Dir. Terence Davies
2021 | 137 mins | UK
Jack Lowden, Harry Lawtey, Jeremy Irvine, Peter Capaldi

SHOWING TIMES:

• Fri 27 May: 1pm
• Fri 27 May: 5pm
• Sat 28 May: 5pm
• Sun 29 May: 3.45pm
• Mon 30 May: 2pm
• Mon 30 May: 7.30pm
• Tue 31 May: 10.45am + Breakfast Deal
• Tue 31 May: 4.30pm
• Wed 1 June: 7.30pm
• Thu 2 June: 7pm

BENEDICTION explores the turbulent life of First World War poet, Siegfried Sassoon, through the eyes of the revered filmmaker Terence Davies.

Sassoon was a complex man who survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War. His poetry, inspired by his experiences on the Western Front led him to become one of the leading war poets of the era. Yet his attempt at a conscientious objection leads him to being committed to a military sanatorium to recover from a more socially-acceptable ‘nervous breakdown’. During this time he meets and mentors fellow poet and soldier Wilfred Owen, and a meaningful, tender relationship develops. In his beautiful, richly detailed film, Terence Davies delves into the significant moments of Sassoon’s life, exploring the poet’s post-war trauma, stifled sexuality and desire for redemption. His story is one of a troubled man in a fractured world searching for peace and self-acceptance, something which speaks as meaningfully to the modern world as it did then.

BREAKFAST AND FILM DEAL
£12.50 / £9.50 FOR UNDER 25S

Start your day the Studio 74 way! Take advantage of our breakfast deal and enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast in our Café Bar before the screening on Tue 31 May.

Your ticket includes the film, a breakfast bap with locally sourced bacon or vegan sausages served in a pretzel bun as well as anything from our hot or soft drink selections.

The film will start at 10.45am, so please arrive by 10.15am to ensure you have plenty of time to enjoy your breakfast before the film.

VENUE: EXETER PHOENIX, STUDIO 74

*Subject to a £1.50 ticketing system charge. We don’t charge this to make a profit. Find out more >>