18-28 March: Bradford International Film Festival

The Bradford International Film Festival is really making a name for itself on the international stage, and rightfully so; movies have been shown in Bradford for over a century!

This year, the 16th Bradford International Film Festival will continue to further Bradford’s reputation as the home of unique and ground-breaking cinema. The festival has attracted some big name special guests, including Fernando Meirelles, director of the Academy Award nominated City of God, who will be giving a talk prior to a screening of the film; revered British Actor, John Hurt, who’s career spans six decades and includes roles in such films as 10 Rillington Place, Midnight Express, Alien, The Field, and more recently, the Harry Potter movies. John’s talk will be followed by a screening of the 1980 film, The Elephant Man; considered by many to be his finest work. English cinematographer and film director, Nicolas Roeg will also be discussing his origins in the business before a screening of his 2007 supernatural drama, Puffball, and actress of theatre and film, Imelda Staunton will be looking back on her stage and screen career prior to a screening of the 2004 film, Vera Drake, for which she won numerous awards.

Enjoy a plethora of cinematic delights from around the globe, including previews and premieres from highly acclaimed directors, as well as remastered classics. Film fans will delight in the latest releases from the likes of Jacques Rivette, Tom DiCillo, Werner Herzog, Manuel Olivera, Todd Solondz and Chris Morris.

Locations

The 11 day event will be hosted at the National Media Museum in Bradford, as well as a number of other locations in the city and across Yorkshire, including Bradford Cineworld, Bradford Playhouse, Saltaire Victoria Hall, Hebden Bridge Picture House, Ilkley Playhouse, Leeds Trinity University College, Hyde Park Picture House, Otley Courthouse and Pocklington Arts Centre.

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