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I know where i’m going
Friday 26th July
Sublime
One of the most lovable films in British cinema history - a sublime and utterly distinctive romantic comedy, set towards the end of the second world war.
“I Know Where I’m Going” stars Wendy Hiller as the headstrong, self-possessed and rather conceited young Englishwoman, Joan Webster, who travels to the Hebrides to marry a wealthy industrialist on the remote island of Kiloran. Foul weather strands her on the neighbouring island of Mull the night before their wedding – the first time in her life anything or anyone has ever interfered with her plans. Yet, little by little, she finds herself beguiled by the island and the islanders – in particular Torquil MacNeil, a young naval officer who also happens to be the rightful Laird of Kiloran, a title he wears modestly but proudly. He is played with delicacy and forthright charm by Roger Livesey.
I Know Where I’m Going! is a movie of romance and myth, comedy and whimsy, but fiercely rooted in reality – and geography. And it is very unusual, maybe entirely unique, in that it is set during wartime but the war is entirely absent and irrelevant, even if the hero is often to be seen wearing his Royal Navy uniform.
As for the film title, perhaps the answer lies in a statement from Emeric Pressburger in his biography about his writing practice: “But if I can help it, I never sit down to write the real script until I know where I’m going and I’ve worked out the rhythm and so on beforehand.” Was that deliberate?
CAST: Wendy Hiller | Roger Livesey
DIRECTORS: Michael Powell | Emeric Pressburger
DINNER SET MENU | THEME: Scottish
Welcome glass of raspberry gin & tonic.
Haggis, neeps and tatties cakes on bed of savoy cabbage followed by honey and whiskey mouse.
Programme:
6:00pm Event opens with welcoming drinks in the courtyard
7:45pm Dinner served
8:15pm Film starts
9:15pm Interval
11:30 Bar closes
Times may vary
Director Michael Powell and actress Pamela Brown on the set of I KNOW WHERE I’M GOING!
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PLEASE NOTE: We serve delicious two course set menus which are carefully prepared with local organic ingredients wherever possible and cooked on site and themed for each event, however we are unable to cater for specific dietary requirements. Occasionally we may need to adjust the menu depending on availability, as in our search for authenticity, this sometimes becomes too difficult.
