Our Next Presentation: The Commandant’s Shadow (Wednesday 12 March)

-35Days -23Hours -47Minutes -56Seconds

Chelmsford Theatre Studio, Fairfield Road @ 8PM (Doors open 7:15)

Here is the documentary companion piece to our previous presentation The Zone Of Interest, in which the children of the Auschwitz camp commanders reflect on their experience of life after the Holocaust.

Note: Members of the audience are invited to remain after the film for a discussion of both films and the season so far – bar will be open briefly.

Director: Daniela Volker

Further details…

Our previous presentation:

Audience reaction to “Zone of Interest”

Audience reaction to “Zone of Interest”

14 people responded. The breakdown and comments were: To download the comments, click on the following link:Feedback to Zone Of Interest We are always interested to receive any additional comments people may have on this film and welcome all contributions … Continue reading

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May we encourage you to complete the Response Slips following the showing of each film – feedback (both positive and negative) helps us to decide what types of films to show in future seasons. In addition, you can leave comments for any of the films we have shown via the Discussion page.

Our Next Presentation: Zone Of Interest (Thursday 27 February)

-48Days -23Hours -47Minutes -57Seconds

Chelmsford Theatre Studio, Fairfield Road @ 8PM (Doors open 7:15)

The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp – it is hard to imagine that just a hair’s breadth away from the peaceful and idyllic Höss household, the unimaginable horrors of the Final Solution are unfolding in full swing.  When evil becomes banal and apathy requires no effort, what separates man from beast?
[Nick Riganas – IMDB]

Director: Jonathan Glazer

Further details…

Our last presentation:

Reaction to “Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry’

Reaction to “Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry’

Apologies for not bringing along the reaction slips for the last film. The comments made by several people as they were leaving the theatre were on the positive side, with several commending the lead actress’s performance and a few saying … Continue reading

Source:

May we encourage you to complete the Response Slips following the showing of each film – feedback (both positive and negative) helps us to decide what types of films to show in future seasons. In addition, you can leave comments for any of the films we have shown via the Discussion page.

Discussion Night:

We will be holding a brief meeting on Wednesday 12 March following the screening of the second of our Holocaust movies, The Commandant’s Shadow. This will be held in the Cafeteria area of the Studio Theatre. The Cafeteria will remain open, briefly, before we begin.

Next Presentation: Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry (Wednesday 5 February)

-70Days -23Hours -47Minutes -58Seconds

Chelmsford Theatre Studio, Fairfield Road @ 8PM (Doors open 7:15)

Etero, a 48-year-old woman living in a small village in Georgia, has chosen to remain unmarried. She cherishes her freedom, as much as her cakes. Her choice to live alone is often the cause of gossip among her fellow villagers. Unexpectedly, she finds herself falling into a passion with a man and is suddenly faced with the decision of whether to pursue the traditional route of coupling or continue to pursue a life of independence. Etero must grapple with her newfound feelings and decide how to find her own path to happiness.

Director: Elene Naveriani

Further details…

Our last presentation:

Audience reaction to “La Chimera”

Audience reaction to “La Chimera”

19 people responded. The breakdown and comments were: To download the comments, click on the following link:Feedback to La Chimera We are always interested to receive any additional comments people may have on this film and welcome all contributions to … Continue reading

Source:

May we encourage you to complete the Response Slips following the showing of each film – feedback (both positive and negative) helps us to decide what types of films to show in future seasons. In addition, you can leave comments for any of the films we have shown via the Discussion page.

Discussion Night:

We will be holding a brief meeting on Wednesday 12 March following the screening of the second of our Holocaust movies, The Commandant’s Shadow. This will be held in the Cafeteria area of the Studio Theatre. The Cafeteria will remain open, briefly, before we commence.