Cinema at The Roses

Cinema Nov 2023 Visit rosestheatre.org to see production credits, read full synopses of each film, and to view trailers

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The Great Escaper 12A, 1hr 36mins Sat 28 Oct 11am, Mon 30 Oct 7.30pm, Wed 1 & Thu 2 Nov 7.30pm A heartfelt British-French drama film inspired by the truelife story of Bernard Jordan, an 89-year-old World War II veteran. Directed by Oliver Parker and starring Michael Caine and the late Glenda Jackson, it follows Jordan's daring escape from his nursing home to attend the 70th anniversary D-Day commemorations in France in 2014.

This heartwarming tale of determination and adventure offers poignant tribute to a remarkable journey.

The Lesson 15, 1hr 43mins Thu 2 Nov 5pm & Tue 7 Nov 11am Liam, a charismatic tutor, enters the tumultuous world of the Sinclair family, where a struggling author, a sharpwitted son, and a seductive art curator hide dark secrets.

As tensions mount and Liam strives to tutor the son for Oxford, the tranquillity of their swanky estate unravels, revealing a chilling web of deception and intrigue.

The Miracle Club 12A, 1hr 30mins Fri 3 Nov 11am, Mon 6 Nov 7.30pm, Wed 8 Nov 2pm Wed 8 Nov 7.30pm, Thu 9 Nov 11am & 2pm Maggie Smith turns in a miraculous performance in this heartwarming story of three generations of women who travel to Lourdes. In the late 1960’s, a group of working-class Irish women win a trip to the famous French Spa Town. Each is hoping for a personal miracle, although the miracle may well be the group remaining as friends as old animosities start coming to the surface. A heartwarming comedy drama infused with the spirit and zest of Irish crowd pleasers The Commitments and Sing Street.

Golda 12A, 1hr 40mins Mon 13 Nov 7.30pm, Wed 15 Nov 2pm, Fri 17 Nov 11am Golda, a ticking-clock thriller sharing the intensely dramatic events, high-stake responsibilities, and controversial decisions that Meir – also known as the ‘Iron Lady of Israel’ – faced during the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Her actions, in impossible circumstances, would ultimately decide the fate of millions of lives.

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The Old Oak 15, 1hr 53mins Wed 15 Nov 7.30pm & Fri 17 Nov 2pm Local tensions arise in a small town following the arrival of Syrian refugees in this gritty UK drama from Ken Loach.

The Burial 15, 2hrs 6mins Thu 16 Nov 11am, Sun 26 Nov 5pm, Mon 4 Dec 11am A small businessman forms an unlikely partnership with a brash lawyer in this feel-good Deep South courtroom drama.

Killers of the Flower Moon 15, 3hrs 26mins Wed 22 Nov 7.30pm & Sat 25 Nov 7.30pm Mysterious murders of indigenous people lead to Federal intervention in this US drama set in 1920s Oklahoma.

Blackberry 15, 2 hours Thu 23 & Fri 24 Nov 7.30pm This US comedy drama, based on real life, charts the spectacular rise and fall of the world's first smartphone.

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The Studio Screen is an intimate space, of just 22 seats, dedicated to world cinema, British independent films and family favourites.

Tim Burton's Corpse Bride PG, 1hr 13mins Sat 28 Oct 10.30am When a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her.

Angelheaded Hipster 12A, 1hr 39mins Mon 30 Oct 7pm An influential figure in the glam-rock movement and an early supporter of punk, Marc Bolan consistently stayed ahead of contemporary trends. His distinctive approach to crafting perfect pop songs is showcased in this revealing new documentary from Ethan Silverman. Featuring a cornucopia of archive footage and interviews with relations friends and celebrity fans, it traces Bolan’s eventful life from his teenage years through to his tragic death at the age of 29.

The Exorcist: 50th Anniversary 18, 2hrs 12mins Wed 1 & Thu 2 Nov 7pm In the grip of a sinister force, young Regan's eerie transformation baffles doctors. Desperate, her mother turns to a local priest who suspects a diabolical presence.

As darkness descends, an expert arrives, joining forces to confront an unimaginable evil. In a harrowing battle between faith and malevolence, they fight to save Regan's soul from the clutches of the devil.

PRICES Main Screen: Full price: £9.50, Concessions: £8.50, Under 25s: £5 Studio Screen: All tickets: £8

Members get £1 off a ticket per screening

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