Hull Independent Cinema: Peterloo

Mike Leigh | 2018 | UK | Cert 12A | 154 mins

Synopsis

An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history. The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reform and protest against rising levels of poverty. Many protesters were killed and hundreds more injured, sparking a nationwide outcry but also further government suppression.

The Peterloo Massacre was a defining moment in British democracy which also played a significant role in the founding of The Guardian newspaper.

Starring Rory Kinnear, Maxine Peake, Neil Bell, Pearce Quigley

Awards and reviews

Nominee, Golden Lion – Venice Film Festival; BFI London Film Festival, Toronto Intl Film Festival Official Selections

“With this richly intelligent, passionate movie Mike Leigh has fought a brilliant rearguard action on history’s political battlefield.” – Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

“Leigh’s achievement is to have made a period film with the same immediacy and sense of anger that runs through contemporary dramas like Hillsborough or Bloody Sunday.” – Geoffrey Macnab, Independent UK

Certificate

PETERLOO is rated 12A. Visit the BBFC website for full details (may include plot spoilers).

Programme details

Doors to the screening room will open around 10-15 minutes before the performance starts.

7:30pm: Introductions, trailer reel (10-15 mins). Main feature, PETERLOO.

Tickets

Please note: Tickets are not available via the Vue Box Office online or in person, and is not included in Vue’s £4.99 ticket deal. Tickets available via Hull Box Office online/over the phone, or on the night from the Hull Independent Cinema sales table.

Tickets are unreserved seating – seat choice is first come, first served, upon doors opening.

About Hull Independent Cinema

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