Our
December film is Philomena, a British-French-American
drama film starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan.
Philomena
is being shown in The Corn Exchange on Friday 26th December
2014 at 7.30pm and Saturday 27th December 2014 at 7.30pm.
The
film is based on the book 'The Lost Child of Philomena Lee'
by journalist Martin Sixsmith. Starring Judi Dench and Steve
Coogan, it tells the true story of Philomena Lee's 50-year-long
search for her son.
Journalist
Martin Sixsmith has lost his job as a Labour government adviser,
and is contemplating writing a book. He is approached at a party
by the daughter of Philomena Lee. She suggests that he write
a story about her mother, who was forced to give up her baby
boy, Anthony, fifty years ago. Although he initially scorns
the idea of writing a human interest story, he eventually meets
with Philomena and after hearing her shocking story, he decides
to investigate further.
Philomena
received critical acclaim from reviewers upon release: "Based
on a powerful true story and led by note-perfect performances
from Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, Philomena offers a profoundly
affecting drama for adult filmgoers of all ages."
The
film has been recognised by several international film awards.
Coogan and Jeff Pope won Best Screenplay after it was screened
at the 70th Venice International Film Festival. It was also
awarded the People's Choice Award Runner-Up prize at the 2013
Toronto International Film Festival.
The
film was nominated in four categories at the 86th Academy Awards,
including Best Picture, Best Actress for Dench, Best Adapted
Screenplay for Coogan and Pope, and Best Original Score for
Desplat. It was also nominated for four BAFTA Awards and three
Golden Globes.
Please
click on the poster opposite for more information about the
film.
Admission
is £6, with tickets available from Brydens Newsagents
and at the door on the evening, subject to availabilty.