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The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai’s Extraordinary Struggle for Freedom follows the life of Jimmy Lai — from a 12-year-old child fleeing from the oppression of Maoist revolutionaries, to a simple textile labourer in Hong Kong to then the owner of fashion brand, Giordano, and later, the guardian of freedom of speech and the press in Hong Kong as founder of Apple Daily. The movie chronicles Jimmy’s story of heroic sacrifice as he marched alongside millions of his fellow Hong Kongers in defence of freedom and democracy which led to his own arrest and imprisonment. Through his own testimony as well as exclusive interviews with diplomats, citizen activists, scholars, and friends from across the globe, the audience shall see before them a Jimmy Lai who is truly a symbol of the freedom movement.

Official Selection:

Hong Kong Indie Film Festival 2022
Pula Film Festival 2022
Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival 2022
St. Louis International Film Festival 2022
Anthem Libertarian Film Festival 2022
Prague Human Rights Festival 2022

United States, Hong Kong, United Kingdom / 2022 / Colour / 73 mins / In English and Cantonese
Producers: Stephen Barrows, Ron Holwerda, Cort Langeland, and Robert Sirico

Otto (Tom Hanks) is a grumpy isolated widower with staunch principles, strict routines and a short fuse, who gives everyone in his neighbourhood a hard time as he watches over it like a hawk. Just as it seems like he’s finally given up on life, an unlikely and reluctant friendship develops with his new neighbours. Little by little, Otto undergoes a subtle transformation…but is he really capable of change?

Directed by Marc Forster
With Tom Hanks
2hrs 6 mins // US 2022

As part of the celebration of International Women’s Day Love? shows us a glimpse into the world of survivors of this hidden form of abuse by using the voices of many millions of women to portray the voice of “Woman”. The film articulates the silent voices of Domestic Abuse, describing not just the dark world they inhabit, but the shafts of light that bring a sense of hope.

A powerful film like no other, this WILL save lives.

Produced, written and starring Samantha Beckinsale, directed by Jason Figgis of Figgis West Productions, and co – produced with October Eleven Pictures and Simon W. Golding.

Presented by WeRHere and Gedling Borough Council for International Women’s Day 2023.

A TV star, a chief inspector: abuse survivors look the world in the eye in remarkable project | Domestic violence | The Guardian

1 hr 21 mins // UK 2022

Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, Avatar The Way of Water begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive and the tragedies they endure.

“Eccentric, soulful, joyous, dark and very, very blue.” Empire ★★★★★

Nominated for 4 Academy Awards including Best Picture

Directed by James Cameron
With Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana
3hr 12 mins // US 2022

From acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky comes The Whale, the story of a reclusive English teacher who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.

“Brendan Fraser seals his comeback in a sensational film of rare compassion” Telegraph ★★★★★

“A film with a very big heart” Independent ★★★★

Winner of 2 Academy Awards including Best Actor (Fraser)

Directed by Darren Aronofsky
With Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins
1hr 57 mins // US 2022

England, 1988 – Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government are about to pass a law stigmatising gays and lesbians, forcing Jean, a PE teacher, to live a double life. As pressure mounts from all sides, the arrival of a new girl at school catalyses a crisis that will challenge Jean to her core.

“A masterpiece” Telegraph ★★★★★

Directed by Georgia Oakley
With Rosie McEwan
1hr 37 mins // UK 2022

Based on the best-selling book and nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, Women Talking is the powerful story of the women of an isolated religious community and their attempt to reconcile a brutal reality with their faith.

“At once timely and timeless.” Observer ★★★★★

We’ve teamed up with Arnold’s newest bookshop Bük, to offer 10 free copies of the book ‘Women Talking’ by Miriam Toews.

Book tickets for this screening for your chance to win a copy!

Or keep hold of your ticket/digital ticket and you can get 10% off the book when you buy from Bük.

• Bük
  18a Calverton Road
  Arnold, Nottingham
  NG5 8FH

Terms and conditions of prize draw

Every person booking seats for the 7.15pm on Monday 27 February 2023 screening of Women Talking at The Bonington Theatre will be entered into the prize draw.

Entries close at 7.15pm 23 February 2023.

Winners will be drawn at random, and books will be handed out on the night, shortly before the film.

The prize is one of 10 copies of the book ‘Women Talking’ by Miriam Toews.

Also screening, Fri 24 Feb – Thu 9 March

Based on the best-selling book and nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, Women Talking is the powerful story of the women of an isolated religious community and their attempt to reconcile a brutal reality with their faith.

Stay and fight, or leave. They will not do nothing.

“At once timely and timeless.” Observer ★★★★★

“This meditation on abuse and survival deserves the Best Picture Oscar” Independent ★★★★★

“A remarkable ensemble of performers unite for this timely chamber-piece” Empire ★★★★

“A gripping film” Telegraph ★★★★

Nominated for 2 Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Adapted Original Screenplay

*Also screening, Monday 27 February at 7.30pm in partnership with BÜK. Win a copy of Miriam Toews’ ‘Women Talking’ or keep hold of your ticket/digital ticket and you can get 10% off the book when you buy from Bük

Directed by Sarah Polley
With Jessie Buckley, Rooney Mara
1hr 44 mins | US 2022

Rural Ireland, 1981. Nine-year-old Cait is sent away from her overcrowded, dysfunctional family to live with foster parents for the Summer. In their care, she blossoms, until she discovers one painful truth…

“Deeply moving” Guardian ★★★★★ “Exquisite Irish drama” Observer ★★★★★

Little White Lies ★★★★★ Empire ★★★★

No.2- Guardian’s Best Films of 2022

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature

In Scottish Gaelic with Subtitles
Directed by Colm Bairead
With Catherine Clunch
1hr 34 mins // IRE 2022

Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Laura Poitras, All the Beauty and the Bloodshed is an epic, emotional and interconnected story about internationally renowned artist and activist Nan Goldin told through her slideshows, intimate interviews, ground-breaking photography, and rare footage of her personal fight to hold the Sackler family accountable for the overdose crisis.

“An epic portrait of an American artist” The Indiependent ★★★★★

“Essential viewing” Little White Lies ★★★★★

Empire ★★★★★  Metro ★★★★★ Guardian ★★★★

Nominated for the Academy Awards for Best Documentary 

Directed by Laura Poitras
With Nan Goldin
2hrs // US 2022