Whangarei Film Society - screenings for Thursday July 10th
Good People
The film night for Thursday 10th July for WFS will be in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei.
At 6pm, WFS will screen the star-studded documentary, Merchant Ivory about the team behind some of the most iconic films ever made.
Our 8pm screening is Tina, a much-loved New Zealand film about a woman's story of healing after a great loss.
MERCHANT IVORY
UK, 2024, Documentary, 105 mins
Cast: Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham-Carter, Vanessa Redgrave
This is about one of the longest ever movie making partnerships - between producer, Ismail Merchant and director, James Ivory.
The film provides fresh perspectives and behind-the-scenes footage of the unique Merchant Ivory team and their working style.
It also includes insights from the many Oscar-winning actors who have appeared in their films, including Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham-Carter and Vanessa Redgrave. Each of them detailing their experiences of being a part of the “wandering company” which produced a range of iconic films over a period of four decades.
"A wonderful and insightful look at their remarkable careers and behind the scenes of some of the best films of all time." - Rotten Tomatoes
View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...
Tickets: Door sales only. $10 WFS members. Non-members pay $5 extra as an Associate Membership fee per film (Total of $15).
All welcome. Cash only please – no Eftpos available.
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