Keswick Film Festival

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Billy Elliot with a saxophone meets Buena Vista Social Club in Cape Town” summarises this vibrant film to kick off the 15th Festival. It is the latest film from our special guest, Dame Janet Suzman.

Felix's father used to play in the hottest jazz band in the Cape but his untimely death meant that his mother bans the Devil’s Music from the home.

At age 13 Felix starts to discover not only his musical roots but his own hitherto untapped talent.

Best Film, Filmfest Hamburg Michel Children & Youth Film Festival 2013.
Lucas Award - Best Film, Lucas International Children's Festival 2013.
Best Director, Africa International Film Festival 2013.
Audience Award - Best Film, Durban International Film Festival 2013.

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Peter Greenaway's sumptuous visual feast is shown as part of the Janet Suzman retrospective. Witty, clever, bizarre, complex, tantalising – a true cult movie.

Not forgetting the soaring soundtrack from Michael Nyman, this opportunity to see (and hear) The Draughtsman's Contract again on the big screen is not to be missed.

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Chronicling a pivotal period in 20th century history, Nicholas and Alexandra tells the story of the last years of the Romanov dynasty.

As the ruling family clings on to absolute power, the world heads on course for war and the Bolshevik revolution gathers pace. Faced with difficult decisions, Empress Alexandra (for which role Dame Janet Suzman received a Best Actress nomination) relies increasingly on the advice of Rasputin, further alienating supporters and enemies alike.


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