Dir George Lucas
1977 | 121 mins | United States
Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher

Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire’s world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader.

City Reads

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet – Becky Chambers

Becky Chambers doesn’t recall not having the stories and characters of Star Wars in her life, so let’s take the Long Way round to the beginning of the greatest space opera in the galaxy.

Find out more about City Reads, and vote for Exeter’s favourite novel here!

Exeter Phoenix and Exeter City of Literature are joining forces this August for a series of screenings inspired by the six books on the City Reads shortlist – come along to experience fantastic adaptations, cinematic inspirations, and a marathon Lord of the Rings screening to celebrate Exeter City of Literature’s mission to find Exeter’s favourite book!

Season ticket bundle. Purchase all 9 screenings for:

• Regular – £63*
• Members – £54*
• U 25 – £39*
• Children –  £39*

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Independent bookshop First Draft Books will also be hosting a pop-up bookshop alongside this screening, offering up a selection of books directly inspired by the City Reads shortlist and films shown as part of City Reads Film Season.