Armidale International Film Festival

The Committee of Friends of the ABC (Armidale) will be holding a benefit night on Thursday 15^th March at 7 pm at the Belgrave Cinema, showing the widely acclaimed film “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” (MA 15+). They have very kindly offered to support the film festival by donating the proceeds to us – as the AIFF committee we are very grateful for their ongoing support – please spread the word (and go and see the film if you can!).

This film, which has been popular with audiences and critics alike, is an adaptation of the John Le Carre novel of the same name.  It has been praised for the skilful adaptation of the  novel, the taut direction by Thomas Alfredson (“Let the Right One In”) and the excellent acting of its celebrated cast. It stars Gary Oldham (Harry Potter), Colin Firth, Benedict Cumerbatch (Sherlock), Ciaran Hinds (Calendar Girls) and John Hurt.

David Stratton has given it a rare 5 star rating, Margaret Pomeranz has rated it at 4 1/2 and Julie Rigg of Radio National’s Movie Time has declared it a “must see” of 2012.

The cost of tickets will be $15 for the general public and $13 for members of Friends of the ABC. (Tickets at the members’ price need to be purchased and collected by Tuesday 13^th March in order to minimise any confusion on the night.)

Tickets may be purchased and collected from members of the FABC Committee, including Bronwyn Meredith (Ph 6772 7065) and Jan Mc Kelvey (6772 5856). (Messages can be left at both numbers.)

Tickets may also be purchased and collected at the CGU Insurance Office 108 Beardy St (opposite the Royal Hotel) during business hours.