This month sees the last chance to see the Thanet On Film II, the phenomenally popular film which explores the Isle of Thanet’s past, present and future.The film has been showing in cinemas across Thanet since November 2010 – but the screenings are now coming to an end.
“We hadn’t been intending to show the film again,” said producer Christine Tongue, “But there has been such huge interest, we just wanted to make sure that everyone who wants to see it has the chance,” Christine said.
The film features footage of Broadstairs in the 1920s and Ramsgate and Margate through the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s.But people aren’t just going out of nostalgia, said Christine.
“Many people go to see the old days when the beaches were packed,” she said, “but lots are just as interested to see how things have changed in recent times and the prospects for the future.”“With the opening of the Turner Centre and the revival in the popularity of holidays in Britain we may be standing on the brink of great new things for Thanet,” said Christine, “The film offers great evidence for what could be done here, if people make an effort.”
Christine is already working on the next edition of Thanet on Film and is inviting people to send in ideas. “These films stand or fall by the contribution of local people,” Christine said, “We would love to hear from people who have pictures of old Thanet, old movies or even just interesting memories.”
There will be afternoon screenings of the Ramsgate version of the film in the Granville Cinema at 2.30pm on Monday 21st and 2.30pm on Tuesday 22nd March and one evening performance at 7.30pm on Thursday 31st March. To book, ring the Granville on 01843 591750.
In addition there will be a special showing of the Margate version of the film at the Ursuline College, Westgate-on-Sea, on Wednesday 30th March at 7pm. This will be open to the public but booking is advisable, telephone 01843 434431. Pictures attached. For more details and pictures, and a 90 second trailer for “Thanet On Film”, telephone Christine Tongue on 01843 604253 or email inmeds@yahoo.co.uk.
Youtube trailer is on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCo7H2a3F-M
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