7th May 2009
Directed by: Mike Leigh
Staring: Sally Hawkins & Alexis Zegerman
UK, 2008
The latest film from Director Mike Leigh. He has again used his usual techniques for improvisation by the actors, but the atmosphere of this film is completely different from the gloomy Vera Drake which was shown in our 2006/7 season.
Sally Hawkins gives a wonderful performance as Poppy, a teacher who is upbeat and full of life. She received a Silver Bear award for the film at the Berlin film festival. One critic has suggested that it is a welcome change from so many recent gloomy films.
Instead you will leave feeling transformed and happy!