Events / Talking Pictures

Each season takes a specific theme or personality from the world of cinema. The format is a brief spoken introduction based on a prepared handout, the screening of the film, and an informal follow-up discussion. Screenings are usually in English.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 20.00

Film: Scrooge

"Bah!" said Scrooge. "Humbug!"
[Alistair Sim's] characterisation of Charles Dickens' notorious curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge is... generally regarded as definitive... [Titled A Christmas Carol in the US] in Britain it was named after the lead character. And rightly so, because despite the stellar cast and a middle section where he is temporarily usurped by George Cole playing his younger self, this is Sim's film through and through. Clearly relishing the chance to play Scrooge as both villain and reformed hero, he takes an almost indecent delight in mocking the trappings of Christmas at
every opportunity... (BFI).