1987 | Dir James Ivory | 140m | USA Stars: James Wilby, Rupert Graves, Hugh Grant
Merchant Ivory’s adaptation of Forster’s posthumously published gay novel follows its main character through his unsatisfactory affair with a fellow student at Cambridge and his later relationship with one of the works on his ex-lover’s estate. Critically acclaimed but largely ignored on its release, the film has gained celebrity over the last 10 years. “A stunning success for a team who seem to have mastered all the problems of making literary films” (Sight and Sound). LGBT+ History Month screening. Preceded by a locally filmed short “Queer Croydon”
We do not show adverts. Please arrive to take your seat by the time shown. Trailer below
Bringing a baby is not compulsory but we cannot guarantee a quiet auditorium during this screening!
Director: Stephen Frears
Starring: Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, Simon Helberg
Florence Foster Jenkins has many strings to her bow: socialite; opera buff; and great wealth to name a few.
The ability to sing, however, is not one of them. Despite this, she has developed a cult following through her exclusive private recitals.
Jenkins finally dares to publicise her supposed talents through a self-promoted show, with the help of her dubious husband, St. Clair Bayfield (Grant) and accompanist Cosmé McMoon (Helberg). The acknowledgement she receives however is not of the nature she expects.
The real Florence Foster Jenkins
Streep gives a vibrant, and typically masterful performance as the self-deceiving Jenkins in this tragicomedy, with Grant also on top form.
Florence Foster Jenkins has many strings to her bow: socialite; opera buff; and great wealth to name a few.
The ability to sing, however, is not one of them. Despite this, she has developed a cult following through her exclusive private recitals.
Jenkins finally dares to publicise her supposed talents through a self-promoted show, with the help of her dubious husband, St. Clair Bayfield (Grant) and accompanist Cosmé McMoon (Helberg). The acknowledgement she receives however is not of the nature she expects.
The real Florence Foster Jenkins
Streep gives a vibrant, and typically masterful performance as the self-deceiving Jenkins in this tragicomedy, with Grant also on top form.
Florence Foster Jenkins has many strings to her bow: socialite; opera buff; and great wealth to name a few.
The ability to sing, however, is not one of them. Despite this, she has developed a cult following through her exclusive private recitals.
Jenkins finally dares to publicise her supposed talents through a self-promoted show, with the help of her dubious husband, St. Clair Bayfield (Grant) and accompanist Cosmé McMoon (Helberg). The acknowledgement she receives however is not of the nature she expects.
The real Florence Foster Jenkins
Streep gives a vibrant, and typically masterful performance as the self-deceiving Jenkins in this tragicomedy, with Grant also on top form.