Preview Screening with Q&A.
Gareth Jones, former advisor to Prime Minister Lloyd George, goes East to discover if all the talk he has been hearing about the success of the Soviet State is true. Once there he discovers the horrors of the Stalinist regime first-hand, but in a world built on lies, will anyone believe him? Based on the true story of the civil servant-turned journalist who inspired George Orwell to write Animal Farm and 1984, this is a timely film about the importance of speaking truth to power, from Oscar-nominated Polish director Agnieszka Holland.
Mr Jones (2020) was directed by Agnieszka Holland and stars James Norton, Vanessa Kirby, Peter Sarsgaard and Celyn Jones.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with key creatives.
Chelsea History Festival 2024 🗓
Returning for its sixth year and featuring a brilliant blend of storytellers and performers from different walks of life, this year's festival will once again feature talks on aspects of Polish history including Clare Mulley on the incredible story of wartime resistance fighter Elżbieta Zawacka, aka ‘Agent Zo’ – the only woman to parachute from Britain to Nazi German-occupied Poland.
25
09.2024
29
09.2024
Events, History
Eurolis Seminar 2024 🗓
The annual seminar from the association of librarians and information professionals from France, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Spain and the UK with this year's topic on Gender Stereotypes in Children's Literature.
22
11.2024
Events, Literature
Tomasz Zyrmont + Maciek Pysz @ Bulls
A dynamic jazz duet, combining Tomasz's masterful piano skills with Maciek's distinctive guitar artistry. Both musicians bring a wealth of experience and a unique blend of styles to their performances, creating a captivating and memorable musical experience.
20
09.2024
Events, Music