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Tuesday 11 March
RETROSPECTIVE: SHOW PEOPLE + MABEL’S DRAMATIC CAREER + Jean Hasse & Jane Gardner live
BFI SOUTHBANK NFT 3 6.20PM
Peggy Pepper begins her career in slapstick movies, where she falls for fellow comedian Billy Boone, but when as ‘Patricia Pepoire’ she graduates to high art productions, she rejects him.
FILM: UNRELATED + Q&A
ICA CINEMA 1 6.15PM
A continental-style gem following 40-something Anna as she arrives at friend Verena’s Tuscan villa. After a humiliating episode Anna fears she is condemned to a life on the periphery.
DOCS: OPERATION FILMMAKER
ICA CINEMA 2 6.30PM (repeated Wed 12 March 9PM)
A young Iraqi man is adopted as an intern by left-leaning filmmakers on a Hollywood production, only to discover that he is demanding, ungrateful and loves George Bush. Director Q&A TBC
NPA PANEL: MOVING FROM SHORTS TO FEATURES
ICA BRANDON ROOM 6.30PM to 8.30PM
So you’ve made a short, but your sights are set on features. You won’t be stunned to here that you’re about to face many creative, personal and professional challenges. A panel of industry pro’s discuss strategies to manage the transition.
FILM: PERSEPOLIS
ICA CINEMA 1 9PM
One of the best and most distinctive animated films for grown-ups in recent years, this highly accessible girl’s eye view of Iran’s Islamic Revolution is a rare treat that defies categorisation. You know you have to.
FILM: STAGES + SOPHIE
ICA CINEMA 2 9PM (repeated Wed 12 March)
Despite being divorced Roos and Martin continue to battle out old disagreements over coffee and cake, meanwhile their teenage son retreats from his dysfunctional parents using the power of silence.
SPECIAL EVENT: VICTORIA WOOD ON STAGE
BFI SOUTHBANK NFT1 20:30
Coinciding with BEV and BFI retrospective on women in comedy is a BFI season celebrating Victoria Wood’s illustrious career. Ms Wood will be interviewed about her work from her initial breakthrough on New Faces right up to her more recent triumph as adaptor and dramatic lead in Housewife 49. See www.bfi.org for full details.