Occasional Cinema

Date: Thursday, 24th January 2019
Time: 6:30 pm

The Magic Flute

Ingmar Bergman   Sweden   1975   135 mins   comedy  fantasy  music  romance

This is, first and foremost, a film, albeit a film based on an opera.

If you like opera – you should see it. If you don’t like opera, there’s enough film and plot to make it interesting (Bergman is a master of cinema after all) and who knows – you may enjoy at least some of the music as well. We’ve tried it out on non-opera goers and got favourable reactions.

“One of the best and most enjoyable operatic films ever made. Watching Bergman’s presentation of “The Magic Flute” does not require an extensive opera-going experience and can be enjoyed on many different levels.”

Nominated for an Oscar, Golden Globe and Cesar awards. Won a BAFTA.

Occasional Cinema is a film society run by volunteers. Films are shown at the Mill Bistro, Seiont, Caernarfon on the second Wednesday of the month and at the Blue Sky Cafe, Bangor on the fourth Thursday and unless stated otherwise start sometime after 7.30pm. We do not generally show films during the summer.  Membership is available on the door for a cost of £5; the first film is free; after this entrance for the film is £3.00.

At Blue Sky food is available from 6.30pm and a sophisticated clientele enjoy the wholesome food, reasonable price (£10.50 for two courses) and excellent atmosphere.  Please make reservations for any meals – Blue Sky 01248 355444. You can’t book a seat for the film only, which is on a first come first served basis. If you want to guarantee a seat you must book a meal.

MENU £10.50 Egyptian Street food theme    Stuffed pitta filled with spicy chicken and beans, yoghurt sauce and served with winter salads.  Marinated veg and beans for the veggie option. Dessert is pistachio and cardamon filo pastries with cream.

Please book food at least 24hrs in advance