The Poly
The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society
Film - February
A SEPARATION - Dir. Asghar Farhadi, PG, 123 mins
Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th February, 7.30pm
Tickets: £6.50, £5.00 (Conc.), £4.00 (Students)
The stand out film of the 2011 Berlin Film Festival and winner of the Golden Bear, A Separation is a suspenseful and intelligent drama detailing the fractures and tensions at the heart of Iranian society. Written and directed by Asghar Farhadi, the film boasts a range of superb performances from the ensemble cast who collectively received the Silver Bears for both Best Actor and Best Actress at the Berlinale. The compelling narrative is driven by a taut and finely written script rooted in the particular of Iranian society but which transcends its setting to create a stunning morality play with universal resonance. When his wife (Leila Hatami) leaves him, Nader (Peyman Moadi) hires a young woman (Sareh Bayat) to take care of his suffering father (Ali-Asghar Shahbazi). But he doesn't know his new maid is not only pregnant, but also working without her unstable husband's (Shahab Hosseini) permission. Soon, Nader finds himself entangled in a web of lies manipulation and public confrontations. A Separation is the first ever Iranian film to be awarded the Golden Bear.
"Powerful art cinema that challenges political and social unity in Iran." (Empire)
Snowtown - Dir. Justin Kerzel, 18, 120 mins
Mon 13th & Tues 14th February, 7.30pm
Tickets: £6.50, £5.00 (Conc.), £4.00 (Students)
CANCELLED - Rearranging for next week.
Sixteen-year-old Jamie longs for an escape from the violence and hopelessness that surrounds him in Adelaide's disenfranchised northern suburbs, and his salvation arrives in the form of John, a charismatic man who unexpectedly comes to his aid. The protection and guidance that John presents to Jamie is initially welcomed however as events occur around him, including the disappearance of several people, Jamie begins to harbour deep suspicions about John and his motivations. When the truth is finally revealed to Jamie his hopes of happiness are threatened by both his loyalty for, and fear of, his father-figure John Bunting, Australia’s most notorious serial killer.
“Terrific performances, especially from the menacing, lazily charismatic Henshall, and debut director Kurzel's expressionist storytelling make for an Aussie film well worth hunting down.” (Empire)
The First Grader - Dir. Justin Chadwick, 12A, 103 mins
Mon 20th & Tues 21st February, 7.30pm
Tickets: £6.50, £5.00 (Conc.), £4.00 (Students)
When the Kenyan government promises free education for all, 84 year old Maruge makes his way to a remote primary school to get himself an education. An old Mau Mau warrior, he once fought for the liberation of his country, now he must fight for his right to learn. Justin Chadwick’s (THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL) new feature starring Naomie Harris (PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN), is full of vitality and humour, a true story of the power of education and the shocking untold history of British colonial rule in Kenya.
“The First Grader is based on a true story and what a true story it is.” (Telegraph)
Wreckers (Screening from DVD) - Dir. D.R. Hood, 15, 85 mins
Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th February, 7.30pm
Tickets: £6.50, £5.00 (Conc.), £4.00 (Students)
WRECKERS is the beguiling debut film from D R Hood and features stand out performances from some of the best British acting talent working today including Benedict Cumberbatch (War Horse, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Atonement and BBC’s Sherlock), Claire Foy (Vivaldi, The Season of the Witch and the BBC's Little Dorrit) and Shaun Evans (Being Julia, Boy A). A married couple (Cumberbatch, Foy) move back to his childhood village to start a family but a surprise visit from the husband's brother (Evans) ignites sibling rivalry and exposes the lies embedded in the couple's relationship. WRECKERS is an evocative, beautifully shot drama that examines the fragile relationship between truth, intimacy and betrayal.
“For her debut feature, British film-maker Dictynna Hood has created a brooding drama of rural disquiet and sexual tension.” (Guardian)
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