Films

FILMS - Tetbury Film Society's season runs from September to April and we have a great selection of films to share for the new season to begin in September 2024.

The programme for the new season was published in the September edition of the Tetbury Advertiser. More details below.

Films for the 2024-2025 season

 

 

18/09/24

Past Lives                             

2023 USA/South Korea (English/Korean) ~106min  

Director: Celine Song                          Cert 12A

This Academy Award-nominated semi-autobiographical film follows two childhood friends, Nora and Hae Sung, over the course of 24 years as they try to maintain their long-distance relationship. Nominated for Best Picture at the 2024 Oscars and Best Non-English Language Film at the 2024 BATFAs.

 

09/10/24

My Sailor, My Love               

2022 Ireland (English) ~102min

Director: Klaus Härö                            Cert 12A

A heart-warming drama about timeless love and forgiveness, set on the west coast of Ireland.   A retired sea captain and his daughter must reassess their strained relationship after he begins a new romance with the new housekeeper she engages to look after him.  Finnish Director Klaus Härö's first feature film in English.

 

13/11/24

Rose                                      

2020 Denmark (Danish, French) ~105min

Director: Niels Arden Oplev                Cert 12A

The story of two sisters, Inger and Ellen, and how their relationship is challenged on a highly anticipated coach trip to Paris.  Fellow travellers are concerned when Inger reveals her struggles with schizophrenia.  In Paris, it becomes clear that, for Inger, the trip is more important than any of them imagine.

 

11/12/24

Vindication Swim                  

2022 UK (English) ~98min

Director: Elliott Hasler                           Cert PG

The inspirational story of Mercedes Gleitze, the first British woman to swim the English Channel and her battle against not only the elements but also the oppressive society of 1920s England. Filmed on a small budget, mostly on location and with no special effects or studio water tanks. An impressive second feature from young British Director Elliott Hasler at the age of only 23.

 

08/01/25

Ama Gloria                            

2023 France (French) ~84min

Dir: Marie Amachoukeli-Barsacq      Cert 12A

Six-year-old Cléo loves her nanny Gloria. When Gloria has to return to Cape Verde to care for her own children, Cléo's safe world is upended and the two must make the most of their last summer together.

 

12/02/25

The Blue Caftan

2023 Morrocco (Arabic) ~123min

Director: Maryam Touzani                  Cert 12A

An exquisitely crafted love story, centring on skilled tailor Halim and his bitter-sweet love for his meticulous traditional craft, his ailing wife Mina, and his forbidden love.   

 

26/02/25

Hospice Fundraiser Film - TBC

Fundraiser in aid of Longfield Hospice.
Tickets will be required for this film.

 

12/03/25

Scrapper

2023 UK (English) ~84min

Director: Charlotte Regan                   Cert 12A

BAFTA nominated tale of 12 year-old Georgie, who is resourcefully looking after herself when her estranged and wayward father turns up unexpectedly, forcing them both to confront reality.

 

26/03/25

Driving Madeleine                 

2022 France (French) ~90min                           

Director: Christian Carion                     Cert 15

When Charles, a taxi driver, turns up to take Madeleine to a nursing home, they embark on a meandering ride around Paris which charts the story of her extraordinary life and changes his outlook forever.

 

09/04/25
Last film of the season
Short AGM before the film

Film To be Confirmed (+AGM)

 

 

Nine of the best recent films, close to home and on the big screen to share, enjoy, debate and celebrate.

This whole season for £27. Join us.