Special Gala: Casino Royale (2006) + Q&A with Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and David Arnold

This screening includes a pre-screening Q&A with legendary Bond screenwriters, Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, and composer, David Arnold. Hosted by Chris Chibnall. 

For one night only, Bridport’s From Page to Screen film festival has a special licence to thrill with a 20th Anniversary Big Screen Gala showing of the Bond masterpiece Casino Royale. 

In a coup for the festival, BAFTA winning writing duo Neal Purvis & Robert Wade, (writers of no less than seven James Bond movies) will be joining Grammy and Emmy winning composer David Arnold for an exclusive Q&A led by Chris Chibnall. 

More than just a screening, the event at Bridport’s iconic Electric Palace cinema, will bring together three film-making giants for a unique look at British cinema’s biggest film series. 

Optional dress code: casino chic.

“We have a fabulous night for you – the Electric Palace will get a Casino glow-up as we roll out the red carpet, put on our glad-rags, spin the festival roulette wheel and shake (not stir) the cocktails,” says this year’s festival curator, screenwriter, Chris Chibnall.  “Join us to see this modern classic back where it belongs on the Electric Palace big screen, in all its thrilling glory. This is a never-to-be-repeated night with very, very special guests. It’ll be a fun and unmissable Friday to remember”, he added. 

Screening sponsored by 

Antipasti provided by Mercato Italiano. 

A secret agent origin story, Daniel Craig’s Bond debut and a re-invigoration of the iconic cinematic franchise, 44 years after its inception.

How do you solve a problem like James Bond? In 2006, the answer was: with an impeccably structured adaptation of Ian Fleming’s 1953 novel, a life and death poker game, breathtaking action sequences from the first second, an electric romance, characters you care for, portrayed by a literal five-star cast of Mads Mikkelsen, Eva Green, Judi Dench, Jeffrey Wright, oh and a new lad named Daniel Craig striding out of the ocean – all set to a pulsating David Arnold score. And the line you’ve been waiting for, right at the end, by the side of Lake Como. Martin Campbell’s direction mixes all these elements into a gala-worthy, perfect big screen cocktail. Chris Chibnall

UK/USA/Czech Republic/Germany, 2006. Director Martin Campbell. Screenplay by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and Paul Haggis from the 1953 novel by Ian Fleming. With Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Judi Dench. 144 mins. 12

Screening at Electric Palace
£13
25-and-under £5
10% off for BAC supporters

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