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Monday Night Films

With new immersive cinema experiences, special post screening events, plus discussions and Q&As, you can now get more out of your Monday night trip to the cinema. Look out for our special events symbols.

Le Jour Se Lève

France, 1939, 93 mins, Dir. Marcel Carne

Cheese and wine deal available. Get in the mood for French cinema by tucking into a cheese board served with baguette and wine prior to the film. Choose the meal-deal ticket option when purchasing tickets online. Meal deal tickets cover your film entry, wine, baguette and cheese, and cost £12.

Celebrating its 75^th anniversary last year, Le Jour se Lève demonstrates the best of 1930’s French poetic realism. Effectively evoking the heavy pre-war foreboding of France at the time, the film follows Francois (Jean Gabin, La Grande Illusion), a desperate killer who barricades himself in his apartment, wanted by armed police for murder. During the all night stand off, flashbacks depict the events of love and jealousy that led to Francois’ criminal demise.

‘Impossibly sad and romantic’
THE GUARDIAN

A discussion of French cinema after the film will explore the turbulent release and re-release of the film and its socio-political pre-war context. We’ll also be delving into other famous French titles, looking at visual styles and directorial successes throughout the ages.

VENUE: EXETER PHOENIX AUDITORIUM

Please note: Meal deal must be booked at least 24hrs in advance