Based on a remarkable true story, discover how the poor son of a miner became one of the greatest actors the world has ever known, with the help of an unlikely mentor.
In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war, and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton (BAFTA winner Toby Jones).
Taking Richard under his wing, the young man thrives thanks to Philip’s strict tutelage and the guidance of kindly landlady, Ma Smith (Academy Award nominee Lesley Manville). However, as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.
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When his supervisors at the CIA refuse to take action after his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack, a decoder takes matters into his own hands.
Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo follows an Englishman's personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.
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After 20 years Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca, where he finds his wife held prisoner by suitors vying to be king and his son facing death at their hands. To win back his family and all he has lost, Odysseus must rediscover his strength.
A couple lose their home and later discover the husband has been diagnosed with a terminal illness as they embark on a year long coastal trek.
'Private Screening for the Sri Lankan Community; All are welcome! The film includes English subtitles. Tickets: £15 (Stalls) | £17 (Circle)'
"Walampuri" is an upcoming Sri Lankan film directed by Lakmal Dharmarathna, known for his work on the acclaimed television series "Koombiyo." The film follows a group of five village con men, each possessing unique skills, who form a traveling performance troupe to disguise their illicit activities. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they are approached by Swami, a con artist posing as a Hindu priest, who convinces them to impersonate businessmen in a scheme to purchase two "Walampuris''.
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