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Saint Omer (Tuesday 9th May)

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Our Next Presentation: Saint Omer

Chelmsford Theatre Studio – Tuesday 9th May @ 8PM (Doors open 7:00)

Laurence Coly, a Senegalese woman, is on trial in St. Omer for causing the death of her 15-month-old child by leaving her on a beach to be swept away by the tide. Roma, a budding novelist, is interested in the case, for personal reasons, and travels from Paris to observe the trial.

Audience Feedback for Corsage

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There were 13 reaction slips returned following the screening of this film.  The responses were:

  • ‘Excellent’: 1 vote
    • A tour de force from Vicky Krepps – superb!
  • ‘Very Good’: 6 votes
    • The time flew past, so it must have its positives!  Much to think about.
    • True or not, it doesn’t matter.  A film for all women – just as well Diana never saw it!
    • Fascinating, feminist film.  Good to watch.  Liked the ‘modern’, ‘Godard’, touches! We’re only watching a film.
    • Intriguing!
    • Really enjoyable
    • Enjoyable
  • ‘Good’: 5 votes
    • Not knowing much about the real Empress Elisabeth, it was difficult to establish how much was factually based.  I thought the use of pop songs, and the anachronistic technology (tractors, phones, etc.), unnecessary.
    • Satisfying ending.  Wouldn’t complain to look that way at 40.
    • A strange, yet oddly quaint story of an eccentric, troubled Empress, struggling to find meaning in her royal life.
    • More questions than answers
  • ‘Satisfactory’: 1 vote
    • Need to consult wiki on the facts.
  • ‘Poor’: 0 votes

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Corsage (Wednesday 3rd May)

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Our Next Presentation: Corsage

Chelmsford Theatre Studio – Wednesday 3rd May @ 8PM (Doors open 7:00)

In this historical drama, the Empress Elisabeth of Austria, who is estranged from her philandering husband, begins to act oddly as she approaches her 40th birthday. Renowned for her beauty, her obsessive behaviour takes its toll.

With Vicky Krieps, the actor seen in Phantom Thread

2023 Season:

We are showing 5 films between 3rd April and 9th May. Details of the films can be found on the 2023 Programme page.

For members of the incompleted 2019-20 season, your membership is still valid (and don’t worry if you’ve lost/mislaid your membership card; as long as your name is on our Membership List you’ll be allowed in!) New membership for the 2023 season (5 films) is available for £22 – please see our membership secretary, Malcolm, at the door. As always, guests are welcome, tickets will be £7.50.

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