Zoe Askew
MOVIE buffs are well-catered for in our area by local community groups, with two film societies that locals can join.
Films at the Bundy was created in 2021, having existed as the Court Film Society for many years.
They screen a range of independent and arthouse releases each month at the much-loved Bundalaguah-Myrtlebank Hall, including many of the award winners from the Cannes and Sundance film festivals.
The next season includes Franklin, which explores the most significant environmental protest in Australia’s history; French comedy The Villa, Romanian thriller RMN; award-winning Iranian comedy-drama Hit the Road; and the Japanese drama Drive My Car.
Film nights are at the Bundy on the fourth Wednesday of the month, and memberships are available via https://www.trybooking.com/CFAHJ
SALE Film Society also screens films monthly at the John Leslie Theatre in The Wedge, bringing together film enthusiasts to watch foreign and arthouse films along with some classics.
Details of their 2023 season will be available in early January.
Details on the Society and how to purchase memberships are available at https://salefilmsociety.wordpress.com
Both film societies carefully avoid new release blockbuster hits that are likely to screen locally to support the wonderful service Sale Cinema provides.
While streaming services provide seemingly unlimited access to high-quality films at home, the shared experience of the big screen and the opportunity to debrief and discuss films with other like-minded folk remain highly valued elements of the cinema experience.
Films at the Bundy
Franklin (Australia, 2022): February 22
The Villa (France, 2022): March 22
RMN (Romania, 2022): April 26
Triangle of Sadness (Mixed Origin, 2022): May 24
Hit the Road (Iran, 2021): June 28
Sale Film Society (Dates confirmed, Films TBD)
Tuesday, February 7
Tuesday, March 7
Tuesday, April 4
Wednesday, May 3
Tuesday, June 6
Tuesday July 11
Wednesday, August 2
Tuesday, September 5
Wednesday, October 11th
Wednesday, December 13th
