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Something large is on the horizon. Hogarth Hughes just rescued an enormous robot that fell from the stars to Earth. Now young Hogarth has one very big friend and an even bigger problem: How do you keep a 50-foot-tall, steel eating giant a secret? It’s even harder when a nosy government agent arrives in town to hunt down the “alien invader” and the combined land, sea and air might of the U.S. military is sent to demolish the giant. Based on ‘The Iron Man’, Ted Hughes’ classic children’s book, THE IRON GIANT is an incredible adventure that’s part metal, part magic, all heart.

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	Directed by: Brad Bird
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PRIMARY education

From Studio Ghibli, the team that brought you SPIRITED AWAY and HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE, comes TALES FROM EARTHSEA, which marks the directorial debut of Goro Miyazaki, son of the legendary Hayao Miyazaki. Based on the unique series of books by Ursula Le Guin, this enchanting story takes place in a fantasy world of dragons and wizards. A ship is being tossed by a raging sea and two dragons appear from the storm clouds, only to devour each other. This is seen to be a terrible omen that the balance of the world is collapsing. The wizard Sparrowhawk sets out on a quest to find the source of the evil forces that are shaking the world.

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	Directed by: Gorō Miyazaki
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In the world of the Emperor Penguin, a simple song can mean the difference between a lifetime of happiness and an eternity of loneliness. When a penguin named Mumble is born without the ability to sing the romantic song that will attract his soul mate, he has to resort to some fancy footwork to tap dance his way into the heart of the one he loves. A brilliantly animated romantic comedy from the director of BABE, HAPPY FEET is a hilarious and affecting tale of one penguin’s quest for love. The film features an all-star cast of vocal talents, all singing their hearts out. You won’t be able to stop your toes from tapping.

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	Directed by: George Miller
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PRIMARY education

Something large is on the horizon. Hogarth Hughes just rescued an enormous robot that fell from the stars to Earth. Now young Hogarth has one very big friend and an even bigger problem: How do you keep a 50-foot-tall, steel eating giant a secret? It’s even harder when a nosy government agent arrives in town to hunt down the “alien invader” and the combined land, sea and air might of the U.S. military is sent to demolish the giant. Based on ‘The Iron Man’, Ted Hughes’ classic children’s book, THE IRON GIANT is an incredible adventure that’s part metal, part magic, all heart.

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	Directed by: Brad Bird
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PRIMARY education

One man’s role in the long battle to outlaw slavery in the United Kingdom sets the stage for this powerful historical drama. In 1784 William Wilberforce was elected to the House of Commons and soon established himself as a politician with a conscience. When his close friend William Pitt became Prime Minister together they made a bold plan to introduce a bill banning slavery before the English legislature, which was only the beginning of a hard-fought battle to end the slave trade.

This screening supports a month long programme of activities and exhibitions at NORWICH CATHEDRAL commemorating the bicentenary of the abolition of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade in 1807. Follow your visit to Cinema City with a visit to DARK Heritage -a 3D soundscape installation at NORWICH CATHEDRAL. DARK Heritage is offering a range of FREE workshops to schools to support their experience of the DARK. For further information contact Saul Penfold (Head of Education at Norwich Cathedral) on 01603 218320 or education@cathedral.org.uk For more information on DARK Heritage visit www.beearts.org.uk/darkheritage

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	Directed by: Michael Apted
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