http://www.thereelbits.com/2011/01/17/competition-another-year/Another Year“Life’s not always kind,” a character observes in Another Year and that shopworn but resonant phrase exactly captures the melancholy, but forgiving, message in the newest film from celebrated writer / director Mike Leigh (Secrets And Lies, Vera Drake, Life Is Sweet). In this North London-set drama, married couple Gerri and Tom have managed to remain blissfully happy into their autumn years but are surrounded, over the course of the four seasons of one average year, by friends, colleagues, and family – who all seem to suffer some degree of unhappiness. With its resonant script and brilliant ensemble acting, it is easy to see why Another Year has been acclaimed as “outstanding” and “one of the very best films in Mike Leigh’s career” (The Daily Telegraph). Starring Jim Broadbent (And When Did You Last See Your Father?), Lesley Manville (Vera Drake) and Imelda Staunton (Vera Drake), Another Year premiered at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival in competition for the Palme d’Or.
Only At The Movies January 27, 2011
www.iconmovies.com.au“Outstanding. One of the very best films in Mike Leigh’s career” 5 STARS (The Daily Telegraph)
“Beautifully observed” 5 STARS (News of the World)
“A great British triumph” 5 STARS (Metro)
“Vivid and unforgettable” 5 STARS (Empire)
“A rich and deeply compassionate film” 5 STARS (The Guardian)
Thanks to our friends at Icon Films, we have five double in-season passes to give away. To be in the running, all you have to do is:
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2. Email us us and let us know the name of the writer and director of Another Year. (Hint: The answer is in this post). Please include your name, contact email and postal address so we can mail the tickets to you as soon as possible! bitscastcompetitions@gmail.com ANS: celebrated writer / director Mike Leigh
Important: You must answer all the questions to be eligible. To ensure people do not have an unfair advantage by entering multiple times,
only 1 entry per person will be accepted. Every entry is looked at and if duplicate/suspicious entries are found you will automatically be disqualified. This competition is only open to residents of Australia.
The competition closes Sunday 23 January 2011, so make sure you get your entry in!
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