Sunday 15th September A very special Cinema Obscura 20th Anniversary celebratory meetup with Forkbeard’s Brittonioni Brothers alive (just) on stage at Kingsmead School Theatre – more concerned about the cut of their trousers than the final cut of their films! Tickets £12 (£6 children) 7pm doors open, 8pm live theatre – Bar & light refreshments will be available also
Sunday 13th October Woman at War (2018) Iceland-France-Ukraine
1hr 41mins
Director Benedikt Erlingsson Halla is a 50-year-old environmental activist who crusades against the local aluminium industry in Iceland. As her actions grow bolder, her life changes in the blink of an eye when she is finally granted permission to adopt a girl from the Ukraine. – Jodie Foster is remaking this film – see the original first with us.
Sunday 10th November Sink or Swim France (2018) Director: Gilles Lellouche 2hrs 2 mins You wait ages for an all-male synchronised swimming comedy and then two came along at once.…In France, we meet Bertrand who is unemployed, depressed and spending his days playing Candy Crush. His life changes when he spots a sign seeking new members for a local swimming team. Loosely based on the documentary Men who Swim
For full details of Cinema Obscura’s 2019 - 20 season of films contact Eddie Gaines on 01984 624657