Ludlow Films Nov/Dec 2015

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NOV-DEC 15

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opening hours Monday-Saturday, 10am-8pm

access Ludlow Assembly Rooms welcomes audience members with additional needs. We admit service dogs and have accessible toilets, nearby disabled parking and a speaking lift. If you have any queries or requests, please contact the Box Office ahead of your visit.

contact us 1 Mill Street, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1AZ Box Office 01584 878141 Admin Office 01584 873229 Email admin@ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk /assemblyroomsludlow @ludlowrooms

parking Nearby parking is available on street and in Castle Street car park.

This is free after 6pm only. cinema pricing Stalls: £7 / £6.50 (conc) / £5 (under 12s) Balcony: £8 / £7.50 (conc) / £6 (under 12s) Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Audio description is available for some films Assisted listening sets available from Box Office for all films Registered Charity No. 1010883

a syrian love story (12A)

Over the course of five turbulent years, this prize-winning documentary charts an incredible odyssey of a Syrian family who, through the despair of their own country, look for refuge in the West. Amer and Ragda met in a Syrian prison cell 15 years ago - they fell in love and when they were released they married and started a family together. Now, as they fight for political freedom in Syria, the family are torn apart by the tyrannical Assad dictatorship. They have no choice but to flee the country, but life in exile brings its own problems. For Raghda and Amer, it is a journey of hope, dreams and despair: for the revolution, their homeland and each other.

“This unmissable documentary uncovers the heartbreaking story of a couple whose relationship disintegrates as they flee the horrors of Syria” Guardian (5 stars)

Mon 2 Nov, 7.30pm, & Tue 3 Nov, 2pm Dir: Sean McAllister, UK/France/Lebanon/Syria, 2015, 122 mins 2 ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

everest

(12A)

This riveting movie is the true story of the ill-fated attempt on Everest by a group of climbers in 1996. We get to know the men and something of their back story as they prepare for the assault amidst the awesome mountain scenery. But when they finally head for the summit, we know that not all of them will make it back down the mountain.

Jake Gyllenhaal stars, with Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, John Hawkes, Keira Knightley and Emily Watson.

Vertigo-inducing, “dizzying and brilliant”

Time Out

“A gripping and immersive dramatization of a tragic trek” Hollywood Reporter Tue 3 & Wed 4 Nov, 7.30pm Dir: Baltasar Kormákur, UK/USA/Iceland, 2015, 121 mins

tangerines (15) (Mandariinid)

Ivo just wants to get his tangerine harvest in.

Then he’ll leave Abkhazia, which in 1992 is engaged in a brutal struggle to break free of Georgia, and return to his native Estonia. But when there’s a firefight right outside his door, Ivo takes in and cares for two injured survivors – but they’re from opposite sides, and sworn enemies.

This deeply affecting anti-war movie shows how the old man’s patient example, integrity and sheer humanity slowly influences the two men, gradually wearing away their deep-seated antagonism.

As well as winning numerous awards, Tangerines was Oscar nominated for best foreign film, and stars Estonian actor Lembit Ulfsak. “lean, unadorned old-school filmmaking” Los Angeles Times “profoundly touching…an enormously enjoyable treat” Twitch Film

Thu 5 Nov, 7.30pm & Fri 6 Nov, 2pm Dir: Zaza Urushadze, Estonia/Georgie, 2013, subtitled, 87 mins Box Office: 01584 878141

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99 homes (15) It’s 2010, and Florida is in the grip of recession.

Jobs are scarce, money is tight, and worst of all, homes are being repossessed – but some people are making a killing. When Dennis Nash falls behind with his mortgage repayments, he loses his home to a corrupt property tycoon, who then offers him a job. In desperation he accepts – after all, it’s just temporary, until he gets back on his feet – isn’t it? This Venice Film Festival prize-winner stars Andrew Garfield and Michael Shannon, with Laura Dern. “white-hot repossession drama…spins this moral dilemma into a tense, riveting thriller” Time Out Fri 6 & Sun 8 Nov, 7.30pm Dir: Ramin Bahrani, USA, 2014, 112 mins

RONALDO

red army (15)

Join us for the global premiere LIVE from London’s Leicester Square where Ronaldo will be in attendance for a live Q&A

This fascinating documentary shows how the Red Army ice hockey team, through a combination of brutally rigorous training and incredible teamwork, becomes virtually unbeatable – and valuable propaganda. But the rise and fall of the Red Army team mirrors the fortunes of the Soviet Union, and when glasnost makes defection possible, players are lured to their team and country’s arch-enemy, the USA.

This film, for the first time, has unparalleled access to one of the world’s top tier sportsmen and celebrities at the peak of his career, following him across a substantial period of time in a year where he is competing in every major tournament including the Champions League, La Liga and the World Cup in Brazil, while solidifying his Ballon D’Or-backed status as football’s best player.

Ronaldo is now the most liked person on Facebook with 106 million fans and 38 million followers on Twitter from around the globe.

Ticket price for this event £10 Mon 9 Nov, 7pm Dir: Anthony Wonke, UK, 2015, 128 mins

“a blast, one of the most unabashedly entertaining documentaries I’ve seen in some time… A sports doc for people who don’t give a damn about sports” Twitchfilm

Tue 10 Nov, 2pm & Wed 11 Nov, 7.30pm Dir: Gabe Polsky, USA/Russia, 2014, some subtitles, 84 mins

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palio (12A) This documentary about Siena’s Palio, the most thrilling, colourful and dangerous horse race in the world – as well as the oldest – turns into a gripping drama as two riders go head-to-head, both determined to win; one legendary jockey (who is not above a bit of bribery and corruption) is only two races away from beating the world record; but another rider, his former trainee, stands in his way; as race day approaches, the tension reaches maximum intensity…

memorable characters infuse this documentary “withVividly compelling drama ” The Hollywood Reporter

Tue 10 Nov, 7.30pm & Thu 12 Nov, 2pm Dir: Cosima Spender, UK, 2015, subtitled, 91 mins

the walk (PG)

Philippe Petit’s high wire walk between the Twin Towers has got to be one of the maddest, most thrilling endeavours ever willingly undertaken by anyone in the history of the world. This dramatised account follows Petit’s undertaking from initial conception, through massive planning to final execution – and, thanks to innovative photorealistic techniques, gives moviegoers a chance to experience the feeling of reaching the clouds as if alongside Petit.

Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, with Ben Kingsley and Charlotte le Bon.

Mon 16 & Tue 17 Nov, 7.30pm Dir: Robert Zemeckis, USA, 2015,123 mins Box Office: 01584 878141

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life (15)

taxi (Cert TBC)

Early in his career, photographer Dennis Stock became fascinated by the then unknown James Dean, and set about arranging a photo shoot for Life magazine. Dean is elusive; he doesn’t want to be photographed and keeps postponing the date; eventually they both escape to Dean’s Indiana hometown, where a surprising side of Dean emerges – and Stock finally gets his photographs. Starring Dane DeHaan as Dean and Robert Pattinson as Stock, with Ben Kingsley who is very funny as a practically apoplectic Jack Warner failing to get Dean to conform to the Studio publicity machine.

Jafar Panahi is an Iranian film-maker, but since he’s officially banned from film-making, he drives a taxi – and cleverly side-steps the ban by filming inside his car under the pretext that it’s a security camera. The resulting conversations, as people (including actors, friends and relations) hop in for a ride, are both funny and illuminating – and a snapshot of modern Iran.

Taxi won the Golden Bear (the top prize) at the Berlin Film Festival.

“From the first scene, DeHaan gives us very much his own Dean, and he’s immediately rather fascinating” The Telegraph Mon 16 Nov, 2pm & Wed 18 Nov, 7.30pm Dir: Anton Corbijn, Canada/Germany/Australia/ USA, 2015, 111 mins

“subtle, humorous and humane. It tells you more about modern Iran, I think, than you’ll discover on the news.” The Guardian

Thu 19 Nov, 2pm & Fri 20 Nov, 7.30pm Dir: Jafar Panahi, Iran, 2015, subtitled, 82 mins tbc

the program (15) This tense and suspenseful thriller is the true story of the rise and fall of Lance Armstrong, cancer survivor, sporting hero, seven-times Tour de France champion – and cheat.

Sunday Times journalist David Walsh becomes suspicious of Armstrong’s sudden success early on, but has to battle long and hard to unveil the truth. This gripping film is inspired by his book Seven Deadly Sins, and stars Ben Foster as Armstrong and Chris O’Dowd as Walsh, with Guillaume Canet and Jess Plemons. “a fluid and nippy telling of a tale that still seems strangely urgent… excels in examining how it feels to be unable to accept defeat, even when you know victory was ill-gained” The Guardian Mon 23 & Tue 24 Nov, 7.30pm Dir: Stephen Frears, UK/France, 2015, 103 mins 6 ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

the martian (12A)

Mark Watney becomes the most famous man on earth when his crewmates accidentally leave him behind on Mars. Stranded on a hostile planet with dwindling supplies, he’ll have to draw on all his courage and ingenuity if he is to survive – but with Mars so far away, is there the slightest hope of ‘The Martian’ ever coming home? Based on the best-seller by Andy Weir, this thrilling rescue story stars Matt Damon, with Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Sean Bean and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

“Anchored by another great turn from Matt Damon, The Martian mixes smarts, laughs, weird character bits and tension on a huge canvas. The result is Scott’s most purely enjoyable film for ages” Empire

Mon 30 Nov & Wed 2 Dec, 7.30pm Matinée: Tue 1 Dec, 2pm Dir: Ridley Scott, USA, 2015, 141 mins

suffragette (12A) Suffragette is a reminder of how restricted women’s lives still were in the early 20th century, and how valiantly ordinary women fought for equal rights. Carey Mulligan plays a downtrodden working woman who, though reluctant to step out of line, gradually finds her voice and joins the suffragette movement – but her bid for freedom comes at a very high price. The terrific cast includes Helena Bonham Carter, Ben Whishaw, Brendan Gleeson and Anne-Marie Duff, with Meryl Streep making a cameo appearance as Emmeline Pankhurst.

a tremendous, awards-worthy “performance from Mulligan… makes the suffragettes’ dilemma feel immediate and real Time Out

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Sun 6 & Mon 7 Dec, 7.30pm Matinées: Wed 9 & Thu 10 Dec, 2pm Dir: Sarah Gavron, UK, 2015, 106 mins Box Office: 01584 878141

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the lady in the van (12A) When Alan Bennett invites the extremely eccentric Miss Mary Shepherd to park her live-in van temporarily in his drive, he has no idea what he’s letting himself in for. She stays for fifteen years, and during that time they strike up a relationship that, although never easy, is frequently hilarious, and ultimately touching. The film is adapted from Bennett’s prizewinning stage play about his extraordinary tenant, and stars Maggie Smith, with Alex Jennings as Alan Bennett, Dominic Cooper, James Corden, Jim Broadbent, Frances de la Tour and Roger Allam.

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This is a lavish gift of a role for Smith, a layered gateau handed to her on a plate. She makes this hardy troglodyte a tottering, staggering force of nature, determined to owe nothing to anybody The Telegraph

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Fri 11 to Tue 15 Dec & Thu 17 Dec, 7.30pm Matinées: Fri 11 & Wed 16 Dec, 2pm Dir: Nicholas Hytner, UK, 2015, 104 mins

the hunger games: mockingjay – part 2 (Cert TBC)

In this final thrilling chapter Katniss Everdeen and District 13 engage in an all-out revolution against the Capitol – and Katniss realises that the stakes are no longer just for survival – they are for the future. The all-star cast is led by Jennifer Lawrence, with Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Sam Claflin, Stanley Tucci, Donald Sutherland, Julianne Moore and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Sat 19 & Tues 22 Dec, 7.30pm Dir: Francis Lawrence, USA, 2015, runtime tbc 8 ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

the wizard of oz (U) Join Dorothy and the brainless Scarecrow, the cowardly Lion, and the heartless Tin Man in their search for the Wizard in this sparkling restoration of one of the best-loved fantasy films of all time. It’s an enduringly enjoyable family entertainment, and remains the perfect Christmas treat – a must for children, the Young at Heart, and all friends of Dorothy! Starring the incomparable Judy Garland.

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it is worth watching (yet again) on the very biggest screen possible.

Seventy-five years on, it hasn’t dated in the slightest The Independent (5 stars)

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Supported by Stephen and Judy Cox

There’ll be mulled wine at the bar, and free mince pies for all ticket holders Wed 23 Dec, 7.30pm Dir: Victor Fleming, USA, 1939, 98 mins

spectre (PG)

Christmas is over! Now it’s time to sit back and relax with Bond, as he embarks on another thrilling adventure. This one starts with 007 receiving a cryptic message from his past. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond sets off on a trail to uncover the terrible truth behind SPECTRE. The fantastic cast is headed by Daniel Craig, with Monica Bellucci, Léa Seydoux, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw, Rory Kinnear and Christoph Waltz.

Sun 27 to Wed 30 Dec, Sat 2, Mon 4 & Tue 5 Jan, 7.30pm Matinées: Mon 4 & Wed 6 Jan, 2pm Dir: Sam Mendes, USA/UK, 2015, runtime tbc Box Office: 01584 878141

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Family film

Family film

bill (pg)

hotel transylvania 2

From the Horrible Histories and Yonderland team comes a story about Shakespeare – as you’ve never seen him before! Bill is a hopeless lute player who leaves home for a career in the theatre - and then accidentally becomes entangled in a plot to blow up the Queen.

40 roles are played by Horrible History stars Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha HoweDouglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond, and they’re joined by Helen McCrory and Damian Lewis.

Mon 21 & Tue 22 Dec, 2pm Dir: Richard Bracewell, UK, 2015, 94 mins

Family film

(pg)

Dracula is worried that his adorable half-human, half-vampire grandson is showing no signs of becoming a vampire, so he and his friends determine to bring out the monster in him…

“Hotel Transylvania 2 is a blissfully entertaining and genuinely amusing little comedy that parents and kids alike will enjoy.” Forbes

Tue 29 & Wed 30 Dec, 2pm Dir: Genndy Tartakovsky, USA, 2015, 89 mins

the big knights (u)

From the award-winning animators behind Peppa Pig, this is the story of brothers Sir Boris (the finest swordsman in the world), Sir Morris (the most enthusiastic) and their noble pets, Sir Horace the Dog and Sir Doris the Hamster. A newly remastered compilation, handpicked by its creators, of the best of the brilliant BBC children’s series, this is a real treat for younger children.

Thu 31 Dec & Sat 2 Jan, 2pm Dir: Neville Astley/Mark Baker, UK, 2015, 70 mins 10 ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

Family film

Pan

(pg)

How did orphan Peter become Peter Pan? Find out in this fabulous adventure story about an ordinary boy who is spirited away to the magical Neverland. Here he finds both wonders and dangers, and discovers his destiny - to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan. Starring Hugh Jackman, Rooney Mara, Amanda Seyfried, Kathy Burke and Cara Delevingne.

is... a fun and exhilarating ride that’ll likely hit home with “kidsPanwho’ve never experienced Barrie’s world before. ” Digital Spy

Wed 23 & Mon 28 Dec, 2pm Dir: Joe Wright, USA, 2015, 111 mins

family shows this christmas

the legend of king arthur

the christmassy christmas show

Tue 8 Dec, 1pm & 7.30pm

Mon 14 Dec, 1pm

Keep a look out for our pantomime – red riding hood (january 2016) Box Office: 01584 878141

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NOVEMBER

Fri 11, 2pm

The Lady in the Van (12A)

Mon 2, 7.30pm

A Syrian Love Story (12A)

Fri 11, 7.30pm

The Lady in the Van (12A)

Tue 3, 2pm

A Syrian Love Story (12A)

Sat 12, 7.30pm

The Lady in the Van (12A)

Tue 3, 7.30pm

Everest (12A)

Sun 13, 7.30pm

The Lady in the Van (12A)

Wed 4, 7.30pm

Everest (12A)

Mon 14, 7.30pm

The Lady in the Van (12A)

Thu 5, 7.30pm

Tangerines (15)

Tue 15, 7.30pm

The Lady in the Van (12A)

Fri 6, 2pm

Tangerines (15)

Wed 16, 2pm

The Lady in the Van (12A)

Fri 6, 7.30pm

99 Homes (15)

Wed 16, 7.15pm

The Nutcracker

99 Homes (15)

Thu 17, 7.30pm

The Lady in the Van (12A)

Mon 9, 7pm

Ronaldo

Fri 18, 7pm

Jane Eyre

Tue 10, 2pm

Red Army (15)

Sat 19, 7.30pm

The Hunger Games (cert tbc)

Tue 10, 7.30pm

Palio (12A)

Mon 21, 2pm

Bill (PG)

Wed 11, 7.30pm

Red Army (15)

Mon 21, 7.30pm

The Mikado

Thu 12, 2pm

Palio (12A)

Tue 22, 2pm

Bill (PG)

Mon 16, 2pm

Life (15)

Tue 22, 7.30pm

The Hunger Games (cert tbc)

Mon 16, 7.30pm

The Walk (PG)

Wed 23, 2pm

Pan (PG)

Tue 17, 7.30pm

The Walk (PG)

Wed 23, 7.30pm

The Wizard of Oz (U)

Life (15)

Thu 24, 2pm

The Winter’s Tale

Thu 19, 2pm

Taxi (cert tbc)

Sun 27, 2pm

The Nutcracker (encore)

Thu 19, 7pm

Of Mice and Men

Sun 27, 7.30pm

Spectre (PG)

Fri 20, 10am

Of Mice and Men

Mon 28, 2pm

Pan (PG)

Fri 20, 7.30pm

Taxi (cert tbc)

Mon 28, 7.30pm

Spectre (PG)

The Program (15)

Tue 29, 2pm

Hotel Transylvania 2 (PG)

Tue 24, 7.30pm

The Program (15)

Tue 29, 7.30pm

Spectre (PG)

Mon 30, 7.30pm

The Martian (12A)

Wed 30, 2pm

Hotel Transylvania 2 (PG)

Wed 30, 7.30pm

Spectre (PG)

Thu 31, 2pm

The Big Knights (U)

Sun 8, 7.30pm

Wed 18, 7.30pm

Mon 23, 7.30pm

DECEMBER Tue 1, 2pm

The Martian (12A)

Wed 2, 7.30pm

The Martian (12A)

JANUARY 2016

Sun 6, 7.30pm

Suffragette (12A)

Sat 2, 2pm

The Big Knights (U)

Mon 7, 7.30pm

Suffragette (12A)

Sat 2, 7.30pm

Spectre (PG)

Wed 9, 2pm

Suffragette (12A)

Mon 4, 2pm

Spectre (PG)

Thu 10, 2pm

Suffragette (12A)

Mon 4, 7.30pm

Spectre (PG)

Thu 10, 7.15pm

Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci

Tue 5, 7.30pm

Spectre (PG)

Wed 6, 2pm

Spectre (PG)

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