Beanpole, a period drama set in Leningrad in the immediate aftermath of World War II, explores the trauma inflicted on the populace, including on Iya and Masha, two young women who are seeking to rebuild their lives. The result is a deeply empathetic character study and a powerful and moving film, with quite exceptional cinematography.

The film will be introduced by Dr Jon Hackett, Associate Professor of Film and Communications at St Mary's University. Jon has provided excellent introductions for RFS for several films in recent years.

70 non-member tickets are available to purchase for individual screenings in Season 59. Non-member tickets are £5 (full-time students £3) and can be purchased in advance from The Exchange's Box Office: online at http://exchangetwickenham.co.uk/events, by telephone 020 8240 2399 or in person. To ensure that you secure a ticket and avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend early pre-booking via The Exchange.

Non-member tickets available on the night of screenings can be purchased solely from The Exchange's box office on the ground floor. Purchases are by contactless payments only – cash payments are no longer accepted.

Richmond Film Society was formed in 1963 and has since screened well over 860 films. Our objective was, and remains, to bring our community the very best in World Cinema. Our 19-film seasons run from September to June and, in the absence of COVID-19 restrictions, attract an aggregate audience of over 4,500 attendees.

Films are shown on alternate Tuesdays at 8:00 pm sharp, with no ads or trailers. On screening nights, the bar opens at 7:00 p.m. and drinks can be brought into the auditorium. Film notes are available online for each screening and audience scores and feedback are collated.

See http://www.richmondfilmsoc.org.uk for further information and full details of our Season 59 programme.