A Fantastic Woman – Movie Shown At Walton & Weybridge Film Society
Wednesday April 3rd 2019: 8pm
A Fantastic Woman
Leading players: Daniela Vega (Marina); Francisco Reyes (Orlando).
Film Synopsis
SET in present-day Santiago, the film covers a very modern social situation – that of the place of transsexuals in society, and, indeed, deservedly won the 2017 Oscar for Best Film in a Foreign Language.
However, the film is very far from pleading the cause of transsexuals, and, sensitively and movingly, portrays the experience of Marina (formerly Daniel) after her lover, Orlando, collapses after a night of passionate lovemaking.
Marina struggles to take him to hospital for attention but Orlando dies there. Marina suffers suspicion from the police investigating the incident and hostility from Orlando’s family when she expresses her wish to attend his funeral.
Throughout these difficulties, Marina maintains her grief with dignity, composure and self control.
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Film Notes
Daniela Vega was chosen by the director after she helped with his research into the transgender community in Chile, not being his first choice as lead act.
About Our Film Society
Walton and Weybridge Film Society meet at roughly three-weekly intervals on Wednesday evenings, commencing at 8pm at the Cecil Hepworth Playhouse, Hurst Grove (off Hepworth Way), Walton-on-Thames to watch well regarded (mostly recent) films that have probably not been shown in our local cinemas. The programme for this season is listed in the application form (see below).
The venue is owned by Elmbridge Council and used mainly by amateur dramatic societies but it is also very suitable for film shows, with tiered seating and the usual amenities.
Refreshments are provided without charge in a side room after each show and film club members are invited to discuss their reactions to the movie with the Committee and other members.
If you live in Walton or Weybridge or close to this area (for example Hersham, Shepperton, Cobham, Esher), why not join us?
If you would like to join our Film Society, please print off This Application Form and mention the All About Weybridge website.
Early Membership Discount
There is a discount for members who join and pay by a certain date at the start of a season.
April Movie – A Fantastic Woman
At The Cecil Hepworth Playhouse
Walton On Thames
Event Times & Venue
Date: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Start Time: 8pm.
Address: The Performance Hall,
The Cecil Hepworth Playhouse,
Hurst Grove,
Walton-on-Thames,
Surrey KT12 1AT
Note: Hurst Grove is off Hepworth Way (A3050)
Parking: On-site parking is extremely limited and patrons are directed, unless mobility is very restricted (places available only on a first-come, first-served basis), to use the ample free facilities behind Little Waitrose, which is a short way further along Hepworth Way.
Contact Walton and Weybridge Film Society
For membership & guest ticket enquiries, telephone: 01932 226 386
Please mention the All About Weybridge website
For all membership enquiries please contact
our Membership Secretary by email: membership@wawfs.com
You may contact our Chairman,
Ken Wilson: chairman@wawfs.com
Website: www.wawfs.com
