Rhiwbina's community cinema Monico Movies has announced its spring programme, starting with the tense thriller Argo (2012), directed by and starring Ben Affleck.
The film is based on a true story: Following the Iranian revolution, which overthrew the Shah in 1979, militants stormed and took control of the US Embassy in Tehran, taking 56 Americans hostages.
But six managed to get away and took refuge in the home of Canadian Ambassador.
After two months a plan was hatched to get the American diplomats out.
It involved creating a fake Canadian film crew to scout locations for a science fiction movie called Argo, to smuggle the six embassy workers to safety in a daring rescue.
Argo won three Oscars, including best picture. Also starring Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, and John Goodman, the film will be shown on Saturday 8 March at Canolfan Beulah.
Tickets are available from the usual Rhiwbina outlets, Serenade, Victoria Fearn Gallery, The Honeypot and The Deri Stores at £5 (cash only).
Monico Movies shows start at 7.30pm, with doors open at 7pm. The venue is Canolfan Beulah Church Community Centre, Beulah Road, CF14 6LX.
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