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Whangarei Film Society - Screenings for Thursday November 9th

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People

For Thursday, the 9th November at 6pm, we have the fascinating doco on the Second World War Artist, Eric Ravilious - Drawn To War.

Please note: This film is being shown once only. Don't miss it.

Our 8pm screening is the uplifting French film, On the Wandering Paths.

Thursday November 9th at 6pm
Eric Ravilious: Drawn To War - ONE NIGHT ONLY
(2023, Doco, UK, 88 mins)
Cast: Alan Bennett, Robert Macfarlane and Tamsin Greig.

Eric Ravilious was killed whilst working as Official War Artist in a plane crash in 1942. His life was as enigmatic as his artworks. This documentary brings to life the work of a unique and amazing talent and is told in Ravilious’ own words through previously unseen private correspondence.

"Exhilarating, enthralling and outstandingly beautiful. A revelation.”
- The Observer

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

Tickets: Door sales only. Price: $10 for WFS members, $15 for non members.

Cash only please - no Eftpos/credit card services available.

Visit whangareifilmsociety.org and sign up for our free weekly email for information on the rest of our films and screening dates for 2023.

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