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Do you have plans next Thursday?
If you’re looking for something to do on Thursday 21st February, then look no further. Jorge Sánchez-Cabezudo’s ‘The Night of the Sunflowers’ is showing at Gleaston Village Hall.
Starting at 8pm, entrance is £2 and well worth the investment.
This is what it’s all about:
The body of a teenage girl is discovered in a field of sunflowers. At the same time a travelling salesman watches the events unfold on television, whilst in the small village of Angosto the discovery of a prehistoric cave brings excitement and the arrival of an experienced caver, his young fiancé and his assistant. The town police chief plans his retirement, while his deputy dreams of escaping the boredom of his marriage and his job. Through a series of shocking events, their lives become entangled in a web of violence, deceit and murder. Hailed by critics and audiences alike, The Night of the Sunflowers is the most acclaimed thriller of the year.
This is what people had to say about it:
“This compelling Spanish noir… satisfyingly intricate and sinister”
Empire Magazine
“A gripping assured debut…the actors are superb”
Variety
And the accolades it won:
Goya Award – Nominations for Best New Director & Original Screenplay
Miami International Film Festival Audience Award – Best Dramatic Feature
Posted by Emma Jones on 15th February
