CinemaNovember – December 2015

And we’re off! Award season has well and trulystarted and we want to get our predictions inearly – we reckon that every single week in thisCinema Guide there’s something which will berecognised by either the Oscars or the BAFTAscome nomination time. The acting categories aregoing to be overflowing this year with the likes ofMaggie Smith in The Lady in the Van, MichaelFassbender in Steve Jobs, Johnny Depp in BlackMass, Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies and CateBlanchett in Carol.

The moment has finally come for those of youpatiently waiting to see Lewis Grassic Gibbon’sclassic Sunset Song. We always look forward tohearing what you think about the films we show,but this title in particular will surely generate conversation, given how important the book is to Scottish literature.

Fokus: Films From Germany is a new strand inour programme that comes to us courtesy of our friends at Filmhouse and the Goethe-Institut.From brand new films to unseen classics, this is a wonderful chance to see the breadth of filmmaking talent from Deutschland.

And while I am not really allowed to havefavourite films, there is one I would like to singleout in this programme – Hand Gestures, a meditation on the tradition of craft and artistry still very much alive in an Italian Bronze foundry. I was absolutely charmed when I saw it at theBerlin Film Festival last February and I have beenwaiting impatiently to share this wonderful filmwith you!

Alice BlackHead of Cinema

Additional contributors: James Mulvey, Christopher O’Neill, Adam Smart,Mike Tait, Shona Thompson

ContentsNew Films

The Lady in the Van 4Steve Jobs 5Les Anarchistes 6Taxi Tehran 6Hand gestures 7Sunset Song 8Bridge of Spies 9Black Mass 10Carol 11

Documentary

He Named Me Malala 12Listen to Me Marlon 12Fear of 13 13Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans 13

Film events

Words : Walls 14Warren Miller: Chasing Shadows 14DCA Film Quiz 15Discovery Film School Dundee Showcase 15Made in my Toun: Dundee 18

Ciné Sundays 19

Discovery Family Film Club

My Friend Raffi 20The Big knights 20

French Film Festival

La tete haute 21La Pere Noël 21Mon amie Victoria 21Asphalte 21

Fokus: Films from Germany

My Friend Raffi 20Victoria 22Beloved Sisters 22Baal 23Who Am I – No System is Safe 23The Marriage of Maria Braun 24Inbetween Worlds 24Fox and His Friends 24

Performance screenings

NT Live: Of Mice and Men 25Branagh Theatre Live: The Winter’s Tale 25NT Live: Jane Eyre 25Live from the Met: Lulu 26English National Opera: Mikado 26Live from the Met: The Magic Flute (sold out) 26Exhibition on Screen: Goya 27Bolshoi: The Lady of Camellias 27Bolshoi: The Nutcracker 27

DUNDEAD

Die Hard 28

Coming Soon

Star Wars 29Christmas 30

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The Lady in the Van Fri 20 November – Thu 3 December

Based on the successful stage play, The Lady in the Van is a delightful cinematic adaptation of Alan Bennett’s homageto his friendship with the cantankerous homeless woman who became an integral part of his life. Directed by NicholasHytner (who also brought Bennett’s The History Boys to the big screen) and starring the one and only Dame MaggieSmith, this is a witty and moving portrait of the bond that can develop between strangers.

Moving into his new Camden home in the early1970s, the introverted Bennett cautiously gets toknow his neighbours. They quickly warn him aboutMary (Smith), a demanding and prickly elderly ladywho lives in her rundown old van on the leafy crescent. Partially out of kindness and partially out of guilt, Bennett (Alex Jennings) finds himself becoming more and more involved with the plight of this unusual woman.She too takes a shine to Bennett – well, in so far as she tolerates him slightly more than she does anyone else – andmoves into his driveway. Initially proposed as a temporary arrangement, she ends up staying for 15 years.

Playful from beginning to end, the film has a poignant story of a lost soul at its heart; one which we’re told is “mostly true”. Smith, reprising the role she played on stage, is marvelous and Jennings, who has played Bennett before, is droll and dry to absolute perfection.

Dir: Nicholas Hytner UK 2015/ 1h44m / 12ACiné Sundays Sun 22 November, 10:30 Senior Citizen Kane Club Thu 26 November, 10:30Bring a Baby Thu 26 November, 10:30

“Playful from beginning to end,the film has a poignant story of a lost soul at its heart.”

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Steve Jobs Fri 20 November – Thu 3 December

With the talents of filmmaker Danny Boyle, screenwriter Aaron Sorkin and actors Michael Fassbender and Kate Winsleton board, we’re almost guaranteed to see the words Steve Jobs appearing on the next Oscar shortlist.

Divided into three parts, the film follows Jobs’ career as he launches new products: the Mac in 1984 (this section wasshot on 16mm), the NeXT black cube computer (shot on 35mm) and the iMac G3 (shot in HD). With each episode welearn more about the complex man and the people who shaped his life – his early days working with Steve Wozniack(Seth Rogen), his troubled relationship with his daughter Lisa, his loyal and constant marketing manager Joanna Hoffman (Winslet) and his destructive competition with colleague John Sculley (Jeff Daniels).

Not surprisingly, with Boyle at the helm this is a dynamic, technical triumph and Sorkin brings an intriguing darkness to this portrait of a genius who revolutionised our contemporary world. Fassbender gives an Oscar-worthy turn asJobs, his performance is an assured blend of confidence and steely determination with a hint of pathetic isolation. This is a fascinating portrait of a man who was described in equal measure as a visionary and a megalomaniac, someone who stopped at nothing to achieve success.

Dir: Danny Boyle USA 2015 / 2h2m / 15Ciné Sundays Sun 29 November, 10:30 Senior Citizen Kane Club Thu 3 December, 10:30Bring a Baby Thu 3 December, 10:30

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NewFilms

Les Anarchistes Mon 23 – Thu 26 November

Elie Wajeman’s second feature is an intriguing crime dramaset at the turn of the 20th century which brings together twoof the most exciting acting talents working in French cinematoday, A Prophet’s Tahar Rahim and Blue is the WarmestColour’s Adele Exarchopoulos.

Corporal Jean Albertini’s (Rahim) working class roots makehim the perfect candidate for an undercover assignment thatinvolves infiltrating a cell of young revolutionaries in Paris.Unassuming and unremarkable, it doesn’t take long before he is taken under the wing of Elisée Mayer (Swann Arlaud). As friendship grows between the two men, Jean begins tofeel conflicted about his assignment, not least because of his attraction to Elisée’s girlfriend Judith (Exarchopoulos). The constant threat of exposure coupled with increased demands from his superiors for more information take theirtoll on Jean’s psyche. When the group begins to plot theirmost daring action ever, he is faced with deciding on whichside his loyalties truly lie.

Rahim has a brooding presence that literally sizzles on thescreen alongside Exarchopoulos. Although featuring qualitydetail in terms of costume and set design, this is far from astuffy period drama and the energetic, contemporary storyseems just as relevant today.

Dir: Elie Wajeman France 2015 / 1h41m / cert tbc French with English subtitles

Taxi Tehran Mon 23 November – Thu 3 December

Forbidden from making films for 20 years by theIranian authorities, director Jafar Panahi defiantly continues to ply his craft. His latest film, TaxiTehran, is a delightful portrait of life in contemporaryTehran, shot entirely inside a yellow cab. With twocameras fixed to the dashboard, the film sees a diverse cross-section of the city’s inhabitants comeon board as passengers, with Panahi himself astaxi driver.

Not a particularly good driver, Panahi is unsure ofthe routes to well-known Tehran landmarks and is less than diligent about collecting fares and delivering customers to their destinations. “I’ll letyou out here and you can get another cab,” hesays more than once. This creates a lot of turnover,and a series of “chance” encounters with fellow citizens, including two older women carrying goldfish in an open glass bowl. Conversationswithin the car cover a huge range of topics, fromcapital punishment to illegal video piracy, to therules and regulations of how to make a correct Islamic film. An absolute delight is Pahani’s youngniece Hana, a little girl who is wiser than her yearswith a sharp and witty sense of humour.

Faced with restrictions most filmmakers couldnever imagine, Panahi has taken a simple conceptand turned it into a revealing and very entertainingpolitical statement. The fact that the film was made,edited and snuck out of Tehran is a testament tohis courage and that of his team.

Dir: Jafar Panahi Iran 2015 /1h22m / 12APersian with English subtitles

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Hand Gestures Fri 27 November – Thu 3 December

Following the creation of artist Velasco Vitali’s famous dog sculptures, from wax to glazed bronze at the Battaglia Artistic Foundry in Milan, Hand Gestures is an astonishingly beautiful documentary about makers and making.

Over the centuries many technological innovations havecome about in art, yet, even today, in order to create a sculpture in bronze, it is necessary to take the same stepsas were followed thousands of years ago. These steps are not taught in school, but are passed on in the ancientoral tradition and through apprenticeships from artisans. This documentary observes and feels the work of the foundry: a place where the past and present share the samegestures.

Hand Gestures is a meditation on the tradition of craft, care and artistry still very much alive today. Mixing archivefootage and interviews, the film takes us behind the scenes at every step of the process, viewing the work of a groupof skilled artisans at the 100-year old foundry, and revealing the ancient traditions of bronze sculpture which remain unchanged since the 6th century.

Dir: Francesco Clerci Italy 2015 / 1h17m / U Italian with English subtitles

We are excited to welcome director Francesco Clerci to DCA on Mon 30 November (19:00) to introduce hisnew film and answer your questions during a special post-screening Q&A.

“An astonishingly beautiful documentary about makers and making.”

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Sunset Song Fri 4 – Thu 17 December

This big screen adaptation of Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s Sunset Song, one of the most well-known works of Scottish literature, is easily one of the most anticipated films of the year.

Even when it was first published in 1932, SunsetSong was already describing a way of rural life thatwas fast disappearing. At the heart of the story isChris Guthrie (Agyness Deyn), a lively, intelligentyoung woman who gives up a career as a teacherto remain on the family farm. Her father John (Peter Mullan) is a harsh man and after her mother’s death, life for Chris is undeniably hard. When he passes away suddenly, she surprises many in the village by marrying local farm workerEwan (Kevin Guthrie), but when domestic bliss is interrupted by news of war, Ewan is called up to serve in the armyand their lives are changed forever.

Directed by another of our national treasures, filmmaker Terence Davies (The Deep Blue Sea) and shot in glorious70mm, this is a faithful recreation of a story beloved by generations of Scottish readers. Using a palette of greys,browns and dusty greens, Davies never treads into sentiment, keeping Sunset Song firmly rooted in the land. Deyn, a former model, perfectly captures the strength of character which made Chris an inspiration for those who love thebook. And although in danger of being typecast, there is no other actor who could possibly play the severe patriarchbetter than Mullan.

Dir: Terence Davies UK / Luxemburg 2015 / 2h10m / 15Ciné Sundays Sun 6 December, 11:00 Senior Citizen Kane Club Thu 10 December, 10:30Bring a Baby Thu 10 December, 10:30

“Easily one of the most anticipatedfilms of the year.”

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Bridge of Spies Fri 4 – Thu 17 December

Over the past 44 years Steven Spielberg has become one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema.From Jaws and Jurassic Park to Schindler’s List and Lincoln, his films are always a grandiose spectacle, whether theyare action packed adventures or historical biopics.

Based upon a true story, Bridge of Spies is a gripping edge-of-your-seat thriller that opens at the height of the ColdWar, as KGB intelligence officer Rudolf Abel (Mark Rylance) is arrested for espionage in the USA. When a CIA spy-plane is shot down over Soviet airspace and the pilot is arrested by the Communist regime, lawyer James B.Donovan (Hanks) is recruited by the CIA and tasked with negotiating the exchange and release of the prisoners,in a time rife with fear and suspicion.

Bridge of Spies is a fantastic addition to Spielberg’s legacy as one of Hollywood’s finest directors, with magnificentperformances by Hanks and especially from Wolf Hall’s Rylance. While Hanks might have started out as a comedicactor, the latter half of his 35 year career has seen him take on much darker roles and with Bridge of Spies, Spielbergand Hanks’ fourth collaboration as director and actor, it is obvious the pair have a very unique and comfortable working relationship, propelling this excellent historical drama to another level.

Dir: Steven Spielberg USA 2015 / 2h20m / 12ACiné Sundays Sun 13 December, 10:30 Bring a Baby Thu 17 December, 10:30

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Black Mass Fri 4 – Thu 17 December

Based on the incredible true story of the alliance between James ‘Whitey’ Bulger and the local law enforcement, BlackMass is a twisted tale of power, greed and corruption – the darker side of the American dream. The film stars a virtuallyunrecognisable Johnny Depp whose screen charisma is undeniable – his role as Whitey, Boston’s crime boss, is perfect casting.

Based on a book by Dick Lehr and Gerard O’Neill, the Boston Globe journalists who first broke the story, Black Mass isstructured around interviews given by Bulger’s associates and members of the gang. On Boston’s Irish Southside, theBulger family were legendary for decades; Billy Bulger (Benedict Cumberbatch), a successful politician who served 18years as the President of the Massachusetts Senate, and brother Whitey, the criminal mastermind behind the rackets.Thrown into the mix was John Connolly (Joel Edgerton), their childhood friend newly appointed to the FBI. Still in aweof the person who used to take care of him on the streets as a child, John found a way to get Whitey on the books asan informant, ignoring his violent behaviour and reaping the financial rewards of their relationship. But, when an internal investigation threatens to expose their arrangement, everyone is left fending for themselves.

Black Mass is very much an ensemble piece with the Boston backdrop and terrible 70s fashion helping to paint a veryconvincing picture. The secondary characters add texture and colour to each scene, and Edgerton and Depp play offeach other beautifully in what is an unsettling but intensely gripping watch.

Dir: Scott Cooper US 2015 / 2h2m / 18

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Carol Fri 11 – Thu 24 December

In the hands of Todd Haynes (Far From Heaven, I’m Not There) this adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel, The Priceof Salt, is as lush and beautiful as it is cool and melancholic. A story of secret love, against a backdrop of 1950s glamour, Carol features two central performances by Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara which we’re sure will be recognised come Oscar time.

Shopping for a Christmas present in a Manhattandepartment store, well-to-do housewife Carol(Blanchett) meets shop girl Therese (Mara) andleaves her expensive gloves behind at thecounter, giving both women a perfect excuse to meet for lunch. Their attraction is undeniable from the beginning, butso are the obstacles in the path of this burgeoning romance. Carol’s divorce from Harge (Kyle Chandler) hasn’t beenfinalised, yet she still suggests that Therese spend the holiday with her in the family home. For Therese, a woman inher early 20s, Carol represents sophistication, excitement and mystery. But as their relationship develops it becomesclear that Carol’s life is far from perfect, with heartbreak ever present.

Living in a conservative society where same sex relationships were very much still taboo, Carol’s controlled exteriormasks loneliness and sadness, as well a steely determination not to compromise her heart – it is one of Blanchett’sbest ever performances. With a score by Carter Burwell, Super 16 photography by Ed Lachman and Sandy Powell’s incredible costumes, Carol is the whole package and one of the must-see films this awards season.

Dir: Todd Haynes UK / USA 2014 / 2h / 15Senior Citizen Kane Club Thu 17 December, 10:30

“As lush and beautiful as it is cooland melancholic.”

DocumentaryListen to Me Marlon Fri 20 & Sun 22 November

Marlon Brando was one of the most acclaimed and influential actors of all time. He was also one of the most elusive and enigmatic. Featuring exclusive accessto Brando's previously unseen and unheard personalarchive, including hundreds of hours of audio, Listen to Me Marlon sheds light on the artist and the man.Charting Brando's exceptional career and extraordinarypersonal life with the actor himself as our guide, the filmexplores his complexities, telling the story entirely in theactor’s own voice. No talking heads, no interviewees:just Brando on Brando.

Director Stevan Riley creates a unique cinematic experience that dives into the inner space of Brando’smind through the illuminating use of archival material.The result shows us not how different he was from therest of us, but rather, how similar. Emotionally potent, the film stands as a triumph of Riley's knack for crafting stories, and his vision in creating a powerfullyabsorbing portrait.

Dir: Stevan Riley UK 2015 / 1h40m / 15

He Named Me Malala Fri 20 & Sun 22 November

Aged just 15 years old (she turned 18 this past July)Malala Yousafzei was singled out, along with her father,for advocating for girls’ education, pursued among extremists as a threat and a target. When she was shotin the head, Milala miraculously survived and was soonheralded as a transformative world figure, inspiring millions worldwide and becoming a leading campaignerfor girls’ education globally.

Melding candid interviews, footage from within Pakistanand vivid, hand-drawn animation, Malala’s memories of the past are brought to vibrant life in this film. The journey takes us from her early childhood, to making thebold decision (aged just 11) to blog for the BBC aboutlife as a girl in a Taliban-led city, to the Taliban’s shockingassassination attempt and her subsequent battle for life.

In Davis Guggenheim’s (An Inconvenient Truth) empowering portrait we see the Pakistani-born teenagerand youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner as a very realyoung girl – an alternately brave, compassionate, imperiled and fun-loving teen who simply insists on the right to live and learn... for everyone.

Dir: Davis Guggenheim USA 2015 / 1h27m / PG

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“No talking heads, no interviewees: just Brando on Brando.”

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Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans Sun 6 & Mon 7 December

In June 1970, a decade before his death, film star Steve McQueen (The Great Escape, Bullitt) shot a vanity project called Le Mans. A hugely expensive undertaking,he wanted to create the ‘ultimate racing picture’ about the famous 24-hour race. It was a flop. The monosyllabic McQueen fell out with everyone involvedin the project, including his director, friends and family,and headed back to the safety of studio projects suchas The Towering Inferno.

This documentary tells the story of a life-changing sixmonths for McQueen, during which time his directorJohn Sturges quit the project, his marriage fell apart and his company faced potential bankruptcy. He alsolearned that he was at the top of Charles Manson’s‘death list’. The film – set to the soundtrack of McQueen’s voice – features never-before-seen footagethat was recently unearthed in a Parisian basement,alongside interviews with five-time winner of Le Mansand former McQueen housemate, Derek Bell; DavidPiper, who lost a leg during filming; McQueen’s co-starin the film Sigi Rauch; and Jonathan Williams, who drovethe camera car at the Le Mans race in 1970.

Perfect viewing for both fans of racing and of the moviestar, this is a fascinating watch.

Dir: Cosima Spender UK / Italy 2015 / 1h32m / 12A

Fear Of 13 Thu 10 & Fri 11 December

Award-winning filmmaker David Sington’s (In the Shadowof the Moon) latest film – a portrait of death row inmateNick Yarris – takes a minimalist approach which shines aspotlight not only on an incredible story, but also its teller.More monologue than documentary, Fear of 13 is utterlyspellbinding.

Nick, a convicted murderer who has spent more than 20 years on death row, is a natural born storyteller. Softlyspoken, articulate and philosophical, he considers theunbelievable set of events that make up his life. There is a thespian quality to his performance as he recallsevents in his life in depth, from the two years he spent in solitary confinement to the 25 days spent on the runas an escaped prisoner. So great is Nick’s skill thatthere’s a poetic surrealism to his yarn which he compounds by adding his own dramatic sound effects.Counting his time in prison in the number of words hecould learn each day, his new vocabulary includedtriskaidekaphobia, the fear of 13. We also find out thathe discovered a passion for literature and, in particular,adventure stories. But, just as you start to feel comfortable in Nick’s presence, he reveals the darkestsecrets of all and everything he’s told you previouslytakes on a new hue.

Dir: David Sington UK 2015 / 1h36m / 15

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Film EventsWarren Miller: Chasing Shadows Wed 2 December, 20:30

Warren Miller’s 66th snow sports film, Chasing Shadows, explores what it means to be inspired, with 90 minutes of exotic locations, snow-covered summitsand big mountain action on the big screen.

Watch JT Holmes, Seth Wescott, Caroline Gleich,Steven Nyman, Marcus Caston and more as they pursue turns on the mountains of Chamonix, Alaska’sChugach, the Chilean Andes, Utah’s Wasatch and themightiest range of them all: the Himalaya. Warren Milleronce said, “a pair of skis are the ultimate transportationto freedom”, and this year, we’re chasing storms, snow,lines that live on the world’s highest peaks, and the freedom that these things grant us.

This one-off screening also includes the chance to winsome fantastic prizes.

Tickets £9 (£7 concessions)

Words : Walls Sun 29 November, 13:00

Part road movie, part performance video, part travelogue, Words : Walls is a documentary about a2012 trip through the scarred landscapes of the WestBank. A group of poets and singers – including two ofScottish poetry’s leading lights: Liz Lochhead (NationalPoet for Scotland) and William Letford – encounter themany and varied forms that resistance takes throughmeetings with artists, activists and those just trying tosurvive in almost unbearable conditions.

Faced with the effects of the Israeli occupation – frompetty harassment, to home demolitions, to aggressionand violence – none could leave with the same innocence with which they arrived. The hospitality of the Palestinians, coupled with the beauty of their country and culture, make the trip a curiously celebratory affair, as well as a chance to establish a dialogue and exchange ideas.

This whistle-stop tour takes in a stay at Aida refugeecamp, a visit to the last remaining shepherds in the once fruitful Jordan Valley, meeting the inspiring youth of The Freedom Theatre, and a tear gas filled demo atthe apartheid wall. Barely glimpsing the real struggles of existing in modern day Palestine, each artist seesmore than enough to change their view of the world irrevocably.

Dir: Gregory Metcalfe Palestine / UK 2013 / 1h53m / 15

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DCA Film Quiz Thu 10 December, 19:00

A long time ago in a cinema far, far away…

DCA Film Quiz: Episode V – The Quiz Master Strikes Back!

Do you know a Bantha from a Tuantuan? How fast did theMillennium Falcon complete the Kessel Run in? Wait... it’sChristmas as well – in that case... fancy seeing some footageof the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special?

Deck the halls, rock around the Christmas tree, pop open the bubbly and fire up the lightsabers for a special editionChristmas and Star Wars evening of film trivia and festive frolics. Come along and test your film knowledge and find out whether you’re a Jedi Knight or a cuddly Elf!

Unless you are frozen in carbonite or stuck in the North Poleyou have no excuse to miss it! £2 per person for teams of upto five.

Discovery Film School Dundee2015 Gala Screening Sun 13 December, 11:30

Join us for the world premieres of Bin, a short film about the importantthings in life, and Isaac, a short about a teenager struggling to fit in.

Over the past five months 14 young film enthusiasts from across theregion have been taking part in this year’s Discovery Film SchoolDundee (DFSD), a practical filmmaking course supported by DCA and freelance filmmaker, Sandie Jamieson. Working with professionals from the film industry, the young filmmakers have hadthe opportunity to experience the filmmaking process from generatingideas through to shooting, editing and marketing. Join us to enjoy thefirst ever screenings of their new films, hear the group introduce theirwork and ask them questions in a post-show Q&A.

Discovery Film School Dundee is funded by BFI Film Academy network – find our more at BFI’s website.

This event is free but ticketed. Please book in advance.

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Day / Film TimesFri 20 NovemberThe Lady in the Van 13:00/15:15/18:00He Named Me Malala 13:15Steve Jobs 15:15/20:30French Film Festival: La tete haute 18:00Listen to me Marlon 20:30

Sat 21 November My Friend Raffi 13:00French Film Festival: Le Pere Noël 13:00The Lady in the Van 15:00/20:00Steve Jobs 15:30/22:00Live from the Met: Lulu 17:30French Film Festival: Mon amie Victoria 18:00

Sun 22 November The Lady in the Van 10:30/13:00/18:00Listen to me Marlon 12:45Made in My Toun: Dundee 15:00Steve Jobs 15:15/20:30He Named Me Malala 18:00French Film Festival: Asphalte 20:30

Mon 23 November The Lady in the Van 13:00/18:00Steve Jobs 15:15/20:30Taxi Tehran 13:00/18:00Les Anarchistes 15:30/20:30

Tue 24 NovemberThe Lady in the Van 13:00/18:00Steve Jobs 13:00/15:15/20:30Taxi Tehran 15:30Les Anarchistes 18:00/20:30

Wed 25 November The Lady in the Van 13:00/18:00Les Anarchistes 13:00/18:00Steve Jobs 15:15/20:30Taxi Tehran 15:30/20:30

Thu 26 NovemberThe Lady in the Van 10:30/10:30/17:00Taxi Tehran 13:00Steve Jobs 14:15/20:30Les Anarchistes 15:30/18:00Branagh Theatre Live: The Winter's Tale 19:15

Day / Film TimesFri 27 NovemberThe Lady in the Van 13:00/18:00Hand Gestures 13:00/18:00Steve Jobs 15:15/20:30Taxi Tehran 15:30Fokus: Victoria 20:00

Sat 28 November The Lady in the Van 13:00/18:00Taxi Tehran 13:00Steve Jobs 15:15/20:30Hand Gestures 15:30/21:15Fokus: Beloved Sisters 18:00

Sun 29 NovemberSteve Jobs 10:30/13:00/18:00Words : Walls 13:00Fokus: Baal 15:00The Lady in the Van 15:30/20:30Fokus: Who Am I – No System is Safe 18:00Hand Gestures 20:30

Mon 30 NovemberSteve Jobs 13:00/18:00Hand Gestures 13:00/19:00 (plus Q&A)The Lady in the Van 15:30/20:30Taxi Tehran 15:30/21:30

Tue 1 DecemberThe Lady in the Van 13:00/18:00Hand Gestures 13:00/20:00Steve Jobs 15:15/20:30Taxi Tehran 15:30Exhibition on Screen: Goya 18:00

Wed 2 DecemberThe Lady in the Van 13:00/18:00Taxi Tehran 13:00Steve Jobs 15:15/18:00Hand Gestures 15:30Warren Miller: Chasing Shadows 20:30Fokus: The Marriage of Maria Braun 20:30

Thu 3 DecemberSteve Jobs 10:30/10:30

15:15/20:30The Lady in the Van 13:00/18:00Hand Gestures 13:00Taxi Tehran 15:30ENO: Mikado 19:30

KeyBring a Baby

Senior Citizen Kane Club Performance Screening

Discovery Family Film ClubSubtitled

Ciné Sunday

Day / Film TimesFri 4 DecemberBridge of Spies 13:00/18:15Sunset Song 13:00/15:45/18:30Black Mass 15:45/21:15DUNDEAD: Die Hard 21:00

Sat 5 DecemberSunset Song 13:00/15:45/18:30The Big Knights 13:00Bridge of Spies 15:00/20:30Fokus: Inbetween Worlds 18:00Black Mass 21:15

Sun 6 December Sunset Song 11:00/18:30Bridge of Spies 12:45/18:00The Bolshoi: Lady of the Camellias 15:00Fokus: Fox and his Friends 15:30Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans 20:45Black Mass 21:15

Mon 7 DecemberSunset Song 13:00/15:45/18:30Bridge of Spies 13:00/20:45Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans 15:45Black Mass 18:00/21:15

Tue 8 DecemberSunset Song 13:00/18:15Black Mass 13:00/16:00Bridge of Spies 15:30/21:15NT Live: Jane Eyre 19:00

Wed 9 DecemberSunset Song 13:00/15:45/18:30Bridge of Spies 13:00/20:00Black Mass 15:45/21:15

Thu 10 December Sunset Song 10:30/10:30

13:15/16:00/18:30Bridge of Spies 13:15/20:00Fear of 13 17:00DCA Film Quiz 19:00Black Mass 21:30

Day / Film TimesFri 11 DecemberSunset Song 13:00/18:15Bridge of Spies 13:00/18:15Fear of 13 15:45Carol 15:45/21:00Black Mass 21:15

Sat 12 DecemberCarol 12:30/20:45Bridge of Spies 13:00/18:30Live from the Met: The Magic Flute 15:00Sunset Song 15:45/18:00Black Mass 21:15

Sun 13 DecemberBridge of Spies 10:30/18:30Discovery Film School Dundee Showcase 11:30Carol 12:30/20:45Black Mass 13:15/21:15Bolshoi: The Nutcracker 15:00Sunset Song 15:45/18:00

Mon 14 DecemberSunset Song 13:00/18:15Bridge of Spies 13:00/18:15Carol 15:45/21:00Black Mass 15:45/21:15

Tue 15 DecemberSunset Song 13:00/18:15Bridge of Spies 13:00/18:15Carol 15:45/21:00Black Mass 15:45/21:15

Wed 16 December Sunset Song 13:00/18:15Bridge of Spies 13:00/18:15Carol 15:45/21:00Black Mass 15:45/21:15

Thu 17 December Carol 10:30/16:00/21:15Bridge of Spies 10:30/13:15/18:30Sunset Song 13:15/18:30Black Mass 16:00/21:15

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Accessible Screenings Audio description is available for all screenings of Steve Jobs, The Lady in the Van, Bridge ofSpies and Sunset Song. The following screenings will also have subtitles:Steve Jobs Sun 21 November, 15:15

The Lady In the Van Mon 30 November, 15:30

Bridge of Spies Mon 7 December, 13:00

Sunset Song Mon 14 December, 18:15

Made in my Toun: Dundee Sun 22 November, 15:00

“Jute, jam and journalism” – when clichés aren’t quite what they seem...

Made in My Toun: Dundee is a live screening of archive films with old narratives and new interpretations of the city ofDiscovery told by Dundonians themselves. Join curator Shona Thomson for a fascinating look at how Dundee andScotland’s ‘touns’ have been portrayed on the big screen since the early 1900s, with a unique selection of films fromthe National Library of Scotland Moving Image Archive.

As well as screening a rare 1939 promotional film about Dundee, there will be a panel discussion with filmmaker CraigCollinson, whose STV documentary SheToon – City of Bingo tells the story of the city’s working women, and will alsobe screening as part of the event.

On tour across Scotland, Made in My Toun is part of the BFI Britain on Film project, making thousands of newly digitised film and TV titles from archives across the UK available to view online. Britain on Film is supported by Unlocking Film Heritage awarding funds from The National Lottery: bfi.org.uk/britain-on-film

Dir: Various Directors UK / Various Years / 1h30m approx. / Recommended PG

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DISCOVERY FAMILY FILM CLUB Tickets are £5 for under 21s / £5.70 for adults, or a family ticket for four costs £16. Children under the ageof 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Workshops are free with your cinema ticket, butplaces are limited so please book in advance.

Workshop: 12:00Use natural materials to paint an adorable fluffyhamster friend.

My Friend Raffi Rettet Raffi! Sat 21 November, 13:00

Cute as a button, golden hamster Raffi is eight year-oldSammy’s best friend. Much more than just a good-looking bundle of fur, Raffi has some very special skills –not only can he take a mean penalty kick, but he is ableto sniff out smuggled goods even more reliably thantrained police dogs. When Raffi is hamster-napped oneday by a criminal mastermind anxious to benefit from histalents, Sammy has to face one adventure after anotherin the big city of Hamburg to track his best pal down. It’snot often you get a chance to see a hamster in the leadrole in an action movie, so don’t miss this charming adventure for all the family.

My Friend Raffi is part of Fokus: Films from Germany(p22), a Scotland-wide event featuring innovative and inspiring films by Germany-based directors.

Dir: Arend Agthe Germany 2015 / 1h37m / ages 8+German with English subtitles

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Workshop: 12:00 Design armour for Sir Boris and Sir Morris, pluschoose a colourful accessory to try on!

The Big Knights Sat 5 December, 13:00

In the far off land of Borovia, where dragons are fierce,witches are wicked, scientists are insane, the economyis bad and television is in black & white, stands CastleBig: home of The Big Knights. Brothers Sir Boris (thefinest swordsman in the world), Sir Morris (the most enthusiastic) and their noble pets, Sir Horace the Dogand Sir Doris the Hamster right wrongs, rescueprincesses and do other typically knightly things. Thisdoes not always make things easy for the inhabitants of Borovia, who struggle to carry on with their everydaylives despite the Big Knights’ constant heroism.

From the award-winning animators behind Peppa Pig,The Big Knights is narrated by Alexander Armstrong andvoiced with bellicose charm by Brian Blessed (Sir Morris)and David Rintoul (Sir Boris). This newly remasteredcompilation, hand-picked by its creators, features thebest of the brilliant BBC children's series.

Dirs: Neville Astley, Mark Baker UK 2015 / 1h10m / U

Asphalte Sun 22 November, 20:30

A quirky and endearing urban dramedy set within a run-down French apartment house, Asphalte marks a strong fifth feature from writer-director-actor SamuelBenchetrit (I Always Wanted to be a Gangster). Like alight-hearted Short Cuts transplanted to the grim Parisbanlieue, this series of cleverly conceived vignettes is both amusing and tender, focusing on several downtrodden characters scraping by in a forgottenindustrial wasteland. The film’s terrific ensemble cast includes Isabelle Huppert, Gustave Kervern, Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi and Michael Pitt.

Dir: Samuel Benchetrit / France 2015 / 1h40m / 15 French with English subtitles

Mon amie Victoria Sat 21 November, 18:00

Based on the story Victoria and the Staveneys by DorisLessing, Mon amie Victoria is the story of an eight year-old orphan, Victoria (Keylia Achie Beguie). Taken into the home of a white bourgeois family for a single night,the evening fuels her dreams of comfort and privilege for the rest of her life. As an adult (now beautifully played byGuslagie Malanda), she reconnects with the youngestson of her host family, bearing his child after a brief affair.All the while she drifts from job to job, independent andlacking focus, all except for that one night from herchildhood and its revelations.

Dir: Jean-Paul Civeyrac / France 2014 / 1h35m / 15French with English subtitles

La tete haute Fri 20 November, 18:00

Directed by actress Emmanuelle Bercot (who appears inMon Roi), La tete haute (Standing Tall) opened this year’sCannes Film Festival to great acclaim. At the heart ofthis story is a teenage delinquent (electric newcomerRod Paradot) whose police record reads longer than thecomplete works of Marcel Proust, and the patient judge(Catherine Deneuve) who tries to help him. This is a grittyand compassionate look at an adolescence riddled byviolence and punishment and the idea that rehabilitationis a long way off, but not entirely out of the question.

Dir: Emmanuelle Bercot / France 2015 / 1h58m / 15French with English subtitles

Le pere Noël Sat 21 November, 13:00

On Christmas Eve, six-year-old Antoine has only oneidea on his mind: to meet Father Christmas and go on a trip to the stars in his sleigh. When Father Christmas(Tahar Rahim) does magically fall onto his balcony, Antoine is too dazzled to see that he is in fact a thief in disguise, stealing jewels from apartments in chicneighbourhoods. Despite all his efforts to get rid of thevery determined boy, Father Christmas and Antoineform an improbable duo, traversing Paris from roof toroof, each of them looking for their own dream.

Dir: Alexandre Coffre / France 2014 / 1h20m / 12A French with English subtitles

French Film Festival

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See three films for £15 with our French film Festival Pass.

We love bringing you the best films from around the worldand are excited to present this series of German cinema,taking in the new, the classic and the unseen. filmsfromgermany.co.uk #FokusFilmsSee three films for £15.

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Victoria Fri 27 November, 20:00

A young woman, Victoria, dances through the Berlin scene with abandon until she meets a group of four men. After slipping away with one of them, their tender flirting is rudely interrupted by the others: they've not come out to party, but to settle an old debt by pulling off a dodgy deal. And, with one of them now unable to drive, they hastily decide thatVictoria should take his place...

Writer-director Sebastian Schipper tells his breathless story in a single bravura take. And, as his camera glides seamlessly through numerous locations and the passing of time, the film's apparently random events slowly merge into a powerful tour de force.

Dir: Sebastian Schipper / Germany 2015 / 2h18m / 15German, English and Spanish with English subtitles

Fokus: Films for Germany is co-organised by Goethe Institut Glasgow and Filmhouse Edinburgh andsupported by Film Hub Scotland, part of BFI’s Film Audience Network and the Consulate General of theFederal Republic of Germany, Edinburgh.

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Beloved Sisters Die geliebten SchwesternSat 28 November, 18:00

In the late 18th century, two beautiful, aristocratic sisters meet a young man who is infatuated by both of them. He is the writer, playwright andphilosopher Friedrich Schiller. Neither noble nor wealthy, and only at the start of his career, Schiller is deemed no match for Charlotte, while Carolineis already trapped in an unhappy marriage. In the wake of the social and political upheavals rocking France on the eve of the Revolution, Carolinesuggests they form a ménage à trois – but, even as Schiller delicately tendsto the needs and wishes of his two mistresses, the sisters’ own pact seemsincreasingly like an elusive dream...

Dir: Dominik Graf / Germany 2014 / 2h50m / 12AGerman with English subtitles

Who am I – No System is SafeSun 29 November, 18:00

When computer whizz-kid Benjamin catches the eye of CLAY, a group ofsubversive computer hackers hell-bent on “hacking the world”, he has noidea how precarious his situation is about to become. Enticed by the group’slove of drugs and partying, Benjamin dives headfirst into the dark, high-octane world of online espionage, incurring the ever-present risk of relentlesspursuit by dangerous rival gangs and the European crime agency, Europol.This exhilarating, fast-paced trip is loaded with inventive twists and stylishflourishes, keeping it fun and surprising to the end.

Dir: Baran bo Odar / Germany 2014 / 1h47m / 15German with English subtitles

Inbetween Worlds Zwischen WeltenSat 5 December, 18:00

Jesper is a German soldier who, despite the death of his brother whilst serving in Afghanistan, signs up for another call of duty in the country. Hisunit is tasked with protecting an isolated village from the Taliban, with the aid of young Afghan interpreter Tarik, who must facilitate communication between the soldiers and the community. Both sides find it hard to bridgethe differences in their way of life, and the conflicts of Jesper's consciencesoon leave him feeling at his wit’s end. But when the lives of Tarik's family arethreatened because of Tarik's proximity to the Germans, Jesper finds himselfforced to take unexpected action.

Dir: Feo Aladag / Germany 2014 1h43m / 15 German, English, Pashtu & Dari with English subtitles

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Baal Sun 29 November, 15:00

The first full-length work of iconic playwright Bertolt Brecht, this televisionproduction of Baal (by The Tin Drum director Volker Schlöndorff) transposesthe action from the Weimar Republic to contemporary West Germany. Here,the eponymous anarchic poet (a bravura performance by Rainer WernerFassbinder, who also appears as himself) lives in abject squalor and findshimself alternately feted and rejected by bourgeois society. The ultimate hedonist, Baal roams through forests and along motorways, greedy forschnapps, cigarettes, women and men.

After the film's initial broadcast, Brecht’s widow prohibited any furtherscreenings, and it was only in 2011 that Brecht's granddaughter reversed the decision, leading to the glorious 2014 restoration shown here.

Dir: Volker Schlöndorff / West Germany 1970 1h25m / 15German with English subtitles

The Marriage of Maria BraunDie Ehe der Maria Braun Wed 2 December, 20:30

Along with Veronika Voss and Lola, The Marriage of Maria Braun forms thefirst part of Fassbinder's 'BRD Trilogy', about three emblematic women andthe means they employ to survive in post-war West Germany.

During the last days of the Second World War, Maria (Hanna Schygulla) marries Hermann Braun – but their marriage lasts only one night before he iscalled back to the front and reported missing. In his absence, Maria's beliefthat her husband is alive and will return to her leads to inevitable tragedy. Buther life also becomes inextricably linked with the fortunes of her country asshe takes on the world of business during the great German economicboom of the 1950s.

Dir: Rainer Werner Fassbinder / West Germany 1979 / 2h / 35mm /15 German and English with English

Fox and His Friends Faustrecht der FreiheitSun 6 December, 15:30

In one of Fassbinder's most highly-regarded and accessible films, he takesthe lead role as Franz, an unemployed showman and prostitute whose fortunes change after he wins the lottery. Swapping his working-class rootsfor a new milieu, he falls in with an antiques dealer who introduces him to his elegant circle of gay friends, including the manipulative Eugen, the scion of a once-prominent family fallen on financial hard times. As the two move intogether, Eugen's exploitation of Franz (both emotionally and financially) becomes ever more apparent and, as Franz strives hopelessly to improvehimself to win Eugen's approval, his desperation grows increasingly stronger...

Dir: Rainer Werner Fassbinder/ West Germany 1975 / 2h3m / 35mm / 15German, English and French with English subtitles

Theatre

Branagh TheatreLive: The Winter’s Tale Thu 26 November, 19:15

King Leontes appears to have everything: power, wealth, a lovingfamily and friends. But sexual jealousy sets in motion a chain ofevents with tragic consequences...

The first season of Branagh TheatreCompany Live begins with The Winter’s Tale, Shakespeare's timeless tragicomedy of obsessionand redemption, reimagined in anew production. Co-directed by Rob Ashford and Kenneth Branagh,it stars a remarkable group of actors,featuring Judi Dench as Paulina,alongside Tom Bateman (Florizel),Jessie Buckley (Perdita), HadleyFraser (Polixenes), Miranda Raison(Hermione) and Kenneth Branagh as Leontes.

Tickets £17.50 (£15 under 21sand students)

NT Live: Jane Eyre Tue 8 December, 19:00

Almost 170 years on, CharlotteBrontë’s story of the trailblazing Janeis as inspiring as ever. This bold anddynamic production uncovers onewoman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms.

From her beginnings as a destituteorphan, Jane Eyre faces life’s obstacles head-on, survivingpoverty, injustice and the discoveryof bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart.

This acclaimed re-imagining ofBrontë's masterpiece was firststaged by Bristol Old Vic last year,when the story was performed over two evenings. Director SallyCookson now brings her celebratedproduction to the National, presented as a single, exhilaratingperformance.

Tickets £17.50 (£15 students andunder 21s)

NT Live: Of Mice and MenThu 19 November, 19:00

Academy Award nominee JamesFranco and Tony Award nomineeChris O’Dowd star in a highly-anticipated screening of the ‘riveting, powerful production’ (Independent) of Nobel Prize-winnerJohn Steinbeck's play.

Set in California during the Great Depression, Of Mice and Menfollows two migrant workers:George, a sharp but uneducated,short-tempered man, and simple-minded Lennie. Together they hopeto one day acquire their own piece of land, but when Lennie stirs uptrouble on the job, George mustchoose between protecting his friendor staying the course towards hisversion of the American dream.

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English NationalOpera: Mikado Thu 3 December, 19:30

An irresistible combination of wonderful wit, memorable melodiesand hilarious antics, this acclaimedproduction of The Mikado is a hugehit with audiences of all ages.

When flirting is banned in the town of Titipu, Nanki-Poo and his belovedYum-Yum are forced to go to extreme measures to protect themselves and the town from thewrath of the all-powerful Mikado. Set in an ever-so English 1930s seaside hotel, ENO’s dazzlingly inventive staging of The Mikadoreturns to the London Coliseum forwhat many regard as the definitiveproduction of this much-lovedGilbert and Sullivan comic opera.

The Mikado is sung in English withsubtitles.

Tickets £15 (£10 under 21s and students)

Live from the Met:The Magic Flute(Sold Out) Sat 12 December, 15:00

This was the groundbreaking broadcast that launched the Met’sheralded Live in HD series, seen by opera lovers around the worldand brought back for an encorescreening to celebrate 10 years of Live from the Met. Adults and children alike were enchanted by the whimsical humor and breathtaking puppetry of Julie Taymor’s hit production, presented in a shortened English-language version. Under the baton of MaestroJames Levine, a winning ensemblecast – including Nathan Gunn, YingHuang, Matthew Polenzani, ErikaMiklosa, and René Pape – bringsfresh life to Mozart's timeless fairytale.

Tickets £20 (£10 under 21s and students)

Live from the Met:LuluSat 21 November, 17:30

Acclaimed artist and director WilliamKentridge (The Nose) applies hisunique theatrical vision to Berg’s notorious femme fatale who shatterslives, including her own. Musically,the masterful score is in the surehands of Met Music Director JamesLevine. Soprano Marlis Petersen has excited audiences around theworld with her portrayal of the tour-de-force title role, a wild journey of love, obsession, anddeath. Susan Graham joins a winning cast, including Daniel Brenna and Johan Reuter.

Tickets £20 (£10 under 21s and students)

OperaThe Mikardo, photo by Sarah Lee

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Bolshoi: The Lady ofCamellias Sun 6 December, 15:00

A young bourgeois, Armand Duval,falls madly in love with MargueriteGautier, a gorgeous courtesan celebrated by Parisian high society.Despite her infidelity, Armand will do all he can to win the beautifulwoman’s heart and convince her toleave her indulgent life.

The Bolshoi breathes new life intoJohn Neumeier's tragic masterpiece,inspired by Alexandre Dumas' noveland accompanied by Chopin's exquisite score. This production assumes a new emotional and dramatic texture that only the Bolshoi’s dancers can deliver.

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Bolshoi: The Nutcracker(encore) Sun 13 December, 15:00

On Christmas Eve, Marie is given awooden nutcracker as a gift. Whenthe clock strikes midnight, the nutcracker transforms into a princeand saves Marie from the MouseKing and his army.

This beloved holiday classic will enchant the whole family with itsfairy-tale setting and Tchaikovsky’stimeless score. The Bolshoi’s versionof The Nutcracker has a unique andbeautiful sense of romance, dancedby the heroic Denis Rodkin as thecourageous prince and the magicalAnna Nikulina as Marie.

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Exhibition onScreen: Goya Tue 1 December, 18:00

Francisco Goya is Spain’s most celebrated artist and considered the father of modern art. Not only a brilliant observer of everyday lifeand the country’s troubled past, hewas a gifted portrait painter and social commentator. Taking thegenre of portraiture to new heights,his genius is reappraised in a landmark exhibition at The NationalGallery, London. Through a greatcollection of unique works andGoya’s letters, this special cinemaevent reflects upon the man himselfand the world he painted. An artistwhose powerful vision and technicalprowess makes him one of the mostadmired icons of the artistic world,get up close to his paintings and seethe detail on the big screen in thisvery special tour.

Tickets £12 (£9 students)

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The Nutcracker, photo by Damir Yusupov

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Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens Fri 18 December 2015 – Thu 7 January 2016

Not content with creating Lost, one of the biggest TV shows of all time, and then rebooting the Star Trek franchise tocritical and financial success, Hollywood wunderkind J.J. Abrams has now taken on the biggest challenge in the industry... saving Star Wars. Fortunately, he's the perfect man for the job.

Set 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi, the adventures of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Han Solo (HarrisonFord) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) continue as new enemies led by Sith zealot Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and imperialfanatic Captain Phasma (Gwendoline Christie) arise from the ashes of the once dominant Galactic Empire. Cue a gorgeous score by John Williams to accompany the Millennium Falcon being chased by TIE Fighters, X-Wings firinglots of lasers, Stormtroopers marching down the streets with lethal intent, Jedi Knights and Sith Lords, lightsabers,good vs evil, heroes rising, villains shouting, Han Solo and Chewbacca trying to fix their ship mid light speed jump and most importantly, no Jar Jar Binks.

A franchise has been redeemed. With The Force Awakens J.J. Abrams has created a perfect Christmas movie for thewhole family, a great night out with friends, an opportunity to let the inner geek in you run free. Fun and order havebeen restored to the galaxy.

Dir: J. J. Abrams USA 2015 / 2h16m / 2D and 3D / Cert tbc

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Coming Soon: Christmas at DCA

Christmas Shopping at DCA Whether your loved ones are passionate film fans, want to learn a new creative skill or appreciate the very best in art, craft and design, you’ll find them the perfect gift at DCA. Vouchers for theShop, Cinema, Print Studio, and Café Bar are all available; ourShop is open daily with its wide selection of contemporary craftand design; and our CRAFTED Christmas market returns on Sat 5 December from 12:00 – 17:00, with stalls from over 30 ofScotland's best makers. Plus don’t forget our Editions programmebrings together printed works by artists who’ve exhibited in ourgalleries: more details are available on our website.

Christmas Crafternoon Bonus date added: Sun 13 December, 12:00 – 17:00

bunty and bella are back with their annual festive crafternoon!Try your hand at a number of techniques inspired by decorations from around the world. Make a geometric wreath, hand illustrated baubles and a whole selection ofpaper goods with your own hand carved stamp.

This is the perfect opportunity to make some lovely gifts and stylish decorations, and with Christmas sweet treats and festive tunes on the go, you’re sure to leave feeling readyfor the festive season!

We can’t wait for Christmas at DCA! Make sure to join us for some of the treats we’ve got coming up overthe festive period, including a Christmas Crafternoon and of course, It’s a Wonderful Life.

It’s a Wonderful Life From Fri 18 December

Like overcooked poultry, Brussel sprouts, indigestion and theQueen’s Speech, It’s a Wonderful Life is a Christmas tradition, and one best enjoyed on the big screen!

Far from being a saccharine, sentimental wallow, this film, in littleover two hours, manages to run the gamut of human emotions,from total joy to utter despair. Unquestionably made to give hopeto post-war America, the film shows us all the hardships of life in a world shaped by global conflict and economic depression, yet,in a final sublime moment of catharsis, reminds us why every individual matters and why life is worth living.

Book early to get your seat to this festive film favourite –check website for details.

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Bring a Baby ScreeningsFor those with babies under 12 months old, includes tea/coffee and biscuit – £5

Discovery Family Film Club£5 under 21s£5.70 over 21sFamily ticket for four people £16

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