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Learn more about films and the issues they raise at our Film Extra events.
These evening courses, talks and day schools are delivered by experts who are passionate about film: film writers, curators, screenwriters, teachers and historians. Everyone is welcome. You don't need any previous knowledge, experience or qualifications.
You can also buy a ticket for any of our 16+ film events, which focus on key texts and film concepts in the National Curriculum.
Museum Members receive 10% off all Film Extra events.
Wednesdays 7 May - 19 June
During this course, we will look at Gene Kelly's important contribution to the muscial genre, his collaborations, how he compares with his peers, and his unique character.
Monday 21 May
This talk will trace out some of the character and generic features that recur frequently, and reach their apogee in Kelly and Donen's On the Town.
Saturday 26 May
Hollywood's greatest moment of crisis and of opportunity is lovingly revisited in two popular and highly successful films.
Join us after 'The Talkies' double bill to learn one of the dances from Singin' in the Rain.
Sunday 27 May
Ex-cons Veeru and Jai are hired by a retired police officer to capture notorious bandit Gabbar Singh. Regarded by many today as the greatest Indian film of all time, Sholay is enormous fun.
Saturday 16 June
Following the Screentalk with Director Harley Cokeliss, there will be a screening of his postapocalyptic tale of a world ripped apart by oil wars where gasoline has become a precious commodity.
Albert Nobbs (15)
15 - 17 June 2012
Our programme of cultural and learning events for grown-ups