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SUMMARY:Mystery International Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the latest edition of Manchester Central Library’s International Film Club’s Mystery Screening series. \n\n\n\n\nThis event is for individuals aged 15 and over. \nEvent Details: \n\nDoors open: 17:00\nIntroduction to the film: 17:20\nFilm starts: 17:30\nEntry: Pay what you can (recommended donation of £3)\nPopcorn: FREE!\nDrinks: Grab a coffee\, tea\, or soft drink from the fully stocked café!\n\nThe Mystery Film Clubs screenings at Manchester Central Library specialise in showing a wide and eclectic range of films from all over the world. These are the sorts of films unlikely to be seen anywhere else\, underseen and under-loved masterpieces from every single point of the globe. There’s no delineation by genre\, place or year\, all that matters is the quality of the film. \nThis month’s choices are: \nClearcut (1991\, Canada) \nA roaring cult classic of Canadian cinema\, a supernatural revenge thriller with big moral questions and furious anger as Polish director Ryszard Bugajski confronts the limits of liberal pacifism. With an incredible central performance from Graham that oscillates between trickster spirit and revolutionary spectre\, the viewer is forced to confront their own views of heroism and justice. \nLe Franc (1994\, Senegal) \nA man buys a lottery ticket and to protect it glues it to his wall\, when the ticket wins he finds he has to transport both the door and the ticket to claim his prize. This simple image is used to explore themes of global economic catastrophe. Conceived in response to the 1994 devaluation of the West African CFA franc\, the film transforms structural violence into slapstick surrealism. The protagonist is a spiritual successor to Chaplin’s The Tramp\, with all the tragedy and comedy that entails. \nElectra\, My Love (1974\, Hungary) \nExperience the unique cinematic stylings of Miklós Jancsó\, in a film with some of the most spellbinding staging and shots ever conceived. Epic Greek Tragedy on the Hungarian plains presented in its entirety through only twelve extended shots. Movement replaces montage: bodies\, horses\, flags\, and crowds swirl in ritualised patterns that mirror cycles of uprising and repression. A whirl of film as dance\, theatre and ritual.
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CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Space-themed Day of Family Film Fun
DESCRIPTION:Calling all future star explorers to St Peter’s Square this Spring! \nAs the city keenly awaits the arrival of Planetarium Go! in Manchester this May\, Central Library is delighted to confirm some special intergalactic events for all the family. \nOn Saturday 9 May\, brace yourself for an afternoon of space hopping\, wacky experiments\, moon walking\, moon rock races\, and more! \nWhereas those jetting into the library the following weekend\, Saturday 16 May\, can expect a special space-age edition of Central Library’s legendary Family Film Club\, plus an afternoon of themed out-of-this-world activities. \nClustered around the Performance Space on the ground floor of Central Library\, all of these stellar events within the library will be completely FREE to attend. \nYou can see the full itinerary below – just drop in…. \nSaturday 16 May\, Performance Space 1-4pm\, FREE Activity Plan: \n\n1:30pm: Space-themed film screening starts\n1-4pm: Crafts\n\n*****\nPlanetarium Go! Manchester is an immersive pop-up planetarium experience that invites audiences of all ages to explore the wonders of the universe in a truly unique way. Inside a large spherical dome\, visitors are surrounded by a 360º screen that transforms astronomy and science films into an unforgettable journey through space. \nPopping-up in St Peter’s Square\, Manchester (just outside the Central Library) between 1-23 May\, tickets for all planetarium experiences can be purchased in advance here: Planetarium Go Manchester \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
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