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Thanks to sponsorship by the Pickaquoy Centre, Festival goers can enjoy a series of films relating to our Indian theme. Tickets available from Pickaquoy Centre reception desk. Tel. 01856 879900 for further information.

 

  

Saturday 21st June:
Brick Lane (2007) Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall 5pm

A young Bangladeshi woman, Nazneen, arrives in 1980s London, leaving behind her beloved sister and home, for an arranged marriage and a new life. Based on the best-selling novel by Monica Ali.
Running time 1 hour 40 minutes

 
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Monday 23rd June:
Monsoon Wedding (2002) Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall 5pm

A stressed father, a bride-to-be with a secret, a smitten event planner, and relatives from around the world create much ado about the preparations for an arranged marriage in India. Golden Globe nominated film. (English subtitles)
Running time 1 hour 45 minutes

 
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Tuesday 24th June:
Bride & Prejudice (2004) Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall 5pm

Gurinda Chadha (director of 'Bend it Like Beckham') marries Jane Austen's social comedy to the all-singing, all-dancing spectacle of Bollywood. East meets West in a riot of colour, comedy and emotion.
Running time 1 hour 47 minutes

 
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Wednesday 25th June:
Shakespeare Wallah (1965) Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall, 3.30pm

An early Merchant Ivory production, Shakespeare Wallah is the story of the adventures of a family troupe of English actors in post-colonial India. Screenplay by Puth Prawer Jhabvala and music by Satyajit Ray; starring Shashi Kapoor, Felicity Kendall and Madhur Jaffrey.
Running time 2 hours

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