Sunday morning screening of "Jane Eyre", Park Theatre, March 20
Details
Jane Eyre
Sunday, March 20 at 10am.
Join us for a free breakfast of bagels, coffee, juice before the show. Doors open at 9:30am
Guest Speaker
Katherine Monk, Author/Film Critic Postmedia
Synopsis:
In a bold new feature version of Jane Eyre, director Cary Joji Fukunaga (Sin Nombre) and screenwriter Moira Buffini (Tamara Drewe) infuse a contemporary immediacy into Charlotte Brontë’s timeless, classic story. Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland) and Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds) star in the iconic lead roles of the romantic drama, the heroine of which continues to inspire new generations of devoted readers and viewers. In the 19th Century-set story, Jane Eyre (played by Ms. Wasikowska) suddenly flees Thornfield Hall, the vast and isolated estate where she works as a governess for Adèle Varens, a child under the custody of Thornfield’s brooding master, Edward Rochester (Mr. Fassbender). The imposing residence – and Rochester’s own imposing nature – have sorely tested her resilience. With nowhere else to go, she is extended a helping hand by clergyman St. John Rivers (Jamie Bell of Focus Features’ The Eagle) and his family. As she recuperates in the Rivers’ Moor House and looks back upon the tumultuous events that led to her escape, Jane wonders if the past is ever truly past… (more)
Director: Cary Fukunaga
Cast: Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell, Mia Wasikowska, Judi Dench, Imogen Poots
Rated: TBA