30th Anniversary Film Festival: Glorious 39 (12A)

2nd August 2025 4:30pm (Doors open at 3:30 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

2009 – Glorious 39 (12A)

Set in the idyllic British countryside just before the start of the Second World War. The story revolves around the formidable Keyes family, who are keen to uphold and preserve their very traditional way of life. When the eldest sibling Anne stumbles across secret recordings her seemingly perfect life begins to dramatically unravel.

“Poliakoff cleverly translates the mood of fear and uncertainty in Britain into a dark psychological maze that leads Anne to the edge of insanity”. Stella Papamichael – Radio Times

Starring: Romola Garai; Eddy Redmayne; Christopher Lee; Corin Redgrave; David Tennant; Bill Nighy; Hugh Bonneville

Directed by Stephen Poliakoff

Running Time 129 minutes

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The soundtrack for the film was composed by Emmy Award winning composer, Adrian Johnston, who was born and raised near Carlisle.