Otley Film Society: The Taste of Things

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
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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
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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
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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