What's on 2019-2020: Season 21
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In collaboration with the Birks Cinema, Heartland Film Society welcomes you to a another season of outstanding films from world cinema. Films are generally shown on the second Sunday of each month and are scheduled to start early evening at the Birks Cinema in Aberfeldy. Please check the cinema website for exact screening times or call the cinema on 01887 822845 Ext: 1 We hope you'll want to join HFS but you don't need to be a member to come to any of our films or events. Everyone is welcome! Download the season programme and details |
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Sunday 8 September 2019: Woman at WarHalla's escalating one-woman eco-war against the local aluminium industry falters when she is finally approved to adopt a little girl. As quirky, stylish and funny as his 'Horses and Men', Erlingsson's film treats its serious subject with warmth, wit and wisdom.
2018 | Iceland | 101 min | Cert 12A Dir: Benedikt Erlingsson | Multiple Awards Bean number: 46 Bean score: 3.83 / 4.00 |
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Sunday 13 October 2019: The MustangRoman, a violent long-term inmate of a Nevada prison, is paired in a rehabilitation training programme with an equally wild mustang. It's no easy ride - Roman has his own demons to tackle - but it's a riveting film, with excellent performances from a cast led by Matthias Schoenaerts.
2018 | US France Belgium | 96 min | Cert 15 Dir: Laure Clermont-Tonnerre | Sundance Award Bean number: Bean score: |
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Sunday 3 November 2019: CapernaumHaving run away from an abusive home, Zair is befriended by an illegal immigrant. When she is arrested, Zair ends up back on the streets of Beirut, looking after her baby and facing some terrible choices. An angry, tough and funny film with affecting performances.
2018 | Lebanon France US | 126 min | Cert 15 Dir: Nadine Labaki | Multiple Awards Bean number: Bean score: Friday 15 - Sunday 17 November 2019
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Sunday 8 December 2019: Anna and the ApocalypseHigh school musical meets zombie horror in this exuberant and cheerfully gruesome tale. When a zombie apocalypse threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven, Anna and her friends are forced to fight, slash and sing their way to survival, with only themselves to rely on.
2018 | UK | 108 min | Cert 15 Dir: John McPhail (Palme-Dewar Winner 2013 & 2014) | Multiple Awards Bean number: Bean score: |
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Sunday 12 January 2020: Shopliftersrofessional shoplifter Osamu takes pity on a little lost girl shivering in the cold and takes her home to his family of petty crooks. Despite news reports of her disappearance, they welcome her into their home and way of life. A nuanced family drama that builds to a surprising ending.
2018 | Japan | 121 min | Cert 15 Dir: Hirokazu Koreeda (After the Storm) | Multiple Awards Bean number: Bean score: |
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Sunday 9 February 2020: The Silence of OthersThis powerful documentary follows victims of Franco's 40-year dictatorship as they pursue the 'Argentinian Lawsuit', fighting state-imposed amnesia and refusing to let past crimes stay buried, when the suffering and many of those who caused it are still very much alive.
2018 | Spain France Canada US | 95 min | Cert PG Dir: Almudena Carracedo, Robert Bahar | Executive Producers: Pedro and Agustin Almodovar | Multiple Awards Bean number: Bean score: |
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The remainder of the season programme will be available soon.
Dates for your diary below.
Sunday 23 February 2020 (AGM): tbc
Dates for your diary below.
Sunday 23 February 2020 (AGM): tbc
Sunday 8 March 2020: tbc
Sunday 12 April 2020: tbc
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Sunday 10 May 2020: tbc |
Sunday 14 June 2020: tbc |
Sunday 12 July 2020: tbc |