Saturday 13th March 2010
COMEDY
DOUBLE BILL
The Pound, Pound Pill, CORSHAM SN13 9HX
£7/£5 conc

MID-AUGUST LUNCH
Gianni di Gregorio
Italy, 2008, 75min, U, subtitles
7pm. This film only £4/£3

It’s August in Rome, and everyone except Gianni and his elderly mother is leaving for the Ferragosto holiday. When their landlord offers to waive some bills if Gianni will look after his equally ancient mother for the weekend, Gianni accepts. But when she arrives, her aged sister is in tow… Gianni’s frequent trips to the local bar are curtailed as he reluctantly devotes himself to the care of more unexpected guests. The film is a gentle delight of eccentric characters, a beautifully evoked holiday-season Rome, and a pleasure in good food and good company.
‘brims with warmth, humanity and sheer joy’ mirror.co.uk



RUMBA
Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon, Bruno Romy
France/Belgium, 2008, 77min, PG
9pm. This film only £4/£3

Fiona and Dom, two quirky, happy-go-lucky teachers at the same school, throw off their shoes at any opportunity to indulge their mutual passion for Latin American dance. Rumba follows their life in a natural and charming way through its extraordinary ups and downs. Played out against highly original and vibrant sets, this vivacious, funny, endearing pair teach us all that with optimism, a positive outlook and a little love in your heart, any obstacle can be overcome. This film will touch on many emotions along the way, but ultimately will have you leaving with a huge smile on your face.
‘This charming, affectionately-crafted and gleefully unfashionable comic miniature…slips down a treat’ The Observer
Sponsored by STATION ROAD GARAGE

Sunday 14 March
CORALINE
Henry Selick
USA, 2009, 100min, PG
Selwyn Hall, Valens Terrace, BOX SN13 8NT, 4.30pm
£4/£3 conc/£12 family

Covetous children are often warned to ‘be careful what you wish for’ and it is this very cautionary wisdom that sets the stage for this beautifully-crafted, eye-popping, stop-motion animation. Coraline’s family have moved into a dilapidated old house, and the bored, belligerent, but beguiling Coraline starts to explore the possibilities of her new world. She steps into a parallel world where her ‘perfect’ parents live. But there is a much darker side to their perfection… Coraline has powerful visual and emotional depth – a frighteningly dark, magical adventure which will have you on the edge of your seat.
‘Destined to be a classic’ Sunday Times
Sponsored by TIM MATCHAM GARDEN DESIGN

BRIGHT STAR
Jane Campion
UK, 2009, 119min, PG
Selwyn Hall, Valens Terrace, BOX SN13 8NT, 7.30pm
£4/£3 conc/£12 family

It is 1818, and the obscure, struggling young poet, John Keats, falls for Fanny Brawne, the daughter of his landlady. Their idealistic love blooms, despite the obstacles that the mundane realities of life place in their way. Keats is inspired by love to create his greatest poetry, and Fanny grows in both insight and maturity as their affair heads towards its inevitable tragic end. This beautiful and moving film, based on Andrew Motion’s biography of Keats, captures the idealism of youth and of the creative process, and will make you appreciate once again the transcendental beauty of Keats’ poetry.
‘A deeply felt and intelligent film…the best of Campion’s career’ The Guardian

TRICKS
Andrzej Jakimowski
Poland, 2007, 95min, PG, subtitles
The Century, 3 Martingate, CORSHAM SN13 9HL Bar open from 7pm; film 7.30pm
£4/£3 conc/£12 family

The story follows the affectionate relationship between Stefek, a bright and very observant six-year-old boy, and his older sister, Elka. The title ‘Tricks’ refers to Elka’s theory that fate can be bent to our will; that the universe can be manipulated by the power of intention. Stefek, on the other hand, thinks that you have to take more concrete action and hatches a plan to entice his estranged father back to the family. From an imaginative child’s perspective, ordinary objects and places take on enchanted significance. What unfolds is a delightful blend of sensitivity, intelligence, and magical realism.
Sponsored by THE CENTURY

BLINDSIGHT
Lucy Walker
UK/Tibet, 2006, 104min, PG, subtitles
Lacock Village Hall, East Street, LACOCK SN15 2LF, 7.30pm
£4/£3 conc/£12 family

Erik Weihenmayer became the first blind mountaineer to conquer Everest in 2001. Inspired by this feat, Sabriye Tenberken, blind herself, who runs a special school for blind Tibetan children, invites him to talk to the children. Together they develop an audacious and perhaps foolhardy plan to lead a group of blind teenagers up Lhakpa Ri, the summit next to Everest. They conceive of the trek as a means to show the children, and their society, that blind people are worthy of respect, and can achieve great things. Set in the awe-inspiring scenery of the Tibetan Himalayas, this life-affirming documentary shows how the human spirit can triumph over incredible challenges. Winner of Audience Award at the Berlin Film Festival 2007.

AFGHAN STAR
Havana Marking
Afghanistan/UK, 2009, 87min, 12a, subtitles
Village Hall, Bath Road, Atworth SN12 8JY, 7.30pm
£4/£3 conc/£12 family

Music, dance and television were banned during 30 years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan. The Taliban still have great power, and much of the population is conservative, but the country is opening up. Against this back-drop, the Afghan version of Pop Idol is gathering an immense following – watched by about 30% of the population. This fascinating documentary will give you a far deeper understanding of the country than you get from war-focussed news bulletins. If you aren’t a Pop Idol fan don’t be put off. This film is much more than the story of four contestants: it is a story of resilience, passion and dreams.
Sponsored by GREENWOOD DIRECT

NB: Parking is limited at this venue, please car-share wherever possible.

NOWHERE BOY
Sam Taylor-Wood
UK, 2009, 97min, 15
Memorial Hall, NESTON SN13 9SN, 7.30pm
£4/£3 conc/£12 family

This debut feature of Sam Taylor-Wood tells the never seen before story of John Lennon’s childhood. John, played by 19 year-old Aaron Johnson, is a spirited teenager – curious, sharp and funny – growing up in Liverpool in dreary post-war Britain. Two extraordinary women tussle for his love – Mimi (Kristin Scott Thomas), the formidable aunt who raised him from the age of five, and Julia (Anne-Marie Duff), his spirited mother who gave him up to Mimi’s care. Yearning for a normal family, John escapes into art and the new music flooding in from the US. His fledgling genius finds a kindred spirit in the young Paul McCartney. But just as John’s new life begins, the truth about his past leads to a tragedy from which he will never escape.
‘...strikes a mighty chord, and marks a hugely promising feature debut’ The Independent

DOUBLE BILL
Village Hall, Yatton Road, BIDDESTONE SN14 7BZ
£7/£5 conc

KISSES
Lance Daly
Ireland, 2008, 72min, 15
7pm. This filmonly £4/£3/£12

This engaging Irish film centres on two 12-year-olds, the withdrawn Dylan and his cheerful outgoing friend Kylie, who flee their wretched, abusive families on a sink estate outside Dublin just before Christmas. They make their way into the city for a glorious, but dangerous, day of freedom. With a wad of cash stolen from Kylie’s family the two friends explore the city, which seems magical even at its shabbiest. But while Dublin seems like a paradise of lights and magic by day, they learn that the city’s sinister side comes into focus after the sun goes down.
‘warm and engaging....terrifically played by its young leads’ The Guardian




SOMERS TOWN
Shane Meadows
UK, 2008, 75min, 12a
9pm. This film only £4/£3/£12

BAFTA award-winning British filmmaker Shane Meadows steps outside his familiar Midlands for his first film set in London. Somers Town follows two lonely teenage boys, Tomo and Marek, spotlighting the lives of Britain’s hard-working immigrant population. Brash Midlander Tomo runs away to London from his lonely and difficult life. Through a chance encounter he meets Marek, a quiet young Polish immigrant living with his father in Somers Town, central London. Unknown to his father, Marek begins hiding Tomo in his flat and the two, adrift in an adult world, develop a mutual trust and acceptance through an unlikely friendship.
‘a thorough delight’ Cinescene
sponsored by FLEMISH WEAVER

DEVDAS
Sanjay Bhansali
India, 2002, 182min (plus interval), PG, subtitles
Town Hall, High Street, CORSHAM, 7pm
£7 including Indian buffet provided by HAQUE’S INDIAN TAKEAWAY

Following the runaway success of last year’s Bollywood Night, we are delighted to bring you Devdas – the most expensive Bollywood film ever made. This classic tale of doomed love has all the required elements - spectacular cinematography, sumptuous sets, exquisite costumes, lavish song and dance numbers. Devdas and Paro are childhood sweethearts, but when Devdas returns from boarding school, his parents insist that Paro is beneath him and force him to choose between family and love. The choice of loyalty to his family drives Devdas into a spiral of self-destruction, as he is unable to conquer his desire for Paro. Passionate and tender, this tragic tale, which won 44 awards at the Indian Film Academy 2003, displays Bollywood’s vibrant culture at its very best.
‘Devdas has everything, it’s a masterpiece’ BBC