Membership
We encourage those of you who would like to support the film society to join as members for a £5 fee for 12 months - many thanks to those of you who have done so already. This will give you a vote at our AGM and the income will help us to balance our books. To join, email us at shrewsburyfilmsociety@gmail.com for further details or ask at the door when you next come to a film.
Advance Tickets
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Our Next Film
Sunday 26 January 2025
The Train
PG | USA | 1964 | English | 133 mins
Director: John Frankenheimer
A gripping World War II thriller masterfully blending action and historical drama. Set in 1944, the film follows the French Resistance’s efforts to stop a Nazi officer, Colonel Von Waldheim (Paul Scofield), from transporting stolen art masterpieces to Germany aboard a train. Burt Lancaster stars as Labiche, a railway inspector reluctantly drawn into the resistance’s desperate mission.
In addition to the film’s raw authenticity (using real trains and practical effects to give a visceral intensity to the action sequences), themes of sacrifice and the value of art over human life are powerfully explored, challenging our perceptions of war and morality. The Train remains a timeless classic, celebrated for its suspenseful storytelling and poignant exploration of humanity amid conflict.
The film’s black-and-white cinematography enhances its gritty realism and makes it a must-see on a big screen.
Presented by Shrewsbury Film Society as part of Art of Action, a UK-wide film season supported by National Lottery and BFI Film Audience Network.
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