Films for 2011-12

For the Film Club’s 9th season there is a great selection of films from around the world, being screened in Broughton Village Hall.

First up, on October 1st is the UK period comedy/drama Made in Dagenham. It is a bitter-sweet tale of industrial relations and sex (in)equality at the Ford factory in Essex in the 1960’s. The beautiful French animation, set in Edinburgh and the Highlands, The Illusionist is one of two French films in the programme. On a more serious vein is Mýrin, the club’s first Icelandic film. It seems that the colder the climate the better the thriller at the moment (The Killing, Wallander) and this is no exception.

Impeccably scripted, beautifully directed, and filled with fine performances, The Social Network, being shown in February is a riveting, ambitious example of modern filmmaking at its finest. The excellently regarded family/crime drama Animal Kingdom is the club’s first Australian offering. Finally, back to industrial relations and sexual politics with Potiche. This is an adaptation of a hit comic play starting Catherine Deneuve is as a ‘trophy housewife' (or ‘potiche’), who steps in to manage her husband’s umbrella factory after an industrial relations crisis.

Membership at just £18 (£30 for a couple) gives admission to six screening together with a complimentary drink. For more information or to join contact Joe Logan (01899 830551) or Mark Gillham (01721 720910), or join up at the first screening. Guests are welcome to pay on the door but regulars are encouraged to join; this helps the club and gives members a good discount.