Guest: Andy Foster. After 13 years of development work in North Africa, Andy has come back to Owen Sound to co-found an ESL and cultural training centre for refugees.
Awards: 5, including Palme d’Or Cannes
Director: Jacques Audiard
Language: French, Tamil, English subtitles
Country: France
Rating: 14A
Runs: 1 hr 52 min
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A gripping, human tale of survival. What happens to the millions of migrants who flee conflict zones to find new homes in the cities of the West? In the case of the Tamil family at the centre of this Palme d’Or winner, conflict is never far behind. Once settled in the outskirts of Paris, they must use their hard-won survival skills to navigate their crime-ridden housing complex and answer the question: what makes a home?
“Passionate, intensely focused, first-rate film-making” This is London
“Something not always found in movies, intelligent and sympathetic interest in other human beings” The Guardian
“ What keeps Dheepan engaging throughout is the tremendous charisma of the performers” Variety
Student Film:
Lego Cart Racer
by Tanner Hamilton
Tonight’s Film Sponsors:
Saturday, September 3, 7 p.m.
Matinee, Sunday, September 4, 1:30 p.m.
(*Your Evening Film or Festival Pass includes a complimentary drink from the Lounge bar; appetizers, popcorn, coffee; a chance to win the Trivia Quiz prize basket and the opportunity to vote for the MIFF People’s Choice Award.)
(Enjoy all four films, all four parties for only $110 with the Festival Package. After selecting your seats, simply choose the “4 Festival” pricing from the drop-down.)
(Enjoy all three matinees for only $50 with your Matinee Package. After selecting your seats, simply choose the “3 Matinee” pricing from the drop-down.)
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