Friday 24 June
Lunch Bite: The Godfather SAEED KHAN Festival Hub, City Park 12:30 (45mins)
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A Snowfall of Words: Why the World Needs More Poetry CANON MARK OAKLEY, DIANE PACITTI Bradford Cathedral 15:00 (90mins)
Are you a fan of The Godfather, or simply unsure what the fuss is about? If so, this is an event you can’t afford to miss! Join Saeed Khan as he marks the 50th anniversary of the release of The Godfather. This movie ranks as one of the most popular and critically acclaimed of all time. It has also become firmly ensconced in our contemporary culture, through its memorable and easily recognisable dialogue, complex characters, and compelling plotline. The Godfather continues to awe and entertain viewers half a century later and serves as the source of the organised crime genre, including Goodfellas, Casino, The Sopranos and, of course, its own legendary sequels.
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What is the point of poetry in such a precarious world, at a time when so much we value is being threatened? Is poetry something difficult that most people leave to others to enjoy? Or is it something more vital and urgent, a ‘soul language’ for a time when religious language often doesn’t resonate? Join Canon Mark Oakley and poet-author Diane Pacitti as they discuss these questions.
