films at the inkwell

Friday, 9th January
8pm

THE LIFE OF CHUCK

Described by IMDb as a life-affirming, genre-bending (Drama - Fantasy - Sci-Fi) story about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man. The chapters are linked to tell the biography of Charles Krantz in reverse - beginning with his death from a brain tumour at 39, and ending with his childhood in a supposedly haunted house. A moving and spiritually uplifting film; pessimistic at times, but optimism eventually shining through without diminishing any of its dramatic realism.

The Life Of Chuck is based on a novella by Stephen King, but is not the classic horror generally associated with him. Described as a Spielberg-esque wonder... a King story through and through; the style, the nostalgia, the weirdness, the Americanisms... (The Indiependent: see William Stotter's review here)

Running time: 1hr 51mins

As this film is shown in three acts in reverse chronological order, Ian Brooker (who chooses our films for us, and introduces them on screening nights whenever he can) has kindly written his own thoughts on what to expect, together with his suggestion of how to watch the film. Find Ian's short explanation on the following link:

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Our bar will be open.

We accept CARD or CASH on the door and in the bar. (If using cash, exact change is appreciated.)

Friday, 13th February
8pm

PALESTINE 36
ARABIC with subtitles - and ENGLISH

This powerful and timely historical drama chronicles the beginnings of the 1936-1939 Arab Revolt. The British administered Palestine under a mandate established by the League of Nations at the end of the First World War. As Palestinian villages revolt against this British administration, Yusuf navigates between Jerusalem and his rural home, amidst escalating unrest and a pivotal moment for the British Empire. Weaving together multiple character strands and using striking archival footage to create emotional engagement with the characters’ respective destinies, it sets up the cruelty and injustice of the decades that would follow - eventually leading us to what we are witnessing today.

Historical Drama
Running time: 1 hr 59 mins

Friday, 13th March
8pm

SANTOSH

In Hindi with subtitles

In rural India, 28-year-old, newly widowed Santosh avails of a scheme to inherit her late husband’s job as a police officer. As a diligent worker, when a girl's body is found, she's pulled into the investigation under the wing of charismatic feminist inspector Sharma. The investigation reveals disturbing truths about class divides, as well as the troubling lengths Santosh’s colleagues will go to to find a culprit. Gripping, gritty storytelling acknowledges some of the murkier aspects of modern India, including police corruption and brutality, sexism and caste prejudice.

Crime - Drama - Thriller
Running time: 2 hrs 8 mins

See IMDb content rating here.

This film will be introduced by Ian Brooker.

Friday, 10th April
8pm

SENTIMENTAL

VALUE

Norwegian (with subtitles)
and English

In Norway stage actress Nora and her sister Agnes are surprised to be reunited with their estranged father, Gustav - who reappears after his ex-wife's death. Gustav is a once-renowned film-maker, and wishing to reconnect with his daughter he offers Nora the lead role in his new autobiographical film about his own mother’s suicide. When Nora declines, he casts an American actress in the role.

In this film Gustav’s autobiographical project is used as a means to unpack the family’s messy history, exposing layers of generational trauma and simmering resentment. The film explores family dynamics through the lens of a film director and his estranged daughters. A poignant family drama about art, legacy, and complicated relationships - it blends humor with deep melancholy and emotional weight.

Showbiz / Drama - Comedy / Drama
Running time: 2 hrs 13 mins

OTHER FILMS YET TO BE CONFIRMED FOR 2026 INCLUDE:

IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT - Mystery / Thriller / Crime

DRAGONFLY - Drama / Thriller

SIRĀT - Adventure / Mystery / Drama

THE HISTORY OF SOUND - Romance / History / Music / Drama

Non film society members are always welcome. Pay €8 per screening on the door. If using cash, exact change is appreciated.

There will be drinks and snacks available before all film screenings. We hope that you will support our bar, from which all profits go towards the upkeep of Tracton Arts & Community Centre. Thank you.

FILM CLUB 'MOVIE NIGHT' GIFT VOUCHERS are available - please ask at the ticket desk.

Membership is great value, but not mandatory. Unless stated otherwise, tickets will be sold on the door at each screening.
However, occasionally, when a film is known to be particularly popular, and therefore likely to sell out, we will sell tickets in advance online. Any remaining unsold tickets will then be sold on the door). If this is to be the case, it will be stated clearly wherever the film is advertised.

We can only accept new members in September each year.
Film Society Membership runs for 12 months from September each year; this is a condition of our contract with Access Cinema, who obtain the licences for the films we screen on the basis of the number of members we have at the beginning of this 12 month period. For further information, and to put your name down for membership from next September, please email: film@tracton .org

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Films are usually screened at 8pm on the second Friday of each month.
Film Society Membership is great value, and gains you entry to all films screened at The Inkwell Theatre throughout the year.

Alternatively, pay €8 per screening on the door. If using cash, exact change is appreciated.

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