Film - Being There
A naive middle-aged gardener, a foundling who has never been beyond the boundary-wall of his patron’s house, is thrown out into the world when the old man dies. His many years spent either gardening or watching television help him towards a fortuitous social and political elevation.
‘One of the most confoundingly provocative films of the year, with wonderful comic moments.' – Roger Ebert
1 Academy Award (Oscar) – Melvyn Douglas
1 BAFTA – Screenplay (Jerzy Kosiński)
Cert. 12
USA 1979
Directed by Hal Ashby
Colour 2h 10m
With: Peter Sellers, Shirley Maclaine, Melvyn Douglas
Photo: MsSociety
- Date
- 6 March 2027
- Time
- 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
- Where held
- In person only
- Age range
- Ages 12-100
- Price
- £7.00
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