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Film – LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP Whit Stillman, UK / Ireland / France / Netherlands, 2016, 90m, U
21 September @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Whit Stillman’s sparkling, critically-acclaimed adaptation of Jane Austen’s early, posthumously-published novella ‘Lady Susan’ stars Kate Beckinsale, radiant as the scheming and scandalous widow Lady Susan Vernon out to secure suitable husbands for herself and daughter. Beckinsale has a ball, creating an unforgettable comic character dressed in arguably the most splendid costumes ever created for Austen on film.
“The funniest, most deliciously venomous Jane Austen movie ever made” – Empire Magazine.
“What a treat” – Mark Kermode, The Observer.
“…an hilariously self-aware period comedy polished to a brilliant sheen… Love & Friendship is a refreshing and invigorating delight” – Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian.
“… it’s an absolute delight” – metro.co.uk
As part of the Jane Austen Festival, and to mark the 250th anniversary of the the author’s death, Off the Wall presents a rare opportunity to sess LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP on the big screen. The audience will be greeted by Rear-Admiral Henry Sandford, first resident of No 1 Royal Crescent, in full Regency dress! Our audience are encouraged to rise to the occasion and try to match Kate Beckinsale’s wonderful attire – but absolutely no obligation… Come as you are! Doors and bar at 5:30pm, film starts 6:30pm. Tickets – £10 / £8 concessions (members of WSC, Bath Film Society, Limpley Creative and The Arts Society Bath).
