• Friday 8 June for 1 week

TEN CANOES (15)

(Australia 2006) dir. Rolf de Heer & Peter Djigirr 92m. Digital.
Crusoe Kurddal, David Gulpilil, Jamie Gulpilil, Richard Birrinbirrin, Peter Djigirr.

A marvellous journey into the meandering byways of Aboriginal storytelling, and winner of Jury Prize at Cannes.
Spinning a myth nearly a thousand years old with sharp comedy and astute observations, this is also the first all-aboriginal Australian film. Our narrator David Gulpilil first relates the story of his creation, then goes back to the beginnings of tribal time and a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of coveting another man's wife. The film is shot beautifully, the luminous greens and browns of the swamp environment combining with stylish black and white sequences. Blessed with rich humour and some of the best lines heard in years, this enchanting film gives us a fascinating encounter with a culture whose inner workings many of us will not have seen before. An unmissable one-of-a-kind.

• Friday 8 June for 1 week

JINDABYNE (15)

(Australia 2006) dir. Ray Lawrence 124m.
Laura Linney Gabriel Byrne Chris Haywood Deborra-Lee Furness John Howard.

This stunning psychological thriller from Ray Lawrence, director of LANTANA, is a complex tapestry of moral threads.
Based on a short story by Raymond Carver, it tells of Stewart Kane, an Irishman living in the Australian town of Jindabyne who goes on a fishing trip in isolated hill country with friends, only to discover the body of a murdered girl in the river. Rather than return to the town immediately, the men continue fishing and report their gruesome find days later. This causes repercussions for the group, particularly Stewart when his wife Claire discovers her husband's actions. Her determination to uncover the truth makes for a quietly riveting psychological drama, probing the mysterious workings of the human heart. Richly atmospheric, with the dramatic setting of the Australian outback and impeccable performances, Jindabyne is an often deeply disturbing, unforgettable film.

• Friday 15 June for 1 week

TELL NO ONE (15)

(France 2006) dir. Guillaume Canet 131m. Subtitles. Digital.
François Cluzet, Marie-Josée Croze, Kristin Scott Thomas, André Dussollier.

Years after the event, a man still haunted by the apparent murder of his wife starts to receive mysterious instructions. Riveting suspense thriller based on the best-selling novel.
Alex and Margot are childhood sweethearts whose marital bliss is shattered when Margot is murdered in perplexing circumstances by a secluded lake. Eight years later, Alex receives disturbing emails that indicate that Margot may, after all, be alive, and as new evidence comes to light, Alex himself is suspected of foul play. So as the police pursue him, Alex pursues clues to his wife's whereabouts and the mystery of that terrible night at the lake. With a terrific ensemble cast, gripping chase sequences through Paris and a screenplay that bristles with wit and energy, this crisp and well-made thriller comes highly recommended.

www.tellno-one.com

LA VIE EN ROSE (12A)

(France 2007) dir. Olivier Dahan 140m. Subtitles. Digital.
Starring: Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud, Jean-Pierre Martins, Gérard Depardieu.

Vivid and moving story of the extraordinary life of legendary French singer Edith Piaf, with tour-de-force performances.
Edith "the Sparrow" Piaf is famous worldwide for her wonderful expressive voice and songs such as ‘Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien’. This film charts her life from childhood in a brothel in Paris in the 1920s, through her rise to fame and tragic love life, and finally to her death aged just 47. The performance from Marion Cotillard is magnificent, as she plays the spirited young Edith busking on the streets through to her middle age, ravaged by illness and addiction. A memorable cast, vivid cinematography, crisp and resonant sound recordings, and dramatic storytelling make this a must-see film for fans and novices alike.

www.lavieenrosemovie.co.uk

• Friday 6 July for 1 week

SKETCHES OF FRANK GEHRY (12A)

(Germany/US 2005) dir. Sydney Pollack 84m. Documentary. Digital.
Frank Gehry, Sydney Pollack, Craig Webb, Edwin Chan, Dennis Hopper, Julian Schnabel, Bob Geldof, Ed Ruscha, Hal Foster, Michael Ovitz, Michael Eisner, Milton Wexler.

A warm and observant working portrait of architect Frank Gehry, from award-winning director Sydney Pollack.
Even if you know nothing of Gehry's designs, you'll be immediately and completely engrossed in this story. Showing the architect with trusted assistants, sketching his design fantasies (never using computers himself), painstakingly assembling models until he finalises his ideas for new, extraordinary buildings, we then visit the finished masterpieces. The film captures those moments when spontaneous ideas collide with practical concerns and shows a man who has dared to dream about buildings that seem to defy gravity, such as the awesome Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, with its walls that look like large billowing sails. The film also includes glowing comments from celebrities fans of Gehry such as Bob Geldof and Dennis Hopper. Enjoyable and insightful.

• Friday 6 July for 1 week

PARIS JE T’AIME (15)

(France 2006) 121m. Subtitles. Digital.

Directors: Olivier Assayas, Frédéric Auburtin, Emmanuel Benbihy, Gurinder Chadha, Sylvain Chomet, Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, Isabel Coixet, Wes Craven, Alfonso Cuarón, Gérard Depardieu, Christopher Doyle, Richard LaGravenese, Vincenzo Natali, Alexander Payne, Bruno Podalydès, Walter Salles, Oliver Schmitz, Nobuhiro Suwa, Daniela Thomas, Tom Tykwer, Gus Van Sant.

Cast: Bruno Podalydès, Florence Muller, Cyril Descours, Leïla Bekhti, Gaspard Ulliel, Elias McConnell, Marianne Faithfull, Steve Buscemi, Julie Bataille, Axel Kiener, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Barbet Schroeder, Li Xin, Sergio Castellitto, Miranda Richardson, Leonor Watling, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Hippolyte Girardot, Paul Putner, Yolande Moreau, Nick Nolte, Ludivine Sagnier, Sara Martins, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Lionel Dray, Joana Preiss, Seydou Boro, Aïssa Maïga, Bob Hoskins, Fanny Ardant, Elijah Wood, Olga Kurylenko, Wes Craven, Emily Mortimer, Rufus Sewell, Alexander Payne, Melchior Beslon, Natalie Portman, Gena Rowlands, Ben Gazzara, Gérard Depardieu, Margo Martindale.

18 short stories about relationships set in Paris from a host of internationally acclaimed directors and actors.
Love in all its forms is the subject of these short films made by an assortment of international directors who bring individual vision to a collective love letter to the French capital. Most of the directors have written their own pieces, and they range from whimsical to romantic, to dramatic and tragic. Steve Buscemi is hilarious in the Coen brothers' piece and Cuarón's single take is technically audacious, while Alexander Payne's bittersweet finale soars with a small but profound intimate personal triumph. With modestly but richly sculpted pieces, it's a sublime visit to the city of lights and love.

HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX (12A)

(UK 2007) Dir. David Yates 138m. Digital.
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon.

Join Harry on a breathtaking magical adventure in his fifth year at Hogwarts.
After a lonely summer on Privet Drive, Harry returns to Hogwarts only to find that few students and teachers believe him or Dumbledore that the evil Lord Voldemort is really back. Worse, the Minister for Magic has appointed a new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, who turns out to be the nastiest person (and worst teacher) that Harry has ever encountered. In between stealing glances at the beautiful Cho Chang and having strange recurring dreams, Harry decides to take matters into his own hands and teach the brave young wizards how to defend themselves against the Dark Arts himself, to prepare them for the extraordinary battle that lies ahead.

• Friday 27 July for 2 weeks

THE SIMPSONS MOVIE (PG)

(US 2007) dir. David Silverman 87m. Digital.
Voices of: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer.

It takes a wide screen to fully capture Homer Simpson's stupidity, and THE SIMPSONS MOVIE does it. The eagerly awaited feature film based on the hit TV series is finally here!
THE SIMPSONS MOVIE is so special, even we can't tell you the plot! It's a closely guarded secret which will not be revealed... We know that Homer is going to get himself into some serious trouble, and will have to save the world from a catastrophe that he himself created. But apart from that, you'll just have to come and see for yourself! Anyone who's watched The Simpsons on TV (and where have you been if you haven't, under a rock?!) will know that this is bound to be a hilarious adventure with all your favourite characters, so make a special visit to Springfield for the must-see movie of the year.