Derived from the French term "mise-en-scène", this is a film club centred around the celebration of film, not just as a form of escapism, or a communal experience...but as a form of art.

Even saying that to some may feel excessive or sound like a pretentious perspective on such an ordinary medium. But for those of us that understand the logistics around filmmaking, the creative decisions that bring such grand stories to the silver screen and the history behind this ever-evolving industry; film feels like storytelling in its finest form.

And it's for those of us that share this sentiment that this film club is for.
The cinephiles and enthusiasts.
The critics and the analysts.
The historians and the admirers.
Fans of cinema in every shape of the word.

Film Strip of Classic Old Hollywood Actresses

Film Strip of Classic Old Hollywood Actors

mise-en-scène

/ˌmiːz ɒ̃ ˈsɛn/

the stage design and arrangement of actors in scenes for a theatre or film production.

When applied to the cinema, mise-en-scène refers to everything that appears before the camera—the sets, props, costumes, actors, and even the lighting.

Hi, everyone! My name is Ruth and I'm the founder of this Birmingham-based film club.

I've been passionate about cinema every since I was young and watched Pacific Rim in 2013. I know that's not a 'classic' pick as a cinephile, but I don't care, I love it and Guillermo del Toro is an amazing director!

However, I did start to broaden my knowledge on film in 2020 when I first watched 'Gone With the Wind' and I've been in love with Old Hollywood movies ever since.

Soon after, I began to watch foreign cinema from, South Korea, China, India, and I became enamoured with the beauty and differences each industry brought to filmmaking.

But I would like to meet more people in Birmingham who love film just as much as I do, not only just to make friends and connections, but to learn from others and gain a deeper understanding of cinema!

Favourite Films: Pacific Rim, Mad Max: Fury Road, Inception, Hero, Dune: Part Two, The Lion in Winter, The Red Shoes, The Killer
Favourite Actor/Actress(s): Peter O'Toole, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Katherine Hepburn, Paul Newman, Anton Walbrook
Favourite Directors: Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, David Lean

Ruth

Additional Information

Where is the club based?

The club is based in Birmingham, UK, and all events and screenings will be hosted here as well.

What is a cinephile?

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, a cinephile is: a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about cinema as an art form, and knows a lot about films.

So if you're someone who loves to watch movies, analyses what's in a every shot, has an admiration for filmmaking or follows your favourite director's filmography avidly - this club is for you!

Can I join if I don't identity as a cinephile?

Although this club is mainly for film enthusiasts and those passionate about cinema, if you're someone who's just curious about the club or would like to broaden your knowledge of film outside of what we see in the mainstream, I would love for you attend our screenings and group discussions, you're more than welcome to come along!