Maurice + Intro
HERE IS WHERE THE SKY IS BLUE: Films by Merchant Ivory
The Chiswick Cinema is delighted to host an exclusive retrospective of the works of Academy Award-winner James Ivory from Autumn 2024 to Summer 2025 programmed with Ivory’s kind participation.
The season charts the course of his trailblazing career revealing the breadth of his emotionally elegant and meticulously lyrical filmography.
Each screening features a specially recorded interview shot at the cinema with James Ivory, before the film.
Season Produced by Chris Parker and Bridget Osborne
Season Artwork by AguadoPoloDesign
With our sincere thanks to: Melissa Chung, Luca Lucenari, Bridget Osborne, Andrea Carnevali, Chris Harris.
About the film:
After his lover rejects him, a young man trapped by the oppressiveness of Edwardian society tries to come to terms with and accept his sexuality.
The Chiswick Cinema is delighted to host an exclusive retrospective of the works of Academy Award-winner James Ivory from Autumn 2024 to Summer 2025 programmed with Ivory’s kind participation.
The season charts the course of his trailblazing career revealing the breadth of his emotionally elegant and meticulously lyrical filmography.
Each screening features a specially recorded interview shot at the cinema with James Ivory, before the film.
Season Produced by Chris Parker and Bridget Osborne
Season Artwork by AguadoPoloDesign
With our sincere thanks to: Melissa Chung, Luca Lucenari, Bridget Osborne, Andrea Carnevali, Chris Harris.
About the film:
After his lover rejects him, a young man trapped by the oppressiveness of Edwardian society tries to come to terms with and accept his sexuality.
Cast
Hugh Grant • Ben Kingsley • Simon Callow • Denholm Elliott • Rupert Graves • Billie Whitelaw • James Wilby
Director
James Ivory
Running Time
140 minutes