GFT November December Brochure

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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014

THE IMITATION GAME FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL

SCI-FI: DAYS OF FEAR AND WONDER EMA MOVIE CLASSICS WEEKEND

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CONTENTS

DIARY Access Film Club The Art Dealer The Babadook

5–8 36 38

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Serena Set Fire to the Stars Stations of the Cross Street Trash

Between Dog and Wolf: The New Model Army

19

Tomorrow Is Always Too Long

BAFTA Masterclass: Special Effects with Artem

36

Winter Sleep

The Bedfords/A Life in Progress

20

Withnail & I

34

Bolshoi: La Bayadère

Under Milk Wood

21

EVENT CINEMA

CITIZENFOUR

10

Bolshoi: Ivan the Terrible

David Shrigley: An Evening of Words and Images

20

Bolshoi: The Pharaoh’s Daughter

Die Hard

34

The Bishop’s Wife Black Christmas

Eastern Boys EIFF 2014: Phantom Landscapes Frozen Sing-A-Long The Grandmaster The Great Museum The Green Prince Gremlins Hockney The Homesman The Horse’s Mouth I Am Ali The Imitation Game It’s a Wonderful Life Kon-Tiki Leviathan Life Itself Love Steaks Luna Manakamana Me, Myself and Mum Mr Turner My Old Lady

15 36 48 15 17 16 34 14 14 20 13 11

21 17 10

Bolshoi: The Nutcracker Bolshoi: Romeo and Juliet Bolshoi: Swan Lake David Bowie Is...

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13 34 19 11

12 15 43-44 44 44 44 44 44 44 43

Hermitage Revealed

43

NT Live: Behind the Beautiful Forevers

42

NT Live: Frankenstein

41

NT Live: JOHN

41

NT Live: The Hard Problem

42

NT Live: Man and Superman

42

NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire

41

NT Live: Treasure Island

41

RSC: Love’s Labours Lost

43

RSC: Love’s Labours Won

43

RSC: The Merchant of Venice

AFRICA IN MOTION

43 37-38

C’est eux les Chiens

37

36

Four Corners

37

12

Soleils

37

17

Timbuktu

38

14

Visions of the Future: African Science Fiction Shorts

38

12

EMA MOVIE CLASSICS WEEKEND

35

16

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Open Bethlehem

16

Oyster: Selected Works by Margaret Salmon

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

19

35

The Godfather Part II

35

Playtime

13

Top Gun

38

9–Month Stretch

The Possibilities Are Endless Self Made

10

FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL

35 27-32 32


24 Days

30

I Am Yours

40

Ariane’s Thread

29

Paris of the North

40

Belle and Sebastian

28

Socialism

40

The Blue Room

28 29

18

Diplomacy

PLAY POLAND

The Finishers

31

French Riviera

31

Gazelles

29

Get Well Soon

28

Going Away

32

Goodbye to Language 3D

28

Hiroshima Mon Amour

31

Hope

32

In the Courtyard

27

Life of Riley

30

Longwave

27

Love at First Fight

27

Marie’s Story

32

Not My Type

29

Our Summer in Provence

28

Paris Follies

30

Patchwork Family

30

School of Babel

30

Weekends in Normandy

31

Wooden Crosses

29

FRIGHTFEST HALLOWEEN: THE DARK HEART OF CINEMA

33

ABCs of Death 2

33

Captain Kronos - Vampire Hunter

33

The Editor

33

Last Shift

33

The Pact II

33

GLASGAY!

39

Age of Consent

39

Cry Baby

39

My Prairie Home

39

The Watermelon Woman

39

NORDIC FILM FESTIVAL

40

Hotell

Apnea

18

Parasite/It Looks Pretty from a Distance

18

Kebab and Horoscope

18

SCI-FI: DAYS OF FEAR AND WONDER

23-26

2001: A Space Odyssey

24

A. I. Artificial Intelligence

25

Alien

26

Alien/Aliens

23

Born in Flames

24

Fantastic Voyage

25

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

23

The Last Angel of History

23

Serenity

26

Space Is the Place

24

Teknolust

25

The Thing

26

Under the Skin

23

Visions of the Future: African Science Fiction Shorts

38

Woman in the Moon

24

Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines

26

GFT REGULARS

Access Take 2: Autism-friendly Screenings

48

Crossing the Line

19

Film Discussion Group

45

Glasgore: Horror/Cult Film Discussion Group

45

GFT Film Quiz

45

Psychotronic Cinema

34

Take 2: Free Saturday Films for Families

47-48

USEFUL INFORMATION

49-50

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DIARY

FRI 31 OCTOBER

Mr Turner p9 13.45 5 / 16.45 5 / 19.45 Invasion of the Bodysnatchers p23 15.00 5 / 17.00 The Babadook p9 13.30 5 / 18.10 Serena p9 15.45 5 / 20.20 NT Live: Frankenstein p41 19.15 The Thing p26 23.00

SAT 1 NOVEMBER

Mr Turner p9 13.45 / 16.45 / 19.45 Invasion of the Bodysnatchers p23 13.30 The Babadook p9 15.50 / 20.30 Serena p9 18.00 FrightFest Halloween All Dayer p33 14.10 Take 2: Planes 2: Fire and Rescue p47 5 11.30 Take 2 Access: Planes 2: Fire and Rescue p48 5 12.30

SUN 2 NOVEMBER

Mr Turner p9 12.30 / 15.30 / 19.45 Invasion of the Bodysnatchers p23 18.00 The Babadook p9 13.20 Serena p9 15.30 Soleils p37 17.15 NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire p41 13.00 Oyster, Selected Works by Margaret Salmon p19 20.00 The Possibilities Are Endless p10 19.30

MON 3 NOVEMBER Mr Turner p9 13.45 / 16.45 / 19.45 The Babadook p9 15.30 / 20.15 Serena p9 13.00 / 17.45

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CITIZENFOUR p10 15.00 / 20.25 C’est eux les Chiens p37 18.00

TUE 4 NOVEMBER

Mr Turner p9 13.45 / 16.45 / 19.45 The Babadook p9 13.30 / 18.10 Serena p9 15.45 / 20.20 CITIZENFOUR p10 12.45 / 15.15 / 20.25 5 The Watermelon Woman p39 18.00

WED 5 NOVEMBER

Mr Turner p9 13.45 / 16.45 / 19.45 The Babadook p9 15.50 / 20.30 Serena p9 13.20 / 18.00 CITIZENFOUR p10 14.30 Parasite/It Looks Pretty from a Distance p18 17.25 Age of Consent p39 20.20 Glasgore: Horror/Cult Film Discussion Group p45 18.30

THU 6 NOVEMBER

Mr Turner p9 13.45 / 16.45 / 19.45 The Babadook p9 13.30 / 18.10 Serena p9 15.45 / 20.20 CITIZENFOUR p10 12.45 / 15.15 / 20.35 Four Corners p37 18.00

FRI 7 NOVEMBER

Leviathan p10 14.10 5 / 17.35 / 20.30 The Possibilities Are Endless p10 13.30 5 / 15.30 5 / 20.45 Mr Turner p9 13.45 5 / 16.45 5 / 19.45 NT Live: Frankenstein p41 18.00 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off p35 23.00

SAT 8 NOVEMBER Leviathan p10 17.05 / 20.00 The Possibilities Are Endless p10 13.30 / 18.45 / 20.45

Mr Turner p9 13.45 / 16.45 / 19.45 Timbuktu p38 15.00 Top Gun p35 14.15 Take 2: Felix p47 11.30 5

SUN 9 NOVEMBER

Leviathan p10 12.20 / 19.45 The Possibilities Are Endless p10 15.30 Mr Turner p9 16.15 / 19.15 Visions of the Future: African Science Fiction Shorts p38 15.00 The Art Dealer p38 17.15 My Prairie Home p39 17.30

FFF: Love at First Fight p27 19.30 The Godfather Part II p35 12.30

MON 10 NOVEMBER

Leviathan p10 14.10 / 17.05 / 20.00 The Possibilities Are Endless p10 13.30 / 15.30 / 18.45 / 20.45 Mr Turner p9 13.45 / 16.45 / 19.45

TUE 11 NOVEMBER

Leviathan p10 14.10 / 20.00 5 The Possibilities Are Endless p10 13.30 / 15.30 Mr Turner p9 13.45 / 16.45 / 19.45 The Last Angel of History p23 18.15 Access Film Club p36 19.30 5

WED 12 NOVEMBER

Leviathan p10 14.10 / 20.10 The Possibilities Are Endless p10 16.45 / 18.45 / 20.45 Mr Turner p9 13.45 / 16.45 / 19.45 Kebab and Horoscope p18 18.25

Film Discussion Group p45 18.30

THU 13 NOVEMBER Leviathan p10 14.10 / 20.10


The Possibilities Are Endless p10 13.30 / 15.30 / 21.00 Mr Turner p9 13.45 / 16.45 / 19.45 FFF: Longwave p27 18.15

Love Steaks p36 17.45

FRI 14 NOVEMBER

The Imitation Game p11 12.50 5 / 15.20 5 / 17.50 / 20.20 Set Fire to the Stars p11 13.10 5 / 15.30 5 / 20.40 FFF: In the Courtyard p27 15.45

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FFF: Our Summer in Provence p28 18.10 FFF: The Blue Room p28 21.00 Cry-Baby p39 23.15

SAT 15 NOVEMBER

The Imitation Game p11 14.10 / 15.20 / 17.50 / 20.20 Set Fire to the Stars p11 16.40 / 20.50 Under Milk Wood p11 18.45

FFF: Goodbye to Language 3D p28 13.40 FFF: Belle and Sebastian p28 14.00 FFF: Get Well Soon p28 16.10 FFF: Gazelles p29 18.10 FFF: Ariane’s Thread p29 20.40 Take 2: Legend of Oz: Dorothy’s Return 3D p47 11.30 5

SUN 16 NOVEMBER

The Imitation Game p11 12.30 / 17.00 / 19.30 Set Fire to the Stars p11 15.30 / 20.00 Under Milk Wood p11 13.30

Under the Skin p23 17.40 Hermitage Revealed p43 15.00 FFF: Wooden Crosses p29 14.40 FFF: Not My Type p29 17.20 FFF: Diplomacy p29 19.45

MON 17 NOVEMBER

The Imitation Game p11 12.50 / 15.20 / 17.50 / 20.20 Set Fire to the Stars p11 13.50 / 18.20 Under the Skin p23 16.00 / 20.30 FFF: 24 Days p30 15.45 FFF: Paris Follies p30 18.30 FFF: School of Babel p30 20.45

TUE 18 NOVEMBER

The Imitation Game p11 12.50 / 15.20 / 20.20 Luna p12 13.10 / 15.30 / 18.10 Hermitage Revealed p43 20.30 5 David Bowie Is... p43 18.00 FFF: Patchwork Family p30 15.45 FFF: Life of Riley p30 17.45 FFF: French Riviera p31 20.10

WED 19 NOVEMBER

The Imitation Game p11 12.50 / 15.20 / 17.50 / 20.20 Luna p12 13.10 / 15.30 / 20.30 Self Made p38 18.00 FFF: Weekends in Normandy p31 15.45 FFF: Hiroshima mon Amour p31 18.15 FFF: The Finishers p31 20.10

THU 20 NOVEMBER

The Imitation Game p11 12.50 / 15.20 / 17.50 / 20.20 Luna p12 13.10 / 15.30 / 18.20 Between Dog and Wolf: The New Model Army Story p19 20.10 FFF: Hope p32 15.45 FFF: 9–Month Stretch p32 18.00 FFF: Going Away p32 20.40

FRI 21 NOVEMBER

My Old Lady p12 13.30 5 / 15.50 5 / 18.10 / 20.30

Winter Sleep p12 15.00 5 / 19.00 The Imitation Game p11 12.50 5 / 15.20 5 / 17.50 / 20.20

SAT 22 NOVEMBER

My Old Lady p12 12.40 / 15.50 / 18.10 / 20.30 Winter Sleep p12 15.00 / 19.00 The Imitation Game p11 15.20 / 17.50 / 20.20

Take 2: The Jungle Book p47 11.30 5

SUN 23 NOVEMBER

My Old Lady p12 12.20 / 17.15 Winter Sleep p12 13.00 The Imitation Game p11 14.15

Woman in the Moon p24 18.30 Bolshoi Ballet: The Pharaoh’s Daughter p44 15.00 Alien/Aliens p23 17.00 EIFF: Phantom Landscapes p36 19.30

MON 24 NOVEMBER My Old Lady p12 13.30 / 15.50 / 20.30 Winter Sleep p12 15.00 / 19.00 The Imitation Game p11 12.50 / 15.20 / 17.50

Space Is the Place p24 18.15 FFF: Marie’s Story p32 20.15

TUE 25 NOVEMBER My Old Lady p12 13.30 / 15.50 / 18.10 Winter Sleep p12 15.00 / 19.00 Playtime p13 17.50

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The Imitation Game p11 12.50 / 15.20 / 20.20

Street Trash p34 20.30

WED 26 NOVEMBER My Old Lady p12 13.30 / 15.50 / 20.30 Winter Sleep p12 15.00 / 19.00 Playtime p13 12.50

The Imitation Game p11 15.20 / 17.50 / 20.20

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Apnea p18 18.15

THU 27 NOVEMBER

My Old Lady p12 15.40 / 18.00 Winter Sleep p12 15.00 / 19.00 The Imitation Game p11 14.00 / 20.20

David Shrigley: An Evening of Words and Images p20 20.30

FRI 28 NOVEMBER

Stations of the Cross p13 13.20 5 / 15.50 5 / 18.10 / 20.30 2001: A Space Odyssey p24 17.25 The Imitation Game p11 14.50

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/ 17.20

Winter Sleep p12 16.00 5 I Am Ali p13 13.30 5 / 20.00 Serenity p26 23.00

SAT 29 NOVEMBER

Stations of the Cross p13 15.50 / 18.10 / 20.30 2001: A Space Odyssey p24 19.50 The Imitation Game p11 14.50 / 17.20

Winter Sleep p12 12.30 / 19.00 I Am Ali p13 16.30 Take 2: E T The ExtraTerrestrial p47 11.30 5

SUN 30 NOVEMBER

Stations of the Cross p13 13.00 / 15.20 2001: A Space Odyssey p24 14.20 The Imitation Game p11 17.20

Winter Sleep p12 13.15 I Am Ali p13 17.15 Born in Flames p24 17.30

MON 1 DECEMBER

Stations of the Cross p13 13.30 / 15.50 / 20.30 2001: A Space Odyssey p24 19.50 The Imitation Game p11 14.50 / 17.20

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I Am Ali p13 15.15 / 20.10 Hockney p14 12.50 / 18.10 I Am Yours p40 18.00

TUE 2 DECEMBER

Stations of the Cross p13 13.30 / 15.50 / 18.10 / 20.30 2001: A Space Odyssey p24 17.25 The Imitation Game p11 12.30 / 15.00 / 20.20

I Am Ali p13 12.50 / 17.45 Hockney p14 15.15 / 20.10

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WED 3 DECEMBER

Stations of the Cross p13 13.30 / 15.50 / 20.30 2001: A Space Odyssey p24 19.50 The Imitation Game p11 14.50 / 17.20

I Am Ali p13 15.15 / 20.10 Hockney p14 12.50 / 17.45 Teknolust p25 18.15 Glasgore: Horror/Cult Film Discussion Group p45 18.30

THU 4 DECEMBER

Stations of the Cross p13 13.30 / 15.50 / 18.10 / 20.30 2001: A Space Odyssey p24 17.25 The Imitation Game p11 12.30 / 15.00 / 20.20

I Am Ali p13 12.50 / 17.45 Hockney p14 15.15 / 20.10

FRI 5 DECEMBER

Me, Myself and Mum p14 16.10 5 / 20.45 The Homesman p14 13.35 5 / 18.10 The Grandmaster p15 13.10 5 / 15.30 5 / 17.55 / 20.15 Withnail & I p15 13.20 5 / 15.40 5 / 18.00 / 20.30 Gremlins p34 23.00

SAT 6 DECEMBER

Me, Myself and Mum p14 16.10 / 20.45 The Homesman p14 18.10

Frozen Sing-A-Long p48 13.40 The Grandmaster p15 15.20 / 17.45 / 20.15 Withnail & I p15 13.20 / 15.40 / 18.00 / 20.30 Take 2: The Muppet Christmas Carol p47 11.30 5 Take 2 Access: The Muppet Christmas Carol p48 12.30 5

SUN 7 DECEMBER

Me, Myself and Mum p14 12.30 / 17.45 The Homesman p14 16.30

Frozen Sing-A-Long p48 14.00 The Grandmaster p15 19.00 Withnail & I p15 13.00 / 15.20 / 19.45 Bolshoi Ballet: La Bayadere p44 15.00 Crossing the Line: Tomorrow Is Always Too Long p19 19.30

MON 8 DECEMBER

Me, Myself and Mum p14 16.10 / 20.45 The Homesman p14 13.35 / 18.10

The Grandmaster p15 13.10 / 15.30 / 20.25 Eastern Boys p15 15.20 / 20.10 The Horses Mouth p20 17.50 Paris of the North p40 18.00

TUE 9 DECEMBER

Me, Myself and Mum p14 13.30 / 18.10 The Homesman p14 15.30 / 20.10 The Grandmaster p15 14.40 / 17.00 Eastern Boys p15 14.00 5 NT Live: JOHN p41 19.45 Access Film Club p36 19.30 5

WED 10 DECEMBER Me, Myself and Mum p14 16.10 / 20.45 The Homesman p14 13.35 / 18.10


The Grandmaster p15 14.40 / 17.00 Eastern Boys p15 14.50 / 17.30 / 20.10 A.I. Artificial Intelligence p25 19.30 Film Discussion Group p45 18.30

THU 11 DECEMBER

Me, Myself and Mum p14 13.20 The Homesman p14 15.20 / 20.20

The Grandmaster p15 13.00 / 15.40 / 18.00 / 20.30 Eastern Boys p15 15.00 / 20.00 BAFTA Masterclass: Special Effects with Artem p36 18.15

FRI 12 DECEMBER

It’s a Wonderful Life p21 14.15 5 / 17.15 / 20.15 The Green Prince p16 15.50 5 / 20.30 Open Bethlehem p16 13.40 5 / 18.00 Me, Myself and Mum p14 16.20 5 / 20.40 The Bishop’s Wife p21 14.00 5 / 18.20

SAT 13 DECEMBER

It’s a Wonderful Life p21 14.15 / 17.15 / 20.15 The Green Prince p16 13.50 / 18.15 Open Bethlehem p16 16.10 / 20.40 Me, Myself and Mum p14 14.00 / 18.25 The Bishop’s Wife p21 16.00 / 20.25 Take 2: The Glitterball p47 11.30 5

SUN 14 DECEMBER

It’s a Wonderful Life p21 13.15 / 16.15 / 19.15 The Green Prince p16 14.45 / 19.30 Open Bethlehem p16 17.15 Me, Myself and Mum p14 15.00 The Bishop’s Wife p21 12.40 / 17.00 The Bedfords / A Life in Progress p20 19.45

MON 15 DECEMBER It’s a Wonderful Life p21 14.15 / 17.15 / 20.15 The Green Prince p16 13.40 / 15.50 / 20.00 Me, Myself and Mum p14 14.00 / 18.25 The Bishop’s Wife p21 16.00 / 20.25 Socialism p40 18.00

TUE 16 DECEMBER

It’s a Wonderful Life p21 14.15 / 17.15 / 20.15 The Green Prince p16 12.45 / 20.30 Life Itself p16 17.50 5 Me, Myself and Mum p14 16.20 The Bishop’s Wife p21 14.00 / 18.20 Black Christmas p34 20.40

WED 17 DECEMBER It’s a Wonderful Life p21 14.15 / 17.15 / 20.15 The Green Prince p16 13.00 / 17.50 Life Itself p16 15.15 / 20.00 Me, Myself and Mum p14 14.00 / 18.25 The Bishop’s Wife p21 16.00 / 20.25

THU 18 DECEMBER

It’s a Wonderful Life p21 14.15 / 17.15 / 20.15 The Green Prince p16 15.40 / 20.30 Life Itself p16 13.00 / 17.50 Me, Myself and Mum p14 16.20 / 20.40 The Bishop’s Wife p21 14.00 / 18.20

FRI 19 DECEMBER

It’s a Wonderful Life p21 14.15 / 17.15 / 20.15 The Great Museum p17 17.35 Mr Turner p9 14.30 5 / 19.45 Kon-Tiki p17 13.00 5 / 15.30 5 /18.00 / 20.30 Die Hard p34 23.00

SAT 20 DECEMBER

It’s a Wonderful Life p21 14.15 / 17.15 / 20.15

The Great Museum p17 12.45 / 20.40 Mr Turner p9 17.30 Fantastic Voyage p25 15.10 Kon-Tiki p17 15.30 / 20.30 Manakamana p17 13.00 / 18.00 Take 2: Home Alone p48 11.30 5

SUN 21 DECEMBER

It’s a Wonderful Life p21 12.15 / 13.00 / 16.00 18.15 / 19.00 The Great Museum p17 14.00 Mr Turner p9 16.15 Kon-Tiki p17 19.15 Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker p44

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MON 22 DECEMBER

It’s a Wonderful Life p21 14.15 / 17.15 / 20.15 The Great Museum p17 15.20 / 20.40 Mr Turner p9 17.30 Fantastic Voyage p25 12.45 Kon-Tiki p17 13.00 / 15.30 / 20.30 Hotel p40 18.00

TUE 23 DECEMBER

It’s a Wonderful Life p21 14.15 / 17.15 / 20.15 The Great Museum p17 15.25 / 17.35 Mr Turner p9 19.45 Kon-Tiki p17 15.30 / 20.30 Manakamana p17 13.00 / 18.00 5

WED 24 DECEMBER

It’s a Wonderful Life p21 13.15 / 13.45 / 16.15 16.45 / 19.15 / 19.45 Kon-Tiki p17 14.00 / 16.30 / 19.00

CLOSED - THU 25, FRI 26, WED 31 DECEMBER & THU 1 JANUARY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Mr Turner

Friday 31 October – Thursday 13 November, Friday 19 – Tuesday 23 December ‘What a glorious film this is, richly and immediately enjoyable, hitting its satisfying stride right away’ – Peter Bradshaw Mike Leigh’s latest, a historical biopic exploring the last quarter century in the life of the legendary painter J M W Turner, is an exquisitely detailed return to period filmmaking. Long-time Leigh collaborator Timothy Spall depicts Turner, delving into the somewhat anarchic life of the artistic genius, never shying away from the lurid detail of a man who was simultaneously celebrated and reviled by both public and royalty. Earning rave reviews out of Cannes, this humorous, moving and eloquent film is another astonishing feat of filmmaking for Leigh and Spall. Director Mike Leigh Cast Timothy Spall, Paul Jesson, Dorothy Atkinson UK 2014, 2h30m, 12A contains moderate sex, sex references

The Babadook

Serena

Until Thursday 6 November An imaginative and tense horror from debut feature director Jennifer Kent. Single mother Amelia lives with her high-strung and emotionally volatile son Samuel who, at age 6, longs for a father figure. One day a mysterious book appears on his bookshelf, telling about a strange, gothic creature named ‘Mr Babadook’ – who raps three times on your door and asks to be invited in… at your own risk. Soon the fiction of the book begins to unravel into the reality of the mother and son as Kent plays with primordial fears to terrifying effect.

Until Thursday 6 November American Hustle and Silver Linings Playbook co-stars Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence reunite for acclaimed Danish director Susanne Bier (Love Is All You Need) in this depression-era tale of entrepreneurial-minded Serena Pemberton and her timber magnate husband George. Following a devastating miscarriage, the forthright and determined Serena becomes increasingly suspicious of the woman who previously bore her husband an illegitimate child. Based on the best-selling novel by Ron Rash.

Directors Jennifer Kent Cast Essie Davis, Daniel Henshall, Tiffany Lyndall-Knight, Australia 2014, 1h34m, 15

Director Susanne Bier Cast Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, Rhys Ifans USA/France 2014, 1h50m, 15

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The Possibilities Are Endless

Sunday 2 November (19.30) & Friday 7 – Thursday 13 November

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This is the incredible story of Collins, a songwriter who had the contents of his mind effectively deleted after experiencing a stroke.

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Placed inside Edwyn’s mind, we embark on a remarkable journey from the brink of death back to language, music, life and love. With the help of his wife Grace, Edwyn submerges himself in a landscape of memories, as he tries to unlock the story of his past. More than a story of determination against all odds, it is an intimate and life-affirming tale of rediscovery. We are delighted that Edwyn Collins and Grace Maxwell will join us for a Q&A and short acoustic performance following the screening on Sun 2 Nov. Directors James Hall, Edward Lovelace, UK 2014, 1h23m, 12A: Contains infrequent strong language

Leviathan

Friday 7 – Thursday 13 November A critical hit at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, Andrey Zvyagintsev’s latest film is a sober and thoughtful reworking of the biblical Book of Jobs, as told in a small Russian town off the coast of the Barents Sea. When a corrupt mayor tries to take his land away, local mechanic and family man Nikolai rises up to challenge the authority figure. Building from small-scale confrontation to an epic tale of morality, set in a very contemporary Russia. Programme notes are available in the cinema and online at www.glasgowfilm.org Director Andrey Zvyagintsev Cast Elena Lyadova, Vladimir Vdovichenkov, Aleksey Serebryakov Russia 2014, 2h20m, subtitles, CTBC

CITIZENFOUR

Monday 3 – Thursday 6 November In 2013, whilst preparing a documentary about post–9/11 US security, Academy Award nominated and Pulitzer Prize winning filmmaker Laura Poitras started receiving encrypted messages from someone identifying as ‘citizen four’. The messages claimed they were about to blow the lid on substantial covert surveillance programmes run by NSA and other intelligence agencies. The film follows Poitras and reporter Glenn Greenwald’s encounters with the man who turned out to be Edward Snowden. A uniquely immediate, culturally relevant and major work of cinema. Director Laura Poitras Germany/USA 2014, 1h54m, some subtitles, CTBC

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The Imitation Game

Friday 14 November – Thursday 4 December Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley star in this gripping true-life tale of Alan Turing, the genius British cryptologist who cracked the German Enigma Code that helped the Allies win the Second World War. Cumberbatch brilliantly portrays the tortured intellectual, who was prosecuted by the UK government in 1952 for homosexuality. A rich and prestigious work of modern cinema with an all-star cast of young British talent. Programme notes are available in the cinema and online at www.glasgowfilm.org Director Morten Tyldum Cast Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, UK/USA 2014, 1h54m, CTBC

Set Fire to the Stars Friday 14 – Monday 17 November

A stylised, semi-biographical tale of Dylan Thomas’ first tour of US, marking the great poet and writer’s centenary. Elijah Wood stars as John Malcolm Brinnin, a buttoned up Harvard graduate who puts himself forward to chaperone the chaotic livewire Thomas (played by Celyn Jones) through 1950s New York and beyond. With a winning score from Welsh singersongwriter Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals), this is a playful and heartfelt tribute to one of the greatest poets of all time. Director Andy Goddard Cast Elijah Wood, Celyn Jones, Kelly Reilly, UK 2014, 1h30m, 15

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Under Milk Wood

Sat 15 (18.45) & Sun 16 Nov (13.30) Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood is one of the most celebrated radio plays of all times, premiering on BBC radio in 1954, shortly after the great poet’s premature death, with his friend Richard Burton in the lead role. This 1972 film adaptation has Richard Burton reprising his role as ‘First Voice’, and is joined by Peter O’Toole and Elizabeth Taylor. Set in the imaginary Welsh fishing village of Llareggub, the story merges the dreams, reflections and day-to-day conversations of the inhabitants. Programme notes are available in the cinema and online at www.glasgowfilm.org Director Andrew Sinclair Cast Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Peter O’Toole, UK 1972, 1h28m, 12A: contains moderate nudity and sex


Winter Sleep Kis uykusu

Friday 21 – Sunday 30 November Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s latest film is a grand examination of the significant divide between the rich and poor, and the powerful and powerless. Unfolding before the epic backdrop of Turkey’s rural steppes (the same location used for Ceylan’s previous film Once Upon a Time in Anatolia) and built around conversations, the film examines the disintegration of a marriage, in exquisite and intelligent detail. Winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival and Turkey’s submission to the Academy Awards. Programme notes are available in the cinema and online at www.glasgowfilm.org Director Nuri Bilge Ceylan Cast Haluk Bilginer, Demet Akbag, Melisa Sözen, Turkey/France/Germany 2014, 3h16m, subtitles, CTBC

Luna

Tuesday 18 – Thursday 20 November The new film from Dave McKean (Mirrormask), brings together live action and gorgeous animation for a dreamlike contemplation of art, birth, death and relationships. A couple trying to deal with the death of their infant visit an old artist friend and his younger girlfriend on the rugged British coastline. Over the course of a long weekend, the couples deal with their own secrets as the life of the dead child is lived out in a series of fantastical dreams. Director Dave McKean Cast Ben Daniels, Dervla Kirwan, Stephanie Leonidas, UK 2014, 1h46m, 15

My Old Lady

Friday 21 – Thursday 27 November The debut feature from veteran playwright Israel Horovitz, this film features effortlessly elegant performances from an all-star cast. Mathias Gold (Kevin Kline) is a failed novelist who arrives in Paris to sell the stately apartment his father has bequeathed him. However, he cannot take possession as long as the elderly tenant, Mathilde Girard (Maggie Smith) is still alive. Mathias makes an unlikely deal with the tenant to allow him to stay until her passing, despite immediately finding himself on the wrong side of her daughter Chloe (Kristin Scott Thomas). Director Israel Horovitz Cast Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott Thomas, Maggie Smith, UK/France/USA 2014, 1h47m, 12A: suicide references, moderate sex references

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Stations of the Cross Kreuzweg

Friday 28 November – Thursday 4 December Winner of the Silver Bear for Best Script at Berlin Film Festival, Dietrich Brüggemann’s look at the life of a young 14-year-old girl growing up as part of a fundamentalist Catholic family is a distinctive and moving study of faith today. Uniquely structured around the 14 Stations of the Cross, with Maria going through each station just as Jesus did, the film unfolds with a slow and deliberate pace (each station is comprised of a single tracking shot), allowing the viewer to contemplate the interactions on screen in a an entirely different way to the traditional film. Programme notes are available in the cinema and online at www.glasgowfilm.org Director Dietrich Brüggemann Cast Lucie Aron, Anna Brüggemann, Michael Kamp, Germany 2014, 1h47m, subtitles, CTBC

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Playtime

Tue 25 (17.50) & Wed 26 Nov (12.50) Jacques Tati’s 1967 Playtime is generally considered to be the director’s most daring: a one of a kind piece of filmmaking that was the most expensive French film at the time of its release. The film loosely follows two characters who repeatedly run into one another throughout Paris: a young American tourist named Barbara and Tati’s Monsieur Hulot. Structured into six sequences, Tati uses enormous sets built specifically for the film, conveying a magical, whimsical world in which to showcase his unique style of visual comedy. Director Jacques Tati Cast Jacques Tati, Barbara Dennek, Rita Maiden, France/Italy 1967, 1h55m, subtitles, U

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I Am Ali

Friday 28 November – Thursday 4 December A new documentary looking at the life and relationships of the legendary fighter through a mixture of never before seen archive materials and extensive interviews with Ali’s family and close associates. Director Clare Lewins uses an innovative, non-chronological structure to decrypt the icon, touching on all aspects of his career, alongside interviews with his daughters, son, brother and former wife, plus legends of the boxing community including Mike Tyson, George Foreman and Gene Kilroy. Director Clare Lewins Cast Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Ali Jnr, Hana Ali, UK/USA 2014, 1h51m, PG

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Me, Myself and Mum Les garçons et Guillaume, à table!

Friday 5 – Thursday 18 December This cheerful and inventive comic confessional from director Guillaume Gallienne tells the story of his upbringing, his relations with his mother, and his eventual embracing of his inner heterosexual after growing up as a female-identified boy whom everyone assumes is gay. The 41-year-old Gallienne plays himself from school-age child to awkward adolescent and young man, as well as doubling up in drag to play his own mother. An intelligent and crowd-pleasing work. Director Guillaume Gallienne Cast Guillaume Gallienne, André Marcon, Françoise Fabian France/Belgium 2013, 1h25m, subtitles, CTBC

Hockney

Monday 1 – Thursday 4 December Using a spectrum of archive material from throughout the artist’s career, director Randall Wright gives a rich portrait of the Bradford born artist. One of the most important artists of his generation, David Hockney allowed the filmmaker unprecedented access to his personal archive of photographs and films, which he continues to make today, aged 77. A frank and invigorating visual portrait of a man who has never bowed to convention, capturing the magic and mystery of the artist. Director Randall Wright, UK 2014, 1h52m, 15

The Homesman

Friday 5 – Thursday 11 December The latest directorial outing for veteran actor Tommy Lee Jones (following 2005’s The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada and 2011’s The Sunset Limited) is a revisionist western in the model of Kelly Reichardt’s Meek’s Cutoff. Putting the female experience front and centre, the film focuses on Hilary Swank’s Mary Bee Cuddy, who leads a party of three women back east to civilisation, finding refuge with a Methodist minister’s wife (Meryl Streep). Director Tommy Lee Jones Cast Tommy Lee Jones, Hilary Swank, Grace Gummer France/USA 2014, 2h3m, some subtitles, 15

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The Grandmaster Yi dai zong shi Friday 5 – Thursday 11 December

The latest film from acclaimed auteur Wong Kar-wai (In the Mood for Love, Happy Together) is a rich, luscious martial arts epic recounting the complicated life of Ip Man – the legendary Wing Chung grandmaster who taught Bruce Lee. Kar-wai reteams with his frequent star Tony Leung, who depicts the life of an impassively cool martial artist. Choreographed by maestro Yuen Woo-ping (The Matrix, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), this is a delicate, enthralling and utterly beautiful portrayal of one of the world’s top martial artists. Director Wong Kar-wai Cast Tony Leung, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Hong Kong/China 2013, 1h48m, subtitles, CTBC

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Withnail & I

Friday 5 – Sunday 7 December Bruce Robinson’s snapshot of the grimy end of the 1960s became one of the most iconic films in British cinema. Richard E Grant and Paul McGann are perfect as two unemployed actors drinking themselves into a stupor in the Lake District, while Richard Griffiths is hilarious as lecherous Uncle Monty (reportedly based on Robinson’s own experiences with director Franco Zeffirelli). Endlessly quotable, Withnail and I has lost none of its charm. Director Bruce Robinson Cast Richard E Grant, Paul McGann, Richard Griffiths, UK 1987, 1h47m, 15

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Eastern Boys

Monday 8 – Thursday 11 December The sophomore feature from director Robin Campillo (who wrote and directed the original Les revenants in 2004) is alternately a tense thriller and tender love story. The ‘Eastern Boys’ of the title are the young men who hang around the Gare du Nord train station in Paris. One day Daniel, a discreet middle-aged businessman, plucks up the courage to speak to one of them and invites him around to his house. However, when the boy arrives, Daniel gets more than he could ever have bargained for. Director Robin Campillo Cast Olivier Rabourdin, Kirill Emelyanov, Daniil Vorobyov France 2013, 2h09m, some subtitles CTBC


The Green Prince

Friday 12 – Thursday 18 December Winner of the World Cinema: Documentary Audience Award at Sundance Film Festival 2014, this is the story of Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a Hamas leader who became a spy for the Israelis. Inspired by his memoirs, the film alternates between the recollections of Mr. Yousef (code-named Green Prince) and that of his Israeli handler, Gonen ben Yitzhak. A gripping, suspenseful true-life tale that needs to be seen to be believed. Director Nadav Schirman Cast Mosab Hassan Yousef, Gonen Ben Yitzhak, Sheikh Hassan Yousef Germany/USA/UK/Israel 2014, 1h35m, some subtitles, CTBC

Open Bethlehem

Friday 12 – Sunday 14 December

Life Itself

Tuesday 16 –Thursday 18 December

Palestinian director Leila Sansour left her hometown of Bethlehem when she was a teenager for London and New York. However, when she returned in 2004 she was shocked to find the town was involved in the Israeli-Palestine situation. A feature-length documentary that captures the desperation and plight of the small town through the eyes of its people.

A fittingly cinematic epitaph to Roger Ebert, one of the most important and beloved film critics in the world, this documentary is a tribute to both the writer and the man behind the words. Based on his 2011 memoir of the same name, the film features extensive interviews with Ebert, who granted director Steve James (Hoop Dreams, The Interrupters) unprecedented access during his final months.

Director Leila Sansour Palestine/UAE/UK/USA 2013, 1h30m, CTBC

Director Steve James, USA 2014, 2h, CTBC

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The Great Museum Das große Museum Friday 19 –Tuesday 23 December

An observational document of Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum as it reopened its famed Kunstkammer rooms in 2013. Director Johannes Holzhausen approaches the space with informed reverence, following curators and patrons throughout the building and using a distinctively cinematic lens to contextualise the museum’s goal of conserving works of the past to inform the present. A rare chance to witness some of the finest works of art in one of the most grand locations in the world. Director Johannes Holzhausen, Austria 2014, 1h34m, subtitles, PG

Manakamana

Saturday 20 & Tuesday 23 December A unique and inventive new film from the Harvard Sensory Ethnography Laboratory, who brought us last year’s inimitable Leviathan (2013). In this new work, audiences are brought to a cable car high above a lush green Nepalese forest, sitting face-to-face with passengers on their way to a Hindu site. Minimalist in its presentation, the filmmakers manage to purvey a distinctively ‘real’ documentary, inviting the viewers to watch, listen and consider the pilgrimage they are on. Directors Stephanie Spray, Pacho Velez, Nepal/USA 2013, subtitles, 1h58m, some subtitles, CTBC

Kon-Tiki

Friday 19 – Wed 24 December Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl’s legendary voyage from Peru to Polynesia in 1947 remains the kind of grand adventure that a modern generation can only dream about. This stirring, Oscar-nominated epic tells the true tale with style and breathtaking cinematography. When nobody accepted his theory that South American settlers were the first in Polynesia, the academic set out to prove his critics wrong by assembling a crew, building a raft and sailing the Pacific Ocean in the exact manner of any initial expeditions. A gloriously thrilling, old-fashioned yarn. Directors Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg Cast Pal Sverre Hagen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen Norway/Denmark/UK/Germany 2012, subtitles, 1h58m, CTBC

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PLAY POLAND

The Play Poland Film Festival is the largest mobile film event in the United Kingdom, aiming at presenting and promoting contemporary Polish cinema. All films are in Polish with subtitles. www.playpoland.org.uk

Parasite & It Looks Pretty from a Distance

Wednesday 5 November (17.25)

Play Poland presents a double bill of films from rising artistic talents Anka and Wilhelm Sasnal. It Looks Pretty from a Distance tells the story of Pawel, who one day inexplicably disappears and has his home scavenged by brazen neighbourhood looters. We see what happens when Pawel returns home to nothing. Parasite is a film about an ailing old man and a young mother who move in together, and details their day-to-day life of mutual dependency. Directors Anka Sasnal, Wilhelm Sasnal Cast Marcin Czarnik, Agnieszka Podsiadlik, Piotr Nowak, Poland 2011/2013, 2h23m, N/C 18+

Kebab & Horoscope Kebab i horoskop

Wednesday 12 November (18.25) The debut feature from filmmaker Grzegorz Jaroszuk, this film has gained comparisons to the work of Finnish auteur Aki Kaurismäki in its portrayal of eccentric humanism. The film follows a former kebab-shop employee and out-of-work horoscope writer as they are hired by a carpet store to provide marketing expertise – something that neither of the two men has. A tale of lonely, awkward and bemused people trying to make their way in the world. Director Grzegorz Jaroszuk Cast Bartlomiej Topa, Piotr Zurawski, Tomasz Schuchardt, Poland 2014, 1h15m, N/C 18+

Apnea

Wednesday 26 November (18.15) The word ‘Apnea’ refers to a short moment of suspension between life and death. This film recounts the tale of Jerzy, a world famous film director who after spending most of his life in Los Angeles, returns home to Warsaw. Encountering his family (including a son he has never met), friends, enemies and lovers, he discusses death and philosophy. Just like Voltaire’s Candide Jerzy finds himself in surprising, terrifying and enchanting situations. Director Jerzy Bart Cast Bogusław Linda, Krzysztof Stroinski, Władysław Kowalski, Poland 2013, 1h14m, N/C 18+

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CROSSING THE LINE

Tomorrow Is Always Too Long

LUX Scotland presents:

Oyster, selected works by Margaret Salmon Sunday 2 November (20.00)

Margaret Salmon creates filmic portraits that weave together poetry and ethnography. Focusing on individuals in their everyday habitats, her films capture the minutiae of daily life and infuse them with a gentle grandeur. Adapting techniques drawn from Cinema Vérité and Italian Neo-Realism, Salmon’s orchestrations of sound and image introduce a formal lyricism into the tradition of realist film. This is a rare opportunity to revisit her early American typographies series and see developments in two newer works filmed around her home in Kent. Lux Scotland will discuss Salmon’s work and her forthcoming project; her first long form film that is currently being shot across Scotland. Director Margaret Salmon, UK 1998 – 2014, 1h2m, N/C 15+

Sunday 7 December (19.30)

This new film from artist Phil Collins, specially commissioned for Festival 2014, is a modern day city symphony and a musical love letter to Glasgow, shot on locations ranging from an antenatal class, to Barlinnie prison, and Frampton’s night club. With a stellar soundtrack from Welsh pop-enigma Cate Le Bon, Mogwai’s Barry Burns, voodoo ravers Golden Teacher, and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, this improbable lovechild of musicals and documentary, late-night television and silhouette animation embarks on a hypnotic journey into the heart of the city. Artist and filmmaker Phil Collins will join us after the screening for a Q&A. Director Phil Collins Cast Molly Christie, Kate Dickie, Mick Harden, UK 2014, 1h22m, N/C 18+

Between Dog and Wolf: The New Model Army Story Thursday 20 November (20.10)

A punk and alternative rock group formed in 1980, New Model Army were famous for breaking the rules and perceptions of how music should sound, as well as for their controversial songs which criticised the political system. This documentary explores the lives, careers and beliefs of the band, whilst questioning their deep, dark underlying fear: how does a band leave its mark on the world? Director Matt Reid and lead singer Justin Sullivan will be joining us for a Q&A following the screening. Director Matt Reid, UK/Germany 2014, 1h31m, N/C 15+

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The Horses Mouth Monday 8 December (17.50)

Double-Bill: The Bedfords and A Life in Progress

This portrait of an eccentric artist stars Alec Guinness as aging, impoverished artist Gulley Jimson. After a spell in prison for harassment, Gulley moves uninvited into the luxurious apartment of a wealthy couple and begins a mural of ‘The Raising of Lazarus’ on their wall – destroying their home in the process. With grand visions, mainly fuelled by William Blake’s poems, and an unwillingness to concede to societal norms, this 1958 classic brilliantly captures the life of a man driven purely by his imagination. Introduced by Erik Sandberg, content manager at KILTR and followed by a Q&A with Alasdair Gray who chose the film.

This event is part of the wider Alasdair Gray Season and brings together two films starring Alasdair Gray, with introductions by both filmmakers. The Bedfords is a brooding re-imagining of the relationship between celebrated Victorian painter Edwin Landseer (1802–1873) and the Duke and Duchess of Bedford. A Life In Progress is an intimate portrait of Alasdair Gray, filmed over a fifteen year period. The resulting piece is revealing, incisive, chaotic and laugh-out-loud funny.

Director Ronald Neame Cast Alec Guinness, Kay Walsh, Renee Houston, UK 1958, 1h37m,

Director Henry Coombes, UK 2009, 19m, N/C 15+ Director Kevin Cameron, UK 2013, 1h34m, N/C 15+

Sunday 14 December (19.45)

David Shrigley: An Evening of Words and Images

Thursday 27 November (20.30) Event: £8 full price / £6.50 conc (£1 off for CineCard holders) Event with signed book: £28/26.50 (£1 off for CineCard holders) Individuals in society today don’t know what the hell is going on. Unfortunately these people are responsible for running the country. Their ideas are meaningless, illustrated using rubbish imagery. Yet still people heed this nonsense. David Shrigley is here to help. He has a fully composed worldview with hand-illustrated ideas. He knows exactly what’s going on and is willing to share his thoughts with you. If you listen things will quickly improve. David Shrigley will be discussing his new book Weak Messages Create Bad Situations: A Manifesto, along with a screening of his animations. He will be signing copies of his new book. Director David Shrigley Event approx. 2hr

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CHRISTMAS AT GFT

It’s a Wonderful Life

Friday 12 – Sunday 28 December (excluding Thu 25, Fri 26 Dec) Frank Capra’s 1946 Christmas classic follows the tribulations of smallltown everyman George Bailey (James Stewart) who, at the end of his luck and deep in debt, contemplates suicide one snowy Christmas Eve. Upon wishing that he’d never been born, guardian angel Clarence (Henry Travers) takes a trip from the heavens to persuade him otherwise. After a nightmarish journey through an alternative Bedford Falls, George realises the difference he has made to the people around him, learning lessons of love, loyalty, and the meaning of what it is to lead a wonderful life. Director Frank Capra Cast James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, USA 1946, 2h10m, U

The Bishop’s Wife

Friday 12 – Thursday 18 December Raising funds for a new cathedral, Bishop Henry Brougham has his prayers for divine guidance answered in the form of a guardian angel named Dudley. When Dudley assumes the identity of a guest in his home over Christmas, Brougham’s life is turned upside down, as he believes the charming angel is developing an interest in his wife Julia. Director Henry Koster Cast Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven, USA 1947, 1h49m, U

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CAFE COSMO AT GFT Enjoy the festive season at GFT with delicious mince pies and mulled wine, served in the art deco surroundings of our Balcony Bar throughout December. And if you’re popping in during the afternoon, treat yourself to a cup of our organic, fair-trade coffee from Matthew Algie roasters and a slice of cake. GFT Bar Bonuses: Locally sourced craft beers including West and BrewDog Selection of special GFT branded wine Take any drinks into the cinema with you Free wi-fi for all customers

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18 FEBRUARY - 1 MARCH 2015

GFF15 EARLY BIRD 10 films for £50 20 films for £90 40 films for £160

Only available from 1 November 2014 to 4 January 2015. These deals are limited so buy now to avoid disappointment. You will be able to check out the programme from its release on the 22 January 2015 and select your films online from 23 January, three days before general sales go live.

All standard priced tickets are available as part of the Early Bird Pass, excluded are the Opening and Closing Gala and all other special priced ticketed films/events. For full terms and conditions see www.glasgowfilm.org/festival/earlybird BUY TICKETS ONLINE WWW.GLASGOWFILM.ORG

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DAYS OF FEAR AND WONDER: SCI-FI

Glasgow Film’s voyage into the unknown and unexpected continues throughout November and December with science fiction classics alongside modern tales of terror and awe. This season continues to explore future states, alternative presents and the outer reaches of our imaginations. Presented as part of BFI’s National Sci-Fi: Days of Fear and Wonder Season.

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Friday 31 October – Sunday 2 November Don Siegel’s classic 1956 adaptation of Jack Finney’s novel The Body Snatchers remains one of the most chilling and powerful depictions of alien invasion, and has been remade and remodeled countless times over the years. Focusing on small-town doctor Miles Bennell (Kevin McCarthy), who slowly discovers that emotionless alien duplicates are replacing the population, the film remains an essential science fiction masterpiece. Director Don Siegel Cast Kevin McCarthy, Dana Wynter, Larry Gates , USA 1956 1h20m, PG

Under the Skin

Sun 16 & Mon 17 November Jonathan Glazer’s audacious adaptation of Michel Faber’s novel is the kind of spellbinding cinema you only experience once in a generation. Scarlett Johansson is unforgettable as an alien entity that falls to earth and assumes the form of a seductress. Filmed in Glasgow, this is a creepy fusion of gritty social realism and imaginative existential science fiction. Director Jonathan Glazer Cast Scarlett Johansson, Paul Brannigan, Joe Szula, UK 2013, 1h46m, 15

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The Last Angel of History

Tuesday 11 November (18.15) John Akomfrah’s landmark cinematic essay provides an engaging and measured look at the relationships between Pan-African culture, music, science fiction, intergalactic travel and computer technology. Featuring interviews with luminaries such as Sun Ra, George Clinton, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and Samuel R Delaney. Preceded by John Akomfrah’s short Memory Room 451 (1997, 22m). Screening as part of Africa at the Door of the Cosmos, films that explore African Sci-Fi. Director John Akomfrah, UK/Germany 1996, 45m, N/C 15+

Double Bill: Alien/Aliens (Directors’ Cuts)

Sunday 23 November (17.00) £12 full price / £10 conc / £10 CineCard / £8 Cinecard conc Ridley Scott’s classic sci-fi horror Alien and James Cameron’s action-packed sequel Aliens stand as two of the most iconic depictions of humankind facing up to its fears in the depths of space. GFT is offering the opportunity to see both these films back-to-back. Directors Ridley Scott, James Cameron Cast Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Harry Dean Stanton. Cast Sigourney Weaver, Paul Reiser, Bill Paxton, USA/UK 1979 / USA/UK 1986, 4h22m, 15


Woman in the Moon Frau im Mond

Sunday 23 November (18.30) Fritz Lang teamed up with his wife, Thea von Harbou, following their collaboration on Metropolis to produce this visually stunning and technically brilliant space travel adventure. The titular female, played with gusto by Gerda Maurus (one of the stars of Lang’s 1928 classic Spies), joins an extraterrestrial expedition in search of gold on the moon. Screening as part of Teknowomen, films that chart the depiction of women in Sci-Fi. Director Fritz Lang Cast Gerda Maurus, Willy Fritsch, Klaus Pohl, Germany 1929, 2h43m, U

Space Is the Place

Monday 24 November (18.15) A classic of 1970s science fiction Blaxploitation, this film was written by the iconic avant-garde jazz musician Sun Ra, who along with his ‘Arkestra’ provide the music and feature prominently in the narrative. An interplanetary exploration of the African diaspora, the story displaces Ra and his Arkestra throughout time and space, placing them at the centre of 1940s race movements. This unique work gives life and deeper meaning to the legendary music and space-age philosophies of Sun Ra. Screening as part of Africa at the Door of the Cosmos, films that explore African Sci-Fi. Director John Coney Cast Barbara Deloney, Sun Ra, Raymond Johnson, USA 1974, 1h25m, N/C 15+

2001: A Space Odyssey

Friday 28 November – Thursday 4 December Stanley Kubrick’s sublime science fiction masterpiece, scripted by both Kubrick and famed writer Arthur C Clarke, is regularly cited not only as one of the greatest pieces of science fiction, but also as one of the finest works of cinema ever made. Charting the birth and evolution of mankind, as well as our interactions with technology and extra-terrestrial life, this is a unique, beguiling and cerebral film that truly deserves to be seen on the big screen. Programme notes are available in the cinema and online at www.glasgowfilm.org Director Stanley Kubrick Cast Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, USA/UK 1968, 2h15m, some subtitles, U

Born in Flames

Sunday 30 November (17.30) In the near future, the US is celebrating the 10th anniversary of a socialist revolution that has changed the fabric of the country. However, some are left disenchanted with the new order – justice and equality are still not forthcoming for women. Blue-collar worker Adelaide Norris starts a feminist revolution. Preceded by short film Unfinished Conversation (Derica Shields, 2013, 8m). Rosie Lewis from The Angelou Centre and Cloudberry MacLean from Digital Desperados will join us for a discussion on feminist experimental filmmaking. Screening as part of Teknowomen, films that chart the depiction of women in Sci-Fi. Director Lizzie Borden Cast Honey, Adele Bertei, Kathryn Bigelow, USA 1983, 1h20m, 15

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Teknolust

Wednesday 3 December (18.15) Anxious to use artificial life to improve the world, bio-geneticist Rosetta Stone uses her own DNA to breed three self-replicating automatons (all played by Tilda Swinton). The robot-women need male sperm to survive and act out seduction scenes they have learned from movies with real-life men. Fearing a bio-gender war, the FBI send in Agent Edward Hopper to solve the mystery. Directed by Lynn Hershman, a primary figure in the US feminist art movement, Teknolust merges exploration of gender with discussion of consumerism, state surveillance, and the relationship between real and virtual worlds. Screening as part of Teknowomen, films that chart the depiction of women in Sci-Fi.

Fantastic Voyage

Sat 20 (15.10) & Mon 22 December (12.45) In order to save the life of a comatose diplomat after an assassination attempt, a crew of five experts are shrunk to microscopic size and injected into his body. With only 60 minutes before they return to normal size, the team captain the Proteus ship through the bloodstream, encountering obstacles and hazards the likes of which have never been seen before. A classic sci-fi romp with a winning cast including Raquel Welch and Donald Pleasance. Director Richard Fleischer Cast Stephen Boyd, Raquel Welch, Edmond O’Brien, USA 1966, 1h40m, U

Directors Lynn Hershman-Leeson Cast Tilda Swinton, USA/UK 2002, 1h25m, N/C 15+

A.I. Artificial Intelligence with Jan Harlan in Conversation Wednesday 10 December (19.30)

The touching story of an android child who finds himself adrift in a dystopian future longing for the love of his human ‘mother’. Stanley Kubrick started development on this film project in the early 1970s, but unfortunately never saw it realised. However, in the early 1990s, he and producer Jan Harlan passed the film onto Spielberg, who they thought would be closer aligned to the film’s emotional core. We are delighted that Jan Harlan will join us to discuss both this film and other Kubrick works in the sci-fi genre. Director Steven Spielberg Cast Haley Joel Osment, Jude Law, Frances O’Connor, USA 2001, 2h20m, 12, total event approx. 3h

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Saturday 6 December (19.00) Alien’s Ellen Ripley has long been considered a feminist icon, representing an early example of Hollywood cinema’s ‘strong woman’ within the action genre. In this cult classic, a spaceship crew are stalked by a somewhat aggressive extra-terrestrial creature they have inadvertently brought on board. Is Ripley a feminist hero? Join us for a post-screening discussion with critic Hannah McGill, Professor of Feminist Media Studies Karen Boyle, and author Kirsty Logan. This screening will take place at Glasgow Women’s Library as part of Teknowomen, films that chart the depiction of women in Science Fiction. All tickets £5.

Director Ridley Scott Cast Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Ian Holm, USA/UK 1979, 3h, 18

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Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines

WONDER WOMEN! THE UNTOLD STORY OF AMERICAN SUPERHEROINES traces the fascinating birth, evolution and legacy of Wonder Woman and introduces audiences to a dynamic group of fictional and real-life superheroines fighting for positive role models for girls, both on screen and off.

Saturday 29 November (19.00) Duration: 62 minutes. Director Kristy Guevara-Flanagan’s documentary “A nuanced critique of gender and heroism in popular culture …” explores the concept of Studies, heroic women –Mary Celeste Kearney, Media University of Texasfrom at Austinthe birth of the superhero in the 1940s through to the Contact: TVKristy and big screen action blockbusters of today. Kelcey Edwards, Producer Guevara-Flanagan, Director

kelcey@vaquerafilms.com We are delighted that writer Zoë Strachan Educational and comicsales: artist Gill Hatcher will take part in a New Day Films post-screening discussion on superheroines. NewDay.com/Films/WonderWomen.html

This screening WonderWomenDoc.com will take place at Glasgow Women’s Library as part of Teknowomen, a season of films that charts the depiction of women in Science Fiction. All tickets £5.

Director Kristy Guevara-Flanagan Cast Kathleen Hanna, Shelby Knox, Gloria Steinem, USA 2012, 3h, N/C 12+

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The Thing

Friday 31 October (23.00) An American scientific expedition to Antarctica is interrupted by a group of seemingly mad Norwegians pursuing a lone husky by helicopter. When the chopper crashes, only the dog survives, leaving no explanation. The scientists take the animal in but soon wish they hadn’t... This influential horror sci-fi stars Kurt Russell as a gruff pilot who unwittingly becomes defender of the planet.

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Serenity

Part of our Late Night Cult Classics.

Friday 28 November (23.00) Having been rescued by her brother, River Tam (Summer Glau) finds herself on the run from a relentless operative sent to eliminate her. Captain Malcolm Reynolds (Nathan Fillion) and the ragtag crew of Serenity take on the siblings and attempt to evade their pursuer. What ensues is a rip-roaring adventure through space which sees the team meet old friends, battle through enemies and ultimately challenge the system. Part of our Late Night Cult Classics.

Director John Carpenter Cast Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David, USA 1982, 1h49m, 18

Director Joss Whedon Cast Nathan Fillion, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Summer Glau, USA 2005, 1h54m, 15

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FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL 2014

Bienvenue and welcome to the 22nd edition of the French FilmFestival UK, your annual showcase of the best of Francophone cinema. From Normandy via Paris to the Riviera and the Camargue, this year’s films focus on all kinds of subjects and in all manner of styles. Our festival this year features directors such as Jean-Luc Godard, André Téchiné, Volker Schlöndorff and Jean Becker, alongside stellar talents like Isabelle Huppert, Catherine Deneuve, Jean Reno and Mathieu Amalric.

Many thanks to Le Bistro Beaumartin, recent winner of Best European Establishment at the Food Awards Scotland 2014, for their continued support of the French Film Festival. FFF ticket deal: 5 tickets for £35.00/£27.50 concession (no further discounts apply)

Love at First Fight Les combattants

Longwave

Les grandes ondes (à l’ouest)

Sunday 9 November (19.30) Winner of three prizes in the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, Thomas Cailley’s debut feature portrays the bond between a young woodcutter (Kévin Azaïs) and an intense paratrooper-wannabe (Adèle Haenel). Delivered with acerbic humour, the film explores the protagonists’ relationship with one another and the world. We hope actor Kevin Azaïs will join us for a Q&A following the screening.

Thursday 13 November (18.15) Two mismatched Swiss radio reporters stumble upon the Carnation Revolution in 1974 Portugal in Longwave (Les grandes ondes (à l’ouest)). A charming fable from francophone Swiss director Lionel Baier (Garçon stupide), the film comments on the current financial crisis in southern Europe and its need for revolution.

Director Thomas Cailley Cast Adèle Haenel, Kévin Azaïs, Antoine Laurent, France 2014, 1h38m, subtitles, N/C 15+

Director Lionel Baier Cast Valérie Donzelli, Michel Vuillermoz, Patrick Lapp France/Switzerland/Portugal 2014, 1h25m, subtitles, N/C 15+

Director Lionel Baier will be joining us for a Q&A following the screening.

In the Courtyard Dans la cour

Friday 14 November (15.45) In the Courtyard follows Antoine (Gustave Kervern), a forty-year-old rock musician who also happens to be the newly appointed concierge of a Parisian tenement building. The friendship he develops with the newly retired, rather insecure Mathilde (Catherine Deneuve), underpins this zany tragicomedy from director Pierre Salvadori. Director Pierre Salvadori Cast Catherine Deneuve, Gustave Kervern, Féodor Atkine France 2013, 1h37m, subtitles, N/C 15+

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Our Summer in Provence Avis de mistral

Friday 14 November (18.10) After their parents separate, siblings Léa (Chloe Jouannet) and Adrien (Hugo Dessioux), and their deaf-mute younger brother, Théo (Lukas Pelissier), are shipped off to their grandparents, in this comedic exploration of generational tensions. We expect to have director Rose Bosch and/or actor Anna Galiena joining us for a Q&A following the screening Director Rose Bosch Cast Jean Reno, Anna Galiena, Chloé Jouannet France 2014, 1h44m, subtitles, N/C 15+

The Blue Room

Belle and Sebastian

La chambre bleue

Friday 14 November (21.00) An adaptation of Georges Simenon’s 1964 novel, The Blue Room features Amalric as a married man who runs foul of the law after an affair with a local femme fatale (played by co-writer Stéphanie Cléau). Director Mathieu Amalric Cast Mathieu Amalric, Léa Drucker, Stéphanie Cléau, France 2014, 1h15m, subtitles, N/C 18+

Belle et Sébastien

Saturday 15 November (14.00) Nicolas Vanier’s adaptation of the 1965 TV series, sees Belle, a beautiful sheepdog, and her young master Sébastien (Félix Bossuet), defy the German occupation of their village. Beautifully shot in a magnificent Alpine setting, Belle and Sebastian is an action-adventure film more than worthy of the original. Director Nicolas Vanier Cast Félix Bossuet, Tchéky Karyo, Margaux Châtelier, France 2013, 1h38m, subtitles, N/C 8+

Goodbye to Language 3D Adieu au langage

Saturday 15 November (13.40) Winner of the Jury Prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Goodbye to Language is Jean-Luc Godard’s typically unique 3D cinema debut. The narrative follows an affair between a married woman and a single man, seen entirely through the eyes of a dog named Roxy. It goes without saying that this is Godard at his most experimental. Director Jean-Luc Godard Cast Héloïse Godet, Kamel Abdeli, Richard Chevallier, France 2014, 1h9m, some subtitles, N/C 15+

Get Well Soon Bon rétablissement

Saturday 15 November (16.10) After being sent cascading into the Seine by a rogue driver, retired Pierre is forced to spend a month in hospital, where he complains and reflects on his life. Jean Becker’s (My Afternoons with Margueritte) adaptation of Marie-Sabine Roger’s novel emerges as an endearing but witty comedy-drama. Director Jean Becker Cast Gérard Lanvin, Fred Testot, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, France 2014, 1h21m, subtitles, N/C 12+

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Gazelles Les gazelles

Saturday 15 November (18.10) Mona Achache’s romantic comedy Les gazelles, deals with thirty-yearold Marie (Camille Chamoux) who is readjusting to single life after splitting from her boyfriend (Franck Gastambide). Achache’s latest production is a joyous mix of realism and 21st-century girl power. Director Mona Achache will be joining us for a Q&A following the screening. Director Mona Achache Cast Camille Chamoux, Audrey Fleurot, Anne Brochet, France 2014, 1h39m, subtitles, N/C 15+

Ariane’s Thread Au fil d’Ariane

Saturday 15 November (20.40) Starring Robert Guédiguian’s muse Ariane Ascaride, along with regulars Jean-Pierre Darroussin and Gérard Meylan, this slice of magical realism follows one woman’s excursion to a seaside café filled with sunlight, colourful locals and good vibes. Guédiguian’s cinema evokes the intimacy and vibrancy of Marseille. Director Robert Guédiguian Cast Ariane Ascaride, Gérard Meylan, Jean-Pierre Darroussin France 2013, 1h32m, subtitles, N/C 15+

Not My Type Pas son genre

Wooden Crosses Les croix de bois

Sunday 16 November (14.40) Filmed in 1931, Wooden Crosses concentrates on a handful of French draftees, including an idealistic student named Demachy (Pierre Blanchar). Marching off to war with joyful patriotic fervor, the men are quickly disillusioned by the appalling realities. This may well be the most powerful anti-war film ever made. Director Raymond Bernard Cast Charles Vanel, Pierre Blanchar, Pierre Labry, France 1931, 1h50m, subtitles, N/C 15+

Diplomacy Diplomatie

Sunday 16 November (17.20) Not My Type marks a distinct change of pace for director Belvaux. A bittersweet across-the-tracks romance between philosophy professor Clément (Loïc Corbery) and hairdresser Jennifer (Émilie Dequenne) questions the sustainability of a relationship based on the attraction of opposites.

Sunday 16 November (19.45) Set in Paris in 1944, Diplomacy recounts the efforts of Swedish consul-general Raoul Nordling (André Dussollier) to save the city from destruction through secret negotiations with General Dietrich von Choltitz (Niels Arestrup), German military governor of occupied Paris.

Director Lucas Belvaux Cast Émilie Dequenne. Loïc Corbery, Anne Coesens, France 2014, 1h51m, subtitles, N/C 15+

Director Volker Schlöndorff Cast André Dussollier, Niels Arestrup, Robert Stadlober, France/Germany 2014, 1h25m, subtitles, N/C 15+

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24 Days 24 jours

Monday 17 November (15.45) In 2006, a multiracial gang of youngsters kidnapped 23-year-old Parisian telephone seller Ilan Halimi (Pascal Elbé) for ransom and tortured him for twenty-four days on the assumption that since he was Jewish, he must also be rich. 24 Days presents politically astute material told with sobriety and suspense. Director Alexandre Arcady Cast Zabou Breitman, Pascal Elbé, Jacques Gamblin France 2014, 1h51m, subtitles, N/C 15+

Paris Follies

School of Babel

La ritournelle

Monday 17 November (18.30) Paris Follies follows empty-nester Brigitte (Isabelle Huppert) as she sets off for Paris, where she allows herself to be flattered by the attention of a charming Danish gentleman (Michael Nyqvist). With an exceptional cast led by Huppert, this is a wonderfully charming and poignant romance about the choices of everyday life from writer-director Marc Fitoussi. Director Marc Fitoussi Cast Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Michael Nyqvist, France 2013, 1h40m, subtitles, N/C 15+

Patchwork Family

Du goudron et des plumes Tuesday 18 November (15.45) Sales representative Christian (Sami Bouajila) and single mother Christine (Isabelle Carré) are brought together through the friendship of their two teenage daughters. A touching depiction of the everyday lives of ordinary people, reminiscent of the films of Ken Loach. Director Pascal Rabaté Cast Sami Bouajila, Isabelle Carré, Talina Boyaci, France 2014, 1h31m, subtitles, N/C 15+

La cour de Babel

Monday 17 November (20.45) This observational documentary by Julie Bertuccelli (The Tree) is reminiscent of Laurent Cantet’s Palme d’Or-winning The Class, recording a ‘reception class’ in Paris in which immigrant children are taught their first lessons in French. This is a multifaceted look at the French melting pot, both illuminating and touching. Director Julie Bertuccelli, France 2013, 1h29m, subtitles, N/C 15+

Life of Riley

Aimer, boire et chanter Tuesday 18 November (17.45) An outrageously artificial piece of filmed theatre, this is the late Alain Resnais’s third adaptation of a work by Alan Ayckbourn. It charts the woes of middle-class couples coping with problematic love lives, solitude and death. Film critic and academic Dr Pasquale Iannone will introduce this screening. Director Alain Resnais Cast Sabine Azéma, André Dussollier, Michel Vuillermoz, France 2013, 1h47m, subtitles, N/C 12+

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French Riviera

L’homme qu’on aimait trop

Weekends in Normandy Week-ends

Tuesday 18 November (20.10) Based on real events in the 1970s, André Téchiné’s latest film is a deeply intriguing drama which follows the ambiguous motives of its three protagonists – Renée Le Roux (Deneuve), her attorney Maurice Agnelet (Canet), and recently divorced daughter Agnès (Haenel) – and their shifting relationships; from friendship and love, to suspicion, hostility and betrayal.

Wednesday 19 November (15.45) Anne Villacèque’s third feature follows two couples who spend their weekends in neighbouring country houses in Normandy. When one of the relationships crumbles, the other couple starts to question their own marriage. Through focusing on the trivialities of everyday life, Villacèque reminds us of the two constants in life: love and fear.

Director André Téchiné Cast Guillaume Canet, Catherine Deneuve, Adèle Haenel, France 2013, 1h54m, subtitles, N/C 15+

Director Anne Villacèque Cast Karin Viard, Noémie Lvovsky, Jacques Gamblin, France 2013, 1h30m, subtitles, N/C 15+

Hiroshima Mon Amour Wednesday 19 November (18.15)

Alain Resnais’s first feature tells the story of a French film actress (Emmanuelle Riva) who goes to Hiroshima to make a film and has an affair with a Japanese architect. A worldwide sensation when first released, and generally considered one of the most beautiful and influential films ever made. Director Alain Resnais Cast Emmanuelle Riva, Eiji Okada France/Japan 1959, 1h31m, subtitles, N/C 15+

The Finishers

De toutes nos forces Wednesday 19 November (20.10) Inspired by real events, Tavernier’s The Finishers follows a father (Jacques Gamblin) and his disabled son Julien (Fabien Héraud) as they join forces to participate in the gruelling Ironman triathlon, which consists of 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of cycling and a marathon. The resulting film is exhilarating and triumphant. We hope director Nils Tavernier will join us for a Q&A following the screening. Director Nils Tavernier Cast Jacques Gamblin, Alexandra Lamy, Fabien Héraud, France/Belgium 2013, 1h34m, subtitles, N/C 12+

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Hope

Thursday 20 November (15.45) French writer-director Boris Lojkine’s highly-acclaimed Hope documents a Nigerian woman (Endurance Newton) and a Cameroonian man (Justin Wang) as they travel to Spain, in a narrative trajectory that takes them from poverty to danger. A film infused with irony, Hope was screened as part of this year’s Cannes Critics’ Week selection. Director Boris Lojkine Cast Justin Wang, Endurance Newton, France 2013, 1h26m, N/C 15+

9-Month Stretch 9 mois ferme

Thursday 20 November (18.00) Albert Dupontel’s follow-up to The Villain, this crowd-pleasing black comedy features Sandrine Kiberlain as Ariane Felder, an uptight, ambitious and defiantly single court judge who finds herself pregnant with no idea how it happened or who’s responsible. Cartoonishly undermining the French legal system, 9 Month Stretch has unashamed ambitions to simply raise a laugh. Director Albert Dupontel Cast Sandrine Kiberlain, Albert Dupontel, Nicolas Marie France 2014, 1h22m, subtitles, N/C 15+

Going Away

Marie’s Story

Un beau dimanche

Marie Heurtin

Thursday 20 November (20.40) Veteran actress turned writer/director, Nicole Garcia offers a fine drama in the best French tradition, which follows an improbable bond between Baptiste (Pierre Rochefort), a teacher, and Mathias (Mathias Brezot), a young pupil neglected by his separated parents. Acting as a temporary surrogate father for Mathias, Baptiste soon finds himself entangled with the boy’s hard-working, hard-partying mother, Sandra (Louise Bourgoin). Director Nicole Garcia Cast Pierre Rochefort, Louise Bourgoin, Dominique Sanda, France 2013, 1h35m, subtitles, 15

Monday 24 November (20.15) Jean-Pierre Améris’ latest production evokes Arthur Penn’s The Miracle Worker and François Truffaut’s The Wild Child, presenting the story of Marie Heurtin (played by Ariana Rivoire), who was born deaf and blind in 1895. Taken to the Larnay Institute near Poitiers by her father, Sister Marguerite (Isabelle Carré) sets out to bring Marie out of her darkness, in a film that is truly inspirational. Director Jean-Pierre Améris will join us for a Q&A after the screening Director Jean-Pierre Améris Cast Isabelle Carré, Brigitte Catillon, France 2013, 1h35m, subtitles, N/C 15+

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FRIGHTFEST HALLOWEEN ‘THE DARK HEART OF CINEMA’

FrightFest once again returns to the GFT this Halloween for an all-day event guaranteed to rattle your senses, leaving you shocked and terrified for another year. Saturday 1 November (14.10, approx 9 hours) Buy your ticket for all five films for only £35.

Last Shift

A rookie cop’s world is turned upside down when she comes face to face with Paymon, King of Hell. From Anthony DiBlasi, director of the past FrightFest presentations Missionary, Cassadaga and Dread, comes a new frontier in fear. World Premiere Director Anthony DiBlasi Cast Juliana Harkavy, Natalie Victoria, J LaRose, USA 2014, 1h34m, some subtitles, 15

The Editor

From Astron-6 (Manborg and Father’s Day), comes the Airplane! of Giallo. With superb Dario Argento, Lucio Fulci and Fernando Di Leo references, big hair, bad dubbing, inappropriate nudity,and a terrific Claudio Simonetti soundtrack, this is a brilliant homage to 1970s Italian thrillers. Special Preview Directors Adam Brooks, Matthew Kennedy Cast Adam Brooks, Paz de la Huerta, Udo Kier, Canada 2014, 1h46m. N/C 18+

ABCs of Death 2

Get ready to learn your ABCs again with 26 new directors and 26 new deaths, each one with a completely different and bloody storyline. Some of the talent in the impressive mix include Vincenzo Natali (Splice), Rodney Ascher (Room 237), the Soska Sisters (American Mary) and many more. UK Premiere Directors Various Cast Andy Nyman, Tristan Risk, Mark Grossman, USA 2014, 2h, some subtitles, N/C 18+

Captain Kronos – Vampire Hunter

From creator Brian Clemens comes the cult Hammer Horror that’s a favourite of directors Peter Jackson and Ben Wheatley. When young girls are found dead in Durward village, Dr Marcus suspects vampirism and enlists the help of a former comrade-in-arms, the mysterious and powerful Kronos. Director Brian Clemens Cast Horst Janson, Caroline Munro, John Carson, UK 1974, 1h31m, 15

The Pact II

Surpassing the original movie by going into deeper psychological areas to stir up its scares, directors Patrick Horvath and Dallas Richard Hallam’s latest episode in the Judas Killer saga once more unfolds a murder mystery linking two intriguing realities that skirt the fine line between paranormal, supernatural and terrifyingly plausible. UK Premiere Directors Dallas Richard Hallam, Patrick Horvath Cast Caity Lotz, Camilla Luddington, Scott Michael Foster, USA 2014, 1h36m, N/C 18+

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Gremlins

Friday 5 December (23.00) An antidote to the artificial sweetness of the traditional Christmas movie, and a clever subversion of Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life, Gremlins tells the story of an eccentric inventor who purchases a loveable creature for his son. When vital instructions are ignored, a pack of predatory gremlins are unleashed upon the town with devastating effect. With cameos from prolific filmmakers, pantomime humour and brilliant animatronic effects, Dante’s horror fairytale is also a scathing critique of consumer culture. Screening as part of our Late Night Cult Classics. Students get £5 tickets with a valid student ID plus FREE entry to Nice’N’Sleazy with your ticket! Director Joe Dante Cast Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, USA 1984, 1h46m, 12A: Contains moderate violence and fantasy horror

Tuesday 25 November (20.30) A liquor store owner discovers a case of ‘Viper’ in his cellar and sells it to local hobos, unaware that the drink causes consumers to melt and explode. Street Trash is a legendary cult splatter title – an outrageously politically incorrect gorefest, excessive and disreputable in every respect – designed to offend and entertain in equal measure. Presented as part of a special run of shows that sees the film screening uncut, from eye-popping 35mm, for the first time ever in the UK.

Die Hard

Friday 19 December (23.00) One of the greatest action movies ever made opens with a festive setting as NYPD officer John McClane (Bruce Willis in his prime) takes on Alan Rickman’s archetypal European villain, Hans Gruber. When McClane goes to the Christmas party at his estranged wife’s office ‘by mistake’, he finds himself embroiled in an action-packed rescue mission to save the hostages being held by Gruber as he attempts to steal 600 million dollars. Yippee-ki-yay! Screening as part of our Late Night Cult Classics. Students get £5 tickets with a valid student ID plus FREE entry to Nice’N’Sleazy with your ticket! Director John McTiernan Cast Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, USA 1988, 2h11m, 15

Black Christmas

Tuesday 16 December (20.40) Bob Clark’s Black Christmas represents the true birth of the American slasher film, predating Carpenter’s Halloween and the late 70s slasher cycle by several years. A knock out masterpiece of atmosphere and tension, it can also lay claim to being one of the most supremely creepy films of all time. Join us for some seasonal killer sorority house chills as the ultimate Christmas horror movie receives an ultra-rare screening from 35mm. Directors Bob Clark Cast Olivia Hussey, Keir Dullea, Margot Kidder, Canada 1974, 1h38m, 18

Director Jim Muro Cast Mike Lackey, Bill Chepil Jane Arakawa USA 1987, 1h41m, 18

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EMA’S MOVIE CLASSICS WEEKEND

Viacom International Media Networks is proud to be hosting the MTV EMA’s in Glasgow for the very first time! To celebrate, Viacom’s fast-growing Paramount Channel has partnered with Glasgow Film to present three iconic movie classics. Paramount Channel brings classic films into the present, showing box office hits from over 100 years of cinema history. We welcome you as our guest as we enjoy a few of our favourites during this historic weekend! All tickets are free. Maximum 2 per person, available on the day.

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Friday 7 November (23.00) The ultimate teen movie from John Hughes, writer of The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink. Ferris Bueller is a legend at high school thanks to his charm, good looks and ability to get away with murder. Intending to make one last grand gesture before graduation, Ferris calls in sick and sweet talks and swindles his way around Chicago with his girlfriend and best pal in tow. The brilliant comic cast includes a freshfaced Matthew Broderick in the title role, Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey as his cynical sister and Charlie Sheen in a memorable cameo. This exuberant 80s classic is ridiculously good fun. Director John Hughes Cast Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, USA 1986, 1h42m, 15

Top Gun

Saturday 8 November (14.15) ‘I feel the need… the need for speed’ – the film that turned Tom Cruise into a global sensation and made fighter jets infinitely cooler than any other mode of transport. Top Gun remains a perfect encapsulation of 1980s bravado and charm, with Cruise’s daring hotshot pilot, appropriately nicknamed ‘Maverick’, attending the Top Gun Naval Flying School. Whilst there he fights the attitudes of the other pilots in his struggle to be the best and honour his late father’s name. Director Tony Scott Cast Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Kelly McGillis, USA 1986, 1h50m, 12A: Contains one use of strong language and moderate sex and sex references

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The Godfather: Part II Sunday 9 November (12.30)

Francis Ford Coppola’s legendary follow up to his landmark 1972 film, The Godfather, is at once prequel and sequel; continuing the story of Michael Corleone, whilst also travelling back in time to early 20th century Sicily where his father, Vito Corleone, flees the local Mafia and escapes to New York. Paralleling the young Vito Corleone’s rise with his son Michael’s spiritual fall, Coppola portrays the many pitfalls of the American dream. This crime epic is considered one of the greatest American films ever made. Director Francis Ford Coppola Cast Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, USA 1974, 3h21m, some subtitles, 18


Access Film Club Tue 11 Nov & Tue 9 Dec (19.30)

GFT, together with Scottish Autism, is delighted to launch this monthly film club, which includes a screening and post-film discussion in a welcoming and accessible environment. Our films for November and December – with respective themes of ‘Superhero’ and ‘Christmas’ – have been voted on by the public and will be revealed in advance of the screenings. On the night, the chosen film will be shown and afterwards individuals will have the chance to take part in a group discussion about the movie. Access Film Club is recommended for people aged 15 and over. Check the GFT website for details. All tickets £5. A discussion after each film will be led by Charlene Tait, Director of Development at Scottish Autism. Approx. 2h30m – exact times tbc

Goethe-Institut and GYFF present: Love Steaks Tuesday 13 November (17.45)

Jakob Lass’ celebrated cinematic debut Love Steaks emerged from the FOGMA manifesto Germany’s answer to the infamous Dogme movement. FOGMA’s ‘Rules Are Freedom’ stipulates that filmmakers must plan the unpredictable, which then allows them to surrender to their impulses whilst shooting. There will be an introduction and post-film discussion on the FOGMA phenomenon with Dr Leanne Dawson, Lecturer in German and Film Studies at Edinburgh University. Director Jakob Lass Cast Lana Cooper, Franz Rogowski, Germany 2013, 1h29m, subtitles, N/C12+

GSFF presents:

EIFF 2014: Phantom Landscapes

Sunday 23 November (19.30) Edinburgh International Film Festival showcases a broad spectrum of cutting-edge short film from across the disciplines of fiction, documentary, experimental and animation. Taken from this year’s programme, ‘Phantom Landscapes’ presents five rich evocations of ideas, dreams and mythical landscapes. This cinematic ramble circumnavigates conventional notions of time and space to examine alchemical experiments within chemistry and botany, adopts experiential approaches to the cinematic invocation of environment and drifts through a Chinese folktale charting a holy man’s two-century wanderlust. Introduced by Lydia Beilby, EIFF Short Film Programmer. Directors Various, UK 2013-14, 1h30m, N/C 15+

BAFTA Masterclass:

Special Effects with Artem Thursday 11 December (18.15)

From singing toilets to the walking dead and controlling the weather, creative effects innovators Artem are experts in dealing with every outlandish request and impossible deadline! GYFF have teamed up with BAFTA Scotland to bring you another amazing chance to learn from the professionals. Whether beginner or budding SFX student, come along for a great opportunity to increase your knowledge. Tickets for this event are £2 for GFT Youth Card holders. 1h30m

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AFRICA IN MOTION

Welcome to the 9th edition of the Africa in Motion Film Festival. We are back and ready to bring to Scotland a diverse array of inspiring, innovative and challenging stories from across the African continent. This year’s festival theme is ‘Looking back, reaching forward’, drawing inspiration from the Adinkra symbol of the Sankofa bird, which means ‘reach back and get it’. Using this theme we will focus on retrospectives of the past and explorations of the present and the future of Africa, including contemporary and classic fiction features, new and acclaimed short films, insightful documentaries and stunning animation. www.africa-in-motion.org.uk

Soleils Suns

Sunday 2 November (17.15) An old man is entrusted with curing a young girl struck by amnesia. In his quest to help her regain her memory and identity, he takes her on a healing trip through space and time, to learn about African histories and cultures. They travel from the beautiful Mandingo Empire in 13th century Mali to visit early European philosophers in France and Germany; from King Leopold of the Congo to Robben Island in South Africa, and more. This philosophical road movie is both funny and thrilling. It is a love story between a wise old griot and a young girl that opens up an Africa rarely seen before. UK Premiere Directors Olivier Delahaye & Dani Kouyaté Cast Binda Ngazolo, Nina Melo, Joseph Traoré Burkhina Faso/France 2013, 1h35m, subtitles, N/C 15+

C’est eux les Chiens They Are the Dogs

Monday 3 November (18.00) They Are the Dogs follows a television crew as they set off to report on social movements in Morocco. Intrigued by the appearance and strange behaviour of a man in the crowds, they decide to focus their report on him. Told in the form of a television report, the film fluctuates between fiction and documentary. Shot camera on shoulder over several weeks in the streets of Casablanca, the film plays on the urgency of the news report in the midst of the Arab Spring. This screening will be followed by a discussion lead by North African film researcher Dr Stefanie Van De Peer. Director Hisham Lasri Cast Hassan Ben Badida, Yahya El Fouandi, Imad Fijjaj, France/Morocco 2013, 1h25m, subtitles N/C 15+

Four Corners

Thursday 6 November (18.00) Four Corners is a multi-thread, coming-of-age crime drama set in a unique and volatile South African subculture. At times raw and violent, at times touching and true, the film explores themes of love, loss, kinship, betrayal and redemption. We are delighted to welcome director Ian Gabriel to the festival. Ian will join us for a Q&A session following the screening. Director Ian Gabriel Cast Brendon Daniels, Jezzriel Skei, Lindiwe Matshikiza, South Africa 2013, 1h54m, subtitles, N/C 12+

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Timbuktu

Saturday 8 November (15.00) When the city is invaded by jihadists, the local imam calmly argues against their narrow, ultra-orthodox dogma, but he has little influence over the rag-tag bunch of religious intruders. Timbuktu is a stunningly realized condemnation of intolerance and the refusal to acknowledge diversity. The screening has kindly been sponsored by the Society for Francophone Postcolonial Studies and will be followed by a discussion. Director Abderrahmane Sissako Cast Ibrahim Ahmed, Adel Mahmoud Cherif, Salem Dendou, Mali/Mauritania/France 2014, 1h40m, subtitles, N/C 15+

Visions of the Future: African Science Fiction Shorts Sunday 9 November (15.00)

As part of the BFI Sci-Fi season, Days of Fear and Wonder, we are screening five African sci-fi shorts, exploring futuristic and fantastic alternative futures for the continent. Programme notes are available in the cinema and online at www.glasgowfilm.org Directors Various, 1h11m, N/C 15+

The Art Dealer L’Antiquaire

Sunday 9 November (17.15) A stylish and compelling fast-paced Parisian drama in the form of a modern day detective story, which takes on the sensitive issue of art stolen during the Second World War. Plucky and beautiful young journalist, Esther Stegmann, uncovers a web of betrayal and complicity as she investigates a story that has been carefully buried for decades by those closest to her. Director François Margolin lends a light touch to this dark story, with sumptuous and beautifully shot backdrops of Paris and ravishing music to match.

Self Made Boreg

Wednesday 19 Novemberr (18.00) Premiering to great acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival, Self Made tells the story of two women – one Israeli, the other Palestinian – who are trapped within their respective worlds. After a mix-up at a checkpoint, they find themselves living the life of the other on the opposite side of the border. Director Shira Geffen’s first film, Jellyfish, won Cannes’ prestigious Camera d’Or award. One the most exciting and original films to come out of Israel in a long time. Director Shira Geffen Cast Sarah Adler, Samira Saraya, Doraid Liddawi, Israel 2014, 1h31m, subtitles, N/C 15+

Director François Margolin Cast Fabienne Babe, François Berléand, Michel Bouquet, France 2014, 1h35m, subtitles, N/C 15+

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GLASGAY!

The Watermelon Woman Tuesday 4 November (18.00)

Age of Consent

Wednesday 5 November (20.20)

A classic of the New Queer Cinema of the 90s, director Cheryl Dunye’s The Watermelon Woman addresses the lack of black lesbian representation in cultural history. A young woman makes a film about an enigmatic black female actor from the 1930s known for her stereotypical ‘mammy’ roles. At the same time, she falls for a white woman and intimacy and personal angst mingle with a fascinating investigation into race, sexuality, and history.

Legendary queer filmmakers Todd Verow and Charles Lum profile London’s longest-running leather bar, The Hoist, in a no-holds-barred depiction of the history of gay sex in the city. Interviews with the bar’s unique personalities combine with reflection by experts and historical witnesses such as Peter Tatchell and Brian Robinson, who muse on topics from decriminalization and Section 28 to leather vs sports wear and Grindr.

We are delighted that members of Glasgow Women’s Library will join us for a post-screening discussion on lesbian and female bisexual representation in cinema.

This event will be introduced by Luke & Jack, Scotland’s premiere sex boutique, who will also take part in a post-screening discussion on the history of gay male sex.

Director Cheryl Dunye Cast Cheryl Dunye, Guinevere Turner, Valarie Walker, USA 1996, 1h30m, N/C 12+

Director Charles Lum, Todd Verow, USA/UK 2014, 1h28m, N/C 18+

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My Prairie Home Sunday 9 November (17.30)

Indie musician Rae Spoon, who is transgender, returns to their roots in the conservative Canadian Prairies in this stunning musicaldocumentary by director Chelsea McMullan. Rae grew up in an abusive, evangelical Christian household, giving them (Rae uses gender neutral pronouns) a unique perspective on life. Blending magical realism, music video, travelogue, and live concert footage, My Prairie Home is a very original, blissful meditation on what it’s like to feel out of place. Introduced by the Scottish Transgender Alliance, an organisation which works to improve gender equality, rights, and inclusion. Director Chelsea McMullan, Canada 2013, 1h16m, N/C 12+

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Cry-Baby

Friday 14 November (23.15) At the start of the 1990s, the biggest teen idol in the world, Johnny Depp, chose to eschew his status by starring in cult director John Waters’ gleefully camp musical ode to the teen rebel genre. Waters brings the 1950s to life with his inimitable style, telling the tale of high school bad-boy Wade ‘Cry-Baby’ Walker (Depp), who wins the heart of the rich, beautiful ‘square’ Allison Vernon Williams, drawing her into his forbidden world of fast cars, music and delinquent lifestyle. Part of our Late Night Cult Classics. Director John Waters Cast Johnny Depp, Amy Locane, Ricki Lake, USA 1990, 1h25m, 15


I Am Yours Jeg er din Monday 1 December (18.00)

NORDIC FILM FESTIVAL 2014

Nordic Film Festival returns to Glasgow this winter for the 3rd edition of the festival. With some of the freshest and most vibrant filmmaking talent from the Nordic region, the festival programme features a diverse mix of films some of the top names from the world of Nordic culture. Nordic Film Festival is presented by day for night*. www.day-for-night.org/nordic-film-festival

Paris of the North París Norðursins

Monday 8 December (18.00)

Mina is a 27-year-old actor, second generation Pakistani and single mother of 4 year old Felix. Recently divorced and sharing custody of her son, she refuses the traditional role of obedient daughter and good mother while her own mother worries about what the local NorwegienPakistani community are saying. A powerfully honest and moving portrayal of a young woman struggling with love and motherhood, caught between two cultures.

Thirty-something Hugi is a primary school teacher in a remote village. A recovering alcoholic, he is the sort of guy who takes an online language course because he is still hung up on his ex-girlfriend, and the kind who is best friends with a 10-year-old boy. When he receives a call from his estranged, hard-drinking father, he is not too pleased. Hugi eventually concedes and allows his father to visit, something he soon regrets.

Director Iram Haq Cast Amrita Acharia, Ola Rapace, Prince Singh, Norway 2013, 1h36m, subtitles, N/C 15+

Director Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson Cast Björn Thors, Helgi Björnssson, Iceland/France/Denmark 2014, 1h38m, subtitles, N/C 15+

Socialism Sosialismi Monday 15 December (18.00)

The final film from Finnish auteur, film historian and academic Peter von Bagh, Socialism charts the brightest dreams and the darkest realities of 20th century socialism. Told through 18 chapters, the film begins with one of cinema’s earliest creations, Louis Lumière’s La Sortie de l’Usine Lumière à Lyon (1895) and the seeds of Marxism, continuing through to the present day with a montage of still images, passages and clips from pioneering filmmakers inspired by, or in-spite of, socialism. Director Peter von Bagh, Finland 2014, 1h, N/C 15+

Hotell

Monday 22 December (18.00) Erika (Alicia Vikander) is a wealthy and successful young professional. After a traumatic event, her life takes an unexpected turn and she spirals into depression. Having joined a therapy group, Erika sees it as futile until one crucial session. In an attempt to escape her own reality by waking up somewhere different every day, she pays for the group to check into a hotel to take the therapy into their own hands. A brutally honest exploration of the human psyche. Director Lisa Langseth Cast Alicia Vikander, Daniel Dencik, Sweden/Denmark 2013, 1h37m, subtitles, N/C 15+

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NT LIVE

NT Live: Frankenstein

Encore: Friday 31 October (19.15) Encore: Friday 7 November (18.00) £10 full price / £8.50 conc / £7 CineCard Don’t miss another chance to catch Oscar-winner Danny Boyle’s sensational 2011 production, with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternating roles as Victor Frankenstein and his creation in these two encore screenings. Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Director Danny Boyle, UK 2011, 2h15m, 15

NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire

Encore: Sunday 2 November (13.00) £15 full price / £13 conc / £10 CineCard The fastest-selling production in the Young Vic’s history, Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece A Streetcar Named Desire will be broadcast live from their London home by National Theatre Live. With Gillian Anderson (The X-Files, The Fall) as Blanche DuBois, Ben Foster (Lone Survivor, Kill Your Darlings) as Stanley and Vanessa Kirby (BBC’s Great Expectations, Three Sisters at the Young Vic) as Stella. As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski. Visionary director Benedict Andrews returns to the Young Vic following his Critics’ Circle Award-winning Three Sisters. UK 2014, 4h approx, 12A: As live

NT Live: JOHN

Live: Tuesday 9 December (19.45) £17.50 full price / £15 conc / £12 CineCard Internationally renowned DV8 Physical Theatre bring their powerful new production to the National Theatre. Lloyd Newson, DV8’s Artistic Director, interviewed more than 50 men asking them frank questions, initially about love and sex. One of those men was John. What emerged was a story that is both extraordinary and touching. Years of crime, drug use and struggling to survive lead John on a search in which his life converges with others, in an unexpected place, unknown by most. Director Lloyd Newsom, UK 2014, 2h approx, 18

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NT Live: Treasure Island

Live: Thursday 22 January (18.45) £17.50 full price / £15 conc / £12 CineCard Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life in a thrilling new stage adaptation by Bryony Lavery, broadcast live from the National Theatre. It’s a dark, stormy night. The stars are out. Jim, the inn-keeper’s granddaughter, opens the door to a terrifying stranger. At the old sailor’s feet sits a huge sea-chest, full of secrets. Jim invites him in – and her dangerous voyage begins. UK 2014, 3h approx, 12A: As live


NT Live: Behind the Beautiful Forevers

Live: Thursday 12 March 2015 (18.45) £17.50 full price / £15 conc / £12 CineCard Meera Syal (The Kumars, Goodness Gracious Me, Rafta Rafta at the National) returns to the National Theatre, directed by Rufus Norris (Broken, London Road). India is surging with global ambition. But beyond the luxury hotels surrounding Mumbai airport lies a makeshift slum, full of people with plans of their own. Zehrunisa and her son Abdul aim to recycle enough rubbish to fund a proper house. Sunil, twelve and stunted, wants to eat until he’s as tall as Kalu the thief. Asha seeks to steal government anti-poverty funds to turn herself into a ‘first-class person’, while her daughter Manju intends to become the slum’s first female graduate. But their schemes are fragile; global recession threatens the garbage trade, and another slum-dweller is about to make an accusation that will destroy herself and shatter the neighbourhood. UK 2015, 3h approx, As live 12A.

NT Live: The Hard Problem

Live: Thursday 16 April 2015 (19.00) £17.50 full price / £15 conc / £12 CineCard Acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love, Arcadia, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead) returns to the National Theatre with his highly-anticipated new play The Hard Problem, directed by Nicholas Hytner (Othello, Hamlet, One Man, Two Guvnors). Hilary, a young psychology researcher at a brainscience institute, is nursing a private sorrow and a troubling question at work, where psychology and biology meet. If there is nothing but matter, what is consciousness? This is ‘the hard problem’ which puts Hilary at odds with her colleagues who include her first mentor Spike, her boss Leo and the billionaire founder of the institute, Jerry. Is the day coming when the computer and the fMRI scanner will answer all the questions psychology can ask? Meanwhile Hilary needs a miracle, and she is prepared to pray for one. UK 2015, 3h approx, As live 12A.

NT Live: Man and Superman

Live: Thursday 14 May 2015 (18.45) £17.50 full price / £15 conc / £12 CineCard Academy Award® nominee Ralph Fiennes (The English Patient, Schindler’s List; Oedipus at the National Theatre) plays Jack Tanner in this exhilarating reinvention of Shaw’s classic. A romantic comedy, an epic fairytale, a fiery philosophical debate, Man and Superman asks fundamental questions about how we live. Jack Tanner, celebrated radical thinker and rich bachelor, seems an unlikely choice as guardian to the alluring heiress, Ann. But she takes it in her assured stride and, despite the love of a poet, she decides to marry and tame this dazzling revolutionary. Tanner, appalled by the whiff of domesticity, is tipped off by his chauffeur and flees to Spain, where he is captured by bandits and meets The Devil. An extraordinary dream-debate, heaven versus hell, ensues. Following in hot pursuit, Ann is there when Tanner awakes, as fierce in her certainty as he is in his. UK 2015, 4h approx, As live 12A

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ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

Love’s Labour’s Lost

Live: Wednesday 11 February 2015 (19.00) £20 full price / £15 conc / £13 Cinecard As part of a season marking the centenary of the First World War, Christopher Luscombe directs a fresh pairing of two of Shakespeare’s most sparkling comedies, set just before and just after the war. In Love’s Labour’s Lost, the mischievous Rosaline tests Berowne’s resolve in the summer of 1914. Director Christopher Luscombe, UK 2015, 3h30m approx

Love’s Labour’s Won (Much Ado About Nothing) Live: Wednesday 4 March 2015 (19.00) £20 full price / £15 conc / £13 Cinecard

A world-weary Benedick and Claudio return from the trenches to a post-war house party, where Claudio falls in love with Hero and Benedick reignites his altogether more combative courtship with Beatrice. Director Christopher Luscombe, UK 2015, 3h30m approx

The Merchant of Venice Live: Wednesday 22 July 2015 (19.00) £20 full price / £15 conc / £13 Cinecard

In the melting pot of Venice, trade is god. With its ships plying the globe, the city opens its arms to all, as long as they come prepared to do business and there is profit to be made. With the gold flowing, all is well, but when a contract between Bassanio and Shylock is broken, simmering racial tensions boil over. Director Polly Findlay, UK 2015, 3h30m approx

Hermitage Revealed

Sunday 16 – Tuesday 18 November In 2014 the Hermitage celebrates its 250th anniversary. To mark this momentous occasion, Hermitage Revealed takes audiences on a thrilling journey through the Museum’s tumultuous history, from imperial palace to state museum. With unprecedented access to special collections and exclusive areas of the museum, the film shows the world’s finest treasures and their unique stories with an intimacy and immediacy no museum or gallery can match. Director Margy Kinmouth, UK 2014, 1h23m, CTBC

David Bowie Is...

Tuesday 18 November (18.00) £10 full price / £8 concession £9 CineCard / £8 CineCard conc A documentary film of the groundbreaking exhibition David Bowie Is, created by the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London. Described by The Times as ‘stylish & outrageous’, the exhibition features an unprecedented collection of memorabilia from the David Bowie Archive. With insight from curators Victoria Broackes and Geoffrey Marsh, along with special guests, this is a remarkable insight into the power of the biggest rock star who ever lived. Director Hamish Hamilton, UK 2014, 1h40m, PG

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Encore: Sunday 23 November (15.00) £15 full price / £13 conc / £10 CineCard

With its impressive setting and parades, this is one of the Bolshoi’s most remarkable productions.

Bolshoi: La Bayadère

Encore: Sunday 7 December (15.00) £15 full price / £13 conc / £10 CineCard

The story of impossible love is set against the backdrop of a lush, mysterious India. 2014, 2h45m

2014 2h30m

Bolshoi: The Nutcracker Live: Sunday 21 December (15.00) £20 full price / £15 conc / £13 CineCard

Based on E T A Hoffman’s story, The Nutcracker continues to enchant audiences young and old. 2014, 2h20m

Bolshoi: Swan Lake

Live: Sunday 25 January 2015 (15.00) £20 full price / £15 conc / £13 Cinecard White swan by day, human by night, the beautiful Odette awaits an oath of true love to break the curse. 2015, 2h40m

Bolshoi: Romeo and Juliet

Encore: Sunday 8 March 2015 (15.00) £15 full price / £13 conc / £10 Cinecard Shakespeare’s timeless story, written in 1595, is brought to the stage through breathtaking choreography and Prokofiev’s much-loved score. 2015, 2h15m

Bolshoi: Ivan the Terrible

Live: Sunday 19 April 2015 (16.00) £20 full price / £15 conc / £13 Cinecard Grigorovich’s powerful and fascinating epic dramatises Ivan the Terrible’s controversial reign in visually stunning scenes. 2015, 2h15m

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THE BOLSHOI BALLET

Bolshoi: The Pharaoh’s Daughter


TUESDAY TREATS We’d like to offer you £5 tickets for selected Tuesday screenings. No further discounts apply. 5 All tickets are £5 CITIZENFOUR (CTBC) – See p10 Tuesday 4 November (20.25)

Hockney (15) – See p14 Tuesday 2 December (20.10)

Leviathan (CTBC) – See p10 Tuesday 11 November (20.00)

Eastern Boys (CTBC) – See p15 Tuesday 9 December (14.00)

Hermitage Revealed (CTBC) – See p43 Tuesday 18 November (20.30)

Life Itself (CTBC) – See p16 Tuesday 16 December (17.50)

Playtime (U) – See p13 Tuesday 25 November (17.50)

Manakamana (CTBC) – See p17 Tuesday 23 December (18.00)

REGULARS

Glasgore! Horror/Cult Film Discussion Group

Wednesday 5 November (18.30) & Wednesday 3 December (18.30) Free, GFT’s Education room Meet on the first Wednesday of each month, in the GFT Education room, to discuss horror and cult cinema. Meet other genre fans in a friendly atmosphere to exchange thoughts and opinions about your favourite flicks.

Film Discussion Group

Wednesday 12 November (18.30) & Wednesday 10 December (18.30) Free, GFT’s Education room This group meets on the second Wednesday of each month in the GFT Education room to discuss both blockbusters and arthouse movies. Led by film writer Eddie Harrison. Come along to chat about recent releases with other film lovers.

The GFT Film Quiz - back in the GFT! Tue 25 November & Tue 30 December (20.45) - GFT Bar

Think you know your Clooney from your Kieslowski? After an extended hiatus, the film quiz returns to GFT with regular hosts Paul Greenwood and Paul Gallagher. Assemble your team (max 4 people) and come ready for taxing questions and top prizes. Tickets £1.50

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CINEMA 3 SEAT DEDICATIONS All seats in Cinema 3 are now sponsored. GFT warmly thanks all its big-hearted seat sponsors. A1 Harold L.F. Meiehofer, 29.10.1957 – 20.02.2013. “What if this is as good as it gets?” Seat Gifted by Unison Glasgow City Branch. A2 In memory of Oscar Marzaroli, great photographer of a changing Glasgow A3 “We’re not here right now…” John & Agnes Thompson, 2013 A4 Robert Trotter (1930-2013). Actor, Director, Photographer and Teacher. A Generous and Creative Spirit. A5 Eric MacDonald, Playwright. Oor Wullie only has a bucket Eric has a seat at the GFT! A6 For my Mum Anne Frankly my dear you did give a damn. And made me the film lover I am. Love always Aileen A7 To Stuart, for the dogs in the meadow, Love Chris. A8 John Adams Scottish Film Council 1974-1978. Director and Producer. Died 2008. GFT was his ‘Cinema Paradiso’ A9 Jaqueline Small. Lover of Glasgow and its People. Always with us, Grant Carol, Sarah, Antony. B1 Big Andy and Misty Blue B2 Thank you for introducing us to so many years of cinema-going pleasure!

C5 John Meehan (1975–2011). Loved Glasgow and brightened many peoples’ lives along the way. May you continue to inspire us. With much love, Colin, families & friends. C6 Liz Livingstone. So many happy times shared at the GFT. Much loved, sorely missed. C7 For Jane Ancell Matheson (1915– 1997). My Jeanie. Love always, K. C8 Lauchlan Watt (1951–2010). We shared A Wonderful Life.

F8 Craig J Leggat

D2 David Madden and William Hodge. Thanks for the Cinematic Memories.

G1 In loving memory of our grandparents, George and Jean Singleton.

D3 To John Kerr. ‘Smokey this is not ‘Nam, this is bowling, there are rules’. Lots of love from Natasha & Matthew.

G2 David Edward Hence, 1972-2012. Cinema For All.

D4 David Peat. Filmmaker and photographer. D5 mcleodmcleod D6 For GFT’s inhouse crew. ‘And aye be welcome back again’ D7 In Loving Memory of Alexander James Munro (1941–2012). Donated by Sandi Munro. D8 Mary Wilson, Clydebank. E1 Bridget McGeechan

E3 John and Gillian Hornibrook.

B6 White House Dental Group, Finbar Bryson (Clinical Director). White House Dental by the Sea: ‘Your Expectations are our Inspiration’.

E5 Jill Monaghan Brash – ‘Watching Movies Together’

C2 For Birdie. Über BL love always & forever. C3 ‘Cinemagic’ Audrey Scott C4 Hannah Julie Christie. Do the thing you think you cannot do.

F6 For Hazel Jack who loved Katherine Hepburn. Fondly remembered by Sandra.

D1 Doreen Winning

B4 To Mum and Dad for taking me to the Pictures. I love you – Jordan xx

C1 Billy Condie born 30th March 1954 to “Mummy” Betty… Here’s looking at you, kid…

F5 This seat is dedicated to Deborah Haase who accompanies me to the GFT and on our journey through life. Barry.

F7 Dedicated to Fiona Lomas – a lover of the weird and wonderful world of cinema. On behalf of David, Danny and Sam x

E2 Eleanor Keenan and George Keenan. 18th September 1965.

B8 This Seat is Dedicated to Bob Stewart in Memory of his lifelong Love of Films, his Passion for Cinema, and his enduring affection for the GFT. Simply the best – never forgotten.

F4 In memory of Catriona Lowe (19842013) who loved film and this theatre.

C9 Ishbel and Stephen White

B3 In loving memory of Basil Green, who so enjoyed the GFT.

B7 This Seat is Dedicated to Mary Stewart Side by Side, Next to Bob.

F3 In memory of Alison, from and for her twin Marion - “I only hope what pleases me will also pleasure you.”

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E6 Edmund Monaghan – ‘Watching Movies Together’ E7 For Elliot James, born 25 July 2013. The future of film is in you(th). E8 To my mother Marleine Steedman, who taught me the magic of film, and for many happy hours in the dark, love always – Lorna E9 George Black ‘Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.’ Al Pacino, The Godfather II.

G3 To my dear brother, Kenneth Turlewicz (1956-2007) who was passionate about films - and Glasgow. With my eternal gratitude for your inspiration, legacy and love. This world is yours. Ilona G4 Joe Taylor, Architect. For Joe the GFT was ‘the stuff that dreams are made of’ (Maltese Falcon) From Elis and Family. G5 Glenn P Jackson G6 Dedicated to Janet McDonald Kay. By her family and friends. Many fond memories. “KEEP GENKI!” G7 Cyril Gerber, founder of Compass Gallery and Gerber Fine Art, who passionately supported the careers of newly emerging graduate artists and curated the first exhibitions in the Cosmo cinema. Lovingly dedicated by Jill Gerber. H1 Mary Tindall Crosbie Cowan (1928–2011) H2 James Graham Pearson (1968–2010). ‘Still round the corner there may wait, A new road or a secret gate, And though I oft have passed them by, A day will come at last when I, Shall take the hidden paths that run, West of the Moon, East of the Sun.’ J R R Tolkien We extend our warm thanks to Donors Mary C Reynolds and Julian M Agnew.

F1 Cinema Rocks. Screen One. Veronica F2 Cinema Rocks. Screen Two. Joe

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TAKE 2: FAMILY-FRIENDLY FILMS

Glasgow Young Scot or Kidz Card holders and an accompanying adult get in FREE to these shows when tickets are purchased at the box office on the day. All other tickets are £5 (plus £1.50 for 3D screenings). Each £5 child’s ticket also admits one adult free of charge. Children under the age of eight must be accompanied. Take 2 screenings start promptly at 11.30am. Free tickets are only issued on the day of the screening.

Planes 2: Fire and Rescue 3D U

Saturday 1 November 11.30 (1h24m) When Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he joins a forest fire and rescue unit to train as a firefighter.

Legend of Oz: Dorothy’s Return 3D U

Saturday 15 November 11.30 (1h34m) Dorothy wakes up in post-tornado Kansas but is immediately whisked back to Oz to try to save her old friends.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial U

Saturday 29 November 11.30 (1h55m) Elliott is a lonely boy who befriends an extraterrestrial, ‘E.T.’, who is stranded on earth, and helps him to hide from the government and make contact with his home.

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Africa in Motion:

Felix

N/C 5+ Saturday 8 November 11.30 (1h37m) ‘Billy Elliott with a sax’ – 13-year-old Felix wins a scholarship to a prestigious school in South Africa and dreams of becoming a saxophone player.

The Jungle Book U

Saturday 22 November 11.30 (1h15m) Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear try to protect Mowgli, a feral child raised in the Indian jungle by wolves, from evil tiger Shere Khan.

The Muppet Christmas Carol U

Saturday 6 December 11.30 (1h23m) The Muppets sing their way through their own version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale of a bitter miser’s redemption on Christmas Eve.


The Glitterball U

Saturday 13 December 11.30 (56m) A stranded alien crash-lands on Earth and goes on an eating spree to regenerate its power. Made by the Children’s Film Foundation, and often cited as being a precursor to ET.

Home Alone PG

Saturday 20 December 11.30 (1h39m) An 8-year-old boy must defend his house against two bungling burglars when he is accidentally left at home by his family at Christmas.

Take 2 Access screenings are for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families, and are also suitable for any child with a disability who would enjoy seeing a film in a ‘low sensory environment’. The films have no subtitles, the volume is turned down, the house lights left on low, and children can make noise and move around. Glasgow Young Scot or Kidz Card holders and an accompanying adult get in FREE to these shows when tickets are purchased at the box office on the day. All other tickets are £5. Each £5 child’s ticket also admits one adult free of charge. Children under the age of eight must be accompanied.

Planes 2: Fire and Rescue U Saturday 1 November 12.30 (1h25m)

When Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he joins a forest fire and rescue unit to train as a firefighter.

The Muppet Christmas Carol U Saturday 6 December 12.30 (1h23m)

The Muppets sing their way through their own version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale of a bitter miser’s redemption on Christmas Eve.

Frozen Sing-A-Long PG

Sat 6 (13.40), Sun 7 (14.00), Mon 29 December (13.00) Fearless adventurer Anna enlists the help of thrill-seeking Kristoff, loyal reindeer Sven, and hapless snowman Olaf to find her sister Elsa, who has unintentionally trapped the kingdom in eternal winter using her icy powers. Sing along with Anna and friends as they go on an epic journey and battle the elements in a bid to save their land. Directors Jennifer Lee, Chris Buck Cast Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, USA 2013, 1h42m, PG

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Take 2 Access: Autism-friendly screenings


It’s easy to find us. We’re right in the city centre just off Sauchiehall Street.

By Subway

Nearest subway is Cowcaddens. Leave the station and turn right, then right again turning left onto Rose Street. The GFT is a short walk from here. www.spt.co.uk/subway

By Bus

Local bus services stop close to the cinema. www.spt.co.uk

By Train

Glasgow city centre is served by both Central and Queen Street Stations. www.nationalrail.co.uk

Car Parking

Closest public parking is the supervised 24 hour multi-storey car park in Cambridge Street. Parking after 6pm costs £1.50.

Events, Conferences & Private Hires

GFT is a unique venue for a large variety of events. With three raked theatre-style auditoria and a learning room on offer, we can host corporate events, product launches, private screenings, cast and crew screenings, conferences, gaming parties, meetings and briefings. Find out more at www.glasgowfilm.org/hire

Glasgow Film Theatre 12 Rose Street, Glasgow G3 6RB Glasgow Film Theatre (known as GFT) is a charity registered in Scotland, No. SC005932

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Certification

Films awaiting BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) certification are marked ‘CTBC’ (check the website or call the box office for upto-date information). Films not being certified by the BBFC are marked N/C and accompanied by an age recommendation i.e. N/C 15 + (suitable for ages 15 and older, no-one under 15 will be admitted).


Accessible Screenings

Mr Turner (12A) Fri 31 Oct – Thu 13 Nov, Fri 19 – Tue 23 Dec all screenings Friday 31 October (16.45) Tuesday 4 November (19.45) Thursday 6 November (13.45) Saturday 8 November (16.45) Tuesday 11 November (19.45) Monday 22 December (17.30) The Homesman (15) Monday 8 December (18.10) Tuesday 9 December (15.30)

GFT Accessible Programme

GFT offers both Audio Description and captioning on selected titles and selected screenings. Audio Description is a service for partially sighted or blind people (AD headphones are available to collect from Box Office when you pick up your tickets prior to the film screening). Captioning is a service for the hearing-impaired or deaf who rely on subtitling to enable them to follow the film’s dialogue.

Access Information

Due to circumstances beyond our control, occasionally we are unable to provide these accessible screenings. You are advised to check with Box Office.

GFT accepts the CEA Card. (www.ceacard.co.uk)

We can offer an infrared sound facility for the hearing-impaired (please ask at Box Office for a head set). There is disabled badge holders’ parking to the rear of the building in Cambridge Street. If you are a wheelchair user, please inform Box Office when booking. Guide dogs are welcome at GFT. Please contact our Manager (0141) 352 8603 or email dutymanager@glasgowfilm.org with your specific access enquiries.

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