+ intro and discussion.
15-year-old Billy Casper struggles every day. Not conforming to anyone’s expectations he is repeatedly humiliated at school and home. Discovering falconry transforms his experience of the world, finding new personal freedom and learning a real skill. Filmed in Barnsley with mainly non-professional actors, this is a tough and unforgettable drama about human dignity – as relevant now as it was when it was made.
Please join us for an informal discussion in the Blue Room after the screening. The discussion will be hosted by Benjamin Brown, Citizen Autistic: The London Autism Film Club.
KES
Director: Kenneth Loach
©: Woodfall Films Ltd
A Kestrel Films production
Producer: Tony Garnett
Adaptation: Barry Hines, Kenneth Loach, Tony Garnett
Based on the novel Kestrel for a Knave by: Barry Hines
Cast
David Bradley (Billy Casper)
Freddie Fletcher (Jud Casper)
Lynne Perrie (Mrs Casper)
Colin Welland (Mr Farthing)
Brian Glover (Mr Sugden)
UK 1969
111 mins
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BFI Southbank has been awarded the National Autistic Society’s Autism Friendly Award.
The next relaxed screening is:
THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG
+ intro and discussion
Monday 26 September 18:20 NFT3
Find out more at www.whatson.bfi.org.uk and bfi.org.uk/relaxed
Relaxed Screenings
Relaxed screenings are presented each month for
those in the neurodiverse community, their assistants and carers.
• Customers can select their seats when they arrive in the auditorium. You may sit with your family/friendship group or there are some single seats if you prefer.
• Please leave space between yourself and other groups and retain your selected seats for the duration of the performance if possible.
• We encourage you to wear a face covering if you are able to.
• You are welcome to take refreshments into the auditorium but no hot food please.
• Doors will open 30 minutes before the screening.
• No trailers will be shown.
• The programme will be introduced.
• Our house lights will remain on a low level throughout the screening, and the volume will be turned slightly down.
• You will be able to leave the auditorium and return during the screening.
• There will be a quiet space to use if you need to leave the auditorium.
• We understand you may make some noise.
• Please ask us if you need help.