MARIA

2024 | Dir Pablo Larraín | 124m | Italy | Germany
Stars: Angelina Jolie, Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher

Closing Pablo Larraín’s trilogy of stylised biopics of 20th century icons, we see Angelina Jolie taking on the role of opera singer Maria Callas. Jolie shines as the fading Callas, who is determined to perform again after an extended break from the stage in the wake of health problems. However, as she looks back on her life, and the decisions which led to her present situation, the lines between fact and fiction begin to blur.
English/Greek with English subtitles.

The afternoon screening will be followed by an informal discussion with the Croydon u3a Film Group. All welcome.

We do not show adverts – please arrive to take your allocated seat by the time shown.
Trailer below.

HAPPY AS LAZZARO (12A) – 2018 Italy 127 mins – Italian with subtitles

Director: Alice Rohrwacher
Stars: Adriano Tardiolo, Alba Rohrwacher, Sergi López

In an isolated valley with few traces of the modern world, a group of farmers eke out a living under the thumb of the local gentry. The simple and kindly Lazzaro helps to keep spirits high until the Marquise’s foolish son stages his own kidnapping, unleashing a chain of events with bizarre and miraculous results. Resolving Lazzaro’s destiny, Rohrwacher crafts an engrossing, richly populated and strikingly photographed fable.

…Rohrwacher paints a magical portrait of the decay of rural life, intertwining the past and the present in a work that is as exhilarating as it is sublime – ★★★★★ Joseph Walsh, Time Out

 

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David Lean Cinema, Croydon on Tuesday 14 May 2019

Show starts at 7.30 pm, ticket prices £7.50, £6.00 (concessions), £5.00 aged 25 and under.

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