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Late Night
Pavarotti plus Satellite Q&A
From the team behind the worldwide success The Beatles: Eight Days a Week comes two-time Academy Award® winning director Ron Howard's documentary celebrating the life of the beloved opera star Luciano Pavarotti, who sold over 100 million records in his lifetime. Created from a combination of Luciano Pavarotti's genre-redefining performances and granted access to never-before-seen footage, the film will give audiences around the world a stunningly intimate portrait of the most beloved opera singer of all time. This live event will a Q&A featuring Katherine Jenkins and Bryn Terfel which will not be included in the main theatrical release.
Apollo 11
"Apollo 11' isn't like other documentaries about the first moon mission. In fact it isn't like most other movies, period. It's magnificent and unique, an adrenaline shot of wonder and skill" RogerEbert.com
Mantra - Sounds Into Silence Documentary which explores the music and phenomenon of chanting (Kirtan) and focuses on the everyday people who are finding healing and a sense of inner peace by singing mantras together. The film will feature an introduction from local yoga teacher, Jill Dobbie. Come and join us for a yoga session and picnic in the park from 6pm (weather permitting) and Kirtan following the film.
Robert The Bruce plus Angus Macfadyen Q&A
Join us for a very special screening of Robert The Bruce at the Robert Burns Centre on Monday 22nd July. We host actor Angus Macfadyen, who plays Bruce, who will be on hand to answer questions following the film. He’ll be joined by fellow actor Seoras Wallace, who also stars in the film. Reprising his role from Braveheart, Angus Macfadyen stars as the legendary warrior King of Scotland. Beaten and pursued across the Highlands by supporters of the British Crown, Robert takes shelter with a humble family where he finds the resolve to rally his people and lead his country to hard-fought independence.
A Season In France / Une saison en France
Contains infrequent strong language, moderate sex references, brief violence.
We The Animals
Lyrical, impressionistic, arrestingly beautiful and strongly performed (with the boys all played by non-professional actors), the film - part coming of age story, part sexual exploration, part magical realism - explores the animalism of young children alongside that of violent, warring adults.
Toy Story 4
Relaxed Screening, 2pm Sat 27 July
Balloon / Ballon
This exciting thriller has been a huge success in Germany and has also re-ignited old discussions about reunification and identity in the country. Contains moderate threat.
EVENT CINEMA:André Rieu's Shall We Dance?
André Rieu’s annual hometown Maastricht concerts attract fans from all corners of the globe. The medieval town square is transformed into a spectacular backdrop for unforgettable concerts filled with humour, fun and emotion for all ages – and, of course, magnificent music. This year André Rieu invites you to put on your dancing shoes for his spectacular 2019 hometown concert from Maastricht: ‘Shall we Dance?’ You can waltz the night away with André Rieu - the majestic waltz has been such an inspiration to André throughout his career that its three-four beat has become, in many ways, the rhythm of his life. And this year the maestro will bring the waltz to life in an unforgettable evening of music and dance. |
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Comedy drama about legendary late-night talk show host Katherine Newbury (Emma Thompson) who, after years of complacency and declining ratings, finds her show is on the network’s chopping block. Katherine’s world is turned upside down when she hires her first female staff writer, Molly Patel (Mindy Kaling) who brings fresh eyes and an honest perspective. Katherine’s decision has unexpectedly hilarious consequences, as her show is upended by Molly’s passionate, unapologetic, at times outright bizarre approach to comedy and to life.
Coffee Club - 10.45am on Thu 18 July
Hot off the heels of the sensational U.S. release, comes a cinematic event fifty years in the making. Crafted from a newly discovered trove of 70mm footage, and more than 11,000 hours of uncatalogued audio recordings, Apollo 11 takes us straight to the heart of NASA’s most celebrated mission—the one that first put men on the moon.
An African high school teacher flees his war-torn country for France, where he falls in love with a Frenchwoman who offers a roof for him and his family.
Adaptation of Justin Torres’ autobiographical novel about a mixed-race family with three inseparable young sons in upstate New York.
When a new toy called Forky joins Woody and the gang, a road trip alongside old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy.
Baby Friendly, 10.30am Wed 31 July
Based on remarkable true events. In 1979, two East German families would go to incredible lengths to try and escape the DDR. Hatching a daredevil plan to cross the border using a homemade hot air balloon, they spend weeks stitching and sewing. When their valiant first attempt falls agonisingly short, they are faced with a desperate scramble to build a second balloon and float to West Germany before the pursuing Stasi officers track them down.