CLOSING NIGHT • FOCUS: UNITED KINGDOM • Light years from the aged, widowed Queen Victoria of popular imagination, Emily Blunt is radiant, vivacious and enchanting as the sheltered princess who ascended the British throne in 1837 at age 18. This captivating, sumptuously mounted production, beautifully performed and graced with an elegant, witty screenplay that adheres largely to the historical record, traces the earliest years of Victoria’s long reign: her struggle for autonomy from her mother, the Duchess of Kent (Miranda Richardson), as she takes the crown; hard knocks and political fallout from a checkered alliance with Prime Minister Lord Melbourne (Paul Bettany); and her gentle, cautious, finally fervent courtship with first cousin Prince Albert (Rupert Friend). Depicting a formidable yet vulnerable court in the midst of tumultuous social upheaval, The Young Victoria takes this legendary royal romance as its heart, tracing the evolution of two young people who would become the 19th century’s ultimate power couple. —Richard Peterson
Closing Night Party SPONSORED BY HORNBLOWER CRUISES & EVENTS
After the film, sail away with us on the California Hornblower in Sausalito for our Closing Night party and moonlight cruise. Savor, indulge and unwind with the finest in gourmet cuisine, hand-crafted vino from Hall Wines and hip DJ beats by Feet First Entertainment, all while being surrounded by spectacular bay views on Hornblower’s magnificent flagship. The bars are generously sponsored by California Bank & Trust.
Running time: 100 Country: US;UK Category: World Cinema Directed by: Jean-Marc Vallée Producers: Graham King, Martin Scorsese, Tim Headington, Sarah Ferguson Screenwriter: Julian Fellowes Cinematographer: Hagan Bogdanski Editors: Jill Bilcock, Matt Garner Cast: Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Mark Strong
Ticket Codes: YOUN18P - Film and Party YOUN18R - Film Only
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Screening:
Sun. Oct 18th, 2009 @ 5:15 PM - Smith Rafael Film Center, San Rafael CA
This film has gone to RUSH. If seats become available, they will be sold to patrons in the RUSH line on a first come, first served basis. Cash only, no discounts.
