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Migrants, monsters and independence: autumn at Reading Film Theatre

Tuesday, 19 September 2017

Reading Film Theatre autumn 2017

Julie DashÔÇÖs Daughters of the Dust

Autumn is here – and with the cold nights drawing in, what better time to get cosy with a good film after work? 

Reading Film Theatre has announced the line-up for their autumn programme – as well as the usual supply of great independent and foreign films, there’ll also be several special events and screenings:

  • Monsters Film Festival – sink your teeth into a trio of gothic classics, The Golem, Nosferatu, and Freaks. Held in partnership with the University of Reading.  
  • Daughters of the Dust (remastered) –Julie Dash’s landmark portrayal of migration will be shown as part of Black History month at the University of Reading.
  • India on Film – a special season of films exploring the wealth and diversity of Indian culture, in celebration of 70 years of India’s independence. Held in collaboration with the British Film Institute and the Independent Cinemas Office.
  • Random Acts Presents – a joint initiative between Arts Council England, Channel 4 Random Acts and National Network Centres, showcasing short films by some of the best young artists and filmmakers. 

Visit readingfilmtheatre.co.uk for information on each film and special event. For queries, please contact rft@reading.ac.uk or call 0118 378 7151.

Full programme 

Month

Date

Time (PM)

Film

September

21 (Thursday)

8.00

The Beguiled (15)

26 (Tuesday)

7.45

A Man Called Ove (En man som heter Ove) (15)

28 (Thursday)

7.45

Dunkirk (12A

October

3 (Tuesday)

7.45

Hotel Salvation (Mukti Bhawan) (PG)

5 (Thursday)

8.00

Final Portrait (15)

10 (Tuesday)

7.45

An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power + interview (PG)

11 (Wednesday)

7.00

Monsters and the Monstrous Season - The Golem 1920 (Minghella) (PG)

12 (Thursday)

8.00

The Scribe (La Mécanique de l'Ombre) (15)

17 (Tuesday)

7.30

Daughters of the Dust + intro (12A)

18 (Wednesday)

7.00

Monsters and the Monstrous Season - Nosferatu (1922) (PG)

19 (Thursday)

7.45

Back to Burgundy (Ce qui nous lie) (15)

23 (Monday)

2.00

Silent Waters (12) (at South Street Arts Centre)

24 (Tuesday)

7.45

Detroit (15)

25 (Wednesday)

7.00

Monsters and the Monstrous Season - Freaks (1932) (12A)

26 (Thursday)

7.45

The Midwife (Sage femme) (12A)

31 (Tuesday)

8.00

Una (15)

November

2 (Thursday)

8.00

In Between (Bar Bahr) (15)

7 (Tuesday)

7.45

Victoria and Abdul (PG)

9 (Thursday)

8.00

Seven Days (Sette Giorni) (cert tbc)

14 (Tuesday)

7.45

Wind River (15)

16 (Thursday)

8.00

In Syria (Insyriated) (15)

21 (Tuesday)

7.45

Maudi (12A)

23 (Thursday)

7.45

Gods Own Country (15)

28 (Tuesday)

8.00

Land of Mine (Under Sandet) (15)

30 (Thursday)

8.00

The Party (cert tbc)

December

5 (Tuesday)

7.45

The Death of Stalin (15)

7 (Thursday)

7.45

Murder on the Orient Express (cert tbc)

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