Two middle-aged adults stand facing each other on a bridge over an Amsterdam canal, holding hands. The man wears a dark grey coat and scarf; the woman wears a teal coat with a plaid burgundy scarf. In the background, a historic clock tower rises above tree-lined canal banks flanked by traditional Dutch brick buildings, with boats and bicycles visible along the waterway.

Midwinter Break

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About Midwinter Break

Finely calibrated performances from Oscar nominees Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds anchor this adaptation of Glasgow-based Bernard MacLaverty’s novel of the same name, which follows retirees Stella and Gerry on a trip to Amsterdam at a crunch point in their marriage.

Their city break has the potential to become something much more life-changing as the pair reflect on the past, their problems in the present, and consider their future together. Established theatre director Polly Findlay makes an impressive directorial debut with this carefully weighted drama that muses on the enduring power of love.
 

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Duration includes trailers, adverts and any Q&A/panel. For events such as NT Live, Colour Box and Reel & Meal there will be minimal advertising. We do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy.

MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.

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