Sunday 17th September Lion Cert PG Australia / Uk (2016) Dir: Garth Davis 1 hr 58 mins A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of miles from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia. 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family. Based on autobiography A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley An Emotional roller coaster, filled with twists, turns, longing and love
Sunday 15th October The Salesman Cert 12 France, Iran Dir: Asghar Farhadi 2hrs 5mins (2016) Forced to leave their central Teheran apartment building, which risks collapsing caused by major works nearby, Emad and Rana move into a new place. An incident relating to the apartment's former occupant arises, which will turn the young couple's lives upside down. Another award winning film from Asghar Faradi
Sunday 19th November The Other Side of Hope Cert 12 Finland (2017) Dir: Aki Kaurismäki 1hr 40 mins A super slick drama-comedy that sees a poker playing restaurateur and former travelling salesman befriend of a newly arrived group of refugees. Sardonic and beautiful film from critically acclaimed and multi-award winning Aki Kaurismäki Uplifting, quirky and funny reminder of what kindness and courage means in real life
For full details of Cinema Obscura’s 2017 -18 season of films contact Eddie Gaines on 01984 624657