Warwickshire Pride movie club presents "The Handmaiden" (18)

You are invited to join us for another screening from the Warwickshire Pride Movie Club at Temperance, a vibrant and inclusive venue nestled in the heart of Leamington Spa. Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, everyone is welcome.

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The Handmaiden (Korean: 아가씨; RR: Agassi; lit. 'Lady') is a 2016 South Korean erotic historical psychological thriller film directed, co-written and co-produced by Park Chan-Wook and starring Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-woo and Cho Jin-woong. It is inspired by the 2002 novel Fingersmith by Welsh writer Sarah Waters, with the setting changed from Victorian era Britain to Korea under Japanese colonial rule.

The Handmaiden was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. It was released in South Korea on 1 June 2016 to widespread critical acclaim and grossed over US$38 million worldwide. At the 71st British Academy Film Awards, the film won the category of Best Film Not in the English Language.

Recommended 18

Doors 7pm. Start 7:30pm. Film 144mins (will have interval). Bar will stay open after the film for drinks and discussion. Just £5.

Limited capacity so advance booking only. Previous screenings have all sold out well in advance.