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Programme 18 November – 15 December 2016

Arrival from 9 December FROM FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER

I, Daniel Blake (15) Dir. Ken Loach. UK, 2016. 1h 40m. Starring Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Sharon Percy. Winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, this heart-wrenching drama follows a carpenter who finds himself at the mercy of baffling state bureaucracy. Incredibly moving and equally stirring, this is one of Loach’s finest and fiercest works to date.

The Queen of Katwe (PG) Dir. Mira Nair. USA, 2016. 2h 4m. Starring Lupita Nyong’o, David Oyelowo, Madina Nalwanga, Martin Kabanza. A young girl living in Uganda finds a pathway out of poverty when she discovers a passion and talent for competitive chess. David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong’o shine in this inspiring and uplifting real-life story.

American Honey (15) Dir. Andrea Arnold. UK/USA, 2016. 2h 44m. Starring Sasha Lane, Shia LaBeouf, Riley Keough. Rowdy, seedy and hedonistic—a distorted picture of privileged wealth, squalid poverty and modern disillusionment of American youth. This hard-partying and law-bending road movie from Andrea Arnold (Fish Tank, Red Road) won the Jury Prize at Cannes.

FROM FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER

After Love (12A) Dir. Joachim Lafosse. France, 2016. 1h 41m. French/subs. Starring Bérénice Bejo, Cédric Kahn, Marthe Keller. This emotionally raw drama depicts a divorcing couple in a bitter struggle over their children, household and finances. With Bérénice Bejo (The Artist) at its centre, this modestly shot heartbreaker is a moving examination of modern relationships.

The Beatles: Eight Days a Week (12A) Dir. Ron Howard. UK/USA, 2016. 2h 18m. Starring John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr. From the Cavern Club in Liverpool to thousand-seater stadiums in San Francisco, this documentary follows The Beatles on the road from 1962 to 1966. Includes 30-minutes of remastered footage from the band’s 1965 concert at Shea Stadium. EXHIBITION ON SCREEN The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch (PG) Dir. David Bickerstaff. Netherlands, 2016. 1h 30m. Delve into the vivid imagination of a true visionary, Early Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch, with a behind the scenes look at the critically acclaimed exhibition ‘Visions of a Genius’ at the Noordbrabants Museum. FILM OXFORD PRESENTS.... Elstree 1976 (12A) Dir. Jon Spira. UK, 2015. 1h 37m. This charming documentary looks at the lives of actors who played minor roles in the original Star Wars movie, now living in the shadow of a cultural phenomenon. Director Jon Spira and Q&A composer Jamie Hyatt will join us for a Q&A after the film.

BOX OFFICE INFORMATION Our Box Office opens 30 minutes before the start of each film, and closes 15 minutes after the advertised film start time. Tickets can be bought in advance for all films in person and online (we do not charge an online booking fee). Standard ticket prices: Adult £9.00. Concessions £8.00. Child £6.00. Family ticket £24.00. Annual membership: Adult £25. Concessionary £22 (benefits = 2 free tickets, £2.00 discount on tickets, a complimentary drink on joining, local discounts). Full details online at www.uppcinema.com FROM FRIDAY 2 DECEMBER

Nocturnal Animals (15) Dir. Tom Ford. USA, 2016. 1h 57m. Starring Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon, Michael Sheen. Director Tom Ford (A Single Man) has assembled a stunning cast for this slick and stylish psychological thriller. Amy Adams plays an art gallery owner haunted by her ex-husband’s novel in this seductive tale of love, cruelty and revenge.

A Street Cat Named Bob (12A) Dir. Roger Spottiswoode. UK, 2016. 1h 43m. Starring Luke Treadaway, Ruta Gedmintas, Joanne Froggatt. Heart-warming true story in which a once homeless man finds friendship and hope in the form of a furry feline friend. Luke Treadaway gives a poignant performance as street busker James, supported by a solid British cast including Bob the cat playing himself!

CANDY SAYS PERFORM LIVE BEFORE... Burn Burn Burn (15) Dir. Chanya Button. UK, 2015. 1h 45m. Starring Joe Dempsie, Laura Carmichael, Sally Phillips. Light-hearted road-trip that sees two friends travelling around the UK scattering the ashes of a recently deceased friend. +live music Local chic pop band Candy Says wrote the soundtrack and will perform. ENN (EMERGENCY NUTRITION NETWORK) PRESENTS... Milk (12A) Dir. Noemi Weis. Canada, 2015. 1h 31m. Featuring interviews with mothers, midwives, doctors and foreign aid workers, this intimate documentary looks at the global politics and controversies surrounding birth and infant feeding. Q&A Oxford based charity ENN will host a panel discussion after the film.

Sonita (PG) Dir. Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami. Germany/Iran, 2015. 1h 31m. Persian/ subs. Inspiring documentary which follows feisty Afghan refugee Sonita Alizadeh as she overcomes misogyny in Iran through her politically charged hip-hop. This screening is preceded by special music performances by +live music members of local charity the Young Women’s Music Project.

FROM FRIDAY 9 DECEMBER

Arrival (12A) Dir. Denis Villeneuve. USA, 2016. 1h 56m. Starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Michael Stuhlbarg, Forest Whitaker. Spectacular visuals and existential reflections on what it means to be human combine in a thought- provoking sci-fi thriller. Amy Adams stars as an expert linguist trying to understand why a series of mysterious spacecraft have descended to Earth.

The Light Between Oceans (12A) Dir. Derek Cainfrance. UK, 2016. 2h 13m. Starring Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz. A lighthouse keeper and his wife adopt a baby girl rescued from a rowboat adrift at sea. Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander deliver tear-inducing performances in this beautifully shot and emotionally rich melodrama.

Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World (12A) Dir. Werner Herzog. USA, 2016. 1h 38m. From business to education, space travel to healthcare, the online world has transformed how virtually everything in the real world works. Legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog chronicles the virtual world from its origins to its outermost reaches in this illuminating and provocative documentary. FILM TIMES

FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER FRIDAY 2 DECEMBER 18:45 I, Daniel Blake 18:00 A Street Cat Named Bob 21:00 The Queen of Katwe 21:00 Burn Burn Burn SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER SATURDAY 3 DECEMBER 15:00 American Honey 16:15 A Street Cat Named Bob 18:15 The Queen of Katwe 18:30 Nocturnal Animals Carmen Jones (U) 21:00 I, Daniel Blake 21:00 A Street Cat Named Bob Dir. Otto Preminger. USA, 1954. 1h SUNDAY 20 NOVEMBER SUNDAY 4 DECEMBER 45m. Starring Dorothy Dandridge, Harry 16:00 Carmen Jones 15:45 Boyz N The Hood Belafonte, Pearl Bailey. Glitzy Hollywood 18:15 I, Daniel Blake 18:15 A Street Cat Named Bob musical based on Bizet’s opera, notable 20:30 The Queen of Katwe 20:30 Nocturnal Animals for its all African-American cast. Dorothy MONDAY 21 NOVEMBER MONDAY 5 DECEMBER Dandridge plays a seductive factory 18:45 Carmen Jones 18:30 Boyz N The Hood worker who tempts a soldier to elope 21:00 I, Daniel Blake 21:00 Nocturnal Animals during WW2. TUESDAY 22 NOVEMBER TUESDAY 6 DECEMBER 18:00 The Queen of Katwe (subs) 18:30 Nocturnal Animals (subs) 20:45 American Honey 21:00 A Street Cat Named Bob WEDNESDAY 23 NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 7 DECEMBER 18:30 Closed—private function 18:30 Milk 21:00 I, Daniel Blake 21:00 Nocturnal Animals THURSDAY 24 NOVEMBER THURSDAY 8 DECEMBER 12:30 Baby Club 12:30 Baby Club (15) Do the Right Thing 16:30 I, Daniel Blake 15:30 Nocturnal Animals Dir. Spike Lee. USA, 1989. 2h. Starring 18:45 I, Daniel Blake 18:30 Sonita Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis Spike Lee, 21:00 The Queen of Katwe 21:00 A Street Cat Named Bob John Turturro. Spike Lee’s blazingly smart screenplay tells the story of a Brooklyn FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER FRIDAY 9 DECEMBER neighbourhood’s simmering racial tension 18:15 After Love 18:15 The Light Between Oceans on the hottest day of the year. Vibrant and 20:30 The Beatles: 8 Days... 21:00 Arrival funny, with a powerful soundtrack, and SATURDAY 26 NOVEMBER SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER still as pertinent as when it was made. 16:00 The Queen of Katwe 16:00 Nocturnal Animals 18:45 I, Daniel Blake 18:30 Arrival 21:00 After Love 21:00 The Light Between Oceans SUNDAY 27 NOVEMBER SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER 15:45 Do the Right Thing 15:30 Lo and Behold... 18:15 After Love 17:45 The Light Between Oceans 20:30 I, Daniel Blake 20:30 Arrival MONDAY 28 NOVEMBER MONDAY 12 DECEMBER Boyz N The Hood (15) 18:30 Do the Right Thing 18:30 Arrival Dir. John Singleton. USA, 1991. 1h 52m. 21:00 After Love 21:00 Nocturnal Animals Starring Cuba Gooding Jr, Ice Cube, Morris Chesnut, Larry Fishburne. A TUESDAY 29 NOVEMBER TUESDAY 13 DECEMBER young man navigates life in a community 18:30 Hieronymus Bosch 18:30 Lo and Behold... ravaged by drugs, gangs and police 20:30 The Beatles: 8 Days... 20:30 Closed—private function harassment. This emotionally wrenching WEDNESDAY 30 NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 14 DECEMBER ghetto saga gets a much deserved re- 18:30 Elstree 1976 18:15 The Light Between Oceans issue on its 25th anniversary. 21:00 The Queen of Katwe 21:00 Arrival THURSDAY 1 DECEMBER THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER 16:30 After Love 14:15 Holiday Inn DEMENTIA 18:45 I, Daniel Blake 18:30 Arrival 21:00 After Love 21:00 The Light Between Oceans FRIENDLY SCREENING SUBTITLED SCREENINGS BABY CLUB Thursday 15 For the hard of hearing. Early Every other Thursday. December Tuesday evenings when possible. Just for parents with babies. Holiday Inn 22/11 The Queen of Katwe 24/11 Tne Queen of Katwe 06/12 Nocturnal Animals 08/12 A Street Cat Named Bob INFO@UPPCINEMA. COM 01865 245288