Rye Community Centre Film Club has one more special screening; local Rye actor Martin Wimbush who appeared in the film has agreed to introduce it..
Friday September 2 – The Honourable Rebel (2015 – 97 minutes) This is the fascinating story of the Honourable Elizabeth Montagu, writer, actress, musician, linguist, lover and secret agent! Born as heir to the Beaulieu estate, but under the rule of primogeniture, her half brother born seventeen years later, was to inherit the estate as Lord Montagu. Far from being upset by her disinheritance she spread her wings and became a consummate musician. During the Second World War she worked as an agent in Switzerland for British Intelligence, managing to evade the clutches of the Gestapo. Amongst all her other accomplishments she also managed to fit in three marriages too. The film is narrated by Dame Diana Rigg and stars Dorothea Myer-Bennett as Elizabeth Montagu. (7pm start, doors 6:30pm)
Showing at the Kino from Friday September 2:
The Childhood of a Leader [12A] 116 mins An American family settles into the French countryside at the end of the First World War, where the father is involved in the peace negotiations around the Treaty of Versailles. His wife is a devout Christian who struggles with the tantrums of their defiant young son, whose wilful outbursts begin to demonstrate a monster in the making. Loosely based on Mussolini’s childhood, The Childhood of a Leader is an ominous portrait of emerging evil and stars Liam Cunningham, Berenice Bejo and Robert Pattinson.
Swallows & Amazons [PG] 97 mins An enchanting new take on the beloved novel by Arthur Ransome, Swallows & Amazons tells the story of the Walker children, whose summer holiday in the Lake District sees them sailing out on their own to a local island, only to find themselves in competition with a rival group of children who call themselves the Amazons and ultimately an adventure far bigger than they could have imagined. Combining a great British cast with stunning locations and a classic story, Swallows & Amazons is an exciting and heart-warming adventure that will be a must-see for family audiences this summer. Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe and starring Kelly Macdonald, Rafe Spall, Andrew Scott, Jessica Hynes, Richard Bremmer and Harry Enfield.
David Brent: Life on the Road [15] 96 mins Now working as a rep selling cleaning (and ladies personal hygiene) products up and down the country, David Brent hasn’t given up his dream of becoming a rock star – or more specifically, singer/songwriter for fledgling rock band “Foregone Conclusion”‘. As he assembles a group of mercenary session musicians, a talented sidekick for street cred and an overpriced yet underwhelmed tour manager, he embarks upon a self-financed UK tour coming to a venue near every major city near you. The hilarious big screen follow-up to the award-winning sitcom The Office stars Ricky Gervais, Oliver Maltman, Doc Brown, Thomas Kadman, Michael Keat and Carol Walton.
The Shallows 15] 86 mins In this tense, taut thriller, Nancy is surfing on a secluded beach when she finds herself on the feeding ground of a great white shark. Though she is stranded only 200 yards from shore, survival proves to be the ultimate test of wills, requiring all of her ingenuity, resourcefulness and fortitude. Starring Blake Lively, Óscar Jaenada, Brett Cullen and Sedona Legge.
Kids Club
Pete’s Dragon (2D) & (3PGD) 103 mins For years, old wood carver Mr Meacham has delighted children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods. To his daughter, Grace, who works as a forest ranger, these stories are little more than tales until she meets Pete, a mysterious 10-year-old with no family and no home who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliott, who seems remarkably similar to the dragon from Mr Meacham’s stories. Grace sets out to determine where Pete came from, where he belongs and the truth. Starring Robert Redford, Bryce Dallas Howard and Oakes Fegley.
Great children’s films for only £6.50 and for every child ticket bought an adult goes free!
Runs first film at weekends. Grab a Kids Club loyalty card, have it stamped five times and get your sixth ticket free!
Further events at Kino include the following :
The Threepenny Opera LIVE: Thursday September 22 at 7pm A darkly comic new take on Brecht and Weill’s raucous musical. London scrubs up for the coronation. The thieves are on the make, the whores on the pull, the police cutting deals to keep it all out of sight. Mr and Mrs Peachum are looking forward to a bumper day in the beggary business, but their daughter didn’t come home last night and it’s all about to kick off… Directed by Rufus Norris, adapted by Simon Stephens and starring Rory Kinnear with Rosalie Craig and Haydn Gwynne.
Turandot from Sydney Harbour Screening for one night only in cinemas across the UK on Thursday September 15. Don’t miss this incredible opera event with lavish sets, extraordinary costumes and a spectacular firework display from Sydney’s beautiful harbour. When the heroic high notes of ‘Nessun Dorma’ ring out, your soul stirs. It is impossible to resist – the climax of an exotic adventure, captured perfectly in music. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Sydney Opera House, Puccini’s Turandot recounts the Chinese fable of the beautiful and powerful Princess Turandot.
The Beatles Live Event: Eight Days a Week Screening live at Kino Rye on Thursday September 15 at 6pm We are delighted to be screening the highly anticipated documentary feature film about The Beatles’ phenomenal early career with a World Premiere in London’s Leicester Square, a star-studded red carpet event which will be live streamed to Kino Rye. Directed by Oscar-winner Ron Howard, this is the not-to-missed story of the band’s exceptional touring years – an intimate portrait of the band, and a behind-the-scenes look at The Beatles on tour. Exploring the effect it had on their relationships, as well as their musical evolution, and looking at how they transformed the world of music, the film features interviews, unheard music and exclusive concert footage from the biggest band of all time.
Norma LIVE: Monday September 26 at 7:15pm This new production of Norma for The Royal Opera is distinguished by a superlative cast of internationally renowned singers. Bellini’s classic bel canto opera is full of wonderful melodies and opportunities for star singing. But it is especially known for Norma’s stunning showpiece aria, ‘Casta diva’. Àlex Ollé of innovative Catalan theatre group La Fura dels Baus directs, bringing a modern edge to this timeless tale of love, rivalry and betrayal. Conducted by Antonio Pappano and starring Joseph Calleja and Sonia Ganassi.
Cymbeline LIVE: Wednesday September 28 at 7pm Screening live from Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s rarely performed tragicomic romance is directed by Melly Still who designed Tales from Ovid and Midnight’s Children for the RSC. Melly directs Gillian Bevan in the role of Cymbeline, the first woman to take on the role for the RSC, and Bethan Cullinane as Imogen. Cymbeline is Shakespeare’s coming of age tragicomic romance. A story of power, sexuality and identity – stunningly retold for the 21st century. Running time approximately 210 minutes including an interval.