Spiderhouse invites you to the screening of 'Departure' on Sunday July 27th 2008 at 11:11am till 12 noon.
Departure is the story of a young man named Dante, teetering on the brink of death following a suicide bid. Yet the exit which he sought will elude him still, as he 'awakens' in a strange and lonely place, a dead mans land somewhere in the depths of a coma.
As his slumbering mind makes sense of his troubles, he greets Virgil who will play advocate to these morbid inclinations. And Bea, a bastion of bright hope in the gloom, will try and coax him toward recovery as his time ebbs quickly away.
Our latest film is a departure not only in name; abrasive and raw, pensive and moody, this experimental yet moving piece may not be our most commercial, but it's certainly the most heartfelt and interesting.
Pini and Eva Banini are late for a party. As they hurry out the door, much to Eva's dismay, Pini insists on having a quick shave before they go. In his haste, he nicks his neck and begins a chain of events which will slow the couple down ever further... and all but ruin their bathroom!!
This comedy was made just before Departure, and went down a storm when it was previewed at Mindstorm Film's retrospective. See the official debut screening of the final cut, fully polished and with an original score by Rik McClure.
The full screening will be very brief, lasting only 20 mins approx. Films will begin at 11:30am prompt, so we'll be done by lunchtime.
Depending on popular consensus, we may depart for drinks or coffee after the screening at a local establishment. Let us know if you have any thoughts / preferences.
Where to find Tyneside Cinema:
10 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 6QG
Box Office: 0845 217 9909
Tyneside Cinema is a very short walk (1 minute) from Monument Metro Station, and is accessible by major bus routes. Parking is nearby with multi-storey car parks available on New Bridge Street and John Dobson Street.
More detailed information can be found on the Tyneside Cinema's Website at: http://www.tynecine.org/where-we-are/