Welcome to our Autumn 2024 season
Full programme details:
Zone Of Interest Showing: Thursday 26th September - 7:30pm Venue: John Clare Theatre Director: Jonathan GlazerStars: Christian Friedel, Sandra Huller Certificate: 12 Duration: 105mins Country: UK Year: 2023 The Zone of Interest is a 2023 historical drama film written and directed by Jonathan Glazer, co-produced among the United Kingdom, the United States, and Poland. Loosely based on the 2014 novel by Martin Amis, the film focuses on the life of Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Hoss and his wife Hedwig, who live with their family in a home in the "Zone of Interest" next to the concentration camp. Christian Friedel stars as Rudolf Hoss alongside Sandra Huller as Hedwig Hoss. Back to top Watch trailer Read film notes |
Perfect Days Showing: Thursday 10th October - 7:30pm Venue: John Clare Theatre Director: Wim WendersStars: Koji Yakusho, Tokio Emoto, Arisa Nakano Certificate: PG Duration: 124mins Country: Japan Year: 2023 Hirayama feels content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, reads books and takes photos. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world. Back to top Watch trailer Read film notes |
Made In England: The Films Of Powell And Pressburger Showing: Thursday 17th October - 7:30pm Venue: John Clare Theatre Director: David Hinton Stars: Martin Scorsese, Emeric Pressburger, Michael PowellCertificate: 12 Duration: 131mins Country: UK Year: 2024 Martin Scorsese reflects on the influence of filmmakers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, whose decades-long collaboration led to a series of classics that made the duo a crucial part of British cinema. Back to top Watch trailer Read film notes |
Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry Showing: Thursday 24th October - 7:30pm Venue: John Clare Theatre Director: Elene Naveriani Stars: Eka Chavleishvili, Temiko ChichinadzeCertificate: 15 Duration: 110mins Country: Georgia Year: 2023 Living in a small Georgian village, 48-year-old Etero cherishes her freedom as much as her cakes, and never wants to marry. Her choice to live alone is the cause of much gossip among her fellow villagers. When she finds herself falling for a man, she must decide whether to pursue a relationship or continue a life of independence. Back to top Watch trailer Read film notes |
Suspiria Showing: Thursday 31st October - 7:30pm Venue: John Clare Theatre Director: Dario Argento Stars: Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini, Flavio BucciCertificate: 18 Duration: 99mins Country: Italy Year: 1977 Jessica Harper plays Suzy, a ballet dancer who travels to Germany to attend ballet school. She arrives at the school on a stormy night but is unable to get in and she is to witness another student fleeing in terror. Suzy is eventually admitted to her new school but has a difficult time settling in. She hears strange noises, and often feels ill. As time goes by Suzy uncovers the terrifying history of the school and what it secretly conceals. Back to top Watch trailer Read film notes |
Robot Dreams Showing: Thursday 7th November - 7:30pm Venue: John Clare Theatre Director: Pablo Berger Certificate: PG Duration: 102mins Country: Spain/France Year: 2023In 1980s New York City, Dog assembles Robot as a companion, and they become best buddies. On a Labor Day outing to Coney Island, Robot's metal parts rust, and he cannot move. Back to top Watch trailer Read film notes |
Evil Does Not Exist Showing: Thursday 14th November - 7:30pm Venue: John Clare Theatre Director: Ryusuke Hamaguchi Stars: Hitoshi Omika, Ryo Nishikawa, Ryuji KosakaCertificate: 12A Duration: 106mins Country: Japan Year: 2024 Takumi and his daughter live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. One day, the village inhabitants become aware of a plan to build a glamping site near Takumi's house, offering city residents a comfortable escape to nature. Back to top Watch trailer Read film notes |
Baltimore Showing: Thursday 21st November - 7:30pm Venue: John Clare Theatre Directors: Joe Lawlor, Christine MolloyStars: Imogen Poots, Jude McClean, Jack Meade Certificate: 15 Duration: 98mins Country: Ireland Year: 2023 Debutante Rose Dugdale enjoys a life of privilege, but her rebellious nature soon leads her down a militant path. Her sympathy toward the IRA evolves into radicalization and culminates in an armed raid on an Irish estate. Back to top Watch trailer Read film notes |
That They May Face The Rising Sun Showing: Thursday 28th November - 7:30pm Venue: John Clare Theatre Director: Pat CollinsStars: Barry Ward, Anna Bederke Certificate: 15 Duration: 111mins Country: Ireland Year: 2023 Joe and Kate Ruttledge have returned from London to live and work among a small, rural, lakeside community in Ireland near to where Joe grew up. Now deeply embedded in the life around the lake, the drama of a year in their lives and those of the memorable characters that move about them unfolds through the rituals of work, play and the passing seasons as this enclosed world becomes an everywhere. Back to top Watch trailer Read film notes |
Ama Gloria Showing: Thursday 5th December - 7:30pm Venue: John Clare Theatre Director: Marie AmachoukeliStars: Louise Mauroy-Panzani, Ilça Moreno Zego, Arnaud Rebotini Certificate: 12 Duration: 84mins Country: France Year: 2023 Young Cléo loves her nanny Gloria more than anything. The two must make the most of their last summer together before Gloria returns to Cape Verde to care for her own children. Back to top Watch trailer Read film notes |
Paris, Texas Showing: Thursday 12th December - 7:30pm Venue: John Clare Theatre Director: Wim Wenders Stars: Harry Dean Stanton, Nastassja Kinski, Dean StockwellCertificate: 12A Duration: 147mins Country: Germany Year: 1984 A dishevelled man who wanders out of the desert, Travis Henderson (Harry Dean Stanton) seems to have no idea who he is. When a stranger manages to contact his brother, Walt (Dean Stockwell), Travis is awkwardly reunited with his sibling. Travis has been missing for years, and his presence unsettles Walt and his family, which also includes Travis's own son, Hunter (Hunter Carson). Soon Travis must confront his wife, Jane (Nastassja Kinski), and try to put his life back together. Back to top Watch trailer |