Oswestry Independent Cinema - Autumn films

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INDEPENDENT CINEMA RELEASES FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS Welcome To Our Autumn Newsletter Our Lives, Our World, Our Cinema As the autumn nights draw in we welcome you all to come along and explore a wonderful world of different cultures, stories and life experiences from the comfort of our cinema. Our programme for October & November is packed full of great films that will take you on big adventures and into mysterious worlds and intimate dramas.  Come along and join us for a deep dive into the wonderful world of cinema! 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 Our doors and cafe/licensed bar selling a range of hot & cold drinks and pre packaged snacks open 30 minutes before the screening time. Please scroll down to find out more about our autumn programme & for our latest news updates & ticket pricing policy at the bottom of this newsletter.  We look forward to seeing you this autumn  Thank you! COMING TO OUR SCREEN IN OCTOBER & NOVEMBER kinokulture cinema 9 Arthur Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1JN   The Equalizer 3 (15) Saturday 6th October  7:30pm Sunday 7th October. 2:00pm  (Subtitled for the Hard Of Hearing) Since giving up his life as a government assassin, Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) has struggled to reconcile the horrific things he's done in the past and finds a strange solace in serving justice on behalf of the oppressed. Finding himself surprisingly at home in Southern Italy, he discovers his new friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends' protector by taking on the mafia. Director: Antoine Fuqua Cast: David Denman, Dakota Fanning, Denzel Washington, Gaia Scodellaro Run time: 1 hour 49 mins BOOK TICKETS FOR SATURDAY HERE BOOK TICKETS FOR SUNDAY HERE The Nettle Dress (12A) Wednesday 11th October  7:30pm  (SOLD OUT) Thursday 2nd November  7:30pm Textile artist Allan Brown spends seven years making a dress by hand just from the fibre of locally foraged stinging nettles. This is 'hedgerow couture', the greenest of slow fashion but also his medicine. It's how Allan survives the passing of his wife, leaving him and their four children bereft, and how he finds a beautiful way to honour her.Stunningly filmed by award-winning documentary maker Dylan Howitt, The Nettle Dress follows Allan's journey through seasons and years, foraging, spinning, weaving, cutting and sewing the cloth, before finally sharing a healing vision of the dress back in the woods where the nettles were picked, worn by one of his daughters.A labour of love in the truest sense, The Nettle Dress is a modern-day fairytale and hymn to the healing power of nature and slow craft. It's one story representing a huge groundswell of people rediscovering the joys of making. Actor Mark Rylance called the film "Exquisite and inspiring, beautiful and helpful for anyone suffering loss or grief". Director: Dylan Howitt   Run time: 1 hour 8 mins BOOK TICKETS FOR 2ND NOVEMBER HERE   Made In Wales: Bolan's Shoes (15) Thursday 12th October   7:30pm   This story takes us on a tumultuous journey from the height of T. Rex mania in 1970s Liverpool to the present-day poignancy of what would have been Marc Bolan's 75th birthday. It captures the heady exhilaration of glam rock mania through the experiences of a group of over-excited kids from a local children's home before a devastating road accident changes their lives forever. Years later, and still clinging to the adoration of her childhood idol, survivor Penny takes best friend and fellow Marc Bolan fan to visit his shrine in London but a chance encounter there catapults her back to the horror she had tried so hard to forget. Light-hearted comedy and supernatural chills abound in this inspirational story that explores the enduring legacy of childhood trauma and the life-affirming power of music. "Leanne Best and Timothy Spall were both fantastic to watch as they take the audience on a truly emotional journey" ???? - Let's Go To The Movies "Timothy Spall and Leanne Best pull out an acting masterclass in this gripping plot that all glam rock fans will relate to. A must-see" - Ian Wooley, The Beat "Leanne Best is especially terrific" "Positively sweet" ???? Daily Mail Director / Writer / Producer: Ian Puleston-Davies Cast: Timothy Spall, Leanne Best, Lewis Jones, Dyfan Dwyfor Run time: 1 hour 35 mins BOOK TICKETS HERE

A Haunting In Venice (12A) Friday 13th October. 7:30pm (SOLD OUT) Saturday 14th October  7:30pm Sunday 15th October  2:00pm  (Subtitled for the Hard Of Hearing) Wednesday 18th October  1:30pm A Haunting in Venice" is set in eerie, post-World War II Venice on All Hallows' Eve and is a terrifying mystery featuring the return of the celebrated sleuth, Hercule Poirot. Now retired and living in self-imposed exile in the world's most glamorous city, Poirot reluctantly attends a séance at a decaying, haunted palazzo. When one of the guests is murdered, the detective is thrust into a sinister world of shadows and secrets. Reuniting many of the filmmakers behind 2017's "Murder on the Orient Express" and 2022's "Death on the Nile," the film is directed by Kenneth Branagh with a screenplay by Oscar® nominee Michael Green ("Logan") based upon Agatha Christie's novel Hallowe'en Party. The producers are Kenneth Branagh, Judy Hofflund, Ridley Scott, and Simon Kinberg, with Louise Killin, James Prichard, and Mark Gordon serving as executive producers. A brilliant acting ensemble portrays a cast of unforgettable characters, including Kenneth Branagh, Kyle Allen ("Rosaline"), Camille Cottin ("Call My Agent"), Jamie Dornan ("Belfast"), Tina Fey ("30 Rock"), Jude Hill ("Belfast"), Ali Khan ("6 Underground"), Emma Laird ("Mayor of Kingstown"), Kelly Reilly ("Yellowstone"), Riccardo Scamarcio ("Caravaggio's Shadow"), and recent Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh ("Everything Everywhere All at Once").   Film run time 1 hour 43 mins  ? BOOK TICKETS FOR SATURDAY & WEDNESDAY HERE BOOK TICKETS FOR SUNDAY HERE The Day Of The Jackal (15) Oswestry Film Society Screening Tuesday 17th October 7:30pm? Anniversary showing of the most gripping and intelligent of political thrillers Incredibly it's 50 years since this cat and mouse classic came out, but it's lost nothing of its never-stop tension. An underground French paramilitary group is intent on eliminating president Charles de Gaulle, but when numerous attempts on his life fail, they hire the infamous hit man known as "The Jackal" (Edward Fox). As the enigmatic assassin builds towards shooting de Gaulle, he coolly takes out any problematic people along the way. Meanwhile, savvy Parisian police detective Lebel (Micharl Lonsdale) is the cat on the mouse's tail as he tries to solve the mystery of the one-step-ahead killer's identity. Based on the equally classic Frederick Forsyth page-turner book, Fox is superbly cast as the loner, the cold, suave, mysterious Jackal, who sets up his plan and goes on to improvise as he nears his target.  Superby directed, this is in modern parlance like Mission Impossible, where you see snippets of his plan forming and how it plays out, and a talented cast ensures the film is wire-taut throughout.   Please note the film starts at 7:30pm there are no trailers at OFS screenings Run Time: 2 hours 25 mins FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OSWESTRY FILM SOCIETY & BOOK TICKETS HERE And Then Come The Nightjars (15)  Thursday 19th October  7:30pm A heart-warming story of friendship and survival set against the backdrop of the 2001 Foot and Mouth outbreak. Adapted for the screen from Bea Roberts' multi-award-winning stage play, And Then Come the Nightjars tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a Devon farmer and the vet who is assigned to cull his precious herd. Nigel Hastings and David Fielder reprise their hugely successful on-stage roles as Jeff and Michael, with the play's director Paul Robinson making his feature film directorial debut. Director: Paul Robinson Run time: 1 hour 21 mins BOOK TICKETS HERE   The Lesson (15)  Friday 20th & Saturday 21st October. 7:30pm Sunday 22nd October  2:00pm  (Subtitled for The Hard Of Hearing)   Liam (Daryl McCormack), an aspiring and ambitious young writer, eagerly accepts a tutoring position at the family estate of his idol, renowned author J.M. Sinclair (Academy Award nominee Richard E. Grant). But soon, Liam realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution. Sinclair, his wife Hélène (Academy Award nominee Julie Delpy), and their son Bertie (Stephen McMillan) all guard a dark past, one that threatens Liam's future as well as their own. As the lines between master and protégé blur, class, ambition, and betrayal become a dangerous combination in this taut noir thriller. "... A movie that loves its actors and bounces buoyantly from scene to scene on the thrilling chemistry they provide." **** The Times "With a host of fine performances and an engaging narrative, The Lesson is a real breath of fresh air, and one of the most watchable films of the year so far." **** HeyUGuys Run time: 1 hour 43 mins BOOK TICKETS FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY HERE BOOK TICKETS FOR SUNDAY HERE     R.M.N (15)  Wednesday 25th October  7:30pm From acclaimed auteur Cristian Mungiu (4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days), comes a stunning new piece of cinema. Having quit a job in Germany, Matthias (Marin Grigore) returns to his Transylvanian home, a remote, rural town where customs and traditions bind the community together. Matthias is preoccupied with his elderly father, and keen to be more involved in the life and education of his son, who's wrought with mysterious anxieties. He's also eager to see his ex-lover, Csilla (Judith State), who manages the local factory. But when Csilla hires some new immigrant workers, historic resentments start to bubble to the surface. These underlying frustrations and fears soon grip the populace, erupting through the veneer of understanding and calm. With divisions forming and tensions running high, it falls to a few residents to try and prevent the community from breaking apart completely.   Featuring an outstanding cast, R.M.N. is a gripping, breathtaking and powerful new work from one of the masters of European cinema. Select reviews "Excellently crafted" ???? The Telegraph "Hauntingly beautiful" ???? One Room With A View "Compelling" ???? Time Out "A superb social realist western" Little White Lies Director: Cristian Mungiu Cast: Judith State, Marin Grigore Romania 2022 Romanian with English subtitles Run time: 2 hours 5 mins BOOK TICKETS HERE   Maigret (15)   Thursday 26th October 7:30pm The legendary Gerard Depardieu brings to remarkable life one of the most beloved characters from 20th century crime fiction in MAIGRET, the masterfully-directed and hugely entertaining new film from multi award-winning writer/director Patrice Leconte ('Monsieur Hire', 'Ridicule', 'The Girl On The Bridge'), based on Georges Simenon's internationally best-selling novels. Paris, 1953. The body of a beautiful young woman is discovered at Place Ventimille, dressed in an elegant evening gown. There is nothing to identify her, and no witnesses. Pensive and world-weary Inspector Jules Maigret (Depardieu) endeavours to piece together her story, and in doing so uncovers details about her past and character. In his enquiries, he encounters Betty (Jade Labeste), a woman who bears an uncanny resemblance to the victim, but who also reminds him of one even closer to his own life… Simenon (and Leconte's) formidable protagonist - a French counterpart to Agatha Christie's Poirot and P.D. James' Dalgiesh - has been brought to the screen before, but Depardieu leaves an indelible stamp on the character, bringing tenderness and dignity to a man prepared to listen before he speaks, and to stand up for those without a voice. "Patrice Leconte's movie emphasises its sombre tone, and even though the plot's contrivances glare through the darkness, the overall result is satisfying — a magnetic star and a rich atmosphere." **** Sunday Times French with English subtitles Run Time 1 hour 29 mins  BOOK TICKETS HERE The Creator (12A) Friday 27th & Saturday 28th October 7:30pm Sunday 29th October  2:00pm (Subtitled for the Hard Of Hearing) From writer/director Gareth Edwards ("Rogue One," "Godzilla") comes an epic sci-fi action thriller set amidst a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence. Joshua (John David Washington, "Tenet"), a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife (Gemma Chan, "Eternals"), is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war… and mankind itself. Joshua and his team of elite operatives journey across enemy lines, into the dark heart of AI-occupied territory… only to discover the world-ending weapon he's been instructed to destroy is an AI in the form of a young child (newcomer Madeleine Yuna Voyles). Director: Gareth Edwards Cast: John David Washington, Madeleine Yuna Voyles, Allison Janney, Benedict Wong, Sturgill Simpson, Ken Watanabe, Gemma Chan "Not only does The Creator work as a good time at the movies, but it is also a reminder that mid-budget, (somewhat) original, crowd-pleasing stories can be told with aplomb." **** Little White Lies "A remarkable achievement, and a persuasive argument in favour of carte blanche creative freedom for Edwards in whatever he chooses to do next." **** Wendy Ice - The Observer Run time: 2 hours 13 mins BOOK TICKETS FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY HERE BOOK TICKETS FOR SUNDAY HERE The Canterville Ghost (PG)   Tuesday 31st October  1:30pm Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd November. 1:30pm   In this vivid adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic children's story, the ghost of Sir Simon Canterville (Stephen Fry) has been roaming his castle for centuries, searching for a descendant who can release him from his curse by performing a brave deed. The only problem is – he keeps scaring them away! Finally, a family move in who refuse to be startled, and Sir Simon is able to tell his tale to the inquisitive and courageous Virgina (Emily Carey). Can the two of them survive The Ghost Catcher (Miranda Hart), and The Reverend (Toby Jones), to bring balance to the house and set Sir Simon free? Director:Robert Chandler, Kim Burdon Cast:Stephen Fry, Freddie Highmore, Toby Jones, Hugh Laurie, Imelda Staunton, Emily Carey, Miranda Hart Run time: 1 hour 29 minutes BOOK TICKETS FOR HERE Fremont (15) Wednesday 1st November  7:30pm Donya, a young Afghan who moved to Fremont, California after serving as a translator for the American army, spends her days working at a fortune cookie factory and her nights wide awake battling between her desire to rebuild her life and the overbearing guilt she carries within. In a bid to connect with the world, she sends an unconventional message through a fortune cookie. Tinged with Jarmuschian deadpan humour, this sensitive immigrant tale packs a breakout performance by real-life refugee Anaita Wali Zada, joined by a perpetually off-kilter Gregg Turkington and Jeremy Allen White from The Bear as a heartthrob mechanic. "stylish, sweet ... a poignant reflection on the modern immigrant experience" Little White Lies "winningly reminiscent of the mid-80s US indie cinema of Jarmusch and Hal Hartley" ????? Uncut Director: Babak Jalali Cast: Anaita Wali Zada, Jeremy Allen White, Gregg Turkington English, Dari, Cantonese Run time:  1 hour 28 mins BOOK TICKETS HERE   The Old Oak (15) Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th & Wednesday 8th November 7:30pm Sunday 5th November 2:00pm (Subtitled for The Hard Of Hearing) THE OLD OAK is the story of a village in the Northeast of England, where the mine closed, and people feel deserted by the system. Many young ones have left and what was once a thriving, proud community struggles to keep old values alive. But there is growing anger, resentment, and a lack of hope. Houses are cheap and available. This makes it an ideal location for the Syrian refugees that have been accepted by Britain in recent years. How will the Syrians be received? And what will be the future for the last remaining pub in the village, The Old Oak? "Ken Loach's fierce final call for compassion and solidarity" **** Peter Bradshaw - The Guardian Director: Ken Loach Run time: 1 hour 53 mins BOOK TICKETS FOR FRIDAY, SATURDAY & WEDNESDAY HERE BOOK TICKETS FOR SUNDAY HERE Hugo (U) Oswestry Film Society Screening Tuesday 7th November 7:30pm? HUGO will tickle your fancy as winter creeps in, a heart-warming film for all ages that's not what you expect from the great director Martin Scorsese, the man who brought us the likes of Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Goodfellas. It's happy, it's sad, there's a detective story, action and the innocence of young romance, it's funny – and it's fun, with the added joys of a great cast and a tip of the hat to film history. In  the late 20's, in Paris, the orphaned Hugo (Asa Butterfield – also excellent as the Boy With Striped Pyjamas) is a lonely child who lives hidden behind the walls of the central railway station, keeping the clocks working. Hugo is trying to fix a mysterious automaton left to him by his father (Jude Law), a watchmaker who taught Hugo how to fix all sorts of gadgets before he died in a fire in his workshop. Hugo steals parts for his project from the bitter and cranky toy shop owner Papa George (Ben Kingsley). But there's more to Papa George than meets the eye. Add in the cruel station inspector Sacha Baron Cohen, and Hugo's alcoholic uncle (Ray Winstone) who returns to haunt his nephew. Hugo, which is cinematically beautiful, is also one of those films that can entertain on different levels for different ages.  Please note the film starts at 7:30pm there are no trailers at OFS screenings Run Time: 2 hours 7 mins FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OSWESTRY FILM SOCIETY & BOOK TICKETS HERE The Pigeon Tunnel (12A) Thursday 9th November 7:30pm Academy Award-winning documentarian Errol Morris pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of former British spy David Cornwell — better known as John le Carré, author of such classic espionage novels as The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Constant Gardener. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Cold War leading into present day, the film spans six decades as le Carré delivers his final and most candid interview, punctuated with rare archival footage and dramatized vignettes. "The Pigeon Tunnel" is a deeply human and engaging exploration of le Carré's extraordinary journey and the paper-thin membrane between fact and fiction. "Despite the safeguards put up by le Carré, Morris navigates his intellectual landmines. What results is a very memorable documentary that will continue to showcase why John le Carré was not only a one-of-a-kind talent but an irreplaceable personality." ******** Next Best Picture "Errol Morris's gentle interview allows the mesmeric writer to hold forth on how his relationship with dodgy dad Ronnie informed his life as a spy and novelist" **** Peter Bradshaw - The Guardian Director: Errol Morris Cast: Jake Dove, Charlotte Hamblin, John Le Carré Run time: 1 hour 32 mins BOOK TICKETS HERE The Great Escaper (12A) Friday 10th & Saturday 11th November 7:30pm Sunday 12th November  2:00pm (Subtitled for The Hard Of Hearing) Wednesday 15th November. 1:30pm In the summer of 2014, Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) made global headlines. He had staged a "great escape" from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary. It was a story that captured the imagination of the world as Bernie embodied the defiant, "can-do" spirit of a generation that was fast disappearing. But of course, it wasn't the whole story. It was an inspirational but sanitised retelling of one man's need to come to terms with the lasting trauma of war.  Bernie's adventure, spanning a mere 48 hours, also marked the culmination of his 60-year marriage to Rene (Glenda Jackson) – THE GREAT ESCAPER celebrates their enduring love but always with an eye to the lessons we might learn from the Greatest Generation. Director: Oliver Parker Cast: :Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson, John Standing, Danielle Vitalis, Will Fletcher, Laura Marcus Run time: 1 hour 36 mins BOOK TICKETS FOR FRIDAY, SATURDAY & WEDNESDAY HERE BOOK TICKETS FOR SUNDAY HERE Adventure Club: Savage Waters (12A) Wednesday 15th November  7:30pm For all you thrill seekers out there Adventure Club is back!  A tantalising passage in a 19th-century treasure hunter's journal inspires a family of modern-day adventurers to find and surf a spectacular wave in some of the most remote and dangerous waters of the Atlantic Ocean. For renowned skipper and thrill-seeker Matt Knight, the challenge of sailing to such an unpredictable and uncharted region is impossible to resist. Joined by world-class big wavesurfer Andrew Cotton, plus family and friends, the group faces serious injury and life-threatening challenges as they fulfil their quest. Narrated by Charles Dance, Mikey Corker's exhilarating documentary is an intimate and epic portrayal of extraordinary individuals who push the very limits of exploration. It is filmed in some of the most beautiful islands and dangerous waters in the Atlantic, from the West Coast of Ireland to the mighty waters of Nazaré. The film is an ode to pushing the limits of your world,connecting with the people around you, overcoming adversities with optimism and testing your grit. Director: Mikey Corker France 2022 English Language Run time: 1 hour 33 mins BOOK TICKETS HERE Killers Of The Flower Moon (15) Friday 17th & Saturday 18th November  7:00pm Sunday 19th November. 2:00pm (Subtitled for the Hard Of Hearing) At the turn of the 20th century, oil brought a fortune to the Osage Nation, who became some of the richest people in the world overnight. The wealth of these Native Americans immediately attracted white interlopers, who manipulated, extorted, and stole as much Osage money as they could before resorting to murder. Based on a true story and told through the improbable romance of Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Mollie Kyle (Lily Gladstone), "Killers of the Flower Moon" is an epic western crime saga, where real love crosses paths with unspeakable betrayal. Also starring Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, Tantoo Cardinal, Cara Jade Myers, JaNae Collins, and Jillian Dion, "Killers of the Flower Moon" is directed by Academy Award winner Martin Scorsese from a screenplay by Eric Roth and Martin Scorsese, based on David Grann's best-selling book. "Monumental stuff: a story about the deadly legacy of America's colonial sins, both vast and intimate in scope. Exceptional filmmaking, by an exceptional filmmaker." ***** Empire Magazine US 2023 Run time: 3 hours 26 mins BOOK TICKETS FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY HERE BOOK TICKETS FOR SUNDAY HERE The Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out Of The Window And Disappeared (15) Oswestry Film Society Screening Tuesday 21st November 7:30pm? Please note the film starts at 7:30pm there are no trailers at OFS screenings Despite having reached his 100th birthday, Allan Karlsson (Robert Gustafsson) still has a sharp mind. Keen to avoid the party that his retirement home has organised for him, Allan climbs out of his bedroom window and begins an escapade featuring criminals, a stash of drug money, the Russians, and even an elephant. Allan, however, is not new to adventure - during his lifetime he was involved with many significant events which changed the course of history and became associated with world leaders and other notable figures along the way (a nod to Forrest Gump perhaps). This adventure comedy is as unusual as it is funny.... Sweden 2014 Swedish/French/German/Russian/Spanish with English subtitles Run Time: 1 hour 54 mins FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OSWESTRY FILM SOCIETY & BOOK TICKETS HERE Africa In Focus : Mami Wata (12A) Wednesday 22nd November  7:30pm When the harmony in a village is threatened by outside elements, two sisters must fight to save their people and restore the glory of a mermaid goddess to the land.   Filmgoers outside of Africa may never have heard of Mami Wata, the titular supernatural being in CJ Obasi's new movie. Mami Wata hasn't quite attained the status of, say, Norse or Greek gods, whose pantheons were perpetuated first by patriarchy and more recently by the blockbuster industry. Thankfully, Obasi, who also wrote this film's screenplay, has made it so that no introduction to Mami Wata is necessary to grasp and enjoy this film, the first feature from a homegrown Nigerian filmmaker to screen at Sundance. In this telling, Mami Wata is the de facto ruler of the fictional coastal West African village of Iyi. Her intermediary, Mama Efe (Rita Edochie), channels her will to the people, who accept this system until the death of a child upsets the balance of things. Mama Efe's headstrong daughter Zinwe is displeased by her mother's inability and/or refusal to bring the child back to life. Despite the pleas of adopted sibling Prisca (Evelyne Ily Juhen), Zinwe expresses her anger openly. But she will not be the only one demanding change. A cohort led by the noisy, reckless Jabi (Kelechi Udegbe) is on its way. The film's dialogue is a version of West African pidgin that has been stylised, which perhaps explains its stilted nature in parts. It is Udegbe's entry into the film that brings the Nigerian variation of the language to the picture, restoring that language's lilt to ears familiar with it.   "The first homegrown Nigerian feature film to screen at Sundance, this chronicle of the trials and tribulations of the goddess Mami Wata is an audacious, ambitious thrill."  Sight And Sound "The film casts a spell, and the spell persists to the end." ****. Roger Ebert English/Fon with English subtitles Run time: 1 hour 47 mins BOOK TICKETS HERE   Our River...Our Sky (12A) Thursday 23rd November  7:30pm Sara is a single mother and a novelist. As her daughter Reema sleeps fitfully against the not-so-distant noise of mortars and gunfire, she's unable to write. Surrounded by trauma and devastation, she scours the internet for news of the city's death toll, trying to keep track of the attacks. When her closest friend and neighbour, Sabiha, a former actress and a Christian, is forced into exile, Sara begins to fight back and recover a sense of defiance. But as the random killing escalates and gets closer to home, she begins to look for a way out for herself and her daughter… Sara and her neighbours invite us into their everyday lives as their world fragments and they attempt to renew a fragile sense of hope for a better future. Through the chaos and destruction, the residents never let their ambitions and desires for the future fade. Yet, they can't help but contemplate leaving Iraq, and are forced to ask a painful question – who does Baghdad really belong to?   An impeccably acted, affecting and human drama, the film's cast deservedly scooped the Best Ensemble award at last year's BIFAs, and its easy to see why. "This is the exact opposite of most modern Hollywood films, which are a celebration of death. "Our River . . . Our Sky"'s focus is on life, in all its imperfect, painful, hysterical, messy, complicated, upsetting glory." Critics Notebook Arabic with English subtitles Run time: 1 hour 57 mins BOOK TICKETS HERE   Nobody Has To Know (12A) Friday 24th & Saturday 25th November 7:30pm Sunday 26th November. 2:00pm  (Subtitled for the Hard Of Hearing) Shot entirely at locations across the Isle of Lewis, this heartfelt new romantic drama is written and directed by renowned César Award nominated Belgian actor and filmmaker Bouli Lanners (The Night of the 12th) and co-directed by BAFTA nominee Tim Mielants (The Responder).   Memories tell us the story of who we are. If those memories vanish, whose stories will take their place? Phil (Bouli Lanners) is a middle-aged farmhand working on a remote part of the Isle of Lewis. Affably refusing to talk about his past life back in Belgium to the tight-knit local community, he finds his people amongst those propping up the local bar rather than in the devout congregation of the Calvinist free church.  When he suffers amnesia following a stroke,  a lonely local woman, Millie (Game of Thrones' Michelle Fairley) helps him acclimatise back to his life and claims they were once in a secret relationship before his accident. This is a fragile lie that Millie must protect to keep their burgeoning romance alive, but at what cost? "Lanners confidently navigates a tale of guilty secrets, regrets and longing to deliver a quietly touching, unabashed weepie." Screen International Run time: 1 hour 39 mins BOOK TICKETS FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY HERE BOOK TICKETS FOR SUNDAY HERE Made In Wales: A Year In A Field (12A) Wednesday 29th November  7:30pm BAFTA-winning documentarian Christopher Morris reflects upon human existence, its relationship to the environment and the urgent need for compassion and transformation. Weathering the elements in the centre of a field in West Cornwall is the Longstone, a natural relic that has quietly witnessed 4,000 years of tumultuous history. Morris' elegiac, meditative, yet profoundly important film is the record of a year in the life of the monolith, beginning on Winter Solstice 2020, as the order of the natural world began unravelling around the globe and the threat of extreme climate change became a reality. Beautifully shot, with a richly layered sound design, the film meditates on the passage of time through its appreciation of nature, highlighting the subtle changes of the seasons, but also the need to act in order to battle man-made changes that will forever change our planet. UK 2023 English/Cornish Partial English subtitles Run time: 1 hour 26 mins BOOK TICKETS HERE DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS The French Film Festival UK sees a welcome return to our screen this winter with the very best of new releases from French filmmakers. We will be screening 5 films over the festival period from 30th November - 14th December and are currently working with the festival team to finalise our titles. Keep checking our website for updates and look out for our winter newsletter coming later in November. VISIT OUR WEBSITE HERE This December Oswestry Film Society bring you three films! Mandela The Long Walk To Freedom - This biopic of the great Nelson Mandela (played by Idris Elba) is poignantly being shown on Tuesday 5th December ten years to the day since the death of the world-famous protester and prisoner turned world-respected politician and statesman. TV and radio impressionist Alistair McGowan will be the special guest sharing a Q&A with the Oswestry Film Society, when his new film MY NAME IS ALFRED HITCHCOCK directed by the wonderful Mark Cousins is screened in Oswestry. on Tuesday 12th December It re-examines the vast filmography and legacy of one of the 20th century's greatest film-makers, Alfred Hitchcock, through a new lens - the legendary director's "own voice" (voiced by McGowan). The film marks 100 years since Hitchcock's first movie. Trading Places - A Christmas comedy with a hard-line story about greed v good to set us all up nicely for the festive period will screen on Tuesday 19th December. Tickets for these screenings will be on sale soon ... keep checking the OFS website for updates VISIT OSWESTRY FILM SOCIETY WEBSITE HERE This December Oswestry Film Society bring you  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.  If you have visited kinokulture over the past few months please help us by filling in the BFI Survey. TAKE THE SURVEY HERE  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Ticket Pricing Policy To support our sustainability we have taken the difficult decision to increase our ticket prices from April onwards. We have tried to keep the increase as low as possible as we know that the cost of living crisis is impacting on us all and hope that you still feel that we offer great value and will continue to visit us. Regular Screenings Ticket Prices From April Sofa (seating two people): £22.00 Adult: £9.00 16-30/jobseekers/student/NHS: £7.00 Under 16: £5.00 Event Cinema Ticket Prices Sofa (seating two people): £30.00 Adult: £14.00 Under 16's/16-30/jobseekers/student/NHS: £12.00 Please do carefully check your dates before booking as we cannot offer refunds Although we encourage online booking where possible there may be tickets available on the door (doors open 30 minutes before the screening time). Gift Vouchers & CEA Cards To order Gift Vouchers for your cinema loving family & friends please email or call us to place an order. The CEA Card is a national card scheme developed for UK cinemas by the UK Cinema Association (UKCA). The Card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema. Accessibility The auditorium is situated on the first floor but sadly due to the building being Grade II listed we have no disabled lift accessibility. There are 20 low rise stairs to the auditorium and wheelchairs/prams can be left downstairs. Mens, Ladies & a Disabled Wash Room are all located on the ground floor. We have a loop system and Senheisser Connect system installed and our Sunday matinees have Audio Described subtitles for the Hard Of Hearing.  If you want to discuss your accessibility needs or have a CEA card and require a complimentary ticket for your carer or if you have been given a kinokulture Gift Voucher please contact us on 01691 238167 to reserve your tickets or email us:  info@kinokulture.org.uk   We would like to say a huge thank you to the BFI and DCMS for their support through the Cultural Recovery Fund, to BFI Film Hub Midlands & Film Hub Wales for their continuing support through the FAN Film Audience Network: Cinema & Exhibition funds and to everyone for all the wonderful kind words of support and donations. Ruth & Ian and the kinokulture team Please visit our website for up to date Information & bookings