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Celebrate the Christian festival of Easter and enjoy the seasonal treats of chocolate, rabbits and Easter bonnets.


Chocolat Chocolat

Indulge yourself with chocolate in the story of a chocolate shop in rural France during Lent.  Vianne (Juliette Binoche) causes villagers great temptation but helps sort out their problems. The sight of so much chocolate will have you rushing for some to eat.

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Easter ParadeEaster Parade

A classic 1948 film pairing Judy Garland with Fred Astair. Romance and jealousy when a dancing partner goes on strike and there is a search for someone new. Dazzling tap dance sequences and vintage Irving Berlin music.

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Jesus Christ SuperstarJesus Christ Superstar

Sing-a-long with all the Lloyd Webber songs in this rock opera based on the smash hit stage production.  Vibrant music costume and exuberant singing.

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Jesus of NazarethJesus of Nazareth

This six hour epic directed by Zeffirelli stars Robert Powell as Jesus. The location scenes are beautiful and the story is told in full detail from the birth in the stable to the crucifixion.

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Life of BrianMonty Python's Life of Brian

A classic comedy of gentle silliness. With the usual Monty Python team. This subversive story mocks the false prophets and followers but is true to Biblical text.

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Watership DownWatership Down 

A powerful, sometimes violent cartoon story of how a warren of rabbits survives battles and overcome dangers. Follow the adventures of Fiver, Hazel, Bigwig, Dandelion and their friend Keehar the seagull. The voiceovers come from favourite British actors such as John Hurt and Ralph Richardson.

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