Melodrama Matinees: Far From Heaven (2002)

Part of TOO MUCH: Melodrama on Film

With free popcorn & a special introduction

Join us for Douglas Sirk’s gorgeously stylised classic All That Heaven Allows, a landmark in 1950s melodrama. Jane Wyman stars as a respectable widow who scandalises her community when she falls in love with her younger gardener, played by Rock Hudson. What follows is a moving and visually sumptuous exploration of love, class, gossip and conformity, brought to life in Sirk’s unforgettable colour palette.

Each screening includes complimentary popcorn, an introduction to the film’s themes and production and bespoke ‘Talking Points’ to take home, helping spark conversations long after the credits roll.

With its beautiful visuals, soaring emotion and quietly radical story of a woman defying expectations, All That Heaven Allows remains one of cinema’s most cherished melodramas, and the perfect way to begin our afternoon season of love, memory and connection.

Tickets £6



(Community tickets of £4 for groups and regulars, & free carer tickets)

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