Synopsis
A key member of iconic bands The Dirty Three and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, multi-instrumentalist and renowned film composter Warren Ellis has cut a brilliant and unorthodox figure in music for over three decades. Far from the international concert halls in which he has plied his craft lies a very different passion project: a wildlife sanctuary in the forests of Sumatra. Co-founded by Ellis and spearheaded by the indomitable Femke den Haas, whose dedicated team of conservationists rescue trafficked and mistreated animals and then devote years to nursing them back to health.
This fly-on-the-wall documentary offers both a deeply personal insight into one artist’s life through the act of creating and an inspiring reminder of how much can be achieved when passionate people come together to do great things to impact the world around them.
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A regular opportunity for cinema lovers aged 65 and over to watch great films every other Thursday.
Taking place every other Thursday at 11:30, these screenings are aimed at creating a welcoming space for those aged 65+ to enjoy films at a quiet time of day for £5.
At BEAM Seniors, you can come alone, join us with a friend or family member or spark up a conversation with a fellow audience member. It’s totally up to you.
BEAM Seniors: Ellis Park
Thu 13 Nov 2025 11:30
104 minutes
Overview
Australian musician Warren Ellis takes us on a guided tour through a wildlife sanctuary he co-founded in the forests of Sumatra. Here, rescued trafficked animals are nursed back to health by conservationists.