Film Night at Pelham Hall began in 2009 as a result of some discussion within the Committee and the community about finding ways to broaden the usage of the Hall facilities. Since then, we have shown a broad cross section of comedy, drama, history, horror, slapstick and romance from China to California and most points in between! The films are generally from respected foreign directors, sometimes quite early productions but also some of their more contemporary offerings.
The Autumn 2011 season began with news that we have become associate members of the British Federation of Film Societies. This rather grand title means that we are able to draw on a wonderful library of well-chosen and researched DVDs. The BFFS is a non-profit organisation specifically set up to cater for smaller local film clubs and societies who aren’t in the business of screening the latest block-buster releases but who nevertheless wish to see well-made and interesting films from around the world.
It's very much a relaxed way for friends within the Penallt and district community to get together for an evening, seeing something one would be unlikely to view elsewhere and at the same time, enjoying some good company, a spot of good food and perhaps a glass or two over the bar.
Screenings are usually on the first Saturday of the month from September to April. Doors open 7.30pm. Ticket price currently £5 to include some home made food. All welcome
The 2011/12 programme of film nights continues as below.
2012 Spring Programme - "four amusing and diverse films on offer"
- 4th February: Loose Cannons Ferzan Ozpetek Italy 2010 110 mins
- 3rd March: Tough Enough Detlev Buck Germany 2006 98 mins
- 31st March: Gasland Josh Fox USA 2010 107 mins
- 28th April: Happy Accidents Brad Anderson USA 2000 110 mins
2011 Autumn Programme
- 3rd September: My Life as a Dog Lasse Hallström Sweden 1985 101 mins
- 1st October: Milarepa Neten Chokling Bhutan 2006 90 mins
- 12th November: Beaufort Joseph Cedar Israel 2007 125 mins
- 3rd December: Machan Uberto Pasolini Sri Lanka 2008 109 mins