Read a Movie series sets screening of 'Swept From the Sea' Feb. 10
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society, the Rehoboth Beach Public Library and the Lewes Public Library invite film and/or literary enthusiasts to a screening of "Swept from the Sea" at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Metropolitan Community Church of Rehoboth, 19369 Plantation Road, Rehoboth Beach. Based on the short story “Amy Foster” by Joseph Conrad, this historical drama is set in 19th century rural England.
"Swept from the Sea" is a film about star-crossed lovers Yanko Gooral (Vincent Perez) and Amy Foster (Rachel Weisz). Yanko is a Ukrainian shipwreck survivor and Amy is a young servant girl with a scandalous heritage. In spite of random cruelties inflicted on the pair by the local villagers, Yanko and Amy become entwined in a passionate love affair, marry and have a child. When outside forces conspire against them they cling even more faithfully to each other, declaring their undying devotion. The film also headlines Ian McKellen and Kathy Bates and received rave reviews for its spectacular cinematography of the Cornish coastline.
This screening is part of the monthly Read a Movie series in which members read a little-known short story in advance of the screening, then gather to share their thoughts about how well or not so well the story was expanded to the big screen. The series takes place the second Wednesday of each month from September to May. To sign up and receive the stories in advance, email Denise Hoban at outreach@rehobothfilm.com.
Admission is $3 for Rehoboth Beach Film Society members (current membership card must be presented), and $5 for nonmembers. Tickets will be sold at the door on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, go to www.rehobothfilm.com or call 302-645-9095.
