Whangarei Film Society - screenings for Thursday August 15th
Good People
On Thursday the 15th August at 6pm, WFS will be screening the dramatic comedy, The Great Escaper, the final film in the careers of both Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson.
Our 8pm screening is the inspiring French film, Divertimento, a heart-warming tale of Zahia Ziouani, an Algerian immigrant growing up in Paris, whose love for music inspires her to try to join the French National orchestra.
THE GREAT ESCAPER
UK/FRANCE, 2023, Comedic Drama
96 mins, Rated M
Cast: Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson
This heart warming story is based on the life British World War II Navy veteran, Bernard Jordan.
The year is 2014 and with commemorations due to take place for the 70th anniversary of D-Day in France, Bernie is heartbroken. He's in no condition to attend as he is about to turn 90 and living out his days in a nursing home in Suffolk.
Undeterred, Bernie hatches a plan to break out of his nursing home to secretly attend the ceremony in France to give a heartfelt goodbye to a fallen friend. Along the way, he's aided by strangers, makes new friends and the news of his "escape" makes him an international sensation.
Beautiful, enchanting and sublimely performed. - IMDB
View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...
Showing at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei on Thursday 15th August at 6pm and Thursday 29th August at 8pm.
Tickets: Door sales only. $10 WFS members. $15 Non members.
All welcome. Cash only please.
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