Film
Blitz (12A)
Dir. Steve McQueen, UK, 2024, 120 mins. Cast. Saoirse Ronan, Paul Weller, Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clémentine.
In the face of nightly air raids, East End mum Rita grows increasingly worried about her son George’s safety. Under the counsel of her father, Gerald, she makes the heart-wrenching decision to send him to the countryside. But a few hours into his journey, George alights the train, determined to return to Stepney Green and his family. Friends and foes stalk London’s streets, but each encounter populates George’s map of his world, giving him an understanding of how his fellow citizens are affected by these tumultuous times.
McQueen’s incredible ensemble cast inhabits a war-torn London that’s impeccably realised but the film’s trump card is newcomer Elliott Heffernan, who captures George’s emotional strength, impish humour and sense of loyalty to his family with a wisdom beyond his years. Through him, McQueen’s Blitz represents one of the finest portrayals of life in a moment of crisis, perseverance and renewal.
Fotowalk
Saturday 16th November, 2.30pm-5.30pm
Join Fotonow for a photography walk around Plymouth, inspired by the film Blitz, before watching the film at 5.30pm. Book for the walk via Fotonow here then book your cinema ticket on this page. There is a £2 discount on a full price cinema ticket when you book for the walk.
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk
In the face of nightly air raids, East End mum Rita grows increasingly worried about her son George’s safety. Under the counsel of her father, Gerald, she makes the heart-wrenching decision to send him to the countryside. But a few hours into his journey, George alights the train, determined to return to Stepney Green and his family. Friends and foes stalk London’s streets, but each encounter populates George’s map of his world, giving him an understanding of how his fellow citizens are affected by these tumultuous times.
McQueen’s incredible ensemble cast inhabits a war-torn London that’s impeccably realised but the film’s trump card is newcomer Elliott Heffernan, who captures George’s emotional strength, impish humour and sense of loyalty to his family with a wisdom beyond his years. Through him, McQueen’s Blitz represents one of the finest portrayals of life in a moment of crisis, perseverance and renewal.
Fotowalk
Saturday 16th November, 2.30pm-5.30pm
Join Fotonow for a photography walk around Plymouth, inspired by the film Blitz, before watching the film at 5.30pm. Book for the walk via Fotonow here then book your cinema ticket on this page. There is a £2 discount on a full price cinema ticket when you book for the walk.
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk
