Good Friday screening With Special guest Dave McKean
The Gospel of Us
Rare opportunity to see this groundbreaking modern retelling of the last days of Christ, set in Port Talbot, with Michael Sheen in the central role of 'The Teacher' and with the film's director joining us live!
Director: Dave McKean
Cast includes: Michael Sheen, James Dean Bradfield, Darren Lawrence, Di Botcher
With Introduction and Q&A from director Dave McKean
115mins / 2012 / UK
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Taking inspiration from one of the defining narratives of our times, this contemporary re-telling of the Passion story took place across the town, with the people of Port Talbot as its cast, crew and heroes.
Easter. Port Talbot is in a battle for its life. Authoritarian forces have taken over and the town is in thrall to ICU, a sinister and merciless corporation depleting the town of its resources with scant regard for the residents. The atmosphere is explosive. Resistance is inevitable. When a company man and suicide bomber clash on the beach, catastrophe is only averted by the intervention of a softly spoken man who had disappeared 40 days earlier.
Revealed later as the Teacher (Michael Sheen), he attracts followers and becomes a focus for the Resistance. His influence quickly draws the attention of ICU, who perceive him as a danger who must be removed at all costs.
With special introduction and Q&A from director Dave McKean.
Dave McKean short film night: Saturday 7 May, 7.30pm
Grab your opportunity to spend a night in the company of renowned illustrator, comic book artist, graphic designer, filmmaker and musician, Dave McKean. He has collaborated with Neil Gaiman on an array of film and book projects, and illustrated works on subjects including Heston Blumenthal, John Cale and The Rolling Stones.
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