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Date

Fri 28 Lawless (6pm) Joanna (8.30pm)

Sat 29 Lawless (6pm) F for Fake (8.30pm)

Mon 1 Berberian Sound Studio (2pm) Lawless (7pm) (s) (a)

Tue 2 Lawless (2pm) Berberian Sound Studio (6pm)

Lawless (8pm)

Wed 3 Lawless (2pm) (s) (a) Berberian Sound Studio (7pm)

Thu 4 Lawless (6pm) 80 Million + Q&A (8.30pm)

Fri 5 Cinema Bambino: Hope Springs (11am)

Tabu (6pm) Hope Springs (8.30pm)

Sat 6 Screen Juniors: Ponyo (2pm) Hope Springs (6pm) Tabu (8.15pm)

Sun 7 Tabu (6pm) Hope Springs (8.30pm) (s) (a)

Mon 8 Tabu (2pm) Hope Springs (7pm)

Tue 9 Hope Springs (2pm) Hope Springs (6pm) Tabu (8.15pm)

Wed 10 Hope Springs (2pm) (s) (a) Hope Springs (7pm)

Thu 11 Hope Springs (2pm) NT Live: The Last of the Haussmans (7pm)

Fri 12 To Rome with Love (5.55pm) Fear of Falling + Q&A (8.30pm)

Sat 13 To Rome with Love (5pm) To Rome with Love (8pm)

Sun 14 Barbara (5.30pm) To Rome with Love (8pm)

Mon 15 Barbara (2pm) To Rome with Love (7pm)

Tue 16 To Rome with Love (2pm) Barbara (6pm) Snows of Kilimanjaro (8.15pm)

Wed 17 Snows of Kilimanjaro (2pm) Barbara (7pm)

Thu 18 Snows of Kilimanjaro (6pm) Winner + Q&A (8.30pm)

Fri 19 Hysteria (6pm) Killing Them Softly (8.10pm)

Sat 20 Killing Them Softly (6pm) Hysteria (8.10pm)

Sun 21 Hysteria (6pm) Killing Them Softly (8.10pm)

Mon 22 Brave (10am) Killing Them Softly (6pm) Hysteria (8.10pm)

Tue 23 Hysteria (2pm) About Elly (6pm) Killing Them Softly (8.30pm)

Wed 24 Brave (11am) Killing Them Softly (6pm) About Elly (8.15pm)Thu 25 Brave (12pm) Killing Them Softly (6pm) Last Shop Standing + Q&A

(8.30pm)

Fri 26 On the Road (2pm) Elizabeth + Q&A (6.45pm)

Sat 27 On the Road (5.30pm) Holy Motors (8.15pm)

Sun 28 Holy Motors (5pm) On the Road (7.30pm)

Mon 29 Holy Motors (2pm) On the Road (5.55pm) Holy Motors (8.40pm)Tue 30 On the Road (2pm) On the Road (6pm) Pit and the Pendulum (8.45pm)

Wed 31 Husbands (2pm) Pit and the Pendulum (6pm) On the Road (7.50pm)

Timetable Oct

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Please note screenings and times may be subject to change.

(s)(a) Subtitled and audio described screening

CinemaOct 2012

Image: Pit & the Pendulum

Berberian Sound Studio15 (92mins)

Director: Peter StricklandCast: Toby Jones, Tonia Sotiropoulou, Cosimo FuscoUK | 2012

A British sound engineer is assigned to work on an Italian horror film in the early 1970s, resulting in a psychological rollercoaster. Clever and intense, this film is reminiscent of classic art house films such as Blow-Up and The Conversation.

Lawless18 (115mins)

Director: John HillcoatCast: Tom Hardy, Shia LaBeouf, Guy PearceUSA | 2012

Epic outlaw tale, based on the true story of the infamous Bondurant Brothers who, against the backdrop of America’s most notorious crime wave, made a run for the American Dream in Prohibition-era Virginia.

Includes subtitled and audio described screenings Mon 1 Oct, 7pm & Wed 3 Oct, 2pm

Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH

National Theatre Live:The Last of the HaussmansThu 11 Oct, 7pm | Tickets £14 (£12)tbc (180mins, inc. 20min intermission)Director: Howard DaviesCast: Julie Walters, Rory Kinnear, Helen McCrory

Julie Walters stars as anarchic, feisty but growing old, high society drop-out Judy Haussman. After an operation, she’s joined by her wayward offspring, sharp-eyed granddaughter, local doctor Peter, and a troubled teenager who makes use of the family’s crumbling swimming pool. A funny, touching and sometimes savage portrait of a family that’s losing its grip. Part of National Theatre Live – the best of British theatre broadcast live to cinemas worldwide.

Elizabeth plus Q&A with Director Shekhar KapurFri 26 Oct, 6.45pm |Tickets £12 (£9)15 (124mins)

Director: Shekhar KapurCast: Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher EcclestonUK | 1998

A film of the early years of the reign of Elizabeth I of England and her difficult task of learning what is necessary to be a monarch.

Diva Partnerships in association with the Producers Forum present an evening with multi Oscar-winning film director Shekhar Kapur. The event begins with a short intro and the screening of his Golden Globe-winning film Elizabeth followed by a short break and then an hour in conversation. This is a unique opportunity to meet one of the film world’s truly great Directors whose work spans both Hollywood and Bollywood traditions.

NOTICE

Ponyo U (101mins) | Tickets £3

Director: Hayao MiyazakiCast: Cate Blanchett, Matt DamonJapan | 2008 | English Dub

Ponyo places Hans Christian Anderson’s The Little Mermaid in a contemporary Japanese setting. It is a tale of childhood love and adventure from the internationally acclaimed Studio Ghibli, the makers of Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle.

Screen Juniors programmed in partnership with KINO 10

Screen Juniors – Sat 6 Oct, 2pmMonthly film screenings celebrating a world of children’s cinema. Before each screening there will also be free drop-in activities to enjoy, visit mac’s website for further details.

Fri 30 Nov & Sat 1 Dec.

Flickpic – You Choose What’s Viewed

To celebrate ‘mac at fifty’, over the next 10 months we’re running Flickpic – a very special programme of films from the last 50 years. Revisiting each decade from the 1960s right up to present day, we’ll be picking out a shortlist of three iconic films and then it’s entirely over to you. Vote for the film you would most like to see and the film with the most votes will be shown in our cinema – it’s as simple as that. Our selection of 1960’s classics will be announced on Mon 1 Oct, and voting will be open on our website and in person at mac for one month. The winning film will then be screened on Fri 30 Nov & Sat 1 Dec.

We are currently trialling reserved seating in the cinema for ALL matinee screenings. This means that you will be able to choose your preferred seats (subject to availability). If you have any questions, or would like to give feedback, please contact a member of staff.

Hope Springs12A (100mins)

Director: David FrankelCast: Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones, Steve CarrellUSA | 2012

When Kay hears of a renowned “Couples Specialist”, she convinces her sceptical husband to attend an intense week-long marriage therapy course in an attempt to reconnect and reignite their passion.

Includes subtitled and audio described screenings – Sun 7 Oct, 8.30pm & Wed 10 Oct, 2pm and Cinema Bambino Screening, Fri 5 Oct, 11am

To Rome with Love12A (112mins)

Director: Woody AllenCast: Woody Allen, Penélope Cruz, Jesse EisenbergUSA | 2012

The intertwining romances, adventures and predicaments of visitors and residents of Rome, including a young couple on their honeymoon, a man who wakes up to find himself a celebrity, an architect reminiscing his student days and a frustrated opera director.

BarbaraTBC (105mins)

Director: Christian PetzoldCast: Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, Rainer BockGermany | 2012 | Subtitled

Set in 1980s East Germany, Barbara finds herself banished from East Berlin after trying to obtain a visa. This results in her working at a clinic in an isolated gloomy town, where she finds herself torn between a desire to flee to the West, and a growing attachment to a fellow physician.

BravePG (100mins) | Tickets £3

Director: Mark Andrews, Brenda ChapmanCast: Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma ThompsonUSA | 2012

Princess Merida, determined to make her own path in life, rebels against her father’s kingdom that ultimately unleashes chaos and fury throughout the land. Granted one wish, Miranda must use her bravery and archery skills to undo a beastly curse...

Snows of Kilimanjaro(Les neiges du Kilimanjaro)15 (107mins)

Director: Robert GuédiguianCast: Ariane Ascaride, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Gérard MeylanFrance | 2011 | Subtitled

A union pensioner and his wife’s idyllic existence is smashed apart when they are subject to a brutal attack by two masked robbers in their own home. However, after the horrific event they find that merely getting the assailants brought to justice is not enough for their consciences.

Projectionist’s Pick:Husbands12A (131mins)

Director: John CassavetesCast: Ben Gazzara, Peter Falk, John Cassavetes | USA 1970

A sudden death of a friend brings three middle-aged men together. Starting to feel the pressures of life and their advancing years, in the light of recklessness, they decide to momentarily leave their families in search for an escape. However, they ultimately find that their mindless enthusiasm for regained freedom can only be short lived.

Killing Them Softly18 (97mins)

Director: Andrew DominikCast: Brad Pitt, Ray Liotta, James GandolfiniUSA | 2012

Adapted from George V. Higgins novel set in New Orleans, Killing Them Softly follows a professional enforcer, Jackie Cogan, who investigates a heist that occurs during a high stakes, mob-protected, poker game.

Departure Lounge, mac & swish Films presents:

Last Shop Standing plus Q&A with DirectorThu 25 Oct, 8.30pm (50mins)

Director: Pip PiperCast: Paul Weller, Johnny Marr, Billy BraggUK | 2012

Local Birmingham film maker Pip Piper takes us behind the counter to discover why nearly 2000 record shops have already disappeared across the UK. The film charts the rapid rise of record shops in the 1960's, 70's and 80's, the influence of the chart, the underhand deals, the demise of vinyl and rise of the CD as well as new technologies. Join us from 7.30pm for DJ and vinyl swap.

On the RoadTBC (137mins)

Director: Walter SallesCast: Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley, Kristen StewartUSA | 2012

Based on Jack Kerouac’s seminal pseudo-autobiography, Dean and Sal are of the Beat generation, and thirsty for freedom they search for adventure, resulting in an energetic rollercoaster ride of events as they travel throughout the US.

Halloween specialPit and the Pendulum15 (80mins)

Director: Roger CormanCast: Vincent Price, Barbara Steele, John KerrUSA | 1961

A classic horror film set in 16th century Spain. A young Englishman visits the forbidding Medina castle to investigate his sister’s mysterious death, resulting in a series of horrific revelations and gruesome events...

About Elly(Darbareye Elly)12A (118mins)

Director: Asghar FarhadiCast: Golshifteh Farahani, Marila ZareieIran | France | 2009 | Subtitled

A group of friends escape to the Caspian Sea on holiday, and Sepideh invites her daughter’s teacher Elly. A few days into the trip Elly vanishes without a trace, sparking a frantic search that sours the festivities, and reveals deceits amongst the group.

Tabu15 (118mins)

Director: Miguel GomesCast: Teresa Madruga, Laura SoveralPortugal | 2012 | Subtitled

Exploring the relationship between an altruistic woman, her senile neighbour and an African housekeeper, Miguel Gnomes creates a fragmented, magic-realist adventure. Winner of the Alfred Bauer Prize 2012.

80 Million80 milionówThu 4 Oct, 8.30pm15 (102mins)

Director: Waldemar KrzystekCast: Filip Bobek, Marcin Bosak, Wojciech SolarzPoland | 2011

Lower Silesia, Autumn 1981. The young activists of the Solidarity movement organise a spectacular bank robbery to steal 80 million of trade union money. Officers from the Security Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs follow them step by step and an exciting strife kicks off where clergymen and conmen get involved. Each side shall have an ace up their sleeve.

Fear of Falling Lok wysokoiciFri 12 Oct, 8.30pm15 (90mins)

Director: Bartosz KonopkaCast: Marcin Dorocinski, Krzysztof Stroinski, Magdalena PoplawskaPoland | 2011

The feature debut of Oscar-nominated director Bartosz Konopka. It is a moving story of a TV presenter, whose bright career and peaceful family life is trembled by the news about his father's serious problems.

The Winner WygranyThu 18 Oct, 8.30pm15 (110mins)

Director: Wiesław SaniewskiCast: Pawel Szajda, Janusz Gajos Poland | 2011

The Winner is in principle a heartfelt story about the search for freedom. Oliver, a young American pianist of Polish origin, breaks down under pressure from his mother and his cold-hearted agent and cancels his European tour. He shall lose it all: love, recognition and a very promising career. However, he gains something new...

PLAY POLAND FILM FESTIVALPlay Poland Film Festival returns to mac birmingham with a selection of the best in contemporary Polish cinema. There’s also a chance to see post-ers designed by Polish artists to advertise American films in a free exhibition which opens Fri 21 Sep. Each screening will be followed by a Q&A session.

Holy Motors18 (116mins)

Director: Leos CaraxCast: Denis Lavant, Edith Scob, Eva MendesFrance | Germany | 2012 | Subtitled

From dawn to dusk, Monsieur Oscar, a shadowy character, journeys from one life to the next. He seems to be playing roles, plunging headlong into each part, but where is his true family and home?

Hysteria15 (99mins)

Director: Tanya WexlerCast: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, Jonathan PryceUK | 2011

A mischievous romantic comedy delving into the history behind the invention of the world’s first electro-mechanical vibrator in the name of medical science, and at the peak of Victorian prudishness. Starring Academy Award nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal and Hugh Dancy.