Films showing at the Rye Kino from Friday May 8 include :
Woman in Gold 109 mins [12A] Helen Mirren stars in the incredible story of Maria Altmann, a Jewish refugee who is forced to flee Vienna during World War II. Decades later, determined to salvage some dignity from her past, Maria has taken on a mission to reclaim a Klimt painting that the Nazis stole from her family: the famous Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I, her beloved aunt. Partnering with an inexperienced but determined young lawyer, Maria embarks on an epic journey for justice 60 years in the making. Also starring Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Brühl, Katie Holmes, Elizabeth McGovern, Charles Dance, Max Irons and Jonathan Pryce.
The Falling 100 mins [15] It’s 1969 at a strict English girls’ school where charismatic Abbie and intense and troubled Lydia are best friends. After a tragedy occurs at the school, a mysterious fainting epidemic breaks out threatening the stability of all involved. A mesmerising psychological drama by Carol Morley, starring Florence Pugh, Greta Scacchi, Maisie Williams and Maxine Peake.
The Good Lie 110 mins [12A] A group of Sudanese refugees given the chance to resettle in America arrive in Kansas City, Missouri, where their encounter with an employment agency counsellor changes all of their lives forever. Philippe Falardeau (writer and director of the Oscar-nominated Foreign Language film Monsieur Lazhar) brings the story of their survival and triumph to life in an inspiring film starring Reese Witherspoon.
Child 44 137 mins [15] Tom Hardy stars as secret police agent Leo Demidov in a gripping thriller set in a Soviet Russia ruled by paranoia and fear. How do you find a killer when a crime does not exist? When he uncovers evidence of a serial killer, Leo must work against the all-powerful Soviet State to find the murderer and stop him once and for all, no matter what shocking truth he uncovers. Starring Gary Oldman, Joel Kinnaman, Noomi Rapace, Charles Dance, Jason Clarke, Vincent Cassel, Dev Patel and Paddy Considine.
Dark Horse: The Incredible True Story of Dream Alliance 86 mins [PG] An inspirational British underdog tale, this is a triumphant celebration of a working-class Welsh community and the horse they bred for glory. In early 2000, Jan Vokes, a barmaid in the village of Cefn Fforest, somehow persuaded a syndicate of villagers to club together and buy a thoroughbred mare and the crazy notion of breeding a racing winner start to become reality. A fascinating documentary and winner of the Audience Award at this year’s Sundance Festival.
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence 100 mins [12A] Subtitled. Sam and Jonathan are two travelling salesmen peddling novelty items – mostly unsuccessfully – taking us on a trip that shows us beauty in one moment, pettiness in another and the humour and tragedy within us all. By turns tragic, absurd, meditative and hilarious, Roy Andersson’s new, award-winning film is the culmination of one of modern cinema’s greatest talents and is nothing short of a masterpiece.
Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck 132 mins [15] Friday 8th May at 8.30pm From acclaimed director Brett Morgen, this first-ever, fully-authorised documentary feature blends Kurt Cobain’s personal archive of art, written word, music and never-before-seen home movies, with animation and revelatory interviews from his family and closest confidantes. Just like the legendary man himself, Cobain: Montage of Heck is authentic, visceral and unflinching. It will get into your head and stay there long after the credits roll. All tickets £10, which includes a regular glass of wine, coffee or soft drink.
Kids’ Club
Shaun the Sheep the Movie 85 mins [U] From Aardman, the creators of Wallace & Gromit, this is the hilarious, action-packed, big-screen adventure of Shaun the Sheep. When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he baa-rgained for! Shaun’s mischief accidentally causes the farmer to be taken away, so it’s up to Shaun and the flock to travel to the big city to rescue him.
Kids’ Club tickets cost £6.50 and for every child ticket bought, an adult goes free. Grab a Kids’ Club loyalty card, have it stamped five times and get your sixth ticket free!
More details of upcoming features are available from the Kino and Rye Community Centre Film Club websites.
Neale East is a member of Rye Community Centre Film Club