Movie Club: Paddington 2
January 10, 2024
Runner-up for our Cinephiles’ Choice voting last fall, Wonka director Paul King’s delightful masterpiece follows Paddington as he leads an open-hearted adventure through London to find the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday. Introduced by SIFF Graphic Designer Manager and Paddington evangelist Reese Iliakis.
Ever wonder what the world would be like if we practiced radical compassion? Is your gender envy icon a little bear voiced by queer icon Ben Whishaw? Then Paddington 2 is the film for you. Come follow our favorite little Peruvian bear in his second film as he leads an open-hearted adventure through London to find the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday. There’s no better way to start your year than with a heartwarming lesson on the power of kindness and also why Brexit was a bad idea.
- Director: Paul King
- Principal Cast: Ben Whishaw, Sally Hawkins, Imelda Staunton, Michael Gambon, Hugh Bonneville
- Country: United Kingdom, France, Canada, China, USA
- Year: 2017
- Running Time: 103 min.
- Producer: David Heyman
- Screenplay: Paul King, Simon Farnaby
- Cinematographers: Erik Wilson
- Editors: Jonathan Amos, Mark Everson
- Music: Dario Marianelli
- Language: English