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What's On
20February
Otley Film Society: The Taste of Things
Advance Price: £5
The Taste of
Things: 2023, 12A, 2h 15m France/Belgium drama history romance
The story of
Eugenie, an esteemed cook, and Dodin – the fine gourmet chef she has been
working for over the last 20 years.
Director:
Anh Hung Tran Stars: Juliette Binoche Benoît Magimel
This is Otley Film Society’s twenty-sixth season, and
again we are based at the Otley Courthouse. We have scoured the globe for your
delectation and have chosen 18 films from 10 different countries. As usual we
have left space for 2 mystery films so that we can add a couple of later
releases to the season.
Films are screened on Thursdays at 7.45pm. The venue,
and the licensed bar, open from 7.00pm. Drinks can be taken through to the
auditorium. The Otley Courthouse is fully accessible.
Guest
tickets are £5 on the door – cash only please.
The rest of
the season’s films are:
March 6
Fremont
2023, 12A, 1h 31m US drama
Afghani
Donya works for a Chinese fortune cookie factory. Formerly a translator for the
U.S. military, she struggles to put her life back in order. In a moment of
sudden revelation, she decides to send out a special message in a cookie.
Director:
Babak Jalali, Stars: Anaita Wali Zada, Gregg Turkington
March
20
Mystery film
1
April 10
Monster :
2023, 12A, 2h 7m, Japan, drama thriller
A mother
demands answers from her son’s teacher when her son begins acting strangely.
Director:
Kore-eda Hirokazu, Stars: Sakura Andô, Eita Nagayama
April 24
R.M.N. 2022,
15, 2h 5m, Romania/France drama
The peace of
a community is disturbed, underlying fears grip the adults, and frustrations,
conflicts and passions erupt through the thin veneer of apparent understanding
and calm.
Director:
Cristian Mungiu Stars: Marin Grigore Judith State
May 8
Robot Dreams
, 2023, PG, 1h 42m, Spain/France animation, drama
The adventures
and misfortunes of Dog and Robot in New York City during the 1980s. This is a
beautifully crafted, well structured, multi-layered animated feature that is
packed with meaningful messages and emotional triggers about relationships,
memories and connections.
Director:
Pablo Berger, Stars: Ivan Labanda Albert Trifol Segarra
May 22
Mystery Film
2
Further Details
Act's Website: https://otleyfilmsociety.org.uk
Otley Courthouse
Upcoming Events
22Oct
Movie Matinee: Four Letters of Love
Nicholas and Isabel are made for each other, but as destiny pulls them together, family, passion and faith drives them apart.
22Oct
Mikron presents: Wensleydale Whey
A hilarious quest to revive a lost recipe in the Yorkshire Dales! Expect a cheesy plot, sprinkle of drama, and fromage-tastic musical numbers.
23Oct
Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand-Up Years
Jokes, rants and a personal state of the nation broadcast as one of our oldest surviving alternative comics celebrates 40 years at the mic.
24Oct
The Tale Of The Loneliest Whale
Whale sings his heart out into the deep blue sea… but nobody sings back. Is he the only one like him in the whole ocean? For Ages 4+
25Oct
Our monthly designer craft fair showcases variety of stalls featuring a wide selection of crafts, designed and made by local craft people.
25Oct
Luke Wright: Later Life Letter
One of England's most popular live poets tells the story of his adoption, with raucous laughter and tear-stained cheeks.
29Oct
Lunchtime Recital: Gema Lu Cai
Enjoy a solo piano recital from award-winning pianist Gema Lu Cai, a Royal Northern College of Music graduate performing across the UK.
29Oct
Film Society: The President’s Cake
In 1990s Iraq, 9-year-old Lamia must bake the President's birthday cake. She scrambles to find ingredients for this compulsory task while facing potential punishment if she fails.
30Oct
Drip Drop Theatre presents: Close Knit
After Charlie beats hundreds of applicants for a chance to work alongside famous arctic artist Otto Boberg, he and his girlfriend Sophie travel north of the arctic circle to live on the remote Norwegian island of Skogeuken for ten months.
31Oct
Young Celtic folk supergroup uniting the kindred traditions of Scotland, Ireland, Northumbria and the Isle of Man.
01Nov
Americana, alt-country and folk from top Australian band fronted by actor and musician Alan Fletcher, aka Neighbours' Dr Karl Kennedy.
05Nov
In 1970, Mooney and two cohorts wander into a museum in broad daylight and steal four paintings. When holding onto the art proves more difficult than stealing them, Mooney is relegated to a life on the run.
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