Bristol Humanists' Film Club - Never Let Me Go

September's instalment of the Humanists Film Club is the 2010 film Never Let Me Go, based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro and directed by Mark Romanek.

Never Let Me Go is a 2010 British dystopian romantic drama film based on Kazuo Ishiguro's 2005 novel of the same name. The film was directed by Mark Romanek from a screenplay by Alex Garland. Never Let Me Go is set in alternative history and centres on Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy, portrayed by Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley, and Andrew Garfield, respectively, who become entangled in a love triangle. Medical breakthrough's have extended human life beyond 100 years, and this issue is explored through the relationships of the 3 protagonists. Many years pass until the 3 meet again, but it is then revealed that they are all clones. The film explores the themes of meaning in human life when lifespan can be almost permanently extended and the idea of self-determination and realisation.
The film divided critics. Christy Lamire said it was 'a gorgeous and provocative look at humanity', while Scott Bowles said of it 'never was a film so bleak and empty'.

Our new Humanists Book Group is currently reading the book.

What - film with a broadly humanist theme, followed by discussion in a local pub
Where - 20th Century Flicks, on Christmas Steps, which has 2 intimate cinemas for private screenings. We have booked the 18 seat Videodrome cinema. After the film we will go to the Christmas Steps pub to discuss what we have just seen.
Who - organised by BH member Alex, on behalf of Bristol Humanists
Cost - Bristol Humanists has booked the cinema. The cost will be £10 per person - you can pay in cash or by card at the venue on the night (not in advance). We need a minimum of 10 people for the event to run.
When - Monday 29th Sept at 6.50pm, with the film starting at 7pm. The film runs for 103 minutes

How to reserve your place
RSVP to this Meet Up event, but please only do so if you are definitely attending. If you have RSVP'd and are then unable to attend please change your RSVP to 'No' so that your space can be offered to someone else