March/April 2009 - Riverside Studios

March/April 2009WHAT’S ON CINEMA / THEATRE / EXHIBITIONS / BAR & KITCHENImage The New Electric BallroomBox Office 020 8237 1111riversidestudios.co.uk

THEATRETheatreRiverside Studios and LOVE&MADNESS ENSEMBLE presentOliver Twist & La RondeCharles Dickens’ Oliver TwistFaithfully adapted from the novel by David Cottis. Directed by Abigail Anderson.Trapped in a cycle of poverty and crime, exploited, neglected and stuck between the horrors of the workhouseor the streets, life looks bleak for orphan Oliver Twist. Brilliantly conjuring up London’s foggy, fetid streets, thisfast-moving adaptation doesn’t shrink from portraying the harsh realities of the Victorian underworld whilsttelling a tale full of hope and redemption.La RondeA daring new adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler’s elegant portrayal of the politics of sex, directed by Neil SheppeckBanned for over 20 years La Ronde is a sophisticated, coolly savage and ironically humorous fairground ridethrough human sexuality. Repositioning the play in a contemporary European city, this free flowing adaptationcharts the intertwined physical relationships of a series of characters utilising the updated steamy rhythms ofGotan Project.Where’s Lolly? Gone.A newly devised show, inspired by LOVE&MADNESS ENSEMBLE’sexperiences whilst on tour. Facilitated by Neil Sheppeck.In today’s climate, more than one child in the family is a financial strain.The government tests a revolutionary scheme to remove extra siblings.An absurd and scarily relevant piece.Dates + TimesTue 3 – Sun 22 MarchEvening shows 7.30pmMatinees 2.00pmTickets£17 (£13 concs.)£9.50 groups of 15+£10 Where’s Lolly? Gone.(£5 with a ticket for Oliver Twistor La Ronde)Show scheduleOliver TwistEvening shows 7.30pmTue 3, Wed 4, Sat 7, Sun 8, Tue10, Thu 12, Sat 14, Tue 17, Wed18, Fri 20Matinee shows 2.00pmTue 10, Sun 15, Sun 22La RondeEvening shows 7.30pmThu 5, Fri 6, Wed 11, Fri 13, Sun15, Thu 19, Sat 21Where’s Lolly? Gone.Thu 19 2.00pmSat 21 2.00pm

THEATRERiverside Studios presents the Druid production ofThe New Electric BallroomWritten and directed by Enda WalshFunny, tender-hearted and at times pitch dark.Winner of a prestigious Edinburgh Fringe First, award-winning writer Enda Walsh (Disco Pigs, The WalworthFarce, Hunger) and the widely acclaimed Druid ensemble return to London with The New Electric Ballroom.This is a coiled, dark, glitter-dusted fable of the emotionally stultifying effects of small-town life. Herepossibilities are endless, hopes are high and opening your heart might be the one thing that saves you.Cast Rosaleen Linehan, Ruth McCabe, Mikel Murfi, Catherine Walsh“A breathtaking series ofperformances”The Scotsman“Walsh confirms himself as one ofthe most dazzling wordsmiths ofcontemporary theatre”The Guardian“The most intoxicating andoriginal piece of writing”The New York TimesDates + TimesTicketsTue 3 – Sun 29 MarchTue - Sat 8.00pmSun 7.00pmSat Mat 2.30pmPreviews 3 + 4 March £18.00 (£15.00 concs.)Tue – Thu, Sat Mat & Sun £23.00 (£19.00 concs.)Fri & Sat £25.00 (£22.00 concs.)Student Groups of 10+ £12.50(not available on Fri & Sat)Photos and cover image Keith Pattison

DANCEDance“The quality and exuberanceof the dancing is staggering.Havana Rumba! offers anexhilarating and infectuousslice of today’s Cuba.”The ScotsmanRiverside Studios and Toby Gough presentHavana Rumba!The New GenerationDirected by Toby GoughEnjoy a wild night of rum, rumba and reggaeton with the hottest dancersfrom the heart of old Havana, led by the legendary master of son, Eric Turro,and backed by one of Cuba’s top bands - Sonora La Calle.“Cuba in all its blatantly sexy, sweaty, booty-shaking glory.”MetroDates + TimesTue 31 March – Sunday 3 MayTuesday – Saturday 8.00pmSunday 7.00pmTicketsPreviews Tue 31 March, Wed 1& Thu 2 April £17.50 (£15 concs.)Full price £20 (£16 concs.)

COMEDY / MUSICAL THEATREComedySchopenhauer & IWritten & Performed by Norbert Saffar. Directed byMichele Harfaut.How can one stay well balanced in this crazy worldwhen every day we are confronted with stress atwork, catastrophic news, taxes, and... extra maritaltemptations! By constantly appealing to Schopenhauerfor help, our modern times hero tries to find somepeace of mind and happiness.“Norbert Saffar will-o’-the-wisp with glasses... in thelineage of Woody Allen. A surprising and unexpectedcomic.“ L’Arche, France(Performed in English)Dates + TimesSat 25 & Sun 26 April. Sat 8.00pm, Sun 7.00pmTickets£14 (£12 concs.)MusicalTheatreScratched OutSix young people from an inner-city estate, all withambitions of making it in the music industry. OnlyAdam has given up this dream to pursue his education,leaving his younger brother Luke behind. All theaction takes place in one night at a pirate radio stationand a club, as the records spin the soundtrack to anight that will change everything for every one ofthese six characters.Dates + Times6–8, 17–19, 27–30 April7.30pmSchool Matinees 28–30 April2.30pmTickets£12 (£6 concs.)

EXHIBITIONSExhibitionsImage Isky GordonReflections of LondonPhotographs byIsky GordonNow showing until 8 MarchUrban landscapes create environments that are at times alienating. However, observingthe interaction between the different man-made constructions gives a fascinating view ofone’s surroundings and often reveals an unseen beauty.Isky Gordon is a clinical scientist working at University College London in medicalresearch. Isky had three solo shows in the UK in 2008, Reflections of London is his latestproject. www.iskyfoto.comImage KinotekaKinoteka7th Polish Film Festiwal9 – 22 MarchKrzysztof Kieslowski’s Dekalog. 20th anniversary of the film premiereTo celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dekalog, the Museum of Cinematography in Lódz has compiled aretrospective exhibition documenting Kieslowski’s work on the Dekalog series, A Short Film about Love andA Short film about Killing. The exhibition features photographs, reviews, catalogues and posters – somedesigned by Polish designer Robert Ratajczyk – as well as archive material and a series of Kieslowski’sportraits. For the first time London audiences have the opportunity to see behind the creativity of thisprolific Polish film director. The exhibition is funded by Polish Film Institute in Warsaw.

Image Wish you were hereImage Drawings by RAGProofGalleryWish you were here24 March – 12 AprilSix emerging Artist/Printmakers present a series of prints, reflecting arich and exhilarating diversity of work, with a strong commitment toprint and its creative possibilities. The works combine sophisticatedtechnical processes, both traditional and experimental, to createinnovative work, conceived purely as original prints.Featured artists: Vicky Langdon, Peter Moseley, Alice O’Neill,Glynis Porter, Marcus Irwin and Ros Morley. Part of the MAPrintmaking programme, University of Brighton in partnership withlondonprintstudio.Riverside Artists Group (RAG)Drawings14 April – 10 MayThe drawings in this exhibition reflect the diverse interests, culturesand styles of RAG’s membership. The artists explore the drawing genreindividually and imaginatively. RAG supports and promotes practisingartists based in West London.Theatre and music coming up. . .Border Crossing presentsOrigins FestivalTue 5 – Sun 17 MayCeltic Heart FestivalFri 19 – Sun 21 June

CINEMACinemaMarchSunday 1 March Double BillThe Lives of Others (15) 12 noonFlorian Henckel von Donnersmarck, Germany,2005, 137m subtitlesMartina Gedeck, Ulrich Mühe, Sebastian KochThis film focuses on the systemof observation in 1980s GermanDemocratic Republic. The SecretService follows the lives of asuccessful dramatist and his long-timecompanion who don’t always toe theparty line. The Minister of Culturebecomes interested in the actress, soa secret service agent is instructedto observe the couple. Their lifefascinates him more and more.The Reader (15) 2.40pmStephen Daldry, USA/Germany, 2008, 124msome subtitlesKate Winslet, David Kross, Ralph FiennesPost-WWII, Germany. Nearly a decadeafter his affair with an older womancame to a mysterious end, law studentMichael Berg re-encounters hisformer lover as she defends herselfin a war-crime trial. Based on a novelby Bernhard Schlink. “A bold andchallenging work.” – Time OutThe Lives of Others (15) 6.00pmThe Reader (15) 8.40pmPlease see above for details.The ReaderMonday 2 March Double BillThe Lives of Others (15) 6.00pmThe Reader (15) 8.40pmPlease see Sunday 1 March for details.Tuesday 3 March Double BillThe Battle of Algiers (18) 6.30pm(La Battaglia di Algeri)Gillo Pontecorvo, Italy, 1965, 120m subtitlesPontecorvo’s documentary-like epic ofthe 1950s War of Independence. Seenthrough the eyes of its participants itmixes actors and non-actors to show thecomplexities of the event. Winner ofthe Best Film Award at the Venice FilmFestival in 1965.Waltz with Bashir (18) 8.50pmAri Folman, Israel/Germany/France, 2008, 87msubtitlesVoices: Ron Ben-Yishai, Ronny Dayag, Ari FolmanA feature-length animated documentaryin which the filmmaker and onetimesoldier sets out to reconstructhis repressed memories of the firstLebanon war. Haunting and remarkable.The Battle of AlgiersWednesday 4 MarchBulgarian Double BillThe Peach Thief (15) 6.45pm(Kradetzut na praskovi)Valo Radev, Bulgaria, 1964, 103m, subtitles b/wNevena Kokanova, Rade Markovich,Mikhail MikhailovDuring the last months of World War I,prisoners of war are coming into town.Among them, Ivo, a Serb, attemptsseveral times to break away from thecamp. During one of his escapes hefinds himself in the private gardenof the commandant. There he meetsLisa, the commandants unhappy andlonely wife. Lisa and Ivo fall in love,but their love story is fraught withdifficulties and doomed to a tragicend. One of the classics of Bulgariancinema, the script is based on theshort story by Emiliyan Stanev.My Wee NothingMy Wee Nothing (15) 8.50pm(Moeto munichko nishto)Docho Bodjakov, Bulgaria, 2007, 100m subtitlesJoanna Bikovska, Antonii Argirov, Koina RusevaKosta, a well-known businessman,happens to cross the path of a youngwoman, Neli, who teaches French. Waginga battle over their personal truths the twocharacters are caught in their own web oflies, violence and deceit. We have a glanceinto the sins of globalisation, where themicrocosmos of characters, in its unity anddiversity, depicts modern Bulgaria.Organised by Bulgarian CreativeArts, Bulgarian Embassy (London).Supported by Balkan Holidays.Thursday 5 March Single BillAustralia (12A) 7.45pmBaz Luhrmann, Australia/USA, 2008, 165mNicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Shea AdamsIn Northern Australia at the beginningof World War II an English aristocratinherits a huge cattle station. Whencattle barons plot to take her land shereluctantly joins up with a local stockmanto drive 2,000 cattle across the country.AustraliaFriday 6 March Double BillThe Kite Runner (12A) 6.00pmMarc Forster, USA, 2007, 127mKhalid Abdalla, Ehsan Aman, Vsevolod BardashevAfter spending years in California, Amirreturns to his homeland in Afghanistanto help his old friend Hassan, whoseson is in trouble. An epic tale of fathersand sons, friendship and betrayal.Slumdog Millionaire (15) 8.30pmDanny Boyle, UK/USA, 2008, 120mDev Patel, Ifran Khan, Anil KapoorDanny Boyle’s film is a crowd-pleasingfeel good treat. The story of animpoverished Indian teen Jamal Malik(Patel) who becomes a contestant onthe Hindi version of “Who Wants tobe a Millionaire?”, and is suspectedof cheating. “A buoyant hymn to life anda movie to celebrate.” - TimeSlumdog Millionaire

CINEMAMemories of UnderdevelopmentThursday 12 March Kinoteka 7thPolish Film Festiwal Opening Gala33 Scenes from Life (15) 7.00pm(33 Sceny z zycia)Malgorzata Szumowska, Poland, 2008, 97m subtitlesJulia Jentsch, Peter Gantzler, Maciej StuhrJulia is a successful artist. She lovesher parents and a husband who is afamous composer. Suddenly everythingcollapses. Sickness and death from aclose perspective are different fromwhat Julia expected – much moreabsurd, nonsensical, and ridiculous.Followed by a Q & A with theDirector, Malgorzata Szumowska.Friday 13 March Kinoteka 7thPolish Film Festiwal Double BillEverything Flows (15) 6.00pm(Wszystko plynie)Edyta Turczanik. Poland, 2007, 10m subtitlesPeople... Birds... Trees... Light...Sound... Time... Everything flows ...Drowsiness (15) 6.10pm(Sennosc)Magdalena Piekorz, Poland, 2008, 105m subtitlesMalgorzata Kozuchowska, Michal ZebrowskiMagdalena Piekorz’s second feature,after her hugely successful debut“The Welts” (2004), is a tale aboutpeople existing in a state of emotionallethargy. Roza is an actress but shecan’t work because she suffers fromnarcolepsy. Adam, a young doctor,is struggling between loyalty to hisparents and choosing his own way oflife. Robert, a famous writer, faces adifficult trial.DrowsinessFriday 13 March Kinoteka 7thPolish Film Festiwal Double BillPRL de Lux (15) 8.15pmEdyta Wroblewska, Poland, 2008, 15m subtitlesFew people know that the Polishcity of Krakow has another face – adistrict called Nowa Huta, a modelfor a communist city. Tourists boredwith the usual historical attractionscan choose an alternate trip into theabsurdities of communist times.How Much Does the Trojan HorseWeigh? (15) 8.30pm(Ile wazy kon trojanski?)Juliusz Machulski, Poland, 2008, 118m subtitlesIlona Ostrowska, Robert WieckiewiczMachulski’s latest comedy tells thestory of Zosia who, happily marriedfor the second time together with hernew husband Kuba, an ideal man, isbringing up her daughter from her firstmarriage. However, her ex-husbandis somewhere around. Zosia can onlythink about one thing: why she didnot meet Kuba earlier, and what wouldhappen if one could go back in time?Saturday 14 March Kinoteka 7thPolish Film Festiwal Triple BillFocus on Marcin KoszalkaSuch a Beautiful Son I Gave BirthTo (15) 4.00pm(Takiego pieknego syna urodzilam)Marcin Koszalka, Poland, 2000, 25m subtitlesKoszalka turns his ironic eye to hisparents in this extremely honestaccount of the director’s relationshipwith them, especially his domineeringmother. For most of the time she isshouting and humiliating her husbandand son. The only thing that bringsher happiness are the memoriesof Koszalka’s birth and his earlychildhood.All Day Together (15) 4.25pm(Caly dzien razem)Marcin Koszalka, Poland, 2006, 25m subtitlesTwo losers from Poland arrive at thehouse of a Japanese woman that theywould like to make a movie about,yet she is always busy or not thereto receive them. Marcin Koszalkaexamines the cultural differences andlanguage barriers that are the biggestobstacles to achieving their plan.ExistenceExistence (15) 4.50pm (Istnienie)Marcin Koszałka, Poland, 2007, 69m subtitlesThe story of the Polish actor JerzyNowak (“Schindler’s List”) who wantsto donate his body to science. Wefollow the serene and aging Nowakduring his preparations as he exploresthe question of what will happen to hisbody after he donates it. Existence isa reconciliatory farewell to human lifeand a solid depiction of our vanity, asNowak in no way conceals the fact thatthe purpose of the documentary is tosecure his posthumous reputation.Saturday 14 March Kinoteka 7thPolish Film Festiwal Double BillDekalog after DekalogDekalog Part IV (15) 6.20pm(Dekalog czesc IV)Krzysztof Kieslowski, Poland, 1989, 56m subtitlesAdrianna Biedrzynska, Janusz Gajos“Honour thy father and thy mother.” Atwenty-year old girl finds a letter from herdeceased mother that contains a familysecret. She confronts her father, leadingto a major change in their relationship.Till It Hurts (15) 7.20pm(Do bolu)Marcin Koszalka, Poland, 2008, 24m subtitlesIn “Till It Hurts” Koszalka returns tothe subject of his first documentary,“Such a Nice Boy I Gave Birth To”,which dealt with his own relationshipto his mother. Again, he goes rightto the threshold of pain in this filmwhich was part of the Polish televisionseries celebrating the 20th anniversaryof Kieslowski’s original entitled“Dekalog after Dekalog”.The OffsidersSaturday 14 March Kinoteka 7thPolish Film Festiwal Single BillThe Offsiders (15) 8.05pm(Boisko bezdomnych)Kasia Adamik, Poland, 2008, 126m subtitlesMarcin Dorocinski, Jacek PoniedzialekJacek Mroz, a former player of theNational Polish soccer team, iscurrently homeless, an inhabitant ofthe Central Station. Against the oddshe decides to establish a homelessfootball team with his fellow misfits.Followed by a Q & A with theDirector, Kasia Adamik.

Sunday 15 March Kinoteka 7thPolish Film Festiwal Double BillDekalog After DekalogDekalog Part III (15) 3.00pm(Dekalog czesc III)Krzysztof Kieslowski, Poland, 1989, 56m subtitlesDaniel Olbrychski, Maria Pakulnis“Remember the Sabbath day, to keepit holy.” On Christmas Eve, lonelyEwa tries to convince her lover Januszto stay with her for the night andnot with his family. Her husband ismissing, and she asks Janusz to helpher search for him. In this episodeKieslowski expands eloquently on hisfascination with affairs of the heartand their consequences.Remember the Sabbath Day toKeep It Holy (15) 4.10pm(Pamietaj, abys dzieb swiety swiecil)Maciej Cuske, Poland, 2008, 44m subtitlesIn a few months Stas is going to takehis First Communion. It is an intenseperiod of preparations, spiritual andmaterial. Each person in the familyexperiences it differently. Cuske’sobjective camera brings insightfulobservation upon himself and his family.Sunday 15 March Kinoteka 7thPolish Film Festiwal Double BillRefrains (15) 5.20pm (Refreny)Wiola Sowa, Poland, 2007, 13m subtitlesAn episode repeats itself in the life of afamily of three very close-knit women.Time to Die (15) 5.35pm(Pora umierac)Dorota Kedzierzawska, Poland, 2007, 104m subtitlesDanuta Szaflarska, Krzysztof Globisz“Time to Die” boasts possibly thegreatest lead performance by a91-year-old (Szaflarska), in the historyof cinema, for whom it was written.A gorgeous black and white poem, atriumphant display of spirit, and anextremely touching and profoundimpressionistic meditation on old age,little wonder this cinematic treat iscausing such a stir!Time toDieThis monthKinoteka7th Polish Film Festiwal12-15 MarchThe Kinoteka 7th Polish Film Festiwal comes to Riverside with aninnovative and eclectic programme of the latest Polish features,documentaries and shorts. This year’s selection offers somethingfor everyone and includes a Jerzy Skolimowski retrospectiveas well as a retrospective exhibition documenting the work ofKrzysztof Kieslowski. Please see details on the Exhibitions page.Sunday 15 March Kinoteka 7thPolish Film Festiwal Double BillFalstart (15) 7.40pm (False)Igor Devold, Poland, 2007, 27m subtitlesAfter leaving prison Witek goes toNorway to find his wife and daughterand mend his family relations. A storyof young people who were put in adultroles way too quickly.Tricks (15) 8.30pm (Sztuczki)Andrzej Jakimowski, Poland, 2007, 96m subtitlesDamian Ul, Ewelina Walendziak, Rafal GuniczakDuring the long summer holidays, sixyear-oldStefek follows his sister Elkaas she works by evening in a bar andprepares for her job interview. One day,at the railway station, they see a manwho Stefek suspects may be the fatherwho abandoned him at birth. AndrzejJakimowski’s second feature film is areal charmer, conjuring up sunny daysand a world of provincial childhoodthat is both nostalgic and evocative.Monday 16 March Double BillThrone of Blood (15) 6.30pm(Kumonosu Jô)Akira Kurosawa, Japan, 1957, 110m subtitlesToshirô Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, Akira KuboA powerful, haunting adaptation ofMacbeth which sets the action in amythic, fog-bound landscape harshwith the cries of carrion birds wherea Samurai landlord murders hisway to power, urged on by his cold,manipulative wife.33 Scenesfrom Life33 Scenesfrom LifeThe Good, the Bad, the Weird (15)8.40pmKim Jee-Woon, Korea, 2008, 120m subtitlesSong Kang-ho, Jung Wood-sung, Lee Byung-hunSet in the 1930s Manchurian deserta bounty hunter, a gang leader and atrain robber fatefully meet each otheron a train. The three strangers engagein a chase across Manchuria to takepossession of a map, but they havecompetition as the Japanese army andAsian bandits are also after it. “A riot ofnon-stop, stylistically audacious action …it’s a blast – literally!” – The TimesTuesday 17 March Double BillThrone of Blood (15) 6.30pmThe Good, the Bad, the Weird (15)8.40pmPlease see Monday 16 March for details.

CINEMAWednesday 18 March Single BillA Christmas Tale (15) 8.00pm(Un Conte de Noel: Roubaix!)Arnaud Desplechin, France, 2008, 152m subtitlesCatherine Deneuve, Mathieu Amalric, Anne ConsignyAt a Christmas family gatheringthe large clan has to decide whowill give their mother the bonemarrowtransplant she needs. Herrelationships with her sons anddaughter, however, are fraught.A tragic-comic ensemble piecefeaturing most of France’s actingtalent. “Complex, ludicrous, surprising,distinguished, profound, cruel, funny andhumane.” – Film ReviewThursday 19 March Double Bill1 Giant Leap (18) 7.00pmDuncan Bridgeman/Jamie Catto, UK, 2002, 75m“Divided into a number of chapters thisbeautifully shot and finely edited docmeanders through several continents,alighting on a selection of affectingstatements from a host of fascinatingcharacters along the way. It’s allaccompanied by a constant stream of eclecticand truly uplifting music. A mesmerising,elating and thought-provoking documenton the current state of humanity. Watch it,wonder and possibly even weep.” - Time OutWhat About Me? (15) 8.35pmDuncan Bridgeman/Jamie Catto, UK, 2008, 85mPreview screening. The film is an inspiringand alarming look at our collectiveinsanity: how we are ego-driven, needyin relationships, insatiable in desire andaddicted to status. Featuring, amongstothers, Noam Chomsky, Stephen Fry, AlanisMorissette, Baaba Maal and Tim Robbins.There will be a Q & A with thedirectors and cinematographerafter the screening.What About Me?A Christmas TaleFriday 20 MarchGus van Sant Double BillMy Own Private Idaho (18) 6.30pmGus van Sant, USA, 1991, 103mRiver Pheonix, Keanu Reeves, James RussoMike, a male prostitute and narcoleptic,meets Scott who is rebelling against hiswealthy family by working the streets.The two decide to search for Mike’slong lost mother; their journey takesthem first to Idaho and then to Italy.Milk (15) 8.35pmGus van Sant, USA, 2008, 128mSean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh BrolinThe powerful and inspiring story ofCalifornia’s first openly gay electedofficial: Harvey Milk. The film chartsthe last eight years of Harvey’s life.“A briskly-told, warmly humanistic andstirring portrait.” – Screen InternationalMilkSaturday 21 March Kinoteka 7thPolish Film Festiwal Double BillJerzy Skolimowski RetrospectiveIdentification Marks: None (15)2.30pm (Rysopis)Jerzy Skolimowski, Poland, 1964, 80m subtitlesJerzy Skolimowski, Elzbieta CzyzewskaThis revolutionary film wasimmediately acclaimed by critics asheralding a ‘Polish New Wave’. Madeon a piecemeal budget during his yearsat the Lodz Film School, Skolimowskiused the film stock available to himfor student exercises to completehis feature directorial debut. Thefilm features Skolimowski himself inthe main role, as the immature andpurposeless Andrzej Leszczyc.Walkover (15) 4.10pm (Walkower)Jerzy Skolimowski, Poland, 1965, 77m subtitlesJerzy Skolimowski, Aleksandra ZawieruszankaSkolimowski returns as AndrzejLeszczyc, the restless, alienatedoutsider from his first feature“Identification Marks: None”. Andrzejdecides to enter a boxing tournamentdespite the fact that the odds are verymuch against him. The night beforethe fight he encounters Teresa, a girlhe knew at university before hewas expelled.WalkoverSaturday 21 March Double BillMy Own Private Idaho (18) 6.30pmMilk (15) 8.35pmPlease see Friday 20 March for details.Sunday 22 March Kinoteka 7thPolish Film Festiwal Double BillJerzy Skolimowski RetrospectiveBarrier (15) 2.00pm (Bariera)Jerzy Skolimowski, Poland, 1966, 84m subtitlesJan Nowicki, Joanna Szczerbic“Barrier” is Skolimowski’s third filmand the most acclaimed of his earlyworks. A university graduate leaves acold campus for a new life armed witha suitcase, a coin he won from a friend,and the old sword given by his father. Itis a film about two generations who havedifferent feelings about the war; theolder generation keeps imposing theiremotions on the young, like passing onthe sword once used in battles.Hands Up! (15) 3.45pm(Rece do gory)Jerzy Skolimowski, Poland, 1967/1981, 90m subtitlesJerzy Skolimowski, Joanna Szczerbic,Tadeusz LomnickiThe film begins with a sci-fi motif:abstract images and electronic music.Then the viewer is taken from theruins of Lebanon back into the past,featuring a score of Polish actorsin a setting resembling Kantor’sexperimental theatre. The story isa probing investigation of a groupof young physicians who recall theiruniversity days during the Stalinistperiod while meeting at a classreunion. Originally completed in 1967,the film was not released in the Westuntil 1981 after Skolimowski re-editedit and added new colour footage.Sunday 22 March CelebrateCinematography Double BillBlack Narcissus (PG) 6.00pmMichael Powell/Emeric Pressburger, UK, 1947, 101mDeborah Kerr, Jean Simmons, Flora RobsonThe story of the tensions amongsta group of Anglo-Catholic nuns inthe Himalayas. An intensely stylisedproduction and one of the mostpowerful melodramas in Englishcinema. Academy Award winner 1947.

Rebecca (PG) 8.00pmAlfred Hitchcock, USA, 1940, 131mJoan Fontaine, Laurence Olivier, George Sanders“Hitchcock’s dark story of a naïve bridehaunted by her husband’s first wife.” – Metro.Academy Award winner 1940.Monday 23 March Double BillWomen of the Dunes (18) 6.00pm(Suna no onna)Hiroshi Teshigahara, Japan, 1964, 127m subtitlesEiji Okada, Kyôko Kishida, Hiroko ItoAn entomologist finds an attractivewidow living at the bottom of a sandpiton a deserted beach. He becomes herprisoner, endlessly shovelling sand andavoiding being engulfed. A symbolic,erotic drama.Tokyo Sonata (12A) 8.30pmKiyoshi Kurosawa, Japan, 2008, 119m subtitlesTeruyuki Kagawa, Kyoko Koizumi, Yu KoyanagiA Japanese businessman, husbandand father of two unexpectedly loseshis job. Unable to break the news hedresses up every morning and pretendsto go to work. His charade, however,causes him to lose control as a patriarchand create a deep divide betweenhim and his family. An allegory ofcontemporary Japanese anxieties and achilling portrait of alienation.Tokyo SonataTuesday 24 March Double BillDownfall (12A) 6.00pm(Der Untergang)Oliver Hirschbiegel, Germany, 2004, 155m subtitlesBruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara, Corinna HarfouchTraudl Junge (Lara), the last secretaryto Adolf Hitler (Ganz) describes theNazi dictator’s final days in his Berlinbunker at the end of WWII.Valkyrie (12A) 8.55pm (Walküre)Bryan Singer, USA/Germany, 2008, 120mTom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh, Bill NighyThe film is based on the true storyof a group of Nazi officers who grewopposed to Hitler’s murderous pursuitsand made several attempts to kill himduring the late stages of WWII. A tautand effective historical thriller.This month29 March, 12 Noon – 10.30pmDocHouse has picked five award-winning documentaries from the2008/9 world film festivals to be screened in this unmissable oneday event. These must-see documentaries have been selected fortheir insight and innovation and offer a concentrated overviewof the independent global market. With so little opportunityto see quality international documentary in the UK, this is anessential programme, whether you are a documentary professional,filmmaker, student or simply an enthusiast who wants to gaininsight into the world around you. In between screenings therewill be time to meet friends, filmmakers and colleagues forinformal discussion in the lively Riverside Bar and Kitchen.Tickets £18 for the full day or any double bill for £7.50ValkyriePick of the FestsWednesday 25 March Single BillThe Curious Case ofBenjamin Button (12A) 7.30pmDavid Fincher, USA, 2008, 166mBrad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Julia OrmondThe film is adapted from the 1920sstory by F. Scott Fitzgerald about a manwho is born in his eighties and agesbackwards. We follow his story set inNew Orleans from the end of World WarI in 1918 into the 21st century. The filmis an extraordinary and moving epic.The Curious Caseof Benjamin ButtonThursday 26 March Single BillThe Curious Case ofBenjamin Button (12A) 7.30pmPlease see Wednesday 25 March for details.Friday 27 MarchWoody Allen Double BillManhattan (15) 7.00pmWoody Allen, USA, 1979, 96mWoody Allen, Diane Keaton, Meryl StreepA lyrical hymn to one of the world’sgreat cities. This is one of Allen’s mostmature films, perfect in the beauty ofcinematographer Gordon Willis’ NewYork skyline and the Gershwin score.Vicky Cristina Barcelona (12A) 8.55pmWoody Allen, USA/Spain, 2008, 98mScarlett Johansson, Penelope Cruz, Javier BardemTwo girlfriends on holiday in Spainbecome enamoured with the samepainter, unaware that his beautiful,insane ex-wife is about to enter thepicture. A beguiling tragi-comedy.Vicky CristnaBarcelonaSaturday 28 MarchWoody Allen Double BillManhattan (15) 1.30pmVicky Cristina Barcelona (12A) 3.25pmManhattan (15) 7.00pmVicky Cristina Barcelona (12A) 8.55pmPlease see Friday 27 March for details.

CINEMASunday 29 MarchDocHouse Presents: Pick of the Fests12 noonFive must-see documentaries from the2008/9 world film festivals includingSundance, IDFA, HotDocs and theOscars. Screenings run from 12 noon– 10.30pm. Full programme atdochouse.org or riversidestudios.co.ukMonday 30 MarchKate Winslet Double BillEternal Sunshine of the SpotlessMind (15) 6.30pmMichel Gondry, USA, 2003, 108mJim Carrey, Kate WinsletJoel (Carrey) is undergoing a medicalprocedure to erase the memory of hisex-girlfriend Clementine (Winslet).However, while the procedure isunderway he takes a journey throughhis mind reliving moments withClementine for fear of losing her forever.Revolutionary Road (15) 8.40pmSam Mendes, UK/USA, 2008, 119mKate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kathy BatesIt’s 1955 in the Connecticut suburbs.Frank and April Wheeler are in theseventh year of their marriage andhave two children. Despite theirdomestic bliss they are not happy.April suggests they move to Parisand Frank reluctantly agrees. This,however, is to be their downfall. Basedon a novel by Richard Yates.Tuesday 31 March Double BillEternal Sunshine of the SpotlessMind (15) 6.30pmRevolutionary Road (15) 8.40pmPlease see Monday 30 March for details.Eternal Sunshine ofthe Spotless MindRevolutionary RoadAprilWednesday 1 AprilLuis Buñuel Triple BillExterminating Angel (18) 6.30pm(El ángel exterminador)Luis Buñuel, Mexico, 1962, 95m subtitlesA group of dinner guests find themselvesunable to leave the room where they aregathered. As the days pass, their socialfacades start to crumble.Simon of the Desert (12) 8.05pm(Simón del desierto)Luis Buñuel, Mexico, 1965, 45m subtitlesFor six years, six weeks and six daysSimon stands on a pillar in the Mexicandesert not to be tempted down. A wrycomment on religious piety.Viridiana (15) 9.10pmLuis Buñuel, Spain/Mexico, 1961, 91m subtitlesThe story of a young girl’s progressfrom the spirit of the flesh. Viridiana’sChristian charity transforms hertwelve adopted petty thieves intomurderers and rapists.Thursday 2 AprilTerence Davies Double BillDistant Voices Still Lives (15) 7.00pmTerence Davies, UK, 1988, 85mPete Postlethwaite, Freda Dowie, Dean WilliamsThe second part of Davies’autobiographical trilogy and his mostfamous. An impressionistic vision ofa working-class family in 1940s and50s Liverpool based on Davies’ ownfamily. A classic.Of Time and the City (12A) 8.45pmTerence Davies, UK, 2008, 72mDavies’ passionate and poetic film onhis native Liverpool is a heart–stirringmeditation on time, memory andmortality. Images of Liverpool pastand present are magically combinedwith a rich selection of music. “Filmmakingof the first order.” – The TimesFriday 3 April Double BillShadows (12A) 7.00pmJohn Cassavetes, USA, 1959, 87mLeila Goldoni, Ben Carruthers, Hugh Hurd“Cassavetes’ hugely influential‘improvisation’ centres on two brothers anda sister – black, but passing for white –leading a Bohemian life in New York. Theelectric atmosphere and edgily naturalisticperformances combine with free-focus blackand white camerawork and Charles Mingus’bluesy score to evoke the jazzy soul ofa city.” – BFIRachel Getting Married (15) 8.50pmJonathan Demme, USA, 2008, 112mAnne Hathaway, Rosemarie DeWitt, Deborah WingerKym (Hathaway) is a recovering drugaddict who leaves rehab to attend hersister’s wedding, but her problemsfollow her home. Her sister, Rachel(DeWitt), cannot forgive or forgetKym’s drug-fuelled mistakes whiletheir father dotes on his youngdaughter. An engrossing tale of familyangst with an outstanding centralperformance.Rachel Getting MarriedSaturday 4 April Double BillShadows (12A) 2.00pmRachel Getting Married (15) 3.50pmShadows (12A) 7.00pmRachel Getting Married (15) 8.50pmPlease see Friday 3 April for details.Sunday 5 AprilItalian Classics Double BillIl Bidone (12) 2.00pm(The Swindlers)Federico Fellini, Italy/France, 1955, 120m subtitlesBroderick Crawford, Franco Fabrizi,Giulietta MasinaA trio of petty Roman thieves dress upas priests to con peasants out of theirtreasures. Fellini’s first flop and one ofhis greatest films.Bicycle Thieves (PG) 4.20pm(Ladri di biciclette)Vittorio de Sica, Italy, 1948, 90m subtitlesLamberto Maggioriani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella CarellOften nominated as one of the bestfilms of all time. Using non-actors thefilm movingly portrays the effects of atheft on a family.Bicycle Thieves

Sunday 5 AprilCelebrate CinematographyDoctor Zhivago (PG) 7.00pmDavid Lean, USA, 1965, 200mOmar Sharif, Julie Christie, Rod SteigerDavid Lean’s Oscar-winning film is anexploitation of the Russian Revolution asseen from the point of view of surgeonpoetYury Zhivago (Sharif). As the politicalclimate changes so do his relationships.Although married to a devoted wife hebegins an affair with the beautiful Lara(Christie). Academy Award winner 1965.Monday 6 AprilMeryl Streep Double BillMamma Mia (PG) 6.45pmPhyllida Lloyd, USA/UK, 2008, 109mMeryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin FirthTwenty-year-old Sophie is about tomarry her fiancée in Greece but shedoesn’t know which of her mother’slovers is her father, so she invites themall to the wedding. “Daft, entertaining,musical, pantomime fun.” – Time OutDoubt (15) 8.55pmJohn Patrick Shanley, USA, 2008, 104mMeryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman,Amy AdamsBased on the Pulitzer Prize winningplay the film is set at a catholic schoolin the Bronx. It centres on a nun whogrows suspicious when a priest beginstaking too much interest in the lifeof a young black student. A grippingstory about the quest to truth in theface of change and the devastatingconsequences of blind justice in anage defined by moral conviction.DoubtTuesday 7 April Meryl StreepDouble BillMamma Mia (PG) 6.45pmDoubt (15) 8.55pmPlease see Monday 6 April for details.Mama MiaThis monthItalian Film Festival UK17 – 26 AprilDedicated to new Italian cinema,this year’s Festival will include aprime selection of contemporaryItalian features, as well as animaginative programme of shorts anddocumentaries. A special focus is thework of diva Alida Valli, an enduringicon who passed away in 2006. Thisprogramme strand is made possiblethanks to the help of the AssociazioneAlida Valli, her grandson PierpaoloDe Mejo, Cinecittà, Italian CulturalInstitutes in Edinburgh and Londonand the British Film Institute.Wednesday 8 April Double BillShine A Light (12A) 6.45pmMartin Scorsese, USA, 2008, 121m documentaryMick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie WoodA career-spanning documentary onthe Rolling Stones. Martin Scorsesefilmed the band over a two-day periodat the Beacon Theatre in New Yorkin autumn 2006. “Martin Scorsese is abesotted rock ‘n’ roll fan who wholeheartedlyembraces its mythology.” – New York TimesAnvil! The Story of Anvil (15) 9.05pmSacha Gervasi, USA, 2009, 90m documentarySteve Kudlow, Robb Reiner, Glenn GyorffySchool friends Kudlow and Reinermade a pact to rock together forever.In the 1980s their band, Anvil, becamehuge influencing a musical generationincluding bands such as Metallica. Theband, however, got lost in obscurity.Here, director Gervasi presents awonderful and often hilarious account ofAnvil’s last-ditch quest to elusive fameand fortune. Warmly recommended.Thursday 9 April Double BillShine A Light (12A) 6.45pmAnvil! The Story of Anvil (15) 9.05pmPlease see Wednesday 8 April for details.Friday 10 AprilCinema ClosedSaturday 11 AprilLaurent Cantet Double BillHeading South (15) 1.00pm(Vers le sud)Laurent Cantet, France/Canada, 2005, 108m subtitlesCharlotte Rampling, Karen Young, Menothy Cesar“Cantet explores 1970s sex tourism inpost-colonial Haiti where rich touristsare oblivious to the corrupt “Baby Doc”Duvalier dictatorship. Two tourists, Ellen(Rampling) and Brenda (Young), fall forthe same young, local Adonis (Cesar).”– Time OutThe Class (15) 3.10pm(Entre les Murs)Luarent Cantet, France, 2008, 130m subtitlesFrançois Bégaudeau, Franck Keita, Nassim AmrabtAn absorbing journey into amulticultural high school in Paris overone year. The main actor, FrançoisBégaudeau, is an actual teacher andauthor. “An artful, intelligent movie aboutmodern French identity.” – New York TimesAnvil! The Story of Anvil

CINEMASaturday 11 AprilLaurent Cantet Double BillHeading South (15) 6.30pmThe Class (15) 8.40pmPlease see above for details.The ClassSunday 12 AprilKirk Douglas Double BillSpartacus (PG) 12.40pmStanley Kubrick, USA, 1960, 196mKirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean SimmonsOne of Hollywood’s finest costumeepics, the film is based on HowardFast’s novel. Douglas stars as Spartacus,a slave who has been forced to put ona gladiator show in Rome in 70BC forwealthy Romans and goes on to lead aslave revolt across Italy.Paths of Glory (PG) 4.20pmStanley Kubrick, USA, 1957, 87mKirk Douglas, Adolphe Menjou, Ralph MeekerThe film that brought Stanley Kubrickfame and controversy. It remains amonument to the anti-human aspectsof war. Kirk Douglas plays a man ofpeace who answers his country’s callto war.Sunday 12 AprilLaurent Cantet Double BillHeading South (15) 6.30pmThe Class (15) 8.40pmPlease see Saturday 11 April for details.Monday 13 AprilCinema ClosedTuesday 14 April Double BillGomorrah (15) 6.15pm(Gomorra)Matteo Garrone, Italy, 2008, 136m subtitlesSalvatore Abruzzese, Simone Sacchettino,Salvatore RuoccoAn inside look at Italy’s modern-daycrime families based on a book byRoberto Saviano. Power, money andblood – these are the values that theresidents of the province of Naplesand Caserta confront every day as theyare forced to obey the rules of the“system”, the Camorra.Gran Torino (15) 8.50pmClint Eastwood, USA, 2008, 116mClint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Ahney HerThe film focuses on a Korean War vet’sreluctant friendship with a Hmongteenage boy and his immigrant familyin contemporary Detroit.“An unpretentious, often very funny humanistdrama which is a small jewel in Eastwood’scanon of work as a director and a highpointin his career as an actor.” – ScreenInternationalWednesday 15 April Double BillGomorrah (15) 6.15pmGran Torino (15) 8.50pmPlease see Tuesday 14 April for details.GomorrahGran TorinoThursday 16 AprilNuri Bilge Ceylan Double BillUzak (15) 6.30pm (Distant)Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Turkey, 2002, 109m subtitles“An Istanbul man finds the whiff of hisprovincial upbringing too much to stomachwhen his well-meaning, but hopeful,cousin comes to stay.” – Roger Clarke, TheIndependent.Three Monkeys (15) 8.40pmNuri Bilge Ceylan, Turkey/France/Italy, 2008,109m subtitlesYavuz Bingol, Hatice Aslan, Ahmet Rifat SungarEyüp takes the blame for his politicianboss, Servet, after a hit and runaccident. In return, he accepts a payoff from his boss, believing it will makelife for his wife and teenage son moresecure. But whilst Eyüp is in prison,his son falls into bad company. “This is amust”. – The TimesFriday 17 – Sunday 26 April: 2009Italian Film Festival UKWe are happy to welcome the ItalianFilm Festival UK back to Riverside.Now in its sixteenth year the Festivalis bigger and better than ever. Filmsconfirmed at this point are: “OneHundred Nails” by Ermanno Olmi,“The Girl by the Lake” by AndreaMallaioli, and “The Right Distance”by Carlo Mazzacurati. We will alsopresent an Alida Valli Tribute and filmswill include “Old Fashioned World”by Mario Soldati, “Senso” by LuchinoVisconti, “The Grid” by MichelangeloAntonioni and “The Spider’sStrategem” by Bernardo Bertolucci.Please see the website/Box Officefor details. There will be a dedicatedbrochure available nearer the time.The Girl by The LakeLessons in ChocolateThree MonkeysMonday 27 April Double BillFrost/Nixon (15) 6.30pmRon Howard, USA, 2008, 121mFrank Langella, Michael Sheen, Rebecca HallFor three years after being forced toresign Richard Nixon remained silent.But in the summer of 1977, the onceCommander-in-Chief agreed to sitfor one all-inclusive interview witha surprising confessor, namely DavidFrost, the breezy chat-show host. Thefilm re-tells the events recreatingthe on-air interviews showing themotivations of both men. Suspenseful,funny and emotionally engaging.

Frost/NixonThis monthSacred and Profane:Fame and the Art of Publicity29 April, 7.30pmThe Wrestler (15) 8.50pmDarren Aronofsky, USA, 2008, 109mMickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel WoodA successful professional wrestlerin the late 80s Randy “The Ram”Robinson (Rourke) now ekes out aliving performing to die-hard fans inhigh school gyms. A heart attack whilein action puts a stop to his career andforces him to re-evaluate. A tale of love,loneliness and the inescapable lure ofthe arena, featuring an iconic comebackfrom Rourke.The WrestlerTuesday 28 AprilAlfred Hitchcock Double BillSpellbound (PG) 6.30pmAlfred Hitchcock, UK, 1945, 111mIngrid Bergman, Gregory Peck, Michael ChekhovA female psychiatrist protects theidentity of an amnesia patient accusedof murder while attempting to recoverhis memory. Revived in a new print.Notorious (PG) 8.40pmAlfred Hitchcock, UK, 1946, 101mIngrid Bergman, Cary Grant, Claude RainsFollowing her father’s convictionfor treason against the US, AliciaHuberman (Bergman) loses herself inmen and booze. She is approached bya government agent (Grant) askingher to spy on a group of her father’sfriends, but a dangerous romancedevelops between them. Revived in anew print.SpellboundMark Borkowski celebrates the lifeand work of legendary Hollywoodpublicist Russell Birdwell tolaunch the paperback of his book,The Fame Formula. A talk will befollowed by a showing of the longunseen Carole Lombard screwballcomedy “Nothing Sacred” (detailsin the Diary), which Birdwellpromoted.Wednesday 29 AprilSacred and Profane - Fame andthe Art of PublicityNothing Sacred (U) 7.45pmWilliam Wellman, USA, 1937, 75mCarole Lombard, Frederick March,Charles Winninger“Nothing Sacred” is one of the greatscrewball comedies. Journalist WallaceCook (March) brings Hazel Flagg(Lombard) to New York, believingthat she is dying of radium poisoning,so that the paper can use her to boostcirculation. The screenplay, co-writtenby Ben Hecht, glitters with the gleefulcynicism that marked out his later films:“The Front Page” and “His Girl Friday”.Thanks to Disney in the USA for lettingus screen this film.Thursday 30 April Single BillBarry Lyndon (PG) 7.30pmStanley Kubrick, UK, 1975, 184mRyan O’Neal, Marisa Berenson, Patrick Magee“Arguably the greatest achievement ofStanley Kubrick’s remarkable career, thissupremely elegant version of Thackeray’snovel chronicles the progress of an Irish rogue(O’Neal) as he makes his often ruthlesslyambitious way through the battlefields andboudoirs of 18th century Europe.” – BFICinema KioskJust outside the cinema doorsNow open during the intervals*OfferingTea & coffee / soft drinks / snacks / Jude's ice cream /Fair Trade popcorn / alcoholic drinks*Thu, Fri & Sat

INFOInformationBar and Kitchen at RiversideRiverside Bar and KitchenThe atmospheric space at the heart of the building is a vibrant andcontemporary setting for lunch, pre-show dinner and drinks.The Riverside Terrace is a stunning spot for entertaining.Bookings and enquiries 020 8237 1009Riverside KitchenSeasonal daily specials with an emphasis on freshly preparedingredients available for lunch and dinner every day.Sunday Brunch is served from 10.30am.Film CaféLocated in the foyer and open throughout the day serving freshsandwiches, smoothies, salads and mozzo organic and fair trade coffee.Food servedMonday – FridaySaturdaySundayMidday – 3pm4pm – 9pm12pm – 9pm10.30am – 9pmRiverside FriendsLive life on the Riverside, become a Friend and enjoyour vibrant and inspirational programme of films andtheatre for less. As a Friend you’ll receive invites toexclusive events and private views and you can enjoya discounted ticket rate at BFI Southbank and Cinélumière too.For more information and to become a Friend, pleasecall 020 8237 1027. You can also join by sending theform below in the post; cheques should be madepayable to Riverside Trust.Discounts may be subject to availability, selected events may beexcluded. Full details online at riversidestudios.co.uk/friendsPlease cut out this page and send it to us:Riverside Studios Friends, Crisp RdHammersmith, London W6 9RLYour detailsNAMEADDRESSEMAILTELEPHONEriversidestudios.co.ukBeing a Riverside Friend entitles you tothe following...Concessions price cinema ticketsConcessions price theatre ticketsDiscount on coffee and teaDiscount on food from the kitchenDiscounted ticket price at Ciné lumière£1 off for screenings at BFI SouthbankInvites to selected press nights and special eventsEmail notification of special offersRiverside Friends / £30 per year / £20 concs.

This brochure is available inlarge print, please call 020 8237 1010 oremail marketing@riversidestudios.co.ukto receive a copy.Visitors to Riverside StudiosBox OfficeOpen daily12 – 9pm(closed Bank Holidays)Telephone 020 8237 1111Fax 020 8237 1001Web riversidestudios.co.ukTicket discountsConcessions are usually available for students,unemployed, disabled plus companion, 60+, under16s, Ciné lumière, BFI members (cinema). Valid cardsmust be shown. For Friends and Groups discountsplease check with the Box Office or online atriversidestudios.co.uk.PaymentWe accept Visa, MasterCard, Switch, Solo,Maestro, Delta, cash and cheques made payableto Riverside Trust.Mailing ListIf you would like to join our mailing list, please call theBox Office or email online@riversidestudios.co.uk.How to get hereTube and foot from HammersmithPiccadilly Line, District Line: From BroadwayShopping Centre, use south exit, pass HammersmithApollo, follow Queen Caroline Street and turn left intoCrisp Road.Hammersmith & City Line: walk towardsHammersmith Apollo, follow Queen Caroline Streetand turn left into Crisp Road.Public transport info on tfl.gov.uk or 020 7222 1234.BusBuses to Hammersmith Broadway station9, 10, 27, 33, 72, 190, 209, 211, 220, 266, 267, 283, 295,391, 419, H91.RoadFrom Hammersmith Broadway roundabout turn leftat Hammersmith Apollo into Queen Caroline Street,turn left into Crisp Road.ParkingPay and Display street parking until 6.30pm.Free from 6.30pm and all day Sunday.AccessThere are ramps throughout the building and a lift toour cinema.We advise our wheelchair user patrons to book inadvance to guarantee their seats. An induction loop isavailable in the cinema only.Ticket reservationsYou may reserve tickets for cinema and theatre.Reservations will be held for three days or up until30 mins prior to the beginning of the first film orperformance. Theatre tickets for most shows mayalso be purchased at seetickets.comRefunds and ExchangesRiverside is unable to offer refunds or exchangeson tickets.LatecomersLatecomers cannot be admitted.Bar and Kitchen, Film CaféFor bookings and information please call 020 8237 1009.Menu and opening times are available online atriversidestudios.co.ukAPOLLORiverside StudiosCrisp Road . Hammersmith . London . W6 9RL

CINEMACinema DiaryMarch 2009Sun 1Mon 2Tue 3Wed 4Thu 5Fri 6Sat 7Sun 8Mon 9Tue 10The Lives of Others (15) 12 noon+ The Reader (15) 2.40pmThe Lives of Others (15) 6.00pm+ The Reader (15) 8.40pmThe Lives of Others (15) 6.00pm+ The Reader (15) 8.40pmThe Battle of Algiers (18) 6.30pm+ Waltz with Bashir (18) 8.50pmThe Peach Thief (15) 6.45pm+ My Wee Nothing (15) 8.50pmAustralia (12A) 7.45pmThe Kite Runner (12A) 6.00pm+ Slumdog Millionaire (15) 8.30pmThe Kite Runner (12A) 1.00pm+ Slumdog Millionaire (15) 3.30pmThe Kite Runner (12A) 6.00pm+ Slumdog Millionaire (15) 8.30pmInherit the Wind (PG) 1.00pm+ To Kill A Mockingbird (PG) 3.30pmOrson Welles’The Third Man (15) 6.30pm+ Citizen Kane (PG) 8.35pmEnda Walsh’sDisco Pigs (15) 7.00pm+ Hunger (15) 8.55pmMemories of Underdevelopment(15) 6.30pm+ Che: Part Two (15) 8.30pmWed 11 Memories of Underdevelopment(15) 6.30pm+ Che: Part Two (15) 8.30pmThu 12Fri 13Sat 14Sun 15Kinoteka 7th Polish Film Festiwal33 Scenes from Life (15) 7.00pmKinoteka 7th Polish Film FestiwalEverything Flows (15) 6.00pm+ Drowsiness (15) 6.10pmPRL de Lux (15) 8.15pm+ How Much Does the Trojan HorseWeigh? (15) 8.30pmKinoteka 7th Polish Film FestiwalSuch a Beautiful Son I Gave Birth To(15) 4.00pm+ All Day Together (15) 4.25pm+ Existence (15) 4.50pmDekalog Part IV (15) 6.20pm+ Till It Hurts (15) 7.20pmThe Offsiders (15) 8.05pmKinoteka 7th Polish Film FestiwalDekalog Part III (15) 3.00pm+ Remember the Sabbath Day toKeep It Holy (15) 4.10pmRefrains (15) 5.20pm+ Time to Die (15) 5.35pmFalstart (15) 7.40pm+ Tricks (15) 8.30pmMon 16 Throne of Blood (15) 6.30pm+ The Good, the Bad, the Weird (15)8.40pmTue 17Throne of Blood (15) 6.30pm+ The Good, the Bad, the Weird (15)8.40pmWed 18 A Christmas Tale (15) 8.00pmThu 19Fri 201 Giant Leap (18) 7.00pm+ What About Me? (15) 8.35pm+ Meet the directors Q&AGus van Sant’sMy Own Private Idaho (18) 6.30pm+ Milk (15) 8.35pmSat 21Sun 22Kinoteka 7th Polish Film FestiwalIdentification Marks: None (15)2.30pm+ Walkover (15) 4.10pmGus van Sant’sMy Own Private Idaho (18) 6.30pm+ Milk (15) 8.35pmKinoteka 7th Polish Film FestiwalBarrier (15) 2.00pm+ Hands Up! (15) 3.45pmBlack Narcissus (PG) 6.00pm+ Rebecca (PG) 8.00pmMon 23 Women of the Dunes (18) 6.00pm+ Tokyo Sonata (12A) 8.30pmTue 24Downfall (12A) 6.00pm+ Valkyrie (12A) 8.55pmWed 25 The Curious Case ofBenjamin Button (12A) 7.30pmThu 26Fri 27Sat 28Sun 29The Curious Case ofBenjamin Button (12A) 7.30pmWoody Allen’sManhattan (15) 7.00pm+ Vicky Christina Barcelona (12A)8.55pmWoody Allen’sManhattan (15) 1.30pm+ Vicky Christina Barcelona (12A)3.25pmWoody Allen’sManhattan (15) 7.00pm+ Vicky Christina Barcelona (12A)8.55pmDocHouse Presents: Pic of the Fests12 noonMon 30 Kate Winslet inEternal Sunshine of theSpotless Mind (15) 6.30pm+ Revolutionary Road (15) 8.40pmTue 31Kate Winslet inEternal Sunshine of the SpotlessMind (15) 6.30pm+ Revolutionary Road (15) 8.40pmApril 2009Wed 1Thu 2Fri 3Sat 4Sun 5Mon 6Tue 7Louis Buñuel’sExterminating Angel (18) 6.30pm+ Simon of the Desert (12) 8.05pm+ Viridiana (15) 9.10pmTerence Davies’Distant Voices Still Lives (15) 7.00pm+ Of Time and the City (12A) 8.45pmShadows (12A) 7.00pm+ Rachel Getting Married (15) 8.50pmShadows (12A) 2.00pm+ Rachel Getting Married (15) 3.50pmShadows (12A) 7.00pm+ Rachel Getting Married (15) 8.50pmIl Bidone (12) 2.00pm+ Bicycle Thieves (PG) 4.20pmDoctor Zhivago (PG) 7.00pmMeryl Streep inMamma Mia (PG) 6.45pm+ Doubt (15) 8.55pmMeryl Streep inMamma Mia (PG) 6.45pm+ Doubt (15) 8.55pmWed 8Thu 9Fri 10Sat 11Sun 12Shine A Light (12A) 6.45pm+ Anvil! The Story of Anvil (15)9.05pmShine A Light (12A) 6.45pm+ Anvil! The Story of Anvil (15)9.05pmCINEMA CLOSEDLaurent Cantet’sHeading South (15) 1.00pm+ The Class (15) 3.10pmLaurent Cantet’sHeading South (15) 6.30pm+ The Class (15) 8.40pmKirk Douglas inSpartacus (PG) 12.40pm+ Paths of Glory (PG) 4.20pmLaurent Cantet’sHeading South (15) 6.30pm+ The Class (15) 8.40pmMon 13 CINEMA CLOSEDTue 14Gomorrah (15) 6.15pm+ Gran Torino (15) 8.50pmWed 15 Gomorrah (15) 6.15pm+ Gran Torino (15) 8.50pmThu 16Nuri Bilge Ceylan’sUzak (15) 6.30pm+ Three Monkeys (15) 8.40pmFri 17– 2009 Italian Film Festival UKSun 26 riversidestudios.co.ukMon 27 Frost/Nixon (15) 6.30pm+ The Wrestler (15) 8.50pmTue 28Alfred Hitchcock’sSpellbound (PG) 6.30pm+ Notorious (PG) 8.40pmWed 29 Sacred and Profane – Fame and theArt of Publicity: A talk with MarkBorkowski 7.30pmNothing Sacred (U) 7.45pmThu 30Barry Lyndon (PG) 7.30pmCinema tickets are £7.50(£6.50 concs.) unlessotherwise stated.Where a programme contains films withdifferent age ratings, the highest ratingapplies. Riverside Studios reserves theright to ask for proof of age.