movie night

Venue: THE LIGUANEA CLUB, Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston. Tel. (1876) 926-8144 to 6

Contribution: J$400 (J$500 to see both films) / J$200 (students)

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Mexican-American musician Rodriguez lived an anonymous life in Detroit as a construction worker. Back in the early 1970s he recorded two albums that were complete flops in the USA while unknown to Rodriguez in South Africa he was considered a superstar. This is the story of the search for the mysterious man. Winner of a Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

Venue: THE LIGUANEA CLUB, Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston. Tel. (1876) 926-8144 to 6

Contribution: J$400 (J$500 to see both films) / J$200 (students)

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Based on the true story of Mark O'Brien, a polio victim without the use of his arms or legs, who decides at the age of 38 to lose his virginity. With the help of a professional sex surrogate he takes the major step that he feels will lead to manhood.

(Directed by Ben Lewin, 95 minutes, 2012)

Venue: THE LIGUANEA CLUB, Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston. Tel. (1876) 926-8144 to 6

Contribution: J$400 (J$500 to see both films) / J$200(students)

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Filmed in twenty five countries, Samsara shows the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, natural wonders along with the people who occupy these spaces. A visual trip around the world.

(Directed by Ron Fricke, 102 minutes, 2011)

This will be followed by another film - Barbara, which starts at 8.45pm.

Venue: THE LIGUANEA CLUB, Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston. Tel. (1876) 926-8144 to 6

Contribution: J$400 (J$500 to see both films) / J$200 (students)

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Barbara is a doctor living in 1980s East German who is banished to a small rural town after applying for an exit visa. Not able to trust anyone in an environment where the secret police are constantly watching her every move, she struggles to build her life back.

(Directed by Christian Petzold, in German w/subtitles, 101 minutes, 2012)

Venue: THE LIGUANEA CLUB, Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston. Tel. (1876) 926-8144 to 6

Contribution: J$400 (J$500 to see both films) / J$200(students)

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Barbara is a doctor living in 1980s East German who is banished to a small rural town after applying for an exit visa. Not able to trust anyone with the secret police watching her every move, she struggles to build her life again.

(Directed by Christian Petzold, in German w/subtitles, 101 minutes, 2012)

Venue: THE LIGUANEA CLUB, Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston. Tel. (1876) 926-8144 to 6

Contribution: J$400 (J$500 to see both films) / J$200(students)

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When her marriage breaks up, 30-something-year-old Amy moves back home to live with her parents. Slightly depressed, she lacks the motivation to get on with her life until she meets Jeremy. The problem is that Jeremy is only 19 and the son of friends of Amy's parents.

(Directed by Todd Louiso, 94 minutes, 2012)

Venue: THE LIGUANEA CLUB, Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston. Tel. (1876) 926-8144 to 6

Contribution: J$400 (J$500 to see both films) / J$200 (students)

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When her marriage breaks up, 30-something-year-old Amy moves back home to live with her parents. Slightly depressed, she lacks the motivation to get on with her life until she meets Jeremy. The problem is that Jeremy is only 19 and the son of friends of Amy's parents.

(Directed by Todd Louiso, 94 minutes, 2012)

Venue: THE LIGUANEA CLUB, Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston. Tel. (1876) 926-8144 to 6

Contribution: J$400 (J$500 to see both films) / J$200 (students)

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Based on the true story of Mark O'Brien, a polio victim without the use of his arms or legs, who decides at the age of 38 to lose his virginity. With the help of a professional sex surrogate he takes the major step that he feels will lead to manhood.

(Directed by Ben Lewin, 95 minutes, 2012)

Venue: THE LIGUANEA CLUB, Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston. Tel. (1876) 926-8144 to 6

Contribution: J$400 (J$500 to see both films) / J$200 (students)

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This concept started in the early 1960's when a group of 7 year olds from diverse English backgrounds were interviewed about their lives and their future plans. Every seven years since they have been brought back to get updates on their lives. They are now 56 and there have been many surprising developments along the way. Filmed in 3 parts.

Venue: THE LIGUANEA CLUB, Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston. Tel. (1876) 926-8144 to 6

Contribution: J$400 (J$500 to see both films) / J$200 (students)

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When her marriage breaks up, 35 year old Amy moves back home to live with her parents. Slightly depressed, she lacks the motivation to get on with her life until she meets Jeremy. The problem is that Jeremy is only 19 and the son of friends of Amy's parents. A romantic comedy drama that's very down to earth.

(Directed by Todd Louiso, 94 minutes, 2012)