2 & 3 March
We are delighted to be part of the annual Keswick Film Festival. David Miller who programmes the Festival has chosen some amazing films for Rheged including Four Daughters (a 2023 official selection at Cannes Film Festival) and visually breath-taking The Taste of Things.
You can catch the x4 or x5 Stagecoach bus from Keswick to Rheged for just £2, with the films scheduled to tie in with bus times.
Tickets are available to buy for individual screenings or make a weekend of it with a weekend pass.
Samsara (U)
Sat 2 March | 11:15am
A visually sumptuous movie for Rheged’s big screen directed by Lois Patiño. In the temples of Laos, teenage monks accompany a soul in transit from one body to another. A luminous and sonorous journey leads to reincarnation on the beaches of Zanzibar.
The Taste of Things (PG)
Sat 2 March | 2pm
Juliette Binoche, exquisite food and fine wine co-star in this glorious ode to gastronomy. Visually breathtaking, this gentle love story will linger long on the palette. Directed by Anh Hung Tran.
Including a pre-recorded Q & A with the leading actress Juliette Binoche.
Tótem
Sun 3 March | 11.15am
Director Lila Avilés’ (The Chambermaid) latest is set in a large house where, over a long day, family and friends meet for the birthday of 7 year old Sol ‘s father, but as it will likely be his last, it is also a farewell ceremony.
Four Daughters
Sun 3 March | 2pm
A mother and her four daughters live in secular Tunisia – what then drives the two eldest girls to become brides of Daesh? This documentary, cleverly using actors as well as the real family members, delivers a huge emotional punch. Directed by Kaoutha Ben Hanir.
The New Boy (15)
Sun 3 March | 5pm
Directed by Warwick Thornton, a new boy arrives at an outback home for indigenous boys. His mysterious abilities are a challenge for the devout and dogmatic Sister Eileen (a superb Cate Blanchett).
Take in the film over a bite to eat in our Cafe.
Our seasonal menu incorporates fresh ingredients from local suppliers.
Open daily 9.30am – 5pm