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Open Air Programme brought us FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS

The second day of the Open Air Programme brought us FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS, a film directed by British director Stephen Frears, who was presented with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award for outstanding contribution to Film Arts on this occasion.

The true story of Florence Foster Jenkins (Meryl Streep), a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice. Jenkins used her connections, power and wealth to get attention as a singer. Hugh Grant plays the role of her partner and manager St. Claire Bayfield. Simon Helberg, known by many from The Big Bang Theory, will be accompanying her on the piano during her performances.

Director: Stephen Frears
Cast: Rebecca Ferguson, Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, Simon Helberg, Neve Gachev, Nina Arianda, John Kavanagh

Stephen Frears
2016 - FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS
2013 - PHILOMENA
2013 - MUHAMMAD ALI'S GREATEST FIGHT
2012 - LAY THE FAVOURITE
2010 - TAMARA DREWE
2006 - THE QUEEN
2002 - DIRTY PRETTY THINGS
2000 - HIGH FIDELITY
1992 - HERO
1990 - THE GRIFTERS
1988 - DANGEROUS LIAISONS
1987 - PRICK UP YOUR EARS
1985 - MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE
1971 - GUMSHOE

The screening of the FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS film began at 20:30 in the Open Air Cinema.