April-May 2019 marks the 75th anniversary of the ‘Hussar Stunt’, and certain events will take place in London to mark the occasion. One idea suggested is to hire a cinema or suitable location for a special screening of the 1957 Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger movie, Ill Met by Moonlight, starring Dirk Bogarde. It would be wonderful if we could manage this during the period of the anniversary 26 April to 14 May or thereabouts.
We are looking at the possibility of this now and what arrangements we can make, but it would help enormously if we could gauge the level of interest amongst readers of the blog. The idea might be something like the following. All subject to change!
- Special screening in a central London location.
- Drinks reception before the screening.
- The main event.
- Possible panel Q&A afterwards.
- Further drinks and fork/finger buffet to follow
We have no firm idea of what this might cost yet, but fair to say in the range £25-£50 pp.
It would help us enormously if you can complete the above poll. There is no commitment whatsoever, and you can add comments by clicking on “comments” once you have voted. For instance, some of you might like to have a similar event in another city, in your country. Why not tell us and we can work together. Poll replies at your earliest convenience would be much appreciated.
Why not as well/alternatively draw the event to the BBC and other major TV channels and suggest to them that it would be very appropriate for them to make a special showing.
Sincerely – Francis Fermor
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Good idea Francis. I know not where to start but will give it a go!