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Film: ‘Private Peaceful’
December 7, 2014 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Studio-C Cinema in the Cornelius Arts Center in downtown Cornelius will show the BBC’s World War I drama “Private Peaceful” on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7, at 7pm. The screening will be the only theatrical screening in the Carolinas. And you won’t find this one on Netflix or TV.
The 100-minute film from 2012 is produced in the style of rich historical British dramas such as “Downton Abbey.” ‘Private Peaceful” was produced by the BBC for its series marking the 100th anniversary this year of the start of World War I.
“ Private Peaceful” details the gritty rural lives and loves of Tommo and Charlie – two young brothers – and their poor Devonshire family from 1909 until 1916, when the outbreak of World War I destroys their country idyll. Both join up (one under age) leaving behind the beautiful Molly who is the love of both their lives. The young men survive gas attacks, shelling, German troops and the appalling deaths of their close friends. But one thing they cannot escape is summary military justice.
Doors open 6:15pm for a complementary wine and cheese reception, and art gallery browsing. Screening begins at 7pm. Informal discussion follows.
Tickets are $9 Cornelius residents/$10 non-residents. The Cornelius Arts Center is in the Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., behind the Cornelius police station.
More information and advance tickets available at www.studioccinema.com
