30th Cambridge Film Festival 2010 : Movies on the Meadows
Friday 27th August 2010
Venue: Grantchester Meadows
Category: Film
Time Info: 20:30
Special outdoor screenings of UP, TWILIGHT: ECLIPSE and METROPOLIS on Cambridge’s Grantchester Meadows
August Bank Holiday Weekend - Friday 27th, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th August
Gates will open at 6.00, with the films starting around dusk – roughly 8.30.
Join the Cambridge Film Festival in celebrating its 30th birthday with special outdoor screenings of classic movies, modern masterpieces and guilty pleasures under the stars in Grantchester Meadows, an idyllic location which is just a short walk, bike ride or punt from Cambridge city centre.
A highlight of Cambridge’s summer calendar, these August Bank Holiday screenings will see the Cambridge Film Festival transform a picturesque corner of Grantchester Meadows into the perfect open-air cinema. We’ll be setting up our massive inflatable cinema screen on the banks of the River Cam in Spring Lane Field, which is just behind the famous Orchard Tea Garden.
And there’s more than just films – come along early, bring a picnic or treat yourself to some of the tasty refreshments that will be available on-site from award-winning local suppliers, and enjoy the great riverside setting in time to see the inflatable cinema screen rise majestically from the river bank before the projectors roll… Gates will open at 6.00, with the films starting around dusk – roughly 8.30. So bring your blanket, pack a picnic (and a brolly, just in case!) and stretch out under the stars to enjoy these cinematic treats…
These special screenings are part of the Screen Team project, a Cambridge Film Trust initiative which has been funded by Legacy Trust UK, an independent charity set up to help build a lasting cultural and sporting legacy from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Book your tickets now via www.picturehouses.co.uk, in person at the Cambridge Arts Picturehouse, or by calling 0871 902 5720.
Friday 27th August
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE (12A)
Director: David Slade. Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner. USA, 2010. 123 mins.
Calling all Edward and Bella fans! What could be more electrifying than the ultimate outdoor movie experience of seeing TWILIGHT: ECLIPSE in the eerie surroundings of the Meadows after dark? Whether you’re Team Edward, Team Jacob or a TWILIGHT virgin, few guilty pleasures are as intoxicating as this teen sensation. Come and take a bite…
The third instalment in the epic TWILIGHT franchise sees the bloodsucker brood return with aplomb, as Bella Swan is forced to decide whether to side with lover Edward Cullen or close friend Jacob Black when a series of sinister killings put Seattle on red alert.
"A melodrama in the best possible sense... Witty, funny and intelligent, [this is] a story that has genuine interest and depth." Mark Kermode, BBC Radio 5 Live
Saturday 28th August
UP (U)
Directors: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson. Voices: Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai. USA. 98 mins.
All of his life, 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen has been dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. When a twist of fate brings him together with the persistent 8-year old Junior Wilderness Explorer named Russell, they take off together amidst a 1000 balloons to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America.
Acknowledged as Pixar’s masterpiece, this double Oscar-winner is a lovely, charming and visually stunning family comedy which offers laughter, sorrow and swooning beauty and will leave no heart unmoved. Bring your hankies, be carried away, and remember when seeking adventure – look UP.
This event will be suitable for families – save money with our family ticket package, and come along early to enjoy your picnic whilst your little ones are entertained by our free pre-film entertainment!
“A film so fantastically buoyant, so soaring and so universal, that it’s hard to check the urge to get down on one’s knees before the cinema screen and give thanks for the joy of being a moviegoer. “ Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
Sunday 29th August
METROPOLIS (PG)
Director: Fritz Lang. Black and White with English subtitles. Germany, 1927 (2010 re-release), 150 mins
The masterpiece of legendary German director Fritz Lang, the hugely influential METROPOLIS depicts a dystopian future in which society is divided in two: while anonymous workers conduct their endless drudgery below ground, their rulers enjoy a decadent life of leisure and luxury above them. With its dizzying depiction of a futuristic cityscape and its iconic female robot, METROPOLIS is the mother of modern sci-fi. This is a rare chance to see Lang’s 1927 director’s cut of this enduring epic – presented in a newly reconstructed and restored version, as lavish and spectacular as ever with the discovery of 25 minutes of footage previously thought lost to the world.
Bear in mind that…
As this is an outside event, do make sure you dress appropriately and bring brollies, warm clothes and blankets just in case. Screenings will take place rain or shine, except in cases of severe inclement weather. There will be strictly NO smoking, NO barbecues and NO bonfires on site. The screenings take place in a residential area so please be quiet when leaving the events.
How to get there…
Our screenings will be held on Spring Lane field in Grantchester – just behind the Orchard Tea Garden. Signs will direct you to the site from Grantchester village and the Meadows footpath. We recommend you come to Grantchester carbon-free by walking or cycling through Grantchester Meadows via Newnham, although you will need to bring bike lights or a torch as the Meadows will be dark by the time the screening ends. If you are driving please park in the secure Grantchester Village car park which is on Grantchester Road as you exit the village towards Trumpington, and will be clearly signed.
Ticket Prices…
Adult Picturehouse Members £10
Adult (non Members) £12
Concessionary – full time students, claimants, and senior citizens – you must bring proof of status when you collect your ticket £9
Family group ticket – 2 adults, 2 children under 16 £25 NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE
Children under 12 (only available for UP and METROPOLIS)£5
Discounted group rate: 6 tickets for £50 NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE
12 – 16 year old – you must bring proof of age when you collect your tickets £9
Group and family tickets cannot be purchased online and are only available in person or by telephone.
Screening: THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE (12A)
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