37th Annual VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL Oct 30-Nov 3, 2024

37th Annual VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL October 30-November 3, 2024

The Lady in the Van

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THE LADY IN THE VAN

Preceded by the short film Elemental (11 min.)

Academy Award winner Maggie Smith brings to life the true story of the inimitable Miss Shepherd, an eccentric homeless woman of uncertain origins who lives out of her van. When Miss Shepherd meets screenwriter Alan Bennett, she asks to park her van “temporarily” in his London driveway for a few months, but ends up staying for 15 years. What begins as a begrudged favor becomes an unexpected friendship that will change both their lives, even under the critical gaze of their neighbors. Acclaimed director Nicholas Hytner reunites with iconic writer Alan Bennett (The History Boys) to bring this rare and touching portrait to the screen.

Supported by Ting and Michael and Ellen Geismar

Date

Saturday, November 7

Time

6:00 PM

Location

Downtown Mall : The Paramount Theater

Film Info

Director: Nicholas Hytner

Runtime: 104 min.

Genre: Comedy

Year: 2015

Country: UK

Featuring: Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings, Jim Broadbent, Frances De La Tour, James Corden