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PICTUREHOUSE PICKS Cambridge Arts Picturehouse duty manager and events coordinator Chloe Kelly reveals some more of the exciting new films hitting the big screen this month
T his April, Cambridge Borgli’s sardonic romantic comedy The Drama (opening 3 April), starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. Highly anticipated, Picturehouse Entertainment’s Rebuilding will then be hitting our screens on 17 April. Similar to God’s Own Country (2017), actor Josh O’Connor returns to the rural realm of storytelling, a genre we believe he thrives in. Rebuilding is a hopeful narrative about a divorced Colorado rancher called Dusty, (O’Connor) who is trying to make sense of his life after losing acres of generational land and memories in a wildfire. This film is a grounding experience that dives deep into the power of community, gently explores the hardships of fatherhood and unravels the trauma of displacement. This spring, we have an incredible line- Arts Picturehouse’s spring programme starts off strong with the release of Kristoffer up of exclusive screen art performances, beginning with the release of National Theatre’s All My Sons , opening in cinemas 16 April, with encores added weekly. Filmed live from the West End, this acclaimed new production, directed by Ivo van Hove, features a five-star cast including leads Bryan Cranston ( Breaking Bad ) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste ( Hard Truths ). All My Sons follows a family who are the heart of the American dream, but when wartime delivers profits for Joe (Cranston), it comes at a price when his partner is charged with
criminal deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action. In addition to this, we are inviting you to experience the Royal Ballet and Opera’s The Magic Flute , which will be live broadcast directly from Covent Garden’s Royal Opera House on 21 April at 6.45pm (encore on 27 April at 1.45pm). Mozart’s The Magic Flute , led by the enchanting David McVicar, is a fairy tale centred on a coming-of-age story about true love and
Visit picturehouses.com/arts for the full programme, special screenings and events for its 30th anniversary, Moulin Rouge (2001) and ending on the underrated classic Strictly Ballroom (1992). the search for wisdom, through romantic royals and mythical monsters and men. As we set foot into myths and magic, it feels fitting to bring back Michael Mayer’s love letter to theatre, Funny Girl: The Musical , which is a bittersweet comedy telling the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice and her tempestuous relationship with gambler Nick Arnstein. This one-time showing takes place on 30 April at 7.45pm. Wrapping up our April programme, we are excited to share our April Rediscover strand, which celebrates the dazzling filmography of Baz Luhrmann, a director best known for his worldbuilding genius and flair for the extravagant. Kickstarting these Sunday showings is The Great Gatsby (2013), followed by Romeo + Juliet (1996)
UNMISSABLE SIGHTS Don’t miss out on some new and enchanting performances showing at the Picturehouse, including All My Sons (above), The Magic Flute (top right) and Rebuilding (right)
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