Charlotte’s Web 1H 000 (Gary Winiek. l'SA. 200(1) Dakota Fanning. voices ofJulia Roberts. Sam Shepherd. Steve Buscemi. 07min. (‘hirpy tot Fern (Fanning) rescues Wilbur the pig from a cruel farmyard fate for lovable arachnid (‘harlotte to eventually save the day iii a bittersweet finale that touches on practical matters of life and death. Somewhere between the cutesy [fa/w arid ()rwell‘s political Animal I’m-m it should draw in children and nostalgic adults alike. Part of Weans' World. Film/muse. Edinburgh.
The Children (Les Entants) ( 12A) .0. ((‘hristian Vincent. France. 2005) (ierard Lanvin. Karin Viard. Brieuc Quiniou. (18min. 'I’wo divorcees fall for each other and try to resurrect their love lives but the couple of kids they each have in tow are determined to upset the apple cart. Pan of French Filtn Festival. I-it'lm/imm'. Edinburgh. Comedy of Power (L’lvresse du pouvoir) t 15) O... ((‘laudc (‘habroL France. 2006) Isabelle lluppert. Francois Berleand. 1 10min. Magistrate Jeanne ('harmant-Killman tlluppen) investigates a fraud case and can't resist dippitig her toe into corruption. Impressive satirical thriller directly inspired by Affaire lilf. a financial scandal in France in NUS iti which a top magistrate openly investigated some very powerful oil hUsinessmen and seemed to be getting offon it. Fascinating stuff. Huppert as ever is brilliant. Part of French Film Festival. (i/usgmt' Film ‘I‘lu’um'. Glasgow; Film/muse. Edinburgh.
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(Gong Li) and their sons are engaged in a Shakespearean downfall. 'l'he stunningly
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period design may not be enough for chop Speakeasy.’ If Alan Parker’s child gangster musical was a childhood favourite of yours, socky fans but the literary core makes it a then don’t miss this late show screening. Bring your own splurge gun. Digital projection.
rich emotional experience. (:‘wicm/ release. I Cameo, Edmburgh on Fr,‘ 27 8 Sat 28 Apr on/y ?
SEX, BIGAMY ’ AND BETRAYAL
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