Beer Film Society was founded in September 2006. With a great deal of help from the British Federation of Film Societies and donations from Beer Parish Council, Devon County Council, Mike Green and several others, the Society was able to obtain basic projection and audio equipment. Our aim is to bring a combination of popular as well as less-mainstream films to the village. Over the years the Society has used any surplus funds from the screening of films to improve the quality of its equipment.
Our screenings are held in Mariners' Hall in Beer, for which we are very grateful. Mariners' Hall has a high-definition video projection system as well as improved acoustics, which together mean that our audiences get a first-class viewing experience. Films are usually screened on Thursdays, with the doors open at 6.45pm for a 7:30pm start. A licensed bar is provided.
The exciting news this month is that we have made a
late change to our scheduled programme – and we now have a new film to offer you
on Thursday 18 April at Mariners’ Hall.
Hopkins
stars as Sir Nicholas Winton – the British "Schindler" - who, in the nine months
leading up to the outbreak of the Second World War, organised the transportation
of 669 children, mostly Jewish, from Czechoslovakia to Britain and other
countries. Featuring stylish period reconstruction with an
emotionally-classic narrative, the film chronicles the amazing altruism and
bravery of a young man who had everything but risked it all to help others.
What the critics said:
‘You’d need
a heart of stone not to be touched by this extraordinary true story.’
Peter
Bradshaw. The Guardian. 4*
‘Hopkins' subtle, emotionally
powerful performance grounds the film, and he's aided by classy support from
Lena Olin, Helena Bonham Carter and Jonathan Pryce.’
Jeremy
Aspinall. Radio Times. 4*
‘His performance as the
incredible Nicholas
Winton is something of heart and soul – and a reflection of how lucky we are to
have this remarkable actor.’
Dulcie
Pearce. The Sun. 4*
If you
would like to book a seat or table for "One
Life" then please reserve in advance
by emailing
beerfilmsociety@gmail.com
before Monday 15 April.
Or just turn up on the night.
Members £5 and guest tickets cost £7 with a 12-month rolling membership on the
night available at £15. The bar will be open.
Last month’s film
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom proved a great
success with our audience and was awarded an outstanding AR of 95%.
Comments
included:
“Great
scenery and lovely story”
“Beautiful –
loved Norbu the Yak and the magnificent place in which he lived”
“Great
photography. Very emotional. Do hope he went back”
“Children
taught brat to be adult. Beautiful”
“I haven’t
been so involved or invested in a film for a long time”
“Absolutely
delightful film”
“An
excellent reflection of what’s right and important in life”
Membership of Beer Film Society costs £15 for a full 12 months, and members pay a £5 entrance fee at each screening that they attend. The entrance fee for non-members is £7. Priority is given to reservations by members, but non-members may also reserve tickets. To book tickets and to find out more about Beer Film Society, just email beerfilmsociety@gmail.com.
Last edited: Wednesday 3 April 2024