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When conservative English spinster Edith Swan and her stuffy neighbours start receiving letters full of wicked and hilarious profanities, her rowdy, Irish neighbour Rose is charged with the crime.
Wicked Little Letters (2024) is a comedy-drama film directed by Thea Sharrock. The story is set in the 1920s and follows Rose Gooding, a free-spirited woman in a small English town, who becomes the prime suspect when the residents start receiving scandalous and obscene letters. To clear her name, Rose teams up with the prim and proper Edith Swan, forming an unlikely duo to uncover the true culprit behind the letters. The film delves into themes of friendship, societal norms, and the fight for justice in a conservative community.
Wicked Little Letters was well-received for its witty screenplay and strong performances, especially by it's leading actresses. The film won the Best Screenplay award at the Sundance Film Festival and received nominations for Best Actress at the BAFTA Awards, showcasing its critical and artistic acclaim.
Director: Thea Sharrock
Starring: Olivia Colman, Timothy Spall, Jessie Buckley
Running time: 1 hour 36 minutes
Language: English
Screening dates and times:
- Monday 12 August: 6:00 PM
- Thursday 15 August: 2:00PM*
- Sunday 18 August: 11:00 AM
*When available Thursday screenings are specially subtitled for our hearing-impaired audience members, ensuring an inclusive experience for all.