Film Guide Jan-Feb 2017

The Birth of a Nation

A United Kingdom

NT Live: No Man's Land Sun 18 Dec 7.30pm Sun 8 Jan 2pm 150 mins | £15

Sat 7 Jan 2pm, Sun 8 Jan 7.30pm Wed 15 Feb 8pm Dir: Amma Asante 2016 111mins, UK/US/Cz

Encore screening from Wyndham's Theatre. Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart star in this glorious revival of Pinter's comic classic. Two writers spend an evening drinking. Their stories become increasingly unbelievable, until the night takes a sinister turn.

1948. Seretse Khama, King of Bechuanaland, marries London office worker Ruth Williams. Defying family, apartheid and empire - can their love triumph over every obstacle flung in their path?

WHY? The performance is followed by an exclusive Q&A with the cast and director

Nocturnal Animals Fri 30 Dec 8pm, Wed 4 Jan 2pm Thur 5 Jan 8pm Dir: Tom Ford 2016 115 mins, US

Sat 14 Jan 2pm, Sun 15 Jan 7.30pm Wed 18 Jan 2pm, Thur 19 Jan 8pm Dir: Clint Eastwood 2016 96 mins, US

Out of the blue, Susan Morrow receives a package from her ex-husband. It is a violent and devastating novel he has written and dedicated to her. Susan is forced to evaluate the choices she has made as the novel's story builds to a climax that will define her own life.

In 2009, Captain ‘Sully’ Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the waters of the Hudson River. His heroic feat saved the lives of all aboard. As he was being heralded by the public and the media, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation.

WHY? 'A wildly gripping revenge tale' ★★★★★ The Guardian

WHY? Oscar winner Clint Eastwood directs Tom Hanks in the title role

RSC Live: The Tempest

Paterson

Sun 15 Jan 2pm 210 mins | £15

Wed 4 Jan 8pm, Tues 17 Jan 8pm Dir: Jim Jarmusch 2016 118 mins, US

WHY? 'Adam Driver's Paterson will be treasured for years' ★★★★★ The Telegraph

A Street Cat Named Bob Thur 5 Jan 11am (P&B) and 2pm Sat 7 Jan 8pm Dir: Roger Spottiswoode 2016 103 mins, UK James is a young homeless busker. He strikes an unlikely friendship with a stray cat named Bob that goes on to change his life. A moving and life-affirming true story, based on James Bowen’s best selling book of the same name.

WHY? Starring Luke Treadaway, Joanne Froggatt, Anthony Head and (of course) Bob

Holocaust Memorial Day Screening

Nicholas Winton: The Power of Good

Wed 18 Jan 8pm, Thur 19 Jan 2pm Dir: Aleksandr Sokurov 2015 87 mins, Fr/Ge/Nl

(French, German, Russian with English subtitles) Blurring the lines of fiction and documentary, this is the compelling story of Louvre director Jacques Jaujard and Nazi officer Franz Wolff-Metternich. First enemies then collaborators, their alliance was the driving force behind the preservation of the museum’s treasures.

WHY? 'As intoxicating as it is intriguing' ★★★★ Empire

WHY? 'An emotionally rewarding drama' ★★★★ Time Out CERT

TBC

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Fri 27 Jan 11am and 2pm Dir. Matej Minác 2002 64 mins, Cz/Sk

Sun 29 Jan 7.30pm, Thur 2 Feb 2pm Sat 4 Feb 2pm, Sun 5 Feb 7.30pm Dir: Gareth Edwards 2016 133 mins, UK

A gripping documentary about the courage and determination of Sir Nicholas Winton, who lived in Maidenhead. In 1939, he saved the lives of 669 children and kept it a secret for nearly 50 years.

In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together. Their mission is to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction.

Starring Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelsen and Ben Mendelsohn.

WHY? Nicholas Winton remains a compelling symbol of how a caring person can truly make a difference

WHY? This all-new epic adventure is the first of the Star Wars standalone films

Young Men

Snowden

Wed 1 Feb 2pm and 8pm 72 mins | £15

Sun 22 Jan 2pm, Tues 24 Jan 8pm Dir: Oliver Stone 2016 134 mins, Fr/Ge/US

A dance film shot on location in Northern France, featuring dancers from BalletBoyz dance company. Young Men is an intensely moving portrayal of love, friendship, loss and survival. It explores the theme of war and the bonds that develop between the men consumed by it.

The incredible story of Edward Snowden, the polarizing figure who exposed illegal surveillance by the NSA and became one of the most wanted men in the world.

Directed by Academy Award winner Oliver Stone (Platoon, Wall Street, JFK).

WHY? Starring Simon Russell Beale as Prospero

Francofonia

(French and Polish with English subtitles) Warsaw, December 1945. A young French Red Cross doctor is summoned to a local convent. When there, she discovers several nuns in various states of pregnancy. They face an unprecedented crisis of faith as their fiercely private world clashes with harsh realities.

WHY? Based on a true story

Encore screening from Stratford-upon-Avon. On a distant island a man waits. Having robbed him of his position, power and wealth, his enemies have left him in isolation. This groundbreaking production uses today’s most advanced technology in a bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s magical play.

Paterson is a bus driver. He adheres to a simple routine; driving his route, observing the city and writing poetry. By contrast, his wife Laura’s world is ever changing - full of new dreams and projects. The film quietly observes the triumphs and defeats of daily life.

Wed 25 Jan 8pm, Thur 26 Jan 2pm Dir: Anne Fontaine 2016 115 mins. Fr/Po

Nat Turner is a literate slave and preacher.

His owner, Samuel Turner, accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities, Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom.

WHY? An inspiring true story starring David Oyelowo (Selma) and Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl)

Sully: Miracle on the Hudson

The Innocents Fri 20 Jan 2pm Sun 22 Jan 7.30pm Thur 26 Jan 8pm Dir: Nate Parker 2016 120 mins, US

WHY? A politically charged, pulse pounding thriller starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt

The Eagle Huntress

WHY? A WWI Centenary Art Commission

NT Live: Amadeus Wed 25 Jan 11am (P&B) and 2pm Tues 31 Jan 8pm Dir: Otto Bell 2016 87 mins, UK/Mn/US

(English and Kazakh with English subtitles) Documentary following 13 year old Aisholpan as she trains to become the first female in her family to become an eagle hunter. She rises to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been handed down from father to son for centuries.

WHY? Set against the breathtaking expanse of the Mongolian steppe

Thur 2 Feb 7pm Sun 5 Feb 2pm Wed 8 Feb 2pm Run time tbc | £15 A live broadcast (Thursday) from the National Theatre of Peter Shaffer's iconic play. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in Vienna.

Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri has the power to promote his talent or destroy his name.

WHY? Featuring live orchestral accompaniment by Southbank Sinfonia

The Birth of a Nation

A United Kingdom

NT Live: No Man's Land Sun 18 Dec 7.30pm Sun 8 Jan 2pm 150 mins | £15

Sat 7 Jan 2pm, Sun 8 Jan 7.30pm Wed 15 Feb 8pm Dir: Amma Asante 2016 111mins, UK/US/Cz

Encore screening from Wyndham's Theatre. Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart star in this glorious revival of Pinter's comic classic. Two writers spend an evening drinking. Their stories become increasingly unbelievable, until the night takes a sinister turn.

1948. Seretse Khama, King of Bechuanaland, marries London office worker Ruth Williams. Defying family, apartheid and empire - can their love triumph over every obstacle flung in their path?

WHY? The performance is followed by an exclusive Q&A with the cast and director

Nocturnal Animals Fri 30 Dec 8pm, Wed 4 Jan 2pm Thur 5 Jan 8pm Dir: Tom Ford 2016 115 mins, US

Sat 14 Jan 2pm, Sun 15 Jan 7.30pm Wed 18 Jan 2pm, Thur 19 Jan 8pm Dir: Clint Eastwood 2016 96 mins, US

Out of the blue, Susan Morrow receives a package from her ex-husband. It is a violent and devastating novel he has written and dedicated to her. Susan is forced to evaluate the choices she has made as the novel's story builds to a climax that will define her own life.

In 2009, Captain ‘Sully’ Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the waters of the Hudson River. His heroic feat saved the lives of all aboard. As he was being heralded by the public and the media, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation.

WHY? 'A wildly gripping revenge tale' ★★★★★ The Guardian

WHY? Oscar winner Clint Eastwood directs Tom Hanks in the title role

RSC Live: The Tempest

Paterson

Sun 15 Jan 2pm 210 mins | £15

Wed 4 Jan 8pm, Tues 17 Jan 8pm Dir: Jim Jarmusch 2016 118 mins, US

WHY? 'Adam Driver's Paterson will be treasured for years' ★★★★★ The Telegraph

A Street Cat Named Bob Thur 5 Jan 11am (P&B) and 2pm Sat 7 Jan 8pm Dir: Roger Spottiswoode 2016 103 mins, UK James is a young homeless busker. He strikes an unlikely friendship with a stray cat named Bob that goes on to change his life. A moving and life-affirming true story, based on James Bowen’s best selling book of the same name.

WHY? Starring Luke Treadaway, Joanne Froggatt, Anthony Head and (of course) Bob

Holocaust Memorial Day Screening

Nicholas Winton: The Power of Good

Wed 18 Jan 8pm, Thur 19 Jan 2pm Dir: Aleksandr Sokurov 2015 87 mins, Fr/Ge/Nl

(French, German, Russian with English subtitles) Blurring the lines of fiction and documentary, this is the compelling story of Louvre director Jacques Jaujard and Nazi officer Franz Wolff-Metternich. First enemies then collaborators, their alliance was the driving force behind the preservation of the museum’s treasures.

WHY? 'As intoxicating as it is intriguing' ★★★★ Empire

WHY? 'An emotionally rewarding drama' ★★★★ Time Out CERT

TBC

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Fri 27 Jan 11am and 2pm Dir. Matej Minác 2002 64 mins, Cz/Sk

Sun 29 Jan 7.30pm, Thur 2 Feb 2pm Sat 4 Feb 2pm, Sun 5 Feb 7.30pm Dir: Gareth Edwards 2016 133 mins, UK

A gripping documentary about the courage and determination of Sir Nicholas Winton, who lived in Maidenhead. In 1939, he saved the lives of 669 children and kept it a secret for nearly 50 years.

In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together. Their mission is to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction.

Starring Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelsen and Ben Mendelsohn.

WHY? Nicholas Winton remains a compelling symbol of how a caring person can truly make a difference

WHY? This all-new epic adventure is the first of the Star Wars standalone films

Young Men

Snowden

Wed 1 Feb 2pm and 8pm 72 mins | £15

Sun 22 Jan 2pm, Tues 24 Jan 8pm Dir: Oliver Stone 2016 134 mins, Fr/Ge/US

A dance film shot on location in Northern France, featuring dancers from BalletBoyz dance company. Young Men is an intensely moving portrayal of love, friendship, loss and survival. It explores the theme of war and the bonds that develop between the men consumed by it.

The incredible story of Edward Snowden, the polarizing figure who exposed illegal surveillance by the NSA and became one of the most wanted men in the world.

Directed by Academy Award winner Oliver Stone (Platoon, Wall Street, JFK).

WHY? Starring Simon Russell Beale as Prospero

Francofonia

(French and Polish with English subtitles) Warsaw, December 1945. A young French Red Cross doctor is summoned to a local convent. When there, she discovers several nuns in various states of pregnancy. They face an unprecedented crisis of faith as their fiercely private world clashes with harsh realities.

WHY? Based on a true story

Encore screening from Stratford-upon-Avon. On a distant island a man waits. Having robbed him of his position, power and wealth, his enemies have left him in isolation. This groundbreaking production uses today’s most advanced technology in a bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s magical play.

Paterson is a bus driver. He adheres to a simple routine; driving his route, observing the city and writing poetry. By contrast, his wife Laura’s world is ever changing - full of new dreams and projects. The film quietly observes the triumphs and defeats of daily life.

Wed 25 Jan 8pm, Thur 26 Jan 2pm Dir: Anne Fontaine 2016 115 mins. Fr/Po

Nat Turner is a literate slave and preacher.

His owner, Samuel Turner, accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities, Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom.

WHY? An inspiring true story starring David Oyelowo (Selma) and Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl)

Sully: Miracle on the Hudson

The Innocents Fri 20 Jan 2pm Sun 22 Jan 7.30pm Thur 26 Jan 8pm Dir: Nate Parker 2016 120 mins, US

WHY? A politically charged, pulse pounding thriller starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt

The Eagle Huntress

WHY? A WWI Centenary Art Commission

NT Live: Amadeus Wed 25 Jan 11am (P&B) and 2pm Tues 31 Jan 8pm Dir: Otto Bell 2016 87 mins, UK/Mn/US

(English and Kazakh with English subtitles) Documentary following 13 year old Aisholpan as she trains to become the first female in her family to become an eagle hunter. She rises to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been handed down from father to son for centuries.

WHY? Set against the breathtaking expanse of the Mongolian steppe

Thur 2 Feb 7pm Sun 5 Feb 2pm Wed 8 Feb 2pm Run time tbc | £15 A live broadcast (Thursday) from the National Theatre of Peter Shaffer's iconic play. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in Vienna.

Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri has the power to promote his talent or destroy his name.

WHY? Featuring live orchestral accompaniment by Southbank Sinfonia

The Birth of a Nation

A United Kingdom

NT Live: No Man's Land Sun 18 Dec 7.30pm Sun 8 Jan 2pm 150 mins | £15

Sat 7 Jan 2pm, Sun 8 Jan 7.30pm Wed 15 Feb 8pm Dir: Amma Asante 2016 111mins, UK/US/Cz

Encore screening from Wyndham's Theatre. Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart star in this glorious revival of Pinter's comic classic. Two writers spend an evening drinking. Their stories become increasingly unbelievable, until the night takes a sinister turn.

1948. Seretse Khama, King of Bechuanaland, marries London office worker Ruth Williams. Defying family, apartheid and empire - can their love triumph over every obstacle flung in their path?

WHY? The performance is followed by an exclusive Q&A with the cast and director

Nocturnal Animals Fri 30 Dec 8pm, Wed 4 Jan 2pm Thur 5 Jan 8pm Dir: Tom Ford 2016 115 mins, US

Sat 14 Jan 2pm, Sun 15 Jan 7.30pm Wed 18 Jan 2pm, Thur 19 Jan 8pm Dir: Clint Eastwood 2016 96 mins, US

Out of the blue, Susan Morrow receives a package from her ex-husband. It is a violent and devastating novel he has written and dedicated to her. Susan is forced to evaluate the choices she has made as the novel's story builds to a climax that will define her own life.

In 2009, Captain ‘Sully’ Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the waters of the Hudson River. His heroic feat saved the lives of all aboard. As he was being heralded by the public and the media, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation.

WHY? 'A wildly gripping revenge tale' ★★★★★ The Guardian

WHY? Oscar winner Clint Eastwood directs Tom Hanks in the title role

RSC Live: The Tempest

Paterson

Sun 15 Jan 2pm 210 mins | £15

Wed 4 Jan 8pm, Tues 17 Jan 8pm Dir: Jim Jarmusch 2016 118 mins, US

WHY? 'Adam Driver's Paterson will be treasured for years' ★★★★★ The Telegraph

A Street Cat Named Bob Thur 5 Jan 11am (P&B) and 2pm Sat 7 Jan 8pm Dir: Roger Spottiswoode 2016 103 mins, UK James is a young homeless busker. He strikes an unlikely friendship with a stray cat named Bob that goes on to change his life. A moving and life-affirming true story, based on James Bowen’s best selling book of the same name.

WHY? Starring Luke Treadaway, Joanne Froggatt, Anthony Head and (of course) Bob

Holocaust Memorial Day Screening

Nicholas Winton: The Power of Good

Wed 18 Jan 8pm, Thur 19 Jan 2pm Dir: Aleksandr Sokurov 2015 87 mins, Fr/Ge/Nl

(French, German, Russian with English subtitles) Blurring the lines of fiction and documentary, this is the compelling story of Louvre director Jacques Jaujard and Nazi officer Franz Wolff-Metternich. First enemies then collaborators, their alliance was the driving force behind the preservation of the museum’s treasures.

WHY? 'As intoxicating as it is intriguing' ★★★★ Empire

WHY? 'An emotionally rewarding drama' ★★★★ Time Out CERT

TBC

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Fri 27 Jan 11am and 2pm Dir. Matej Minác 2002 64 mins, Cz/Sk

Sun 29 Jan 7.30pm, Thur 2 Feb 2pm Sat 4 Feb 2pm, Sun 5 Feb 7.30pm Dir: Gareth Edwards 2016 133 mins, UK

A gripping documentary about the courage and determination of Sir Nicholas Winton, who lived in Maidenhead. In 1939, he saved the lives of 669 children and kept it a secret for nearly 50 years.

In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together. Their mission is to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction.

Starring Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelsen and Ben Mendelsohn.

WHY? Nicholas Winton remains a compelling symbol of how a caring person can truly make a difference

WHY? This all-new epic adventure is the first of the Star Wars standalone films

Young Men

Snowden

Wed 1 Feb 2pm and 8pm 72 mins | £15

Sun 22 Jan 2pm, Tues 24 Jan 8pm Dir: Oliver Stone 2016 134 mins, Fr/Ge/US

A dance film shot on location in Northern France, featuring dancers from BalletBoyz dance company. Young Men is an intensely moving portrayal of love, friendship, loss and survival. It explores the theme of war and the bonds that develop between the men consumed by it.

The incredible story of Edward Snowden, the polarizing figure who exposed illegal surveillance by the NSA and became one of the most wanted men in the world.

Directed by Academy Award winner Oliver Stone (Platoon, Wall Street, JFK).

WHY? Starring Simon Russell Beale as Prospero

Francofonia

(French and Polish with English subtitles) Warsaw, December 1945. A young French Red Cross doctor is summoned to a local convent. When there, she discovers several nuns in various states of pregnancy. They face an unprecedented crisis of faith as their fiercely private world clashes with harsh realities.

WHY? Based on a true story

Encore screening from Stratford-upon-Avon. On a distant island a man waits. Having robbed him of his position, power and wealth, his enemies have left him in isolation. This groundbreaking production uses today’s most advanced technology in a bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s magical play.

Paterson is a bus driver. He adheres to a simple routine; driving his route, observing the city and writing poetry. By contrast, his wife Laura’s world is ever changing - full of new dreams and projects. The film quietly observes the triumphs and defeats of daily life.

Wed 25 Jan 8pm, Thur 26 Jan 2pm Dir: Anne Fontaine 2016 115 mins. Fr/Po

Nat Turner is a literate slave and preacher.

His owner, Samuel Turner, accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities, Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom.

WHY? An inspiring true story starring David Oyelowo (Selma) and Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl)

Sully: Miracle on the Hudson

The Innocents Fri 20 Jan 2pm Sun 22 Jan 7.30pm Thur 26 Jan 8pm Dir: Nate Parker 2016 120 mins, US

WHY? A politically charged, pulse pounding thriller starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt

The Eagle Huntress

WHY? A WWI Centenary Art Commission

NT Live: Amadeus Wed 25 Jan 11am (P&B) and 2pm Tues 31 Jan 8pm Dir: Otto Bell 2016 87 mins, UK/Mn/US

(English and Kazakh with English subtitles) Documentary following 13 year old Aisholpan as she trains to become the first female in her family to become an eagle hunter. She rises to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been handed down from father to son for centuries.

WHY? Set against the breathtaking expanse of the Mongolian steppe

Thur 2 Feb 7pm Sun 5 Feb 2pm Wed 8 Feb 2pm Run time tbc | £15 A live broadcast (Thursday) from the National Theatre of Peter Shaffer's iconic play. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in Vienna.

Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri has the power to promote his talent or destroy his name.

WHY? Featuring live orchestral accompaniment by Southbank Sinfonia

The Birth of a Nation

A United Kingdom

NT Live: No Man's Land Sun 18 Dec 7.30pm Sun 8 Jan 2pm 150 mins | £15

Sat 7 Jan 2pm, Sun 8 Jan 7.30pm Wed 15 Feb 8pm Dir: Amma Asante 2016 111mins, UK/US/Cz

Encore screening from Wyndham's Theatre. Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart star in this glorious revival of Pinter's comic classic. Two writers spend an evening drinking. Their stories become increasingly unbelievable, until the night takes a sinister turn.

1948. Seretse Khama, King of Bechuanaland, marries London office worker Ruth Williams. Defying family, apartheid and empire - can their love triumph over every obstacle flung in their path?

WHY? The performance is followed by an exclusive Q&A with the cast and director

Nocturnal Animals Fri 30 Dec 8pm, Wed 4 Jan 2pm Thur 5 Jan 8pm Dir: Tom Ford 2016 115 mins, US

Sat 14 Jan 2pm, Sun 15 Jan 7.30pm Wed 18 Jan 2pm, Thur 19 Jan 8pm Dir: Clint Eastwood 2016 96 mins, US

Out of the blue, Susan Morrow receives a package from her ex-husband. It is a violent and devastating novel he has written and dedicated to her. Susan is forced to evaluate the choices she has made as the novel's story builds to a climax that will define her own life.

In 2009, Captain ‘Sully’ Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the waters of the Hudson River. His heroic feat saved the lives of all aboard. As he was being heralded by the public and the media, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation.

WHY? 'A wildly gripping revenge tale' ★★★★★ The Guardian

WHY? Oscar winner Clint Eastwood directs Tom Hanks in the title role

RSC Live: The Tempest

Paterson

Sun 15 Jan 2pm 210 mins | £15

Wed 4 Jan 8pm, Tues 17 Jan 8pm Dir: Jim Jarmusch 2016 118 mins, US

WHY? 'Adam Driver's Paterson will be treasured for years' ★★★★★ The Telegraph

A Street Cat Named Bob Thur 5 Jan 11am (P&B) and 2pm Sat 7 Jan 8pm Dir: Roger Spottiswoode 2016 103 mins, UK James is a young homeless busker. He strikes an unlikely friendship with a stray cat named Bob that goes on to change his life. A moving and life-affirming true story, based on James Bowen’s best selling book of the same name.

WHY? Starring Luke Treadaway, Joanne Froggatt, Anthony Head and (of course) Bob

Holocaust Memorial Day Screening

Nicholas Winton: The Power of Good

Wed 18 Jan 8pm, Thur 19 Jan 2pm Dir: Aleksandr Sokurov 2015 87 mins, Fr/Ge/Nl

(French, German, Russian with English subtitles) Blurring the lines of fiction and documentary, this is the compelling story of Louvre director Jacques Jaujard and Nazi officer Franz Wolff-Metternich. First enemies then collaborators, their alliance was the driving force behind the preservation of the museum’s treasures.

WHY? 'As intoxicating as it is intriguing' ★★★★ Empire

WHY? 'An emotionally rewarding drama' ★★★★ Time Out CERT

TBC

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Fri 27 Jan 11am and 2pm Dir. Matej Minác 2002 64 mins, Cz/Sk

Sun 29 Jan 7.30pm, Thur 2 Feb 2pm Sat 4 Feb 2pm, Sun 5 Feb 7.30pm Dir: Gareth Edwards 2016 133 mins, UK

A gripping documentary about the courage and determination of Sir Nicholas Winton, who lived in Maidenhead. In 1939, he saved the lives of 669 children and kept it a secret for nearly 50 years.

In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together. Their mission is to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction.

Starring Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelsen and Ben Mendelsohn.

WHY? Nicholas Winton remains a compelling symbol of how a caring person can truly make a difference

WHY? This all-new epic adventure is the first of the Star Wars standalone films

Young Men

Snowden

Wed 1 Feb 2pm and 8pm 72 mins | £15

Sun 22 Jan 2pm, Tues 24 Jan 8pm Dir: Oliver Stone 2016 134 mins, Fr/Ge/US

A dance film shot on location in Northern France, featuring dancers from BalletBoyz dance company. Young Men is an intensely moving portrayal of love, friendship, loss and survival. It explores the theme of war and the bonds that develop between the men consumed by it.

The incredible story of Edward Snowden, the polarizing figure who exposed illegal surveillance by the NSA and became one of the most wanted men in the world.

Directed by Academy Award winner Oliver Stone (Platoon, Wall Street, JFK).

WHY? Starring Simon Russell Beale as Prospero

Francofonia

(French and Polish with English subtitles) Warsaw, December 1945. A young French Red Cross doctor is summoned to a local convent. When there, she discovers several nuns in various states of pregnancy. They face an unprecedented crisis of faith as their fiercely private world clashes with harsh realities.

WHY? Based on a true story

Encore screening from Stratford-upon-Avon. On a distant island a man waits. Having robbed him of his position, power and wealth, his enemies have left him in isolation. This groundbreaking production uses today’s most advanced technology in a bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s magical play.

Paterson is a bus driver. He adheres to a simple routine; driving his route, observing the city and writing poetry. By contrast, his wife Laura’s world is ever changing - full of new dreams and projects. The film quietly observes the triumphs and defeats of daily life.

Wed 25 Jan 8pm, Thur 26 Jan 2pm Dir: Anne Fontaine 2016 115 mins. Fr/Po

Nat Turner is a literate slave and preacher.

His owner, Samuel Turner, accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities, Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom.

WHY? An inspiring true story starring David Oyelowo (Selma) and Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl)

Sully: Miracle on the Hudson

The Innocents Fri 20 Jan 2pm Sun 22 Jan 7.30pm Thur 26 Jan 8pm Dir: Nate Parker 2016 120 mins, US

WHY? A politically charged, pulse pounding thriller starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt

The Eagle Huntress

WHY? A WWI Centenary Art Commission

NT Live: Amadeus Wed 25 Jan 11am (P&B) and 2pm Tues 31 Jan 8pm Dir: Otto Bell 2016 87 mins, UK/Mn/US

(English and Kazakh with English subtitles) Documentary following 13 year old Aisholpan as she trains to become the first female in her family to become an eagle hunter. She rises to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been handed down from father to son for centuries.

WHY? Set against the breathtaking expanse of the Mongolian steppe

Thur 2 Feb 7pm Sun 5 Feb 2pm Wed 8 Feb 2pm Run time tbc | £15 A live broadcast (Thursday) from the National Theatre of Peter Shaffer's iconic play. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in Vienna.

Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri has the power to promote his talent or destroy his name.

WHY? Featuring live orchestral accompaniment by Southbank Sinfonia

CERT

TBC

Passengers

Ballerina Sat 4 Feb 8pm Tues 7 Feb 8pm Thur 9 Feb 8pm Dir: Morten Tyldum 2016 120 mins, US

Wed 15 Feb 11.30am and 2pm Dir: Eric Summer, Éric Warin 2016 90 mins, Fr/Ca Felicie has one dream, to become a ballerina at the world’s best ballet school.

She also has one big problem; she’s stuck in an orphanage with her best friend Victor hundreds of miles away.

Two passengers are on a 120-year journey to another planet when they wake up 90 years too early. With the lives of thousands of their fellow passengers in jeopardy, they are forced to unravel the mystery behind the malfunction.

WHY? Can the duo overcome all the obstacles to achieve their dreams?

WHY? Sci-fi action thriller starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence Sat 18 Feb 1pm Wed 22 Feb 2pm 240 mins | £15

Wed 8 Feb 8pm, Thur 9 Feb 2pm Dir: Min Bahadur Bham 2015 90 mins, Np/Fr/Ge/Sz

Encore screening from the Donmar Warehouse. Bernard Shaw’s classic play follows the life and trial of a young country girl who declares a bloody mission to drive the English from France.

(Nepalese with English subtitles) Best friends Prakash and Kiran raise a hen. When it is sold by Prakash’s father, the boys set out on an adventure to find the fowl. In their obsession, the youngsters are oblivious to the growing civil war brewing around them.

WHY? Gemma Arterton (Gemma Bovery, Nell Gwynn, Made in Dagenham) stars as Joan of Arc in this electrifying production

WHY? Touches of humour are used to offset tragedy in this deeply touching drama CERT

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

TBC

Silence Wed 22 Feb 8pm Sun 26 Feb 7.30pm Dir: Martin Scorsese 2016 159 mins, US

Sun 12 Feb 7.30pm, Thur 16 Feb 2pm Sat 18 Feb 11.30am, Sun 19 Feb 2pm Dir: David Yates 2016 133 mins, UK/US

Based on the novel by Shusaku Endo. At a time when Christianity is outlawed, two Portuguese missionaries return to Japan in search of their missing mentor. Starring Liam Neeson, Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver.

Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) has just completed a global excursion to find and document magical creatures. When he arrives in New York, a misplaced magical case and the escape of some fantastic beasts could spell trouble!

WHY? An all-new adventure returning us to the wizarding world created by J K Rowling

Moana Tues 14 Feb 11am Thur 16 Feb 11.30am Dir: Ron Clements, John Musker 2016, 113 mins, US Adventurous teenager Moana sails out on a daring mission to save her people. With the help of mighty demigod Maui, she voyages across the ocean on an action packed adventure, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds.

WHY? The latest film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, creators of Frozen

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NT Live: Saint Joan

The Black Hen

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WHY? The latest film from award winning director Martin Scorsese (The Aviator, The Departed)

La La Land Fri 24 Feb 11am (P&B) and 2pm Sun 26 Feb 2pm,Tues 28 Feb 8pm Dir: Damien Chazelle 2016 128 mins, US Mia is an aspiring actress. Sebastian is a dedicated jazz musician. Both are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. A musical from Academy Award nominee Damien Chazelle (Whiplash).

WHY? 'Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone shine in a sun-drenched musical masterpiece' ★★★★★ The Guardian

School Holiday Family Screenings Films with this logo are part of our school holiday programme for children and families. These screenings are £7 (£5 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £20.

Parent and Baby Screenings (P&B) Thur 5 Jan Wed 25 Jan Fri 24 Feb

11am 11am 11am

A Street Cat Named Bob The Eagle Huntress La La Land

Exclusively for parents with children under 2 years. Lights are kept on low level and you can move around if you need to. Tickets are £5.50 for adults (including cup of tea); babies and infants are free of charge.

Seating is unreserved and unaccompanied adults are not admitted.

Pre Show Dinner Offer Book a two course meal from our Pre Show Dinner menu at the same time as your ticket for £14. Available from 5.30pm (12pm Sundays).

Box Office Opening Hours Tuesday Wednesday - Saturday Sunday

11am - 2pm and 2.30pm - 8pm 10am - 2pm and 2.30pm - 8pm 2.30pm - 8pm

By phone / 01628 788997 Online / www.nordenfarm.org Film admission includes a charitable donation of £2 per ticket, which contributes to the upkeep of Norden Farm.

Disabled Accessibility Norden Farm provides ramped access, lifts and toilet facilities. The auditorium has an infra red hearing enhancement system.

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF

Box Office /

01628 788997

Online /

www.nordenfarm.org

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF

CERT

TBC

Passengers

Ballerina Sat 4 Feb 8pm Tues 7 Feb 8pm Thur 9 Feb 8pm Dir: Morten Tyldum 2016 120 mins, US

Wed 15 Feb 11.30am and 2pm Dir: Eric Summer, Éric Warin 2016 90 mins, Fr/Ca Felicie has one dream, to become a ballerina at the world’s best ballet school.

She also has one big problem; she’s stuck in an orphanage with her best friend Victor hundreds of miles away.

Two passengers are on a 120-year journey to another planet when they wake up 90 years too early. With the lives of thousands of their fellow passengers in jeopardy, they are forced to unravel the mystery behind the malfunction.

WHY? Can the duo overcome all the obstacles to achieve their dreams?

WHY? Sci-fi action thriller starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence Sat 18 Feb 1pm Wed 22 Feb 2pm 240 mins | £15

Wed 8 Feb 8pm, Thur 9 Feb 2pm Dir: Min Bahadur Bham 2015 90 mins, Np/Fr/Ge/Sz

Encore screening from the Donmar Warehouse. Bernard Shaw’s classic play follows the life and trial of a young country girl who declares a bloody mission to drive the English from France.

(Nepalese with English subtitles) Best friends Prakash and Kiran raise a hen. When it is sold by Prakash’s father, the boys set out on an adventure to find the fowl. In their obsession, the youngsters are oblivious to the growing civil war brewing around them.

WHY? Gemma Arterton (Gemma Bovery, Nell Gwynn, Made in Dagenham) stars as Joan of Arc in this electrifying production

WHY? Touches of humour are used to offset tragedy in this deeply touching drama CERT

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

TBC

Silence Wed 22 Feb 8pm Sun 26 Feb 7.30pm Dir: Martin Scorsese 2016 159 mins, US

Sun 12 Feb 7.30pm, Thur 16 Feb 2pm Sat 18 Feb 11.30am, Sun 19 Feb 2pm Dir: David Yates 2016 133 mins, UK/US

Based on the novel by Shusaku Endo. At a time when Christianity is outlawed, two Portuguese missionaries return to Japan in search of their missing mentor. Starring Liam Neeson, Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver.

Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) has just completed a global excursion to find and document magical creatures. When he arrives in New York, a misplaced magical case and the escape of some fantastic beasts could spell trouble!

WHY? An all-new adventure returning us to the wizarding world created by J K Rowling

Moana Tues 14 Feb 11am Thur 16 Feb 11.30am Dir: Ron Clements, John Musker 2016, 113 mins, US Adventurous teenager Moana sails out on a daring mission to save her people. With the help of mighty demigod Maui, she voyages across the ocean on an action packed adventure, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds.

WHY? The latest film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, creators of Frozen

You can take a drink from our Café Bar into the film, join us for a meal beforehand and also park for free on site.

Ticket Prices (unless otherwise stated) £10.50 (£9.50 conc) Special Ticket Offer £9 (£8 conc) tickets when you book for three films at the

Centre for the Arts Maidenhead

Film Guide Jan - Feb 2017

same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings.

NT Live: Saint Joan

The Black Hen

Make the most of your visit...

WHY? The latest film from award winning director Martin Scorsese (The Aviator, The Departed)

La La Land Fri 24 Feb 11am (P&B) and 2pm Sun 26 Feb 2pm,Tues 28 Feb 8pm Dir: Damien Chazelle 2016 128 mins, US Mia is an aspiring actress. Sebastian is a dedicated jazz musician. Both are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. A musical from Academy Award nominee Damien Chazelle (Whiplash).

WHY? 'Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone shine in a sun-drenched musical masterpiece' ★★★★★ The Guardian

School Holiday Family Screenings Films with this logo are part of our school holiday programme for children and families. These screenings are £7 (£5 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £20.

Parent and Baby Screenings (P&B) Thur 5 Jan Wed 25 Jan Fri 24 Feb

11am 11am 11am

A Street Cat Named Bob The Eagle Huntress La La Land

Exclusively for parents with children under 2 years. Lights are kept on low level and you can move around if you need to. Tickets are £5.50 for adults (including cup of tea); babies and infants are free of charge.

Seating is unreserved and unaccompanied adults are not admitted.

Pre Show Dinner Offer Book a two course meal from our Pre Show Dinner menu at the same time as your ticket for £14. Available from 5.30pm (12pm Sundays).

Box Office Opening Hours Tuesday Wednesday - Saturday Sunday

11am - 2pm and 2.30pm - 8pm 10am - 2pm and 2.30pm - 8pm 2.30pm - 8pm

By phone / 01628 788997 Online / www.nordenfarm.org Film admission includes a charitable donation of £2 per ticket, which contributes to the upkeep of Norden Farm.

Disabled Accessibility Norden Farm provides ramped access, lifts and toilet facilities. The auditorium has an infra red hearing enhancement system.

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF

Box Office /

01628 788997

Online /

www.nordenfarm.org

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF

CERT

TBC

Passengers

Ballerina Sat 4 Feb 8pm Tues 7 Feb 8pm Thur 9 Feb 8pm Dir: Morten Tyldum 2016 120 mins, US

Wed 15 Feb 11.30am and 2pm Dir: Eric Summer, Éric Warin 2016 90 mins, Fr/Ca Felicie has one dream, to become a ballerina at the world’s best ballet school.

She also has one big problem; she’s stuck in an orphanage with her best friend Victor hundreds of miles away.

Two passengers are on a 120-year journey to another planet when they wake up 90 years too early. With the lives of thousands of their fellow passengers in jeopardy, they are forced to unravel the mystery behind the malfunction.

WHY? Can the duo overcome all the obstacles to achieve their dreams?

WHY? Sci-fi action thriller starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence Sat 18 Feb 1pm Wed 22 Feb 2pm 240 mins | £15

Wed 8 Feb 8pm, Thur 9 Feb 2pm Dir: Min Bahadur Bham 2015 90 mins, Np/Fr/Ge/Sz

Encore screening from the Donmar Warehouse. Bernard Shaw’s classic play follows the life and trial of a young country girl who declares a bloody mission to drive the English from France.

(Nepalese with English subtitles) Best friends Prakash and Kiran raise a hen. When it is sold by Prakash’s father, the boys set out on an adventure to find the fowl. In their obsession, the youngsters are oblivious to the growing civil war brewing around them.

WHY? Gemma Arterton (Gemma Bovery, Nell Gwynn, Made in Dagenham) stars as Joan of Arc in this electrifying production

WHY? Touches of humour are used to offset tragedy in this deeply touching drama CERT

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

TBC

Silence Wed 22 Feb 8pm Sun 26 Feb 7.30pm Dir: Martin Scorsese 2016 159 mins, US

Sun 12 Feb 7.30pm, Thur 16 Feb 2pm Sat 18 Feb 11.30am, Sun 19 Feb 2pm Dir: David Yates 2016 133 mins, UK/US

Based on the novel by Shusaku Endo. At a time when Christianity is outlawed, two Portuguese missionaries return to Japan in search of their missing mentor. Starring Liam Neeson, Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver.

Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) has just completed a global excursion to find and document magical creatures. When he arrives in New York, a misplaced magical case and the escape of some fantastic beasts could spell trouble!

WHY? An all-new adventure returning us to the wizarding world created by J K Rowling

Moana Tues 14 Feb 11am Thur 16 Feb 11.30am Dir: Ron Clements, John Musker 2016, 113 mins, US Adventurous teenager Moana sails out on a daring mission to save her people. With the help of mighty demigod Maui, she voyages across the ocean on an action packed adventure, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds.

WHY? The latest film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, creators of Frozen

You can take a drink from our Café Bar into the film, join us for a meal beforehand and also park for free on site.

Ticket Prices (unless otherwise stated) £10.50 (£9.50 conc) Special Ticket Offer £9 (£8 conc) tickets when you book for three films at the

Centre for the Arts Maidenhead

Film Guide Jan - Feb 2017

same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings.

NT Live: Saint Joan

The Black Hen

Make the most of your visit...

WHY? The latest film from award winning director Martin Scorsese (The Aviator, The Departed)

La La Land Fri 24 Feb 11am (P&B) and 2pm Sun 26 Feb 2pm,Tues 28 Feb 8pm Dir: Damien Chazelle 2016 128 mins, US Mia is an aspiring actress. Sebastian is a dedicated jazz musician. Both are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. A musical from Academy Award nominee Damien Chazelle (Whiplash).

WHY? 'Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone shine in a sun-drenched musical masterpiece' ★★★★★ The Guardian

School Holiday Family Screenings Films with this logo are part of our school holiday programme for children and families. These screenings are £7 (£5 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £20.

Parent and Baby Screenings (P&B) Thur 5 Jan Wed 25 Jan Fri 24 Feb

11am 11am 11am

A Street Cat Named Bob The Eagle Huntress La La Land

Exclusively for parents with children under 2 years. Lights are kept on low level and you can move around if you need to. Tickets are £5.50 for adults (including cup of tea); babies and infants are free of charge.

Seating is unreserved and unaccompanied adults are not admitted.

Pre Show Dinner Offer Book a two course meal from our Pre Show Dinner menu at the same time as your ticket for £14. Available from 5.30pm (12pm Sundays).

Box Office Opening Hours Tuesday Wednesday - Saturday Sunday

11am - 2pm and 2.30pm - 8pm 10am - 2pm and 2.30pm - 8pm 2.30pm - 8pm

By phone / 01628 788997 Online / www.nordenfarm.org Film admission includes a charitable donation of £2 per ticket, which contributes to the upkeep of Norden Farm.

Disabled Accessibility Norden Farm provides ramped access, lifts and toilet facilities. The auditorium has an infra red hearing enhancement system.

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF

Box Office /

01628 788997

Online /

www.nordenfarm.org

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF