Ipswich Film Theatre
Add to favourites- Website www.iftt.co.uk
Fisherman's Friends
- 2018
- UK
- 1h 52min
- 12A
- Directed by: Chris Foggin
- Cast: Tuppence Middleton, James Purefoy, Daniel Mays, David Hayman
Danny (Mays) is a music industry talent handler who arrives in Cornwall on a stag night, and discovers the titular (real-life) folk singers and signs them. Mays is a watchable lead and generates rom-com chemistry with Middleton, the daughter of the group’s grouchy Jim (Purefoy). An undemanding yarn with nevertheless the power to do some cockle-warming.
70%Thu 25 Apr
Fri 26 Apr
Sat 27 Apr
Minding the Gap
- 2018
- USA
- 1h 33min
- Directed by: Bing Liu
Debut feature documentary by Liu about his relationship with best friends Keire and Zack, from skateboarding teenagers to young men grappling with responsibility, family, race, class, masculinity and abuse. Skilfully edited, beautifully shot and superbly scored. One of the best documentaries of the year.
90%Thu 25 Apr
Fri 26 Apr
Sat 27 Apr
The White Crow
- 2018
- UK/France
- 2h 2min
- Directed by: Ralph Fiennes
- Cast: Oleg Ivenko, Ralph Fiennes, Louis Hofmann
The story of Rudolf Nureyev (Ivenko), delving into his work and sex life and how he defected from the Soviet Union in 1961. Ukrainian dancer Ivenko gives an intensely physical performance and Fiennes’ light touch as a director makes it something exciting, genuine and naturally sexy.
Thu 2 May
Winterlong
- 2018
- UK
- 1h 30min
- 15
- Directed by: David Jackson
- Cast: Francis Magee, Carole Weyers, Doon Mackichan
When his estranged wife deposits his teenage son Julian (Harper Jackson) at the doorstep of his remote caravan home, solitary (though charming) poacher Francis (an excellent Francis Magee) must amend his ways, take on new responsibilities and engage with the world. But just as the two begin to bond, Julian takes a friend into the woods where an accident occurs that puts them under the authorities’ spotlight. They must make a decision that will forever change their lives. A striking new drama also starring Doon Mackichan.
Thu 2 May
Tell us more about this venue.
