Out of Africa Special Film Screening

Join us at Newlands House Gallery on 20 November for a special screening of Out of Africa (1985), the acclaimed, Oscar-winning film directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford.

Based on Danish author Karen Blixen's 1937 autobiographical memoir, written under the pen name Isak Dinesen, the film tells the story of her life in colonial Kenya in the early twentieth century. Against the breathtaking landscapes of East Africa, it explores themes of love, independence, adventure and the enduring connection between people and the natural world. Winner of seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Cinematography, Out of Africa remains one of cinema's most memorable and visually beautiful films.

The screening takes place alongside our current exhibition, Peter Beard: A Walk on the Wild Side, bringing an extra dimension to the experience. An artist, photographer, diarist and writer, Peter Beard had a lifelong connection with East Africa, where he documented its extraordinary wildlife, landscapes and people through photography, handwritten observations, drawings and collage. His work offers a fascinating perspective on the same landscapes and natural world that feature so prominently in the film.

Set within the intimate surroundings of Newlands House, a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse in the heart of Petworth, the evening offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the film surrounded by Beard's evocative imagery. Guests will also have time to explore the exhibition and enjoy drinks before settling in for the screening.

An evening of art, cinema and conversation in the warmth and character of Newlands House Gallery – a rather special way to spend an autumn evening in Petworth.

Tickets: £20
Includes access to the Peter Beard: A Walk on the Wild Side
Drinks. 
+18 only