Cinema North West holds an adaptation film festival every year where we take the works of an author and look at the film adaptations of their works. This year we are looking at the works of John Le Carré.This is obviously a very pertinent choice of novelist this year, with the recent release of Tinker-Tailor film, and it will attract much interest and attention from the new generation of le Carré fans.

We have, amongst many other talks, screenings and workshops, John Irvin ,the director of the original TV series of Tinker Tailor…who will be with us for the weekend and will take us through the filming of the TV series and Jeremy Howe the director of the BBC Radio 4 ‘The Complete Smiley’.

See below for the full listing:

Adaptation Festival is back!

Now in its seventh year, this weekend of film, talks and workshops examines the process of adapting the novel for film. This year the festival celebrates John le Carré and the many screen versions of his best-selling novels.

With the recent release of the highly acclaimed new ‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy’ movie bringing le Carré to a whole new audience, this is a highly pertinent choice for this year’s film festival.

Showcasing six le Carré adaptations this festival will provide unique insights into the process of adaptation, with talks from those involved in The Complete Smiley radio series and the BBC ‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy’ TV Series..

The festival begins on Friday 14th of October with a presentation by John Irvin, Director of the BBC TV adaptation of ‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy’. This is followed by a showing of the 1984 film version of ‘The Little Drummer Girl’.

Saturday 15th of October will see a showing of ‘The Russia House’, followed by a talk from Jeremy Howe, head of drama for BBC Radio 4. He will tell the story behind making ‘The Complete Smiley’ series, and the character that is central to le Carré’s work. The evening will see a showing of ‘The Spy Who Came in From the Cold’, followed by ‘The Tailor of Panama’.

On Sunday 16th of October there will be showings of ‘The Looking Glass War’ and ‘The Constant Gardener’. As well as these events directly showcasing or discussing the work of John le Carré, there will also be showings of ‘Dare I Weep, Dare I Mourn’, ‘The Deadly Affair’, and a family film.

Continuing the Cold War theme, we are taking this opportunity to draw on local war time experience and on Sunday 16th a panel of expat Germans will relate their real- life experiences of growing up in both East and West Germany.

To book tickets email: info@cinemanorthwest.com
For more information, and the full schedule of the festival, visit the Cinema North West website www.cinemanorthwest.com

Download the printable schedule (PDF)

Juliette

On Saturday night next, 15th October, Glenfarne branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoírí Ēireann host a great night of Cēilí dancing in The Rainbow Ballroom, Glenfarne. Music for this Fíor Cēilí will be provided by Ulster’s top Cēilí band – The Cera Moyle Cēilí Band from Cavan, who will be making their first appearance in Glenfarne. The Cera Moyle Cēilí Band were chosen by the organisers of Fleadh Cheóil na Ēireann to play for the Fíor Cēilís at the All Ireland Feadhs in Cavan in 2010 and 2011. So do come along to the Rainbow on next Saturday night for a wonderful night of music and dancing on the best dance floor in Ireland.

Dancing is from 9.30pm to 12.30am and admission is only €7 or £5 sterling and this admission price includes refreshments. All proceeds (after expenses) will, as usual go towards funding for the weekly Irish music class, which is held every Monday evening in Cullentragh Centre. Your attendance at this Cēilí, whether as a Cēilí dancer or a good listener of Irish music will be much appreciated.

Nathan Carter, who has had a hugely successful hit with his new song `The Rainbow In Glenfarne` makes a welcome return with his band to the Rainbow Ballroom, on Friday 7th October, to launch the official launch of the new Rainbow Benefit DVD which was recorded some months ago in the Ballroom, and features many of Irelands top music stars, and live footage from the big `Night of Nostalgia`
Nathan is now a huge attraction on the Irish Country music scene, and you are guaranteed a superb nights dancing in the famous Ballroom Of Romance, which has recently featured on BBC, and RTE, and the Sky TV Hot Country programme.
Nathan Carter has two successful albums recorded to date, and has just finished a sell out Concert tour. Nathan will release his first ever `live in concert` DVD shortly, in time for the Christmas market.
All roads lead to the Rainbow Ballroom on Friday 7th October….best advice is to get there early………

We are looking forward to a coach load of our Limerick “Friends of The Rainbow” coming to the Olde Tyme Dance on Sunday, 16th October. Lots of lovely Limerick ladies and men are hoping to meet Leitrim/Cavan/Fermanagh people for some “Olde Tyme” dancing at The Ballroom of Romance.

There are photos on The Glenfarne Facebook taken at their last visit in June.