Film & Events

OPENING NIGHT GALA

19:30 The Cabinet Of Dr Caligari
Live performance by ‘In the Nursery’.
Robert Wiene / DE / 1919, B&W
77min Cert. U
The Berwick Film and Media Arts Festival is delighted to present a gala screening of the silent classic German expressionist film, The Cabinet of Dr Caligari. Reflecting the theme of the ‘inner state’...

21:00 Inner States Party

Celebrate the opening of the Festival in style, with our opening-night party inspired by the decadent spirit of the 1920s.

THE MALTINGS
14:30 The Thief Of Baghdad
Ludwig Berger, Michael Powell & Tim Whelan / UK
1940 / 106min Cert. U

Djinni, flying carpets and an evil vizier – a thrilling adventure for the entire family, in glorious Technicolor.

17:30 International Shorts
Sugg. Cert. 15

A scintillating combination of experimental portraits mixed with emotional human dramas.

19:30 Passport To Pimlico
Henry Cornelius / UK / 1949 / 84min Cert.

The essence of plucky humour à la British.

21:30 Left Bank (Linkeroever)
Pieter Van Hees / BE / 2008 / 102min Sugg. Cert. 18

A psychological thriller with intriguing supernatural horror elements, reminiscent of Rosemary’s Baby.

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14:30 Young Filmmakers’ Showcase
Various Sugg. Cert. 12

An exciting mix of mini-movies made by teenagers from the North East and Scottish Borders showcasing creativity, innovation and emerging talent from the region.

17:30 Love Letters & Live Wires
Various directors / UK / 1936-1939 / 80min Cert. U
Cast includes Evelyn Corbett, Dwight Godwin, Charlotte Leigh

A selection of some of the greatest short films produced by the General Post Office Film Unit, newly restored by the BFI National Archive.

19:30 Lemon Tree
Eran Riklis / IL, DE, FR / 2008 / 106min Cert. PG

Award-winning tale of a woman’s struggle for justice and self-determination, set against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

THE BARRELS ALE HOUSE
Enjoy this free screening with a pint! Special promotions on Czech beers all night.
21:30 I Served the King of England
(Obsluhoval jsem anglického krále)
Jirí Menzel / CZ, SK / 2006 / 120min Cert. 15

If you like your humour dark, your slapstick tightly choreographed and your Czech beers expertly poured, you’re in for a treat.

THE GUILDHALL
11:00 – 18:00 We Shall Overswim
Borjana Ventzislavova / UK / 2008 / video

A provoking multi-channel video installation identifying different aspects of migration and bringing together contemporary nomadic concepts of being “at home”.

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