BFS titles tell tales of a Parisian ghostwriter & robber-turned-escapee

Bozeman Film Society will present Keira Knightley in Colette at The Ellen Theatre on Tuesday, December 11th at 7pm.
After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as “Willy” (Dominic West), Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (Knightley) is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels. Colette’s fight over creative ownership and gender roles drives her to overcome societal constraints, revolutionizing literature, fashion and sexual expression.
“This is the firebrand Colette that Knightley plays with every fiber of her being. She’s something to see.” – Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
“Visually delightful, deliciously funny and delectably bawdy, Colette earns Keira Knightley official status as queen of the period film.” – Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
As directed by Wash Westmoreland, with gorgeous cinematography by Giles Nuttgen, Paris comes to life, scrumptiously decadent – and seedy – as Colette navigates the city’s eclectic, gossipy social scene. Closed Caption and Visual Narration available. Rated R, Colette runs 111 minutes.
Following on Thursday, December 27th, The Old Man and the Gun lights up The Ellen silver screen. Starring Robert Redford and Sissy Spacek, the film begins at 7pm.
The Old Man and the Gun is based on the true story of Forrest Tucker (Redford), from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt (Casey Affleck), who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman (Spacek), who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
Robert Redford, who has said this will be his last screen role, is still a charismatic presence, whose age has done nothing to diminish his ability to command the screen. If it’s truly his final performance, the film is an entertaining and fitting farewell to a legend, bolstered by an exceptionally fine supporting cast. The Old Man and the Gun holds a 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. Rated PG-13, the film runs 93 minutes.
Reserved seats for Colette and The Old Man and the Gun are $9.75 for general admission and $9.25 for seniors and students (plus fees.) Tickets to BFS screenings are available online at www.theellentheatre.org, by calling (406) 585-5885, or by visiting the box office Wednesday through Saturday from 1–3pm, as well as two hours prior to any screening.
Bozeman Film Society seeks out and presents independent films which engage, entertain, and foster an understanding of the world community around us. Visit www.bozemanfilmsociety.org for film previews and further information – and “Keep ‘Em Flickering!”