Sunday 13th January Happy End France/ Germany (2017) 1 hr 50 mins Dir: Michael Haneke When her mother falls ill under mysterious circumstances, young Eve is sent to live with her estranged father’s relatives in Calais. The Laurent family – wealthy, neurotic, self-obsessed and living in a sprawling mansion house, waited on by servants. A snapshot from the life of a bourgeois European family. Expect the unexpected as this is a film by Michael Haneke.
Sunday 10th February Zama Argentina (2018) 1hr 55 mins Dir: Lucrecia Martel
In a remote part of 18th century South America, magistrate Don Diego de Zama, administers justice on behalf of the Spanish crown. Separated from his family, he cuts a lonely figure not entirely sure how to fit into this particular ‘outpost of progress.’ The film follows his attempts to secure a posting home. “A slow burning masterpiece “ Rolling Stone
Sunday 10th March Cold War Poland (2018) 1hr 28 mins Dir: Pawel Pawlikowski
Pawlikowski follows his award winning Ida with the stunning film Cold War, an epic romance set against the backdrop of Europe after World War II. Shot in luminous black and white, it s a wistful and dreamlike and musical journey through a divided continent and a heart breaking portrait of ill-fated love. Polish entry to 2019 Oscars
For full details of Cinema Obscura’s 2018 -19 season of films contact Eddie Gaines on 01984 624657