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Welcome To Our October Newsletter! As we say our last goodbyes to summer and look ahead to the autumn we have a wonderful programme of entertaining films to warm your hearts and enlighten your minds. Penelope Cruz & Antonio Banderas take us on a wickedly delicious satire deep into the world of movie making with the award winning 'Official Competition', our Guest Curator, Tatenda Jamera offers up another gem of African cinema with the poetic Somalian love story 'The Gravedigger's Wife' and in a future where dreams are taxed we get caught up in the dreams of an eccentric, ageing artist in the strange and wonderful 'Strawberry Mansion'. In our documentary strand we take a kaleidoscopic journey into the creative world of David Bowie with 'Moonage Daydream' and encounter one of the world's biggest and most dangerous cold water waves with young surfer Ben Larg in the stunning 'Ride the Wave'. Nt Live offer us a "rollicking good night out" with 'Jack Absolute Flies Again' Richard Bean's new adaptation of Sheridan's 'The Rivals' and we step into Regency London in the "engagingly silly and self aware romcom" 'Mr Malcolm's List'. Sam Rockwell & Saoirse Ronan are the perfect pair of misfit cops investigating a mysterious murder in theatre land in 'See How They Run'. For the half term we set off on another big adventure in the family friendly animation 'Tad The Lost Explorer and The Curse Of The Mummy', George Clooney & Julia Roberts reunite on screen with ill fated plans to scupper their daughter's wedding in the romcom 'Ticket To Paradise' and we visit the glamorous world of 1950's Paris fashion houses in the delightful 'Mrs Harris Goes To Paris'. Last but not least Oswestry Film Society offer us up some fine fare with 'I'm your Man' and 'Big Night'.  On our website you can view trailers and information on each film by clicking on the image or film title.  If you already know which film & date you want to book just click on the Book Now button. View Our Website Here Please scroll down to find out more about our October film programme & highlights for November.  we look forward to seeing you this autumn  Thank you! October Film Screenings At kinokulture cinema 9 Arthur Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1JN   I'm Your Man (15) Oswestry Film Society Screening Tuesday 4th October  7:30pm  Please be aware that Oswestry Film Society Screenings have no trailers the film will start promptly at 7:30pm   This award-winning romantic comedy drama from Germany looks at what we want from life and love.   Alma, a scientist at a Museum in Berlin is persuaded to participate in a study to get funding for her research. For three weeks she must live with a humanoid robot, Tom, played to perfection by none other than Dan Stevens! Tom is programmed to be every woman's perfect partner, but does anyone actually want a 'perfect' partner?!  With rave reviews across the board, this looks an absolute charmer. Be honest, who doesn't want Dan Stevens to run them a bath?! "With a thought-provoking concept brought to humorous life by a pair of well-matched leads, I'm Your Man is an AI rom-com whose intelligence is anything but artificial" Rotten Tomatoes? Run time: 1 hour 48 mins German with English subtitles Season tickets or single screening tickets available? ? FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OSWESTRY FILM SOCIETY & BOOK TICKETS HERE Official Competition (15) Wednesday 5th October  7:30pm   Antonio Banderas' film star and Oscar Martínez's stage actor vie for the attention of Penélope Cruz's wayward director in this filmmaking satire. Independent cinema darling and Cannes Palme d'Or-winning filmmaker Lola Cuevas (Cruz) is approached by ageing, ailing business mogul Humberto Suárez (José Luis Gómez) to make a film that he hopes will be his legacy for the world. Intended as an adaptation of a much-loved literary work, Cuevas has more experimental intentions than some turgid piece of heritage cinema. Given carte blanche over the casting – Suárez's only condition was that she choose 'the best' – she pits acclaimed but stiflingly snobbish 'Actor' Ivan Torres (Martínez) against handsome but superficial screen icon Felix Rivero (Banderas), believing that the inevitable tension between the two can only help the film's dynamic. She couldn't be more right, as the three gather for a nine-day rehearsal that sees each pushed to their wits' end. "With its blend of scabrous honesty and self-skewering silliness, this may be the most perceptive film about the movie-making business since Tom DiCillo's Living in Oblivion" **** Wendy Ide - The Guardian "An uproarious comedy that's also deliciously well-performed... this Spanish-language gem cleverly gets away with being both roast session and sneaky celebration at once." ***** Tim Robey ' The Telegraph Directors: Gastón Duprat and Mariano Cohn Spain/Argentina 2021 Spanish with English subtitles Run time: 1 hours 54 mins BOOK TICKETS HERE

NT Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again (15) Thursday 6th October 7:00pm Only 4 tickets left at the point of publication   A rollicking new comedy by Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors) and Oliver Chris (Twelfth Night). Featuring a cast including Caroline Quentin (Jonathan Creek), Laurie Davidson (Guilty Party), Natalie Simpson (Three Sisters) and Kelvin Fletcher (Emmerdale). July 1940. After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to win the heart of his old flame, Lydia Languish. Back on British soil, Jack's advances soon turn to anarchy when the young heiress demands to be loved on her own, very particular, terms. Emily Burns (The Comeback) directs this spectacularly entertaining new version of Sheridan's The Rivals resetting the action in a rose-tinted vision of WWII life, where proud, brassy music wafts through the air, cakes are baked and plans to hang victory bunting are being made five years early.   "A Rare Blast Of Sunshine" ***** - Daily Mail "It was just what I, and the audience, needed, a rollicking good night out at the theatre, and Jack Absolute doesn't just fly, in parts it soars. Expect a West End transfer!" Paul T Davies - BritishTheatre.com Runtime: 3 hours (including 20 minute interval) BOOK TICKETS HERE   Mr Malcolm's List (PG) Friday 7th & Saturday 8th October  7:30pm Sunday 9th October  2:00pm   In 19th-century England, jilted by London's most eligible bachelor, Julia convinces her friend to play the role of his ideal match. Soon, Mr. Malcolm wonders whether he's found the perfect woman or the perfect hoax. by Director: Emma Holly Jones Cast:Freida Pinto, ??p?´ Dìrísù, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Ashley Park, Zawe Ashton. Theo James Run time: 1 hour 57 mins BOOK TICKETS HERE Strawberry Mansion (12A) Wednesday 12th & Thursday 13th October 7:30pm In a future where the government records dreams and taxes them, a dream auditor gets caught up in the dreams of an aging eccentric. In the not-too-distant future, an all-seeing surveillance state conducts "dream audits" to collect taxes on the unconscious lives of the populace. Mild-mannered government agent James Preble (Kentucker Audley) travels to a remote farmhouse to audit the dreams of Arabella "Bella" Isadora (Penny Fuller), an eccentric, aging artist. Entering Bella's vast VHS archive, which contains a lifetime of dreams, Preble stumbles upon a secret that offers him a chance at love – and hope for escape. "Sensational, strange and sophisticatedly sweet" RogerEbert.com "A cult weirdo classic" The Playlist "Cinema of this sort is rare" Eye For Film Run time: 1 hour 30 mins BOOK TICKETS HERE   See How They Run (12A) Friday 14th, Saturday 15th & Thursday 20th October  7:30pm Sunday 16th October  2:00pm Wednesday 19th October. 1:30pm Based on the hit west end play The Mousetrap. In 1950s London. Plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. When a world-weary inspector and an eager rookie constable take on the case, they find themselves thrown into a puzzling whodunit within the glamorously sordid world of underground theater, investigating the mysterious homicide at their own peril. "this comedy is a relief. It's a likably silly and relentlessly camp whodunnit spoof" **** Peter Bradshaw - The Guardian "it's fast, funny and frequently stylish, topped off with great work by Sam Rockwell and especially Saoirse Ronan" ****  Empire Magazine Director: Tom George Starring: Sam Rockwell, Adrien Brody, Saoirse Ronan Run time: 1 hour 38 mins BOOK TICKETS HERE Big Night (15) Oswestry Film Society Screening Tuesday 18th October 7:30pm Technical gremlins meant we weren't able to show this in our summer season, so here it is, just perfect for a late Autumn evening! Written and co-directed by Stanley Tucci, the story of two restaurant owning Italian brothers who put on a night of incredible food in an attempt to save their ailing business. American indie, but with European sensibilities. Great cast including Ian Holm, Minnie Driver, Isabella Rossellini as well as Tucci himself.? "A feast of a film done on a low budget with a menu featuring top-grade acting, writing and direction."  Rolling Stone Run time: 1 hour 44 mins   Please be aware that Oswestry Film Society Screenings have no trailers the film will start promptly at 7:30pm Run time: 95 mins Subtitled Season tickets or single screening tickets available? ? FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OSWESTRY FILM SOCIETY & BOOK TICKETS HERE ? Moonage Daydream (15) Wednesday 19th October 7:30pm Moonage Daydream illuminates the life and genius of David Bowie, one of the most prolific and influential artists of our time. Told through sublime, kaleidoscopic, never-before-seen footage, performances and music, Brett Morgen's (The Kid Stays in the Picture, Cobain: Montage of Heck, Jane) feature length experiential cinematic odyssey explores David Bowie's creative, musical and spiritual journey. The film is guided by David Bowie's own narration and is the first officially sanctioned film on the artist. "The result is as inventive as Bowie's many hit singles and albums, a richly layered cinematic offering that utterly captivates." ****. Radio Times "Gorgeous, immersive, overwhelming and intimate and in the end simply touching, artist saying "farewell" to his fans, the cosmos and the culture he bent to his musical, visual, androgynous will." ****  Movie Nation Director: Brett Morgen Written: Brett Morgen Run Time: 2 hours 15 mins BOOK TICKETS HERE Ticket To Paradise (12A) Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd & Tuesday 25th October 7:30pm Sunday 23rd October. 2:00pm Wednesday 26th October 1:30pm Academy Award winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite on the big screen as exes who find themselves on a shared mission to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they once made. "A warm, witty, welcome escape from reality." ***  Empire Online Director: Ol Parker Starring: George Clooney, Julia Roberts Run Time 1 hour 44 mins BOOK TICKETS HERE Ride The Wave (12A) Wednesday 26th October 7:30pm  "If he gets it right, he joins an elite group. If he gets it wrong, the consequences are terrifying." Having participated in competition surfing worldwide, 14-year-old Scottish, under-18 champion, Ben Larg, is prepared to put his life on the line to ride one of the biggest and most dangerous cold water waves in the world at Mullaghmore, Ireland. If he gets it right, he joins an elite group. If he gets it wrong, the consequences are terrifying. Danger, opportunity, and dilemma collide, propelling Ben and his family towards an unknown destiny. "Ride The Wave is a breath of fresh air. Tense, moving, and raw, it is a celebration of talent, resilience, and some top-class parenting." — Loud & Clear Magazine "This is a film that sensitively eavesdrops on family life, as soaring drone shots provide the visual attractions of dramatic coastlines, blinding white beaches kissed by blood orange sunsets and mountainous waves crashing to shore. However Robertson's skill lies in maintaining a warm human touch throughout. " — Screen Daily "Robertson's film is excellent at teasing out all the different things driving Ben towards his date with destiny – the desire to prove himself, the need to evolve as a surfer, his deep-seated fascination with giant waves. Its greatest achievement, though, is the way it also manages to be a film about parenthood." — The Scotsman   "Beautifully shot, Ride The Wave is not just a documentary about surfing. It's also a coming-of-age story, set at the very edges of the world where waves are for the taking." — The Reviews Hub   "A heartwarming and endearing tale of young ambition. Family and individuality, Robertson's documentary is one all about overcoming obstacles and finding your own way in the world." — View of the Arts "It is enough to chill the heart of any parent." — Screen International Ride the Wave is a Screen Scotland funded feature documentary. The project has also received support from FOCUS, by Film City Futures and Scottish Documentary Institute and an Edinburgh International Film Festival Works in Progress Award. The film won the young audience award at the Galway Film Fleadh and was selected for the Great8 Showcase at Cannes 2021 and is released in the UK by Cosmic Cat. Director: Martyn Robertson Run time: 78 mins BOOK TICKETS HERE Tad The Lost Explorer And The Curse Of The Mummy (U) Tuesday 25th & Thursday 27th October 1:30pm Bumbling yet fearless explorer Tad Stones accidentally unleashes an ancient spell endangering the lives of his friends: Mummy, Jeff and Belzoni. With everyone against him and only helped by Sara, he sets off on an action packed adventure in order to put an end to the curse of the Mummy. A lively children's animated film packed with delightful thrills and spills. Run time: 1 hour 28 mins BOOK TICKETS HERE Africa In Focus: The Gravedigger's Wife (12A) Thursday 27th July 7:30pm We are very pleased to present our next Africa In Focus film selected by Tatenda Jamera, our Guest Curator. Tatenda is the founder of MAONA ART (an independent community cinema & gallery commited to showcasing the best of African cinema and art)  The Gravedigger's Wife is a poetic love story rooted in Somali culture, but universally felt. It centres around the lengths one man is willing to go to for the people he loves, as a husband is faced with an impossible situation from which to save his family. Through captivating cinematography this film brings a unique portrayal of cinema on Somali terms to the screen. It provides a unique opportunity for UK audiences to bear witness to a Somali love story. The film is the directorial debut from Finnish-Somali director and writer Khadar Ayderus Ahmed. It premiered during Critics Week at Cannes and made history as Somalia's first ever Oscars entry in 2021. It has since been warmly received on the festival circuit, winning numerous awards including the coveted Golden Stallion of Yennenga for Best Film at FESPACO, the Amplify Voices Award at TIFF and an incredible five awards at the 2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards. "Charming and wistful without ever feeling maudlin, The Gravedigger's Wife is a beautiful love letter to the power of family." - Roger EBert  "A moving, sometimes quietly biting study of a medically and financially troubled family in crisis."  - Variety "Ahmed's artful eye for colour alongside the thoughtful performances of his central cast help to shape The Gravedigger's Wife into something truly special. A heartfelt and suspenseful depiction of love and survival that is a marked triumph for African cinema." - The Wee Review  This release is made possible with the support of the BFI, awarding funds from the National Lottery. Director: Khadar Ayderus Ahmed Cast: Omar Abdi, Yasmin Warsame, Kadar Abdoul-Aziz Ibrahim Somali with English subtitles Run time: 1 hour 22 mins BOOK TICKETS HERE A few words from our Africa In Focus Season Guest Curator Maona is an independent cinema  committed to showcasing the best of cinema and art from Africa and African creatives from all over the world. Its conception was due to my personal desire and passion to see everyone experience the beauty of African art and film. Growing up in a continent that I am so proud of, I wanted to create something that would allow people to experience the rich heritage of this place.    Maona, pronounced ma-ona is a Shona word from Zimbabwe (my birth country) meaning you have seen. I chose this name as it encompasses the vision and goal for Maona, which is for people to see and experience. I am very proud of my heritage and I am confident that Maona will be the place where people can come, experience, enjoy and value this incredible culture.     Many Thanks Tatenda FIND OUT MORE HERE Mrs Harris Goes To Paris (PG) Friday 28th & Saturday 29th October  7:30pm Sunday 30th October  2:00pm In partnership with the House of Dior. MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS tells the story of a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London who falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. After she works, starves and gambles to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris which will change not only her own outlook, but the very future of the House of Dior. "Lesley Manville delivers an effervescent performance that reminds us of her formidable comedic, as well as dramatic range." *** Time Out Director: Anthony Fabian Cast: Lambert Wilson, Lucas Bravo, Isabelle Huppert, Rose Williams, Alba Baptista, Lesley Manville, Jason Isaacs Run time: 1 hour 55 mins BOOK TICKETS HERE November Highlights We are still finalising our programme for November but have some fantastic treats lined up starting off the month with the all star cast crime epic 'Amsterdam' and two stunning documentaries 'Big vs Small' and 'All That Breathes'. NT Live return to our screen with a new production of 'The Seagull', we explore the life of abstract artist Hilma af Klint in Lasse Hallstrom's sumptuous new drama 'Hilma' and are just awaiting confirmation on 'The Lost King', 'Don't Worry Darling' and 'Emily' the new drama about Emily Bronte. We also take a deep dive into contemporary African cinema with the Afro Futurist Sci Fi drama 'Neptune Frost'. Please keep checking on our website as new films for November come on sale in the coming week. VISIT OUR WEBSITE HERE  Breaking News! Coming up in December the brilliant Martin MCDonagh (director of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri and In Bruges) returns to our screen with his latest film 'The Banshees Of Insherin' starring Colin Farrell & Brendan Gleeson. Tickets on sale soon! Please help us to continue offering a diverse choice of films by taking this short survey We are thrilled to be supported by Film Hub Midlands through the BFI Film Audience Network with funds from The National Lottery. The aim of this support is to give everyone in the UK the opportunity to enjoy a diverse range of British & international independent films and without this support we would not be able to offer such a wide range of independent & world cinema. From time to time the BFI ask us to survey a sample of our audience so that they can continue to improve their offer and support for independent cinemas and their audiences. If you have visited kinokulture over the past few months we hope you will spare a few minutes to take this short online survey and help us to continue bringing a diverse film programme to Oswestry audiences.   TAKE THE SURVEY HERE  With Grateful Thanks! Important COVID-19 Safety Update Keeping Our Customers & Staff Safe Keeping our customers & staff safe is an ongoing priority The Government have now relaxed all Covid-19 safety rules in England but as we all know the virus has not gone away. For the ongoing safety of our staff, visitors & customers we will keep in place the majority of our Covid-19 safety measures which include: a one way system, hand sanitising stations and increased ventilation, cleaning and fogging after each screening. Out of courtesy for others we strongly encourage our customers to continue to wear face coverings when entering and moving around the building.  These measures will be under constant review. We ask everyone visiting or working in kinokulture to be aware of the latest advice from the UK Government on COVID-19, and to follow that advice to minimise the risk of the virus spreading.   If you or anyone you live with has symptoms of Covid-19 please stay home and arrange for a PCR test. Visit The Govt Website for updated news on Coronavirus Here Thank you for helping us all to keep safe.   Our Virtual Screening Room Brings kinokulture into your home Our Virtual Screening Room remains available through our website with a fantastic selection of films on offer. If you can't make it to the cinema we are constantly working with our distributing partners to offer a great range of independent films to watch in the comfort of your own home. Look out for some truly special films which will only be released through our Virtual screening Room coming from our partners at the ICO,Sovereign Films and Modern Films in the coming months.   ACCESS OUR VIRTUAL SCREENING ROOM HERE   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION We have  reduced the regular concession ticket price for 16-30's, students, jobseekers & NHS workers to £6.00 and the under 16 ticket price to £4.00. (this does not apply to Event Cinema as these prices are set by the distributors). Although we encourage online booking where possible there may be tickets available on the door (doors open 30 minutes before the screening time).