Films at the Library
The next season of ‘Films at the Library’ runs throughout November in warm, welcoming community libraries across Devon and Torbay.
The Miracle Club (2023) 12A
Three close friends who have never left the outskirts of Dublin (much less Ireland) get the journey of a lifetime — a visit to Lourdes, the picturesque French town and place of miracles.
Newton Abbot Library Wed, 6 Nov, 14:00
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Wicked Little Letters: (2024) 15
When Edith and fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime.
Braunton Library, Thu, 7 Nov, 19:00
St Thomas Library, Tue, 12 Nov, 19:00
Seaton Library, Wed, 13 Nov, 15:00 SOLD OUT!
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Mrs Henderson Presents (2005)
Set in pre-World War II London, MRS HENDERSON PRESENTS tells the remarkable true-life story of one of England's most prominent and eccentric society figures, LAURA HENDERSON (Dench), who founded the historic Windmill Theatre. This charming lady and veritable force of nature was aided by her equally formidable and tenacious theatre manager, VIVIAN VAN DAMM (Hoskins), as she set about her task with the kind of vigour and determination which belied her advanced years.
Brixham Library, Fri, 15 Nov. 19:30
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Barbie (2023) 12
Eccentric and individualistic, Barbie is exiled from Barbieland because of her imperfections. When her home world is in peril, Barbie returns with the knowledge that what makes her different also makes her stronger.
Barnstaple Library, Sat, 16 Nov, 14:00
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Downton Abbey - A New Era (2022) PG
The original principal cast have returned for the second film along with new additions Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West.
Crediton Library, Wed, 20 Nov, 14:00
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Hamlet (2023) 12A
A tale of revenge that has stood the test of time, Shakespeare’s classic tragedy is reimagined for the modern day as a gripping psychological thriller! Transcending the confines of the stage, the film transforms the Theatre Royal Windsor into the immortal Elsinore Castle, from basement dungeon to roof-top battlement.
Crediton Library, Wed, 20 Nov, 19:00
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Baltimore (2024) 15
Based on the infamous true story of an English heiress who became a revolutionary. Debutante Rose Dugdale (Imogen Poots) enjoys a life of wealth and privilege, but her rebellious nature soon leads her down a militant path. Amongst the political turmoil of the 1970s, her sympathy towards the IRA’s conflict evolves into radicalisation, culminating in an armed raid on an Irish estate with three comrades. However, when her simple heist takes a violent turn, is Rose prepared to face the devastating consequences?
Seaton Library, Wed, 20 Nov, 15:00
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One Life (2023) 12
ONE LIFE tells the true story of Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, a young London broker played by Johnny Flynn, who, along with Trevor Chadwick (Alex Sharp) and Doreen Warinner (Romola Garai) of the British Committee for Refugees in Czechoslovakia, rescued 669 children from the Nazis in the months leading up to
World War II. Fifty years later, it’s 1988 and Nicky (Anthony Hopkins) lives haunted by the fate of the children he wasn’t able to bring to save. It’s not until a live BBC television show, ‘That’s Life!’, surprises him by introducing him to some survivors that he finally begins to come to terms with the guilt and grief he had carried for five decades.
Newton Abbot Library, Thu, 21 Nov, 18:15
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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023) 12A
When Harold learns his friend Queenie is dying, he is moved to act. He leaves home, walking to the post box to send her a letter, until he realises a letter is not enough. In that moment Harold decides to keep walking, all the way to her hospice.
Exmouth Library, Thu, 21 Nov, 13:00
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Wonka (2023) PG
Willy Wonka – chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time – is proof that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.
Exmouth Library, Thu, 21 Nov, 16:00
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IF (2024) U
IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.
Cullompton Library, Sat, 23 Nov, 13:00
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Poster Boys (2021) 15
A road-trip adventure with undeniable heart; in a bold bid to save his job as a poster boy, broke Irishman Al Clancy steals the family camper van and embarks on a madcap tour of the country... with his smart-ass 10-year-old nephew in tow.
Braunton Library, Thu, 28 Nov, 19:00
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The Holdovers (2024) 15
From acclaimed director Alexander Payne, THE HOLDOVERS follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually he forms an unlikely bond with a damaged, brainy troublemaker - and with the school’s head cook, who has just lost a son in Vietnam.
Barnstaple Library, Sat, 30 Nov, 14:00
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