Whangarei Film Society - screenings for Thursday July 25th
Good People
On Thursday the 25th July at 6pm, WFS will be screening the powerful and inspiring film, Joika. It is the latest work by Kiwi writer/director James Napier Robertson and the story is based on the life of dancer, Joy Womak.
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JOIKA
New Zealand 2023, Drama
105 mins, Rated M (offensive Language)
Cast: Talia Ryder, Diane Kruger.
Written and directed by James Napier Robertson (who also wrote Whina), ‘Joika’ tells the story of Joy Womack, a fifteen-year old aspiring ballerina who becomes one of the first Non-Russian dancers to ever be accepted into the elite world of the Bolshoi Ballet.
Under legendary teacher Tatiyana Volkova, Joy trains with the goal of becoming a Prima Ballerina with the Bolshoi. But, behind the beauty of dance is a world of ruthless competition. Joy pushes her body and her mind in her single-minded journey to discover what it means to reach true greatness and perfection.
A fascinating revelation of what someone can do for success.
- Spicy Reviews
View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...
Showing at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei on Thursday 25th July at 6pm and Thursday 1st August at 8:30pm
Tickets: Door sales only. $10 WFS members. $15 Non members.
All welcome. Cash only please – no Eftpos available.
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