SECRET SCREENINGS 003 / THE IMPOSTER
"Secret Screenings is what the movies should be about - a theatrical experience that extends well beyond what's on the screen. I was surprised by how tense the atmosphere was - it felt like a genuine courtroom and I wasn't fully prepared to find myself in the dock."
Barry Layton, Director of The Imposter
FUTURE CINEMA, THE CREATORS OF SECRET CINEMA, REVEALED IT'S VERY SPECIAL SECRET SCREENING 003 AS THE IMPOSTER
An incredible documentary directed by Bart Layton featuring jaw dropping twists and revelations about the disappearance of a 13-year-old boy, Nicholas Barclay.
The line between fiction and reality was blurred with a surprise courtroom proceeding and cross-examination with a real Barrister as well as special guests including the charismatic private investigator Charlie Parker, the director, Bart Layton and Dimitri Doganis, Producer.
Taking place at Conway Hall in Bloomsbury, the space was transformed into the operating Conway Hall Courtroom with a Barrister, Counter Clerks and Police Officers for the evening. Presided over by Barrister Luke Ponte from 3 Raymond Buildings and made up of a jury, our audience; the courtroom proceeding and questioning searched for truth and justice as told through this documentary.
Charlie Parker, Private Detective, said: "I was overwhelmed. I did not know what I was walking into and they created a real courtroom. The audience were great, I felt like they could have asked questions all night."
Following the screening, Charlie Parker’s private investigation office had been recreated where Charlie interviewed the actor, Adam O’Brian, who played Frederic Bourdin through the street-front windows to the wonder of the passing public and audience.
See what happened here and catch the trailer here
To everyone who was there on the night please tell us what you thought here.
You can see The Imposter at nationwide previews on Sunday 19 August, 3pm followed by a satellite Q&A with the filmmakers. The Imposter opens on 24 August.
Thank you to All Tomorrow’s Parties for supporting this event.
FROM THE AUDIENCE:
"Watched #TheImposter last night courtesy of #secretscreenings. I gasped, cried, laughed, felt a bit sick. Awesome documentary."
“A tough case, unbelievable at times but the verdict is deserved. Due to the evidence presented, I find the Imposter...GUILTY of the charge of being an absolutely compelling film to watch, which made for an intriguing and very enjoyable cinematic experience!!"’
"Astounding night ,film of the year so far and the appearance of the larger-than-life Texan Private Investigator for a Q and A afterwards was the final pleasure KO for me. "
Secret Screenings, from Future Cinema, the creators of Secret Cinema, is a new film club bringing back mystery films to the UK for one night only and is set to continue through 2012. Secret Screenings bring back a sense of community, discovery and collective experience to cinema giving audiences access to incredible unseen films combined with one of a kind unforgettable experiences.
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