What's on at Cornerhouse, Fri 4 - Thu 10 December  |  | Weekly e-bulletin
fri 4 - thu 10 december |  | Be sure to book ahead this week as we've lots of exciting events and one-off screenings that you
won't want to miss, including:
Tuesday's free tour of our current exhibition Artur Zmijewski, taking an interactive approach to investigating the complexities of this exciting show.
Highlights from this year's French Film Festival, including a special preview screening of the 2009 Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix winner A Prophet this Friday, screening ahead of its general release next month. And don't forget the classic French favourite Breathless, our Breakfast Club film on Sunday.
Plus, look forward to the New Year and make a resolution to sign up to one of our courses - with all January courses at beginners level it's a great opportunity to broaden your cultural horizons and learn something different whilst making new friends.
Bookings: Online (just click on 'Buy Tickets') at Box Office, between 12:00 and 20:00 (tel: 0161 200 1500; minicom: 0161 236 6184).
Art Exhibition  | Artur Zmijewski Until Sun 10 January 2010
FREE Entry, Galleries 1, 2 & 3 A UK survey show of Polish artist Artur Zmijewski most recent film works from 2003 - 2009. With each installation investigating the social dynamics of our reality the work is at times controversial and always compelling and thought-provoking. |
Cornerhouse Projects  | David Wightman: Behemoth and Other New Paintings Until Wed 16 December
FREE, Café & Bar A series of magnificent collages adorning the Cafe and bar, which range from small scale delights to grand geometric abstractions, conveying the influence of classical landscape painting in a unique way through the medium of textured wallpaper. |
Art Events  | Tour/ Artur Zmijewski Tue 8 December 18:00
FREE, Galleries 1, 2 & 3 Join artist Kai-Oi Jay Yung for a uniquely interactive tour of our current Artur Zmijewski exhibition, investigating the thematic issues from conflict to resolution, delegation to participation, in order to really delve into the context of the show. |
 | Talk/ Ursula Mayer Wed 9 December 18:30
£5 full / £3.50 concs Artist and filmmaker Ursula Mayer will present two of her seminal 16mm films: The Lunch in Fur and The Crystal Gaze, plus a post-screening discussion and opportunity for audience questions. |
 | Talk/ Biennial Culture and Sustainability Thu 10 December 18:00
£3 full / £2.50 concs Contemporary art historians and curators Maja and Reuben Fowkes will present their research into the Ecological Footprint of Contemporary Art, asking whether a biennial culture of globe trotting artists and curators can be justified. |
Film  | Cert 12A, 114 mins Christian McKay stars as a young Orson Welles as he directs his 1937 Mercury Theatre production of Julius Caesar. On the eve of the opening night a student blusters into the production, changing his life dramatically in one whirlwind week. | | | | Fri 4 | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 | Thu 10 | | 13:20 15:40 18:00 20:20 | 13:20 15:40 18:00 20:20 | 13:20 15:40 18:00 20:20 | 18:00 20:20 | 13:20 15:40 18:00 20:20 | 13:20 15:40 18:00 20:20 | 13:20 15:40 18:00 20:20 | |  | Cert PG, 125 mins In French, German with full English subtitles In 1905, 41-year-old artist Séraphine is working as a housekeeper, inspired by her guardian angel she begins to produce brilliantly colourful paintings. Art critic Wilhelm Uhde discovers her secret artwork, and an unexpected relationship develops. | | | | Fri 4 | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 | Thu 10 | | 13:40 16:25 | 14:00 17:35 | 14:10 17:35 20:10 | 17:35 20:10 | 16:25 20:10 | 14:00 17:35 20:10 | 16:25 20:10 | |  | Cert 15, 105 mins In English, Yiddish, Hebrew with partial English subtitles Yet more comic creativity from the Coen brothers with this family drama centred on one man's endlessly escalating troubles. Larry Gopnik is a professor on the verge of being granted tenure when malicious rumours, family breakdowns, and indiscriminate bribery leave his life in chaos - perhaps the Rabbi can help? | | | | Fri 4 | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 | Thu 10 | | 18:20 20:30 | 20:30 | 13:50 18:20 20:30 | 18:20 20:30 | 13:50 16:00 18:20 20:30 | 13:50 16:00 20:30 | 13:50 16:00 18:20 20:30 | |  | Un prophète Cert 18, 150 mins In French with full English subtitles The Grand Prix winner at this year's Cannes Film Festival follows wayward Arab youth Malik as he struggles to adapt to and survive the harsh realities of prison life. RELATED EVENTS | | | | Fri 4 | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 | Thu 10 | | 19:50 |
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| |  | À bout de souffle Cert 15, 90 mins In French with full English subtitles Legendary director Jean-Luc Godard's feature début is still amazingly fresh and stylish, with its film noir tale of love, betrayal and Bogart worship. A classic and perfect Nouvelle Vague film. | | | | Fri 4 | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 | Thu 10 |
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| |  | Cert 15, 94 mins In French with full English subtitles Factory worker Louise leads her colleagues in their quest for revenge on the boss responsible for the shutdown of their factory. After the incompetent hit man they hire proves unable to do the job alone, Louise teams up with him to do the deed. | | | | Fri 4 | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 | Thu 10 |
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| | Film Seasons  | French Film Festival on Tour 2009 Wed 2 - Sun 6 December Highlights from the annual festival of French cinema, including the award winning work of new talents and established auteurs, plus a special preview screening of A Prophet, this year's Grand Prix winner at Cannes Film Festival. Screenings supported by The Alliance Française. |
Film Events  | Director Introduction and Q&A/ In Full Gallop Sat 5 December 20:40
Included in cinema ticket price We are delighted to welcome the director of In Full Gallop Krzysztof Zanussi, for an introduction and post-screening Q&A to this one-off screening. |
 | Breakfast Club A full breakfast and the classic Breathless, now that sounds like a great way to spend a Sunday. Buy your film ticket for just £5 full / £3.50 concs and then redeem it for a free hot drink in the Cafe when you buy your breakfast. |
 | Monday Night Quiz Mon 30 November 21:00
FREE, Ground Floor Bar Grab some friends, colleagues, or the lady from the newsagents and get yourself down to this regular quiz where your entertainment knowledge will be tested. Every team wins a prize so there's no room for losers here! |
 | The Reel Deal Every Mon & Tue evening
£12, Early booking recommended
A cinema ticket for the film of your choice, a homemade stonebaked pizza, plus a glass of wine or a pint of Becks Vier or a soft drink, all for just £12 - a great bargain to beat those back to work blues. |
Membership 
Save money and reap the rewards £25 Annual Subscription Members benefit from discounted cinema tickets, 10% off food & soft drinks in the Café, 10% discount on books from our Bookshop, and many more special offers! With Gift Memberships also available we've solved the problem of what Christmas gift to get that person who already has everything. See the full list of benefits and find out how to sign up at: www.cornerhouse.org/members Courses  | Animation Explosion Starts Tue 12 January 18:30 - 20:30
£60 full / £45 concs, 8 weeks
This course examines recent developments in animation. Linking early animation to contemporary blockbusters and successful animated television sitcoms, this course will look at issues of gender and race, ideology and propaganda, postmodernism and parody, and art and industry. |
 | The Indian Film Family Starts Wed 13 January 14:00 - 16:00
£50 full / £35 concs, 8 weeks
This course will be framed around family relationships in Indian Cinema, thereby tracing key historical changes in Indian society. Spanning the breadth of Indian Cinema, it will look at Bollywood and other important Indian film industries not so well known in the West. |
 | Latin American Urban Culture Starts Wed 13 January 18:30 - 20:30
£60 full / £45 concs, 8 weeks
This course explores contemporary urban culture and cities in Latin America. Drawing on film, photography, art and architecture, sessions will journey from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro, and from Buenos Aires to Brasilia. |
 | Science on Screen Starts Thu 14 January 18:30 - 20:30
£60 full / £45 concs, 8 weeks
This course will explore historic and contemporary cinematic representations of science. Focusing on the growing role that scientists play in film production, it will debate the impact of cinema on modern attitudes towards science. |
books art  | Play Architecture Playing Cards £8.50 (Rakennustieto Publishing) You may be dealt a hand with Le Corbusier, Charles Jencks or Antonio Gaudi in it. Play Architecture game cards contain the top names of 20th century architecture from celebrated designers to world-famous projects. Christmas Bestseller year after year. Available to purchase online. |
Film  The Animator's Survival Kit A Manual of Methods
Principles and Formulas for Classical, Computer, Games, Stop Motion and Internet Animators(Expanded Edition)
£35.00 (Faber & Faber).
An essential item for any practitioner or student of animation. Based on the master classes of Richard Williams, regarded in the industry as the link between the "golden age" of Disney animation and the new-style computer animation. This new expanded edition would make an ideal festive gift.
Available to purchase from Cornerhouse Bookshop.
Jobs Cornerhouse is currently recruiting for new positions including Box Office Manager and Box Office Supervisor/Assistant (part time) so if you're interested in joining our team then please see our website for further details. We look forward to hearing from you. www.cornerhouse.org/jobs
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