Opera House Cinema Series to Present A Man Called Otto

FREDONIA – The next film in the Cinema Series at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center is “A Man Called Otto,” starring Tom Hanks. It will be screened Sat., Feb. 11, and Tues., Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m.

Based on the comical and moving Swedish novel “A Man Called Ove,” a New York Times bestseller, “A Man Called Otto” tells the story of Otto Anderson (Hanks), a grumpy widower whose only joy comes from criticizing and judging his exasperated neighbors. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol (Mariana Treviño), leading to an unlikely friendship that turns his world upsidedown and proving that some families come from the most unexpected places.

The Washington Post calls the film “a cozy crowd-pleaser.”

The Chicago Sun Times says the film provides

“another memorable performance from the veteran actor (Hanks), backed by a crackling good supporting cast.”

Playlist says the film “has earned a space in the list of worthy remakes for its big heart and emotionally charged performances that don’t skimp on the comedy.” Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material involving suicide attempts, and language, “A Man Called Otto” runs two hours, six minutes.

Tickets are available at the door the night of each screening. A book of 10 movie passes is available at the door or online at www.fredopera.org. For more information, call the Opera House Box Office at 716-679-1891.

The Opera House is equipped with assistive listening headsets for the hearing-impaired. Simply request one from any usher or staff member.

The Opera House Cinema Series is sponsored by Lake

Shore Savings Bank. In addition, Opera House programming is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center is a membersupported not-forprofit performing arts center with a mission to “present the performing arts for the benefit of our community and region … providing access to artistic diversity … and high quality programming at an affordable price.” It is located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. For a complete schedule of events, visit www. fredopera.org.