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April 2024
FILM: Anatomy of a Fall (15)
Bishop's Castle Film Society Choice A woman is suspected of murder after her husband's death; their half-blind son faces a moral dilemma as the main witness. 7.8 IMDB ★★★★★ "a sparkling intellectual thriller that lingers for day. Justine Triet’s breathtaking new film unpicks the aftermath of a fatal accident in the Alps. Did the victim fall – or were they pushed?" ★★★★ "Sandra Hüller compels as an author accused of her husband’s murderThere’s a bracing and chilly high-mindedness about Justine Triet’s…
Find out more »Afternoon Film: Typist Artist Pirate King (12A)
TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING puts forgotten artist Audrey Amiss on the map. Inspired by her extensive archive of diaries, letters and art, the film weaves real events into an imagined journey as Audrey goes on a road trip with her psychiatric nurse. From acclaimed British filmmaker, Carol Morley, this dark and funny exploration of the growing friendship between two women as they hit the road in an electric car looking for reconciliation, is filled with adventure, humour and compassion. 6.0…
Find out more »FILM: The Nettle Dress
After the death of his beloved wife, textile artist Allan Brown embarks on a seven-year endeavor to weave a hand-spun dress from stinging nettles foraged in the woods surrounding his home. To honour his beloved. A modern day Fairytale and hymn to the healing power of nature and slow craft ⋆⋆⋆⋆ A husband’s grief becomes a thing of beauty in lyrical documentary. Dylan Howitt’s moving film follows textile artist Allan Brown as he painstakingly weaves a dress from foraged nettles…
Find out more »May 2024
Documentary Film : Freedom Under Load
Part of The Bishop's Castle Walking Festival Fringe Events With hundreds of pounds on their backs, they face storms, blizzards and deep snow. Their job is not only a job, but also their path to calm. We get to know the oldest generation of carriers of the High Tatras, carrying supplies to the mountain huts every day. For them, this dangerous climb is a path to tranquillity. 8.2 IMDB Being shown at The European Union Film Festival and Sheffield Adventure…
Find out more »June 2024
FILM: Six Inches of Soil
The inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, benefit our health and provide for local communities “The summary of soil and agriculture was incredible and to see these farmers doing what they're doing is so inspiring, it's made me optimistic,” Rachel Joseph, ORFC audience member. “An excellent film really put well together, told the journey, told the story. Book a free place and…
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