The film to be shown on Friday 8th November is a Golden Oldie from 1945 – “I know where I’m going”. The story of a headstrong heroine who knows what she wants, but is waylaid by the elements and an unexpected romance is one of the most lovable films in British cinema history.
Doors open at 7.30 pm. Film starts at 8pm. You can fit in a pre-film supper at the Lanterne Rouge if you fancy!
Gifford Film Club – Friday 11th October
The film this month is “Past Lives” Two deeply connected childhood friends are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. 20 years later, they are reunited for one fateful week. What will happen?
Prepare yourself for the emotional journey by booking in for the pre-film supper at the Lanterne Rouge. Sweet potato, spinach and chickpea curry for £15 – book at the cafe. Film starts at 8 pm
Friday 10th May in Gifford Village Hall. Doors open at 7.30 pm and the film starts at 8 pm.
A musical psychodrama in which Cate Blanchett gives an award-winning performance as an orchestra conductor whose life and sanity start to unravel when she is accused of misconduct.
On Friday 9th February, the film showing at Gifford Film Club is “The Eight Mountains” – an epic journey of friendship and self-discovery set in the luscious scenery of the Italian Alps. Oh and it’s in Italian…so you might want to prepare yourselves with a bit of spaghetti for dinner!
Doors open 7.30pm Film starts at 8. Still fabulously good value if you want to buy an annual membership for £30 ( 9 films) or pay £5 on the night.
A new season of films kicks off on Friday 12th January in Gifford Village Hall with “The Great Escaper” starring Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson. You can become a member of the Film Club for only £30 which works out at a marvellous £3 per film. Or if you don’t want to commit – £5 as a drop-in guest member. Excitingly, we are now able to accept card payments.
The full program will be available on Friday, as well as the usual tea, coffee and biscuits. Please remember a few coins to add to the refreshments saucer!
The film on Friday 10th November is Compartment No 6 in which a Finnish student and an uncouth miner slowly forge a hesitant connection when they are thrown together in cramped train quarters on a journey across Russia to the far north-west. Will definitely get you ready for winter!!
The film this Friday 8th September is “The Quiet Girl” – an Irish drama nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 2022 Oscars.
Door open 7.30 pm as usual
The film this week is Living – doors open 7.30pm on Friday 14th April
Faces Place (Subtitles) at 7.
Directors: Agnes Varda, JR. 2017 – 94 mins (PG)
Agnes Varda, one of the leading lights of France’s New Wave cinema era and professional photographer & muralist, JR, collaborate on a unique art project. Together they travel around France in a truck equipped as a portable photo booth and printer, taking photographs of ordinary people they wish to honour & celebrate. Along the way, they enjoy an odd friendship as they explore their views on the world.
For more info, see: www.giffordfilms.co.uk/