Montagu Film Society - JANUARY 2025

Greetings all, and welcome to the New Year at the Odeon! We wish you all a wonderful year, filled with health, happiness, kindness and love.
We're kicking off 2025 with a diverse selection of films to delight and inspire you.

Programme : Click here to download

PLEASE NOTE
The tickets for the January shows sold out quickly, so not to disappoint, we’ve decided to have second shows for all the movies. Tickets for these will be available at KWV from Tuesday, January 14th, at 10 a.m.

REMEMBER: you must still obtain tickets even if you’ve added your name to the waiting list.

Friday, 17th January: Maudie
This heartwarming and poignant film tells the true story of Maud Lewis, a remarkable Canadian folk artist who overcame adversity to create a vibrant and joyful world of art. Despite facing poverty and physical limitations, Maud found solace and expression in her paintings, transforming her humble home into a colourful masterpiece. She achieved national recognition late in life for her cheerful paintings of landscapes, animals and flowers, which offer a nostalgic and optimistic vision of her native province.
Full review: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/maudie-2017

Thursday, January 23rd: Anatomy of a Fall
A gripping psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. When a renowned author is accused of murdering her husband at their chalet in the French Alps, the lines between truth and deception blur.
Full review: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/nov/12/anatomy-of-a-fall-review-justine-triet-cannes-palme-dor-winner-sandra-huller

Friday, January 31st: Girl with a Pearl Earring
Scarlett Johansson delivers a mesmerising performance in this visually stunning film based on the novel by Tracy Chevalier. Set in 17th-century Delft, the story follows Griet, a young maid who becomes the muse of the renowned Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer.
Full review: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2004/jan/16/dvdreviews.shopping

See you at the Odeon!