Athy Film Club is back this week
Claudia Reeves
The Athy Film Club is returning on 11 September for, appropriately, its 11th season, with a launch and first showing at the Community College from 7pm.
For over 10 years now the Athy Film Club has been an integral part of the town’s social and cultural scene, covering a variety of genres from around the globe.
The carefully curated programme aims to bring a blend of new and award-winning, national and international cinema to its local audience. “Most of these films rarely make it to commercial movie theatres and to show them in our town, through the Film Cub, is a real privilege” says Claudia Reeves, the club’s current Chairperson.
New members are welcome and can register on the night, though tickets are always available at the door, at every screening.
Membership is strictly for over 18s but family events are also organised from time to time.
“We are extremely lucky to have access to such a perfect auditorium for our screenings, thanks to the ongoing support of Mr Richard Daly, Principal of the Athy Community College” says Claudia.
“Our season runs from September to June, in tandem with the school’s calendar, but we do organise some extra events when possible, usually free events, as an added bonus to members and to entice newcomers,” she said.
The screening on Culture Night, which is taking place nationwide on Friday the 20 September, is to be one such event.
The club will be showing the much lauded animated film “Kensuke’s Kingdom” based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo [author also of ‘war Horse’], which is expected to be a great hit with young and old alike.
It features the voice talents of Cillian Murphy, Ken Watanabe, Aaron MacGregor and Raffey Cassidy, among others.
As in previous similar events, a registration system will be in place for the occasion to make sure no one is turned away at the door, so simply text 087 799 18 72 to pre-book your seats.
“Every film club has a particular dynamic and this one simply offers a very relaxed and friendly setting where people can encounter ideas, experiences and emotions - through film,” said Claudia. “No hardwork is involved, just show up, pick up a complimentary glass of wine or hot beverage and enjoy the show,” she concluded.
More information can be found on the Athy Film Club Facebook or Instagram pages
