Film GuideNov-Dec 2015

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

Centre for the Arts Maidenhead

Sun 1 Nov 2pmTues 3 Nov 8pmDir: Nanni Moretti 2015107 mins, It/Fr(Italian with English subtitles)

Film director Margherita is shooting a film with famous American actor Barry Huggins. But he is proving to be quite a headache on set. At home, Margherita is trying to hold her life together, despite her mother’s illness and her daughter’s adolescence. WHY? ‘An inspired tragicomedy’ ★★★★★ Financial Times

Mia Madre

Sun 1 Nov 7.30pmThur 5 Nov 8pmDir: Baltasar Kormákur 2015121 mins, UK/US/IcTwo different expeditions set out to conquer the summit of the world’s highest mountain. They are challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Inspired by incredible true events. WHY? ‘A physical experience that will leave you breathless’ ★★★★ Time Out

Everest

Tues 10 Nov 8pmDir: Anton Corbijn 2015111 mins, Ca/Ge/Au/USJames Dean is on the cusp of stardom. Photographer Dennis Stock convinces him to be photographed for LIFE Magazine. The project results in some of the most famous images of the age, an iconic friendship and a new breed of film star. WHY? ‘A compelling tale of an artistically fascinating alliance’ Little White Lies

Life

Wed 11 and Thur 12 Nov 8pmDir: Ken Kwapis 2015104 mins, USFacing retirement, Bill Bryson decides to hike over 2000 miles along the Appalachian Trail. He is joined by his long lost friend Katz. But the two have a completely different definition of the word ‘adventure’. WHY? Stars Academy Award winners Robert Redford, Emma Thompson and Nick Nolte

A Walk in the Woods

Fri 13 and Tues 17 Nov 8pmDir: Ridley Scott 2015141 mins, USDuring a manned mission to Mars, astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. WHY? Directed by Ridley Scott (Alien, Prometheus, Gladiator)

The Martian

Sun 15 Nov 2pm£15. Run time tbcEncore screening. Carlos Acosta choreographs and stars in Carmen, while Viscera showcases similarly audacious choreography. Debussy’s evocative score inspires Afternoon of a Faun and a fragment of Swan Lake music is used in the Tchaikovsky pas de deux. WHY? Enjoy four short ballets with this quadruple programme from The Royal Ballet

ROH: Carmen

Tues 24 Nov 8pmWed 25 Nov 4pm£15. Run time tbcAn encore screening of the hit Broadway production. This landmark revival of Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck's play is a powerful portrait of the American spirit and a heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship. Stars James Franco and Chris O’Dowd. WHY? ★★★★ The Independent ★★★★★ Daily Telegraph★★★★ Time Out New York

NT Live: Of Mice and Men

Sun 15 Nov 7.30pmWed 18 and Wed 25 Nov 8pmTues 1 Dec 4pmDir: Justin Kurzel 2015113 mins, UK/Fr/USA visceral and visually breath taking retelling of the classic tale about an ambitious Scottish lord who seizes the throne with the help of his wife. Stars Academy Award nominee Michael Fassbender and Academy Award winner Marion Cotillard. WHY? ★★★★★ The Telegraph ★★★★★ The Times

Macbeth

Tues 1 and Wed 2 Dec 8pmDir: Ramin Bahrani 2014112 mins, USRick Carver makes a killing by repossessing homes. Dennis Nash is a single father evicted by Rick. Desperate for work, Dennis begins working for Rick. But it is a dangerous situation to be in. WHY? ‘Bahrani spins this moral dilemma into a tense, riveting thriller’ ★★★★ Time Out

99 Homes

Tues 8 Dec 7pm£15. 210 minsA live screening from the National Theatre. From her beginnings as a destitute orphan, Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head on. She survives poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart. WHY? Charlotte Brontë’s story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever

NT Live: Jane Eyre

Wed 9 Dec 8pmFri 18 Dec 4pmDir: Yorgos Lanthimos 2015118 mins, Ir/UK/Gr/Fr/NeAn unconventional love story. In the near future, single people are arrested and obliged to find a matching mate in 45 days. If they fail, they are transformed into an animal of their choosing and released into The Woods. WHY? ‘Colin Farrell excels in this hilarious and bracingly weird story’ ★★★★ The Telegraph

The Lobster

Sun 6 Dec 7.30pmWed 9 Dec 4pmFri 18 Dec 8pmDir: Sarah Gavron 2015106 mins, UK/FrGalvanized by Emmeline Pankhurst, wife and mother Maud becomes an activist for the suffragette movement. It is a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse with the authorities. WHY? Stars Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter and Meryl Streep

Suffragette

Sun 20 Dec 7.30pmTues 22 Dec 8pmDir: Stephen Frears 2015103 mins, UK/FrDrama about cyclist Lance Armstrong’s fall from grace and the untold story of one man’s thirteen year crusade to find the truth behind one of the greatest cons in history. WHY? ‘It’s a fluid and nippy telling of a tale that still seems strangely urgent’ ★★★★★ The Guardian

The Program

Wed 23 Dec 8pmSun 27 Dec 7.30pm, Tues 29 Dec 10.30am (P&B) and 2pmDir: Sam Mendes 2015Run time tbc, US/UKA cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE. WHY? The hotly awaited latest Bond movie, starring Daniel Craig

Spectre

Thur 10 Dec 7.15pm£15. 180 minsA live screening from the Royal Opera House. These two short Italian operas are each regarded as the composers’ masterpiece. They are brought together in a new staging by award winning director Damiano Michieletto. WHY? Both operas are set in a poverty stricken village in 1980s southern Italy, where the Mafia has a hold

ROH: Cavalleria Rusticana / Pagliacci

Wed 16 Dec 7.15pmSun 20 Dec 4pm£15. 135 minsA live screening from the Royal Opera House (Wednesday, encore Sunday). During the Christmas festivities, little Clara goes on a magical journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets. Featuring the beautiful pas de deux for the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. WHY? The Royal Ballet’s classic production is set to Tchaikovsky’s score

ROH: The Nutcracker

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Tues 29 Dec 10.30am Spectre

Tues 29 Dec 8pmDir: Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden 2015 109 mins, USGerry is a talented but down on his luck gambler. His fortunes change when he meets charismatic poker player Chris. The pair strike up an immediate friendship and take a roadtrip to New Orleans. It is an unforgettable journey which will stay with them long after their adventure is over. WHY? ‘Gambling tales are a hard sell. But this one is on a lucky streak’ Rolling Stone

Mississippi Grind

£9.50 (or 3 films for £24) / £8.50 conc (or 3 films for £21)Ticket Prices (unless otherwise stated)

Wed 30 Dec 2pm and 8pm Sat 2 Jan 2pm and 8pmDir: John Crowley 2015112 mins, Ir/UK/CaEilis Lacey is a young Irish immigrant in 1950s Brooklyn. The initial shackles of homesickness quickly diminish when she finds romance. But her new life is soon disrupted by her past and Eilis must choose between two countries. WHY? ‘Nick Hornby adapts Colm Tóibín's lovely novel … and the result will send shivers down your spine’ ★★★★ The Telegraph

Brooklyn

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.

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 HoursTuesday 11am - 2pm and 2.30pm - 8pmWednesday - Saturday 10am - 2pm and 2.30pm - 8pmSunday 2.30pm - 8pmNorden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PFBy phone / 01628 788997 Online / www.nordenfarm.orgFilm admission includes a charitable donation of £2 per ticket, which contributes to the upkeep of Norden Farm.

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