The Odyssey (2016 France) 122 mins, Cert. 15 – subtitled

David Lean Cinema Croydon Clocktower, Katharine St, Croydon

Screenings at 11.00AM & 7.30 Director: Jérôme Salle Stars: Lambert Wilson, Pierre Niney, Audrey Tautou, Laurent Lucas   The story of Jacques-Yves Cousteau (Wilson), the sub-aquatic explorer and documentary maker. He is an egoist and womaniser, who ignores his wife (Tautou) and two sons, and is more showman than scientist. His younger son, Philippe (Niney), … Continue reading "The Odyssey (2016 France) 122 mins, Cert. 15 – subtitled"

Stand-Up Film Club: AMÉLIE (15) – 2001 Fra/Ger 122 min – French with subtitles – BFI Comedy Genius screening presented by Rachel Wheeley

David Lean Cinema Croydon Clocktower, Katharine St, Croydon

NOTE EARLY START Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet Stars: Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus Jeunet’s classic comic fantasy launched Tautou to stardom as the lonely waitress who finds ways to bring others the happiness (or comeuppance) they deserve, and eventually finds her own happy ending. It’s an imaginative, sassy romp through a Parisian dreamworld, filmed and acted … Continue reading "Stand-Up Film Club: AMÉLIE (15) – 2001 Fra/Ger 122 min – French with subtitles – BFI Comedy Genius screening presented by Rachel Wheeley"