Certain Women - Sunday 24th September 5pm

Certain Women is certainly a leading film for women in the cinema; written and directed by a woman (Kelly Reichardt) and starring four women (Michelle Williams, Kristen Stewart, Laura Dern and Lily Gladstone), it ticks all the boxes for an ‘F-Rated’ movie. Set in the heartland of Montana, the film focuses on the small events in the lives of these four women; there is little or no connection between them - it is the parallels between them that Kelly Reichardt is showing us. As Catherine Wheatley says in Sight & Sound, she does this with the help of some ‘breathtaking cinematography’ and some great acting – "They know to keep their counsel, these women: know the importance of restraint, silence, of knowing when to speak and when to act and when to stay still. So, too, does Reichardt". The result is "Powerful, focused, nervy, lean. Certain Women is a work of art produced by a director in full control of her material. It leaves you reeling". Prepare to be 'reeled'!

The Olive Tree - Sunday 17th September 5pm

The Olive Tree (El olivo) is a gentle and often humorous Spanish and German film about the olive heritage of southern Spain. I was talking to someone after seeing it who had just been in Spain and said that a two hour high speed train journey south from Madrid went past little else but olive trees and the occasional farmhouse for mile after mile. But this is a very special tree, 2000 years old and reluctantly sold by our hero Alma's grandfather in Valencia when he was desperate for cash to a German energy giant. A decade later he is suffering from dementia and Alma (Anna Castillo) thinks getting the tree back might help him. The story of how it is eventually returned to its home touches on corporate greed, what the French might call terroir and the power of social media. In Dusseldorf the tree looks a bit like we now see animals in a circus. How can anyone not like this film about the values that matter?

New Programme

Our Autumn programme starts on Sunday 10th September with A Man Called Ove, the third most watched swedish cinema-film in Sweden of all time. Other highlights include God's Own Country, which you'll no doubt hear a lot more about when it goes on general release next week. New films from acclaimed directors François Ozon and Kelly Reichardt, a celebration of 60s cinema with a 50th anniversary screening of The Graduate and a chance to find out how After The Storm ends. 15 great films from all around the world to take us through to the end of the year, take a look at the trailers below...

Summer Break

Just in case any of you have forgotten – the Film Club has now finished until September! Don't forget to keep your eye on the Alhambra programme; there are films, live theatre, opera or ballet there every night.

Relaxed Screening: My Fair Lady - Wednesday 17th May 1:30pm

In celebration of Dementia Awareness Week, Keswick Film Club presents the classical musical, My Fair Lady on Wednesday 17th May at 1.30pm. All are welcome to enjoy this easy-going screening at the Alhambra Cinema.

Free Entry