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Whangarei Film Society - screenings for Thursday 2nd October

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People

The film night for Thursday 2nd October for WFS will be in the Expo Hall at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei.

At 6pm, WFS will screen the American drama starring Jessica Lange , Kathy Bates and Pierce Brosnan, THE GREAT LILLIAN HALL.

Our 8pm screening is the inspiring documentary about an English couple who attempt to breathe new life into their dying family farm using a revolutionary approach, WILDING.

THE GREAT LILLIAN HALL
USA, 2024 drama, 105 mins,
Rated M (strong language)
Cast: Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, Lily Rabe, Pierce Brosnan.

Over a career of 30 years, beloved Broadway star, Lillian Hall (Jessica Lange) has always put her heart and soul into each of her leading roles on stage.

But with her latest play, Chekov's the Cherry Orchard, Lillian finds herself blindsided by bouts of confusion and forgetfulness.

Battling to retain her character's lines and her own identity for opening night, Lillian's tumultuous emotional journey finds her forced to balance her need for the spotlight with the demands of the real world.

"Lange is perfect in the role of a stage diva and her struggle with dementia. The script delicately deals with the subject matter but also makes you laugh out loud." - Variety

View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...

Showing at Forum North on Thursday 2nd October at 6pm and Thursday 9th October at 8pm.

Tickets: Door sales only. $10 WFS members. Non-members pay $5 extra as an Associate Membership fee per film (Total of $15).

All welcome. Cash only please – NO EFTPOS AVAILABLE.

Like us on Facebook or visit whangareifilmsociety.org to sign up for free updates each week on the films we're screening.

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