Batcombe Film Society's new autumn and winter season opens tomorrow, at the Jubilee Hall in Batcombe, with The Last Station.

The comedy drama set in 1910 is about idealism versus family ties and follows Leo Tolstoy (Christopher Plummer), who is caught in the middle of dispute over his valuable literary estate.

On one side is his formidable wife, Sofya (Helen Mirren), determined to protect her family; on the other, the Tolstoyan political movement for social justice led by Chertkov (Paul Giamatti).

Idealistic Valentin (James McAvoy) is despatched to be Tolstoy's secretary, an act guaranteed to antagonise the Countess and exacerbate the stand-off with her husband.

The season continues on Friday, October 8 with The Ghost a conspiracy thriller laced with black humour adapted from Robert Harris' novel.

Ewan McGregor is hired to finish ghost-writing the memoirs of Adam Lang (Pierce Brosnan), a former British prime minister.

Now living in America, Lang faces trial for war crimes and as he uncovers the secrets which contradict Lang's version of events, the ghost-writer finds himself in increasing danger.

Although perhaps far-fetched at times and there are obvious similarities with real life individuals, this is a tense and compelling political satire.

Winner of three awards at the 2009 Berlin International Film Festival and a box office hit in France, Welcome is screened on Friday, November 12.

Bilal (Firat Ayverdi) is a Kurdish teenager, stuck in Calais and desperate to join his girlfriend in London.

At the local swimming pool, he meets Simon, a disaffected swimming instructor (played by Vincent Lindon) and in an effort to impress his estranged wife, Simon risks everything by taking Bilal under his wing.

Although the film's title is ironic and the subject suggests a grim portrayal of the lives of migrants, this is only the backdrop to the touching father-son relationship that develops between Bilal and Simon. The December film will be Nowhere Boy, a lively depiction of the teenage years of John Lennon during the late 1950s.

Other films scheduled to be shown include The Market (January), The Secret In Their Eyes (February) and A Single Man (March).

Other dates for film fans' diaries are Friday, January 28 for the members' choice screening and the popular themed evening on Saturday, March 26.

This season the theme for the popular evening of film and food is 'Russia' with a screening of The Concert.

Doors open at 7.15pm with screenings at 7.45pm.

The hall has wheelchair access and a hearing loop.

For membership inquiries call Rob Sage on 01749 850934.

For more information on the films call Elizabeth Hunt on 01749 850304.

Membership gives entry to nine films, reduced rates for the themed evening plus guest bookings and voting on members' choice.

Adult membership costs £20 while guest tickets cost £4 per film.

Please make cheques payable to 'Batcombe Film Society' and send to: Rob Sage, Portway Farm, Batcombe, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6BR or pay at the door.