Hailed as one of the best films of the millennium, this silent movie, filmed in black & white, has taken the film world by storm.
It’s the late 1920s in Hollywood and handsome George Valentin is a silent movie idol, THE ARTIST. During the premiere of his latest film, Valentin meets Peppy Miller, a star-struck extra and aspiring actress. The two are attracted to each other and Peppy is given a small dancing role in his next picture. As their romance progresses, Valentin’s producer has to cope with a love-struck star who is distracted on the set, Peppy’s career begins to take off, and Valentin fears that a new fad in the movie business – talkies – will ruin him.
WINNER of 5 Oscars (including Best Picture), 3 Golden Globes, 7 Bafta Awards, etc, etc.
Certificate PG
Wikipedia entry for this film.
Review: “This witty and moving homage to the silent movie era is one of the most purely enjoyable movies in years.”
In the warm and comfortable Parwich Memorial Hall
FRIDAY 4th January 7.45PM
Free Entrance. Refreshments. Raffle.
Catering4Parwich will be serving Burgers (£2) and Sausage baps (£1.50), along with chips, tea, and sweets for the children. Come and have your Supper before the film showing! Or in the interval.
- Silent projection
- Hi Fi Sound
- Special hi-fi headphones for those with hearing difficulties, please ask.
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This was a brilliant film and deserved all the awards it has received. If you missed it and another opportunity arises to see it you might consider going.
Many thanks to Parwich Film Club for sourcing all these great films for us. Just a thought, any chance of a small animated film first – something that the young in all of us would appreciate?
I would like to endorse Patti’s comments wholeheartedly: this was a beautifully constructed film, subtle, suggestive, full of symbolism. The composition in black and white, with lots of subtle shades of grey in between, was amazing. Who needs sound and colour?
Thank you for organising the showing of this film.
Going back down memory lane, one of my dad’s favourites was ‘Les Vacances de M. Hulot’, directed by Jaques Tati. Mono-colour and quite hilarious (although I’m not sure whether I would think it quite as hilarious now). I’m sure there must be an English version.
Have we already had either of the following 2 films in Parwich?
Another beautifully shot film, in my opinion (which not everyone seems to agree with according to some reviews on the web!), is Mike Leigh’s ‘Topsy Turvy’. The story itself is perhaps a little mediocre and the film possibly too long (unless they have edited it down a little since I went to see it…) but acting, imagery and composition are beautiful, I thought.
Also: I wouldn’t mind seeing ‘Schindler’s List’ (Steven Spielberg) again.