The Duke

Award Winning films from Cornwall Film Festival

The Duke  | Dir Roger Michell | UK | 2020 | Drama/Comedy | 1h 36m | CERT 12

In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60-year-old taxi driver, stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history. Kempton sent ransom notes saying that he would return the painting on the condition that the government agreed to provide television for free to the elderly. What happened next became the stuff of legend. Only 50 years later did the full story emerge – a startling revelation of how a good man set out to change the world and in so doing saved his son and his marriage. Starring Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren, Matthew Goode, Anna Maxwell Martin. A festival hit at Venice & Telluride Film Festivals. 

Excitingly, this screening will be a SILENT CINEMA screening, meaning all audio will be via headphones.

Tickets including use of wireless headphones for the night are:

Adults: £12.50

Concession: £8

This title is a Relaxed & Dementia Friendly Environment.

We are scheduled to start at 20:45 depending upon daylight the start time may be pushed slightly.

In order to help us deliver a safe and enjoyable screening we have a limited capacity for this event so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Space will be allocated on a first-come first-seated basis. No seats are provided at this event so please bring a seat or blanket.

Feel free to bring food and drink but please remember alcohol is not permitted in the park. The park toilets will be open during the event.

COVID 19

Please do not attend if you are displaying any COVID 19 symptoms.

FAQS

Is there an age restriction on this film?

THE DUKE  is rated 12 by the BBFC

How do the headphones work?

Each attendee will have their own personal headphone, which will be tuned into the film. You will be able to adjust the volume to suit you, then return them to the CFF team when the screening has finished.

I have a question, how can I get in touch?

If you have a question please email: info@cornwallfilmfestival.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B2bxcnt4S4