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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
26Jul
Our monthly designer craft fair showcases variety of stalls featuring a wide selection of crafts, designed and made by local craft people.
02Aug
Exhibition On Screen: David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts
To celebrate the life of exceptional artist David Hockney, this 2017 film is returning to UK cinemas for a limited run.
13Aug
Movie Matinee: A Minecraft Movie
Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.
17Aug
A relaxed, hands-on workshop where children explore building and making in 3D and relief work using their imagination.
18Aug
A hands-on art workshop designed for kids aged 7–12 years, Through painting, drawing, printing, and experimental approaches to materials, participants will explore new ways of creating and expressing themselves.
19Aug
Children’s Music and Storytelling Workshop
Creative music and art workshop for ages 7–12. Explore rhythm, instruments and storytelling in a fun, hands-on day.
20Aug
Children’s Music and Storytelling Workshop
Creative music and art workshop for ages 7–12. Explore rhythm, instruments and storytelling in a fun, hands-on day.
21Aug
Children’s Music and Storytelling Workshop
Creative music and art workshop for ages 7–12. Explore rhythm, instruments and storytelling in a fun, hands-on day.
24Aug
Stories, rhymes and salt dough play for under 5’s
Messy play and storytelling workshop for ages 0–5. Enjoy puppets, sensory play and creative activities in a relaxed, family-friendly session.
24Aug
Stories, rhymes and finger painting for under 5’s
Afternoon creative workshop for ages 0–5 with finger painting, storytelling, puppets and rhymes. A relaxed, hands-on session for young children and carers.
25Aug
Children’s Wet Felting Workshop
Wet felting workshop for ages 7–13. Learn to create felted flowers and pictures using colourful wool in a hands-on, creative day session.
26Aug
Children’s Lego Printing Workshop
Lego printmaking workshop for ages 9+. Create colourful layered prints using tiles and ink in a fun, hands-on afternoon session.
Otley Courthouse
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Otley Courthouse
Address
Otley Courthouse, Courthouse Street,
