Autumn 2009 Programme
September
The motorway opens and change hits a French family's life
Is there light at the end of the tunnel? Is there a tunnel...?
The strangeness, humour and melancholy of ageing
October
A beautiful documentary about life in rural Wales
Fascinating, rich, turn-of-the-century Swedish drama
Beautifully symbolising the impermanence of existence
Tender, haunting adaptation of the best-selling novel
November
An exploration of the brutal tragedy in Poland's Katyn Forest, 1940
Bittersweet prodigal's return to the lush landscapes of Provence
Featuring 3 of his finest films, and Ken himself, on his return to Borrowdale, in conversation with Derek Malcolm
Introduced by Ken Russell
Ken Russell in conversation with Derek Malcolm
"One of the most emotionally-eloquent films you'll see this year"
Almodovar's latest, starring a sparkling Penelope Cruz
December
Devastating drama from the post-tsunami Thai coast
Superb performances in Andrea Arnold's fine second feature
95th anniversary of the extraordinary events on WWI front line