The Innocents (2016, France/Poland) 115 mins, Cert. 15 – subtitled

David Lean Cinema Croydon Clocktower, Katharine St, Croydon

Screenings at 2.30pm and 7.30pm For Holocaust Memorial Day (27 Jan) Director: Anne Fontaine Stars: Lou de Laâge, Agata Buzek, Agata Kulesza Continuing a theme of the David Lean Cinema's January programme, The story line of The Innocents is also drawn from real events, being based on diaries kept by a French doctor at the … Continue reading "The Innocents (2016, France/Poland) 115 mins, Cert. 15 – subtitled"

Chi-Raq (2015 USA), Cert. 15

David Lean Cinema Croydon Clocktower, Katharine St, Croydon

Director: Spike Lee Stars: Nick Cannon, Teyonah Parris, Wesley Snipes, Angela Bassett   In gang-war ravaged Chicago, a stray bullet from a night of fighting leaves a young girl dead.     Based in part on the Greek classic Lysistrata, the women from the warring sides refuse their partners sex in pursuit of an end … Continue reading "Chi-Raq (2015 USA), Cert. 15"

A United Kingdom (2016 USA/UK/Czech Republic), Cert. 12A

David Lean Cinema Croydon Clocktower, Katharine St, Croydon

Extra screening to meet demand Director: Amma Asante Stars: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Nicholas Lyndhurst Whilst studying law in London shortly after the Second World War, Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana falls in love with English insurance clerk, Ruth Williams. They get married and propose returning in triumph to his homeland, where he … Continue reading "A United Kingdom (2016 USA/UK/Czech Republic), Cert. 12A"

Sully: Miracle On The Hudson (2016, USA), 96 mins, Cert. 12A

David Lean Cinema Croydon Clocktower, Katharine St, Croydon

Screenings at 2.30pm and 7.30pm Director: Clint Eastwood Stars: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney Clint Eastwood's film is based on the story of Captain Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger (portrayed by Tom Hanks), who became a hero after landing his damaged plane on the Hudson River on January 15, 2009.     As reported around this … Continue reading "Sully: Miracle On The Hudson (2016, USA), 96 mins, Cert. 12A"

Snowden (2016 France/Germany/USA) cert. 15

David Lean Cinema Croydon Clocktower, Katharine St, Croydon

Director: Oliver Stone Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Rhys Ifans, Melissa Leo, Tom Wilkinson, Nicolas Cage Determined to serve his country post-9/11 after being discharged from the Army on medical grounds, Edward Snowden proves to be a highly talented CIA recruit. Put to work protecting the US by monitoring electronic communications networks, the initially enthusiastic … Continue reading "Snowden (2016 France/Germany/USA) cert. 15"

A United Kingdom (2016 USA/UK/Czech Republic) 111 mins, Cert 12A

David Lean Cinema Croydon Clocktower, Katharine St, Croydon

Two additional screenings, at 2.30pm and 7.30pm Director: Amma Asante Stars: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Nicholas Lyndhurst Whilst studying law in London shortly after the Second World War, Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana falls in love with English insurance clerk, Ruth Williams. They get married and propose returning in triumph to his homeland, … Continue reading "A United Kingdom (2016 USA/UK/Czech Republic) 111 mins, Cert 12A"

Life, Animated (2016, USA), 89 mins, Cert. PG

David Lean Cinema Croydon Clocktower, Katharine St, Croydon

 Screenings at 2.30pm* and 7.30pm * The 2.30pm screening will be subtitled for the benefit of those with a hearing loss Director: Roger Ross Williams Features: Owen Suskind, Ron Suskind 23 year old Owen has a network of family and friends and is about to graduate from a college for autistic young people – a … Continue reading "Life, Animated (2016, USA), 89 mins, Cert. PG"

A United Kingdom (2016 USA/UK/Czech Republic) cert 12A – Babes in Arms screening

David Lean Cinema Croydon Clocktower, Katharine St, Croydon

11.00am Babes in Arms screening Bringing a baby is not compulsory but we cannot guarantee a quiet auditorium during this screening! Director: Amma Asante Stars: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Nicholas Lyndhurst Whilst studying law in London shortly after the Second World War, Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana falls in love with English insurance … Continue reading "A United Kingdom (2016 USA/UK/Czech Republic) cert 12A – Babes in Arms screening"

A Monster Calls (2016 Spain/USA/UK/Canada), Cert. 12A

David Lean Cinema Croydon Clocktower, Katharine St, Croydon

 Director: J.A. Bayona Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones, Lewis MacDougall, Liam Neeson   Scripted by Patrick Ness from his own novel, "A Monster Calls" tells the tale of young Conor (MacDougall), who is struggling to cope with the realisation that his mother (Felicity Jones) has terminal cancer.         Bullied at school and … Continue reading "A Monster Calls (2016 Spain/USA/UK/Canada), Cert. 12A"

The Eagle Huntress (2016, UK/Mongolia/USA) cert. U (part subtitled)

David Lean Cinema Croydon Clocktower, Katharine St, Croydon

Director: Otto Bell Features: Aisholpan Nurgaiv, Rys Nurgaiv, Daisy Ridley For centuries, the Kazakh nomads of the Altai Mountains have trained golden eagles to catch the animals they need for food and fur. It's a tradition handed down from father to son. But now 13-year-old Aisholpan, the daughter of national champion Rys, demands to learn … Continue reading "The Eagle Huntress (2016, UK/Mongolia/USA) cert. U (part subtitled)"