THE IRON LADY TO BE PREVIEWED AT ORIGINAL FILM LOCATION

Almost a month before its official release, Volkswagen screens The Iron Lady at the film’s ‘Houses of Parliament’ location in Manchester

An exclusive gala screening of one of this year’s most highly anticipated British films, The Iron Lady, is set to take place on Thursday 15^th December at Manchester Town Hall – the setting for the Houses of Parliament, a key location central to the film. 

The event is the latest in Volkswagen’s ‘See Film Differently’ series, designed to provide film fans with a behind the scenes style insight into some of the most exciting and iconic British films, old and new.

It follows original location screenings of An American Werewolf in London, which was held inside ZSL London Zoo, gangster classic Get Carter, shown at Newcastle Racecourse, Trainspotting, screened at the Royal Scottish Academy and A Clockwork Orange shown during its 40^th anniversary year at Brunel University – all notable locations featured in the classic films.

The latest See Film Differently screening will give film fans the chance to watch The Iron Lady, almost a month before its general UK release in January 2012.

Academy Award winners Meryl Streep (Margaret Thatcher) and Jim Broadbent (Denis Thatcher) star in the lead roles of the compelling story of a woman who battled through the barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male-dominated world.

It explores power and the price that is paid for power, and reveals a surprising and intimate portrait of an extraordinary and complex woman.

The Pathé presentation of The Iron Lady is directed by Mamma Mia! director Phyllida Lloyd, written by Abi Morgan and features performances from British talent including Richard E Grant and Anthony Head.

Tickets for the event are free and available courtesy of Volkswagen through an online ticket draw. For the chance to win tickets, films fans should long onto www.seefilmdifferently.com and register their interest.  Ticket applications close at midday on Friday 9^th December and all lucky winners will be informed the same day. Tickets will be allocated at random.  

Film fans can find out more about Volkswagen’s campaign and share their views on the events by visiting the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/seefilmdifferently.