wave of terrific audience responses and critical acclaim; not least for Dev Patel's Bafta winning performance. Patel stars as Saroo, a young man who at the age of five became lost from his family on a train journey across India. Years later, despite having been happily adopted, Saroo was determined to be reunited with his family despite the huge odds of finding them. Lion has also gained notoriety for the amazing performance by first time actor Sunny Pawar as young Saroo, making this an unmissable film. The critics say "The true story of a foundling Indian boy who locates his mother years later via Google Maps is given the treatment it deserves in this intelligent, heartfelt film. " The Guardian. "This big-hearted film does full justice to the horror, the pathos and the drama of his postmodern odyssey." The Guardian (They really liked it.) We say "We literally can't wait for this; Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, an astonishing true story, who could want more" UK / 2016 / 118 minutes | |  | The Handmaiden (18)
World Cinema Season
Wednesday 7th June 7:30pm
Tickets: £7.00 Adult
Book online: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/182028
Or call the Box Office: 01691 238167 Park Chan-wook (Old Boy, Stoker) channels Sarah Waters' novel Fingersmith, to create a sumptuous twisty psychological thriller, full of erotic intrigue. Young pickpocket Sook-hee is enlisted by Fujiwara, a suave con artist claiming to be a count, to work as a handmaiden for wealthy heiress Lady Hideko. Sequestered in a grand mansion by her pervy black-tongued uncle, Hideko is looking for a way out and Fujiwara expects Sook-hee to help him charm his way into the role of Hideko's husband. But the plan is complicated when the haughty Mistress begins to fall for her new lady-in-waiting. Inspired by Welsh writer Sarah Waters' 2002 novel Fingersmith, The Handmaiden relocates the narrative from Victorian England to 1930s Korea, which is under Japanese colonial rule. This enables production designer Ryu Seong-hie to give full flower to her imagination, creating awe-inspiring sets rich with period detail, blending Japanese and British architecture (and my God – the wallpaper!). Marking Park Chan-wook's first Korean film after Stoker, The Handmaiden continues the theme of revenge so deliciously and obsessively explored in the director's Vengeance trilogy. But here, the erotic is foregrounded, through immaculately composed images that imbue every object with a seductive energy, so that even a pair of gloves thrums with scintillating power. A foxy concoction of exquisite style and thrilling storytelling, The Handmaiden will leave you breathless. Kate Taylor - BFI "A complex and wonderfully decadent erotic melodrama." **** The Independent "Park Chan-wook's adaptation of Sarah Waters' novel Fingersmith, relocated to 1930s Korea, is an erotic triumph – with a whiplash twist" ***** The Guardian Director: Park Chan-wook Cast: Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-woo, Cho Jin-woong
South Korea 2016 Run time: 144 mins "This project is supported by Film Hub North West Central, proud to be a member of the BFI Film Audience Network" | |  | The Transfiguration (15) Thursday 8th June 7:30pm
Tickets: £7.00 Adult/£5.00 Under 16's
Book online: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/182029
Or call the Box Office: 01691 238167 An official selection at the Cannes Film Festival, writer-director Michael O'Shea's debut feature The Transfiguration follows troubled teen Milo (Ruffin), who hides behind his fascination with vampire lore. When he meets the equally alienated Sophie (Levine), the two form a bond that begins to challenge Milo's dark obsession, blurring his fantasy with reality. A chilling portrait of violence, The Transfiguration is an atmospheric thriller set against the grit of New York City. "Moody and melancholy The Transfiguration brings a social conscience to the horror film as lonely New York teenager Milo (Eric Ruffin) becomes obsessed with vampire lore." Daily Express " a quiet bite but one that leaves it mark" Hollywood Reporter Director: Michael O'Shea Cast: Eric Ruffin. Chloe Levine USA 2016 Run time: 97 mins | |  | The Sense Of An Ending (15) British Cinema Season
Friday 9th June 7:30pm
Saturday 10th June 7:30pm
Monday 12th June 7:30pm (Subtitled for the Hard Of Hearing)
Thursday 15th June 1:30pm
Tickets: £7.00 Adult/£5.00 Under 16's
Book online: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/182025
Or call the Box Office: 01691 238167 *** Please note that the screening on Monday 12th June will be subtitled for The Hard Of Hearing Director Ritesh Batra (The Lunchbox) brings us this gripping adaptation of Julian Barnes's Man Booker Prize-winning novel. The film is anchored by a stirring performance from the always superb Jim Broadbent as Tony, a sour old soul, leading a quiet existence until his first love (Charlotte Rampling) returns, bringing with her long buried and devastating secrets from his past. A contemplative and compelling tale about on memory, time and the dangers of trying to forget your past. "What begins as a nostalgic and humdrum family drama grows more and more compelling the darker it becomes." The Independent Director: Ritesh Batra Cast: Jim Broadbent, Emily Mortimer, Michelle Dockery, Charlotte Rampling UK 2017 Run time: 108 mins "This project is supported by Film Hub North West Central, proud to be a member of the BFI Film Audience Network" | |  | NT Live Recorded: Peter Pan (PG)
Saturday 10th June 2:00pm
Tickets: £12.00 Adult/£10.00 Under 16's
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Or call the Box Office: 01691 238167 All children, except one, grow up… Captured live at the National Theatre, a recorded performance of JM Barrie's much-loved tale screens in cinemas. When Peter Pan, leader of the Lost Boys, loses his shadow, headstrong Wendy helps him to reattach it. In return, she is invited to Neverland, where Tinker Bell the fairy, Tiger Lily and the vengeful Captain Hook await. A riot of magic, music and make-believe ensues. A delight for children and adults alike, Sally Cookson (NT Live: Jane Eyre) directs this wondrously inventive production, a co-production with Bristol Old Vic theatre. "It's must see family entertainment." ***** Mumsnet "Unforgettable. Delightful. Magic." **** The Guardian "Sally Cookson's adaptation soars." **** Time Out Run time: 151 mins approx | |  | Exhibition On Screen: Michelangelo - Love and Death (U)
Tuesday 13th June 7:00pm
Tickets: £12.00 Adult/£10.00 Under 16's
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Or call the Box Office: 01691 238167 To coincide with a glorious new exhibition at the National Gallery of London, this film offers a full and fresh biography of Michelangelo who, with Leonardo, is considered one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance – and perhaps of all time. Cold stone and fire are such friends..." - Michelangelo Buonarotti The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this renaissance genius? Who was this ambitious and passionate man? A virtuoso craftsman, Michelangelo's artistry is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the deeply moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling still leave us breathless today.
Spanning his 89 years, Michelangelo – Love and Death takes a cinematic journey from the print and drawing rooms of Europe, through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican to explore the tempestuous life of Michelangelo. We go in search of a greater understanding of this most charismatic figure, his relationship with his contemporaries and his valuable artistic legacy.
Through expert commentary and Michelangelo's own words, this film takes a fresh look at an enigmatic man whose life is celebrated in every mark and every stroke he made. A giant artistic force and universally loved, discover why Michelangelo is without a doubt one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance – and perhaps of all time. - See more at: This major new film goes to the heart of just who was this tempestuous, passionate giant of art history. Director: David Bickerstaff Run time: 90 mins | |  | In Focus: The Creeping Garden (E)
Wednesday 14th June 7:30pm
Tickets: £7.00 Adult/£5.00 Under 16's
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Or call the Box Office: 01691 238167 We are very pleased to launch our new Season of In Focus screenings with this award winning documentary. A REAL-LIFE SCIENCE-FICTION MOVIE EXPLORING A WORLD CREEPING RIGHT BENEATH OUR FEET, WHERE TIME AND SPACE ARE MAGNIFIED AND INTELLIGENCE REDEFINED. The Creeping Garden is an award-winning feature-length creative documentary exploring the extraordinary world of the plasmodial slime mould as revealed through the eyes of the fringe scientists, mycologists and artists who work with them. Long overlooked by biologists, in recent years this curious organism has become the focus of much research in such areas as biological-inspired design, emergence theory, unconventional computing and robot engineering, much of which borders on the world of science fiction. The film transports us from the laboratory into its natural habitat, depicting these otherworldly lifeforms using startling time-lapse macro-cinematography to reveal hidden facets of the world around us. Co-directed by the artist film-maker Tim Grabham (KanZeOn) and author and film critic Jasper Sharp, with an original soundtrack composed by celebrated musician and producer Jim O'Rourke (Sonic Youth, Grizzly Man), The Creeping Garden is a unique exploration into a hitherto untapped subject matter, immersing the viewer within the worlds of the observers and the observed. "This eccentric, diverting film about the world of mould and its enthusiasts is as weird as they come, but it could teach us a thing or two" *** The Guardian Directors: Tim Grabham & Jasper Sharp With: Heather Barnett, Eduardo Reck Miranda UK 2017 Run time: 81 mins
"This project is supported by Film Hub North West Central, proud to be a member of the BFI Film Audience Network" | |  | Graduation (15) World Cinema Season
Thursday 15th June 7:30pm
Tickets: £7.00 Adult/£5.00 Under 16's
Book online: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/183078
Or call the Box Office: 01691 238167 Palme d'Or winner Cristian Mungiu (4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days, Beyond the Hills) returns with a masterly exploration of moral compromise and bureaucratic corruption, told through a captivating and intricately-plotted family drama that grips like a thriller.
Romeo, a physician living in a small mountain town in Transylvania, has raised his daughter, Eliza, with the idea that once she turns 18, she will leave to study abroad in the UK. But on the day before Eliza's first entrance exam to university, she is assaulted in an attack that could jeopardize her entire future. Now Romeo has a decision to make - there are ways of solving her predicament, but not without betraying the moral principles that he, as a father, has taught Eliza throughout her life.
Winner of the Best Director prize at Cannes 2016, Graduation is a stunningly crafted morality play; an intimate investigation of parenthood and moral boundaries, but also a wide-scale interrogation into the nature of state institutions and their susceptibility to nepotism and exploitation. Director: Cristian Mungiu Cast: Vlad Ivanov, Adrian Titieni, Maria-Victoria Dragus, Lia Bugnar, Maria Dragus, Ioachim Ciobanu Run time: 128 mins Romania 2016 English subtitles "This project is supported by Film Hub North West Central, proud to be a member of the BFI Film Audience Network" | |  | Rules Don't Apply (12A) Friday 16th June 7:30pm
Saturday 17th June 7:30pm
Tickets: £7.00 Adults/£5.00 Under 16's
Book online: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/183165
Or call the Box Office: 01691 238167 An aspiring young actress (Lily Collins) and her ambitious young driver (Alden Ehrenreich) struggle hopefully with the absurd eccentricities of the wildly unpredictable billionaire (Warren Beatty) whom they work for. It's Hollywood, 1958. Small town beauty queen and devout Baptist virgin Marla Mabrey (Collins), under contract to the infamous Howard Hughes (Beatty), arrives in Los Angeles. At the airport, she meets her driver Frank Forbes (Ehrenreich), who is engaged to be married to his 7th grade sweetheart and is a deeply religious Methodist.
Their instant attraction not only puts their religious convictions to the test, but also defies Hughes' #1 rule: no employee is allowed to have any relationship whatsoever with a contract actress. Hughes' behaviour intersects with Marla and Frank in very separate and unexpected ways, and as they are drawn deeper into his bizarre world, their values are challenged and their lives are changed. Director: Warren Beatty Cast: Alec Baldwin, Warren Beatty, Annette Bening, Haley Bennett, Candice Bergen, Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, Lily Collins USA 2017 Run time: 127 mins | |  | | Skidaddles
Father & Toddler Playgroup
The Willow Garden next to kinokulture cinema
Saturday 17th June
10:00am - 12.00pm
FREE | |  | Untouchable (15)
Oswestry Film Society Screening
Tuesday 20th June 7:30pm Season Tickets £24.00
Single Screening Tickets:
£6.00 Adults/£4.00 Under 16's
Book online through Oswestry Film Society: https://www.oswestryfilmsociety.com/coming-soon
Or buy tickets on the door Please note Tickets for Oswestry Film Society screenings cannot be purchased through kinokulture With an America remake staring Bryan Cranston on the way next year, grab this opportunity to see the original French version of this hilarious comedy drama on the big screen. Quadriplegic millionaire Philippe has his boring life turned upside down when he takes on ex-con Driss (Omar Sy) as his carer. On the surface the two men have nothing in common but develop a strong camraderie based on their honesty and humour. This irreverent and uplifting comedy broke box office records in France and across Europe on its initial release. The critics say "For once, the hype is justified. This is a charming, uplifting French drama – an irreverent, humorous take on disability, closely drawn from real-life." The Guardian. "It's as slick as an oil spill, as sugary as an eclair, and many moviegoers will find it irresistible." The Observer. We say "Ditto!" France / 2011 / 112 minutes | |  | Doc Of The Month: Letters From Baghdad (PG)
Wednesday 21st June 7:30pm
Tickets: £7.00 Adults/£5.00 Under 16's
Book online: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/184342
Or call the Box Office: 01691 238167 Tilda Swinton narrates the extraordinary journey of Gertrude Bell, a singular woman who played a significant – often unrecognised – role in British imperial policy making in Iraq. Gertrude Bell was a pioneering English writer, archaeologist, diplomat and spy whose travels through the Arabian desert gave her local knowledge unparalleled by her British peers. Recruited by British Military Intelligence after World War I, she played a significant – often unrecognised – role in British imperial policy-making in the Middle East, notably Iraq.
Openly critical of colonial practices, Bell's insights are a singular, prescient prism through which to understand both the Middle East and the all-male inner sanctum of British colonial power.
Reflecting on the life, work and character of this remarkable woman, Oelbaum and Krayenbühl weave together a rich tapestry of fascinating archive alongside Bell's writings, letters to her parents voiced by Tilda Swinton, and testimony from peers including TE Lawrence and Vita Sackville-West. Though writing a century ago, the acute contemporary relevance of Bell's words is astonishing – at times even chilling. - Elhum Shakerifar The BFI "This is a fascinating documentary on Gertrude Bell, the English explorer, writer, diplomat, Arabist and possible spy, who was a contemporary of TE Lawrence -- but much less well known." **** The Times "Gertrude Bell gets the documentary she deserves. Tilda Swinton reads from the letters of the colourful and charismatic explorer, diplomat and archeologist who, along with TE Lawrence, shaped modern Iraq." **** The Guardian Director: Sabine Krayenbühl, Zeva Oelbaum With the voices of Tilda Swinton, Rose Leslie, Andrew Havill
UK-USA-France 2016
Run time: 95min "This project is supported by Film Hub North West Central, proud to be a member of the BFI Film Audience Network" | |  | NT Live: SALOMÉ (15)
Thursday 22nd June 7:00pm
Tickets: £12.00 Adult/£10.00 Under 16's
Book online: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/169423
Or call the Box Office: 01691 238167 The story has been told before, but never like this. An occupied desert nation. A radical from the wilderness on hunger strike. A girl whose mysterious dance will change the course of the world. This charged retelling turns the infamous biblical tale on its head, placing the girl we call Salomé at the centre of a revolution. Internationally acclaimed theatre director Yaël Farber (Les Blancs) draws on multiple accounts to create her urgent, hypnotic production on the stage of the National Theatre. 'Epic. A near-perfect production.' Guardian (on Les Blancs) Run time: 200 mins approx | |  | Mindhorn (15)
British Cinema Season
Friday 23rd June 7:30pm
Saturday 24th June 7:30pm
Tickets: £7.00 Adult/£5.00 Under 16's
Book online: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/184426
Or call the Box Office: 01691 238167 A fading actor can redeem himself by reprising his 80s TV role as a sleuth with a robotic truth-telling eye, to catch a deranged killer. Washed-up Richard Thorncroft peaked with hit 1980s detective show Mindhorn, playing the titular Isle of Man sleuth with a robotic eye that allowed him to literally "see the truth". Decades later, when a deranged Manx criminal demands Mindhorn as his nemesis, Thorncroft returns to the scene of his greatest triumphs for one last chance to reignite his glory days, professional credibility and even romance with former co-star/paramour Patricia Deville.
The Mighty Boosh's Julian Barratt and co-writer Simon Farnaby's joyously off-the-wall creation follows in the grand tradition of pompous, spectacularly oblivious yet vulnerable British losers, from Alan Partridge to David Brent. It's also a loving send-up of vintage home-grown detective shows and much more, with terrific support from Farnaby, Steve Coogan and perennial location stand-in The Isle of Man playing itself to cheeky perfection. See the truth: Mindhorn is quite conceivably the next great British cult movie comedy. - Leigh Singer BFI "Barratt and Farnaby have come up with a comedy action-thriller scenario that just about works, and the gags-per-minute ratio is through the roof." **** Time Out "Julian Barratt plays with fanatical gusto a deluded, failed actor given an unlikely chance to redeem his career in this familiarly Partridgean comedy." **** The Guardian Director: Sean Foley Cast: Julian Barratt, Andrea Riseborough, Essie Davis, Russell Tovey, Simon Farnaby, Richard McCabe, David Schofield, Nicholas Farrell, Jessica Barden, Robin Morrissey, Harriet Walter, Simon Callow, Steve Coogan UK 2016 Run time: 89 mins "This project is supported by Film Hub North West Central, proud to be a member of the BFI Film Audience Network" | |  | Their Finest (12A) Friday 30th June 7:30pm
Saturday 1st July 7:30pm
Monday 3rd July 7:30pm (Subtitled for the Hard Of Hearing)
Thursday 6th July 1:30pm
Tickets: £7.00 Adult/£5.00 Under 16's
Book online: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/184649
Or call the Box Office: 01691 238167 *** Please note that the screening on Monday 3rd July will be subtitled for The Hard Of Hearing Gemma Arterton sparkles in this witty drama set in the world of propaganda filmmaking during WWII. Danish director Lone Scherfig's (The Riot Club, An Education, LFF2009) fascination with British manners continues to find new register in this delectable comedic drama, her fifth film set in the UK. Gemma Arterton is positively luminous as Catrin, a young Welsh copy-writer enticed to London by her husband (Jack Huston), a self-obsessed and wayward artist with little interest in her emotional needs or ambitions. She soon lands a job as a script editor with the Ministry of Information, hired to provide a 'woman's touch' to propaganda films being made during the Blitz. Thrown into the colourful and surprisingly active world of filmmaking in London in the 1940s, her confidence grows and new interests and desires soon ignite. Debut screenwriter Gaby Chiappe's adaptation of Lissa Evans' novel Their Finest Hour and a Half is an intoxicating blend of social drama and shrewd wit, alert to the poignancy and irony of the way that new opportunities became available to women during wartime. With her finely-tuned eye for character, performance and gender politics, Scherfig plays to the strengths of the film's top-flight British cast. None more so than Bill Nighy, who is irresistible as the fractious, past-his-prime movie star who develops a creative dependency on our heroine. Clare Stewart - BFI "You'd need a heart of stone and a funny bone of porridge not to enjoy this sweet-natured and eminently lovable British film - a 1940s adventure, with moments of brashness and poignancy." **** Peter Bradshaw - The Guardian "Grows into something special, powered forward by Arterton's charming central turn." **** Little White Lies Director: Lone Scherfig Cast: Gemma Arterton, Sam Caflin, Bill Nighy UK 2016 Run time: 115 mins | | We have another packed programme of films coming up in July including Alien Covenant on the 7th & 8th, Lady Macbeth on the 11th & 12th and to tie in with the Oswestry Food & Drink Festival Whisky Galore! on the 14th, 15th & 20th. All our films for July can be viewed and booked online via our website: http://www.kinokulture.org.uk | | | |
