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Village Screen Extra
News of the screening of two award winning feature films with a particular focus on rural settings in Norfolk, plus a unique modern Chinese silent film experience.
Oscar and Bafta Nominated ’45 Years’ was filmed on location in the Norfolk Broads and Norwich and ‘The Goob’ is set against the backdrop of the West Norfolk open landscape.
Both film shows locations which will be familiar to local audiences, whilst ‘Written in Dust’ is a captivating modern silent film of love and tragedy, set in China and screened together with a live original music score in a fusion of traditional and modern Chinese music.
Screening details:
’45 Years’
Saturday 13th February, 7.30pm New Buckenham Village Hall
‘The Goob’
Friday 15th April, 7.30pm Hilgay Village Hall
‘Written in Dust’
Friday 12th February, 7.30pm Hilgay Village Hall
Saturday 5th March, 7.30pm St Mary’s Church, Banham
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Norfolk sets the scene for two award winning films
Two award winning films, shot on location in Norfolk will be screened at 3 village venues across the county in Creative Arts East’s new ‘Village Screen Extra’ programme, part of a BFI Film Audience Network project.
’45 Years’, starring renowned British Actors Charlotte Rampling, Geraldine James and Tom Courtenay treats audiences to open landscape views of the Norfolk Broads and Norwich, and ‘The Goob’ shot in the rural fenland countryside of West Norfolk, are sure to feature many recognisable locations for local audiences. Both films also proudly made use of locally born or based actors, extras and production teams to lend more authenticity and regional voices to the productions.
’45 Years’ was released to great critical acclaim, and has garnered an array of awards and nominations including a BAFTA nomination for ‘Outstanding British Film’ 2015, an Oscar nomination for Charlotte Rampling, and Berlin International Film Festival ‘Silver Berlin Bear’ awards for both Tom Courtenay and Charlotte Rampling.
‘The Goob’ stars actor Liam Walpole from Dereham, who was discovered and catapulted into his first screen role by Norwich based director Guy Myhill. Actor Sean Harris, originally from Lowestoft, and Hannah Spirrett (‘S-Club 7’ and ‘Primeval’) also appear in this edgy ‘coming of age’ film, which premiered at Norwich’s iconic Cinema City in May 2015.
‘Written in Dust’
A silent glimpse of contemporary Beijing, in a tragic tale both old and new
Two Norfolk villages are set to host a beautiful silent film, made for the modern age, and with roots which come from another rural community thousands of miles away in the fields of China.
‘Written in Dust’ is the story of three young migrants who travel from their countryside home for the promise of a new and better life in the modern city of Beijing. But the lure of the city and the oppression of love lead to a path of betrayal, corruption, heartache and ultimate tragedy.
Shot with classic cinematic sensibility ‘Written in Dust’ shows a rarely seen side of contemporary Beijing, with a powerful story that resonates universally. The film offers audiences a glimpse into the hidden world of this enigmatic city through a skilful blend of silent film, tragic story and specially composed live music.
Classical Chinese musician, Ling Peng and pianist and guitarist, Andy Middleton, provide an inspired live fusion of traditional Chinese instruments and modern music to underpin the story, which translates without need for words.
This is the second chance to see this extraordinary film at Hilgay Village Hall, which was first screened in the summer of 2014, and takes place on Friday 12th February at 7.30pm, before moving on to St. Mary’s Church, Banham on Saturday 5th March at 7.30pm. The show is suitable for ages 16+.
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These events are organised in partnership with Creative Arts East with funding by Arts Council England, BFI Film Audience Network, Norfolk County Council, South Norfolk District Council and Breckland Council.
For further information on this and other Creative Arts East events please go to www.creativeartseast.co.uk/live/whatson.asp or contact Alice Morelli on 01953 713390 or [email protected]
