An eye-opening film illustrating the cult like worship of Saddam Hussein in the 1990s and how sanctions spawn an underworld of spivs and seedy characters. Two primary school classmates are given the task of navigating these obstacles to find the ingredients for a cake to present to their school.
My Father’s Shadow
Two young brothers join their estranged father on a dizzying trip through Lagos during Nigeria’s 1993 Presidential election as political unrest threatens the city. A beautiful blend of nostalgia and discovery. The film won a BAFTA for outstanding directorial debut and was selected for screening at Cannes in 2025.
Holy Cow
After his father’s untimely death, carefree teenager Totone is thrust into the role of looking after his younger sister and running the family farm in France’s Jura region. An endearing coming-of-age story based around rural traditions, young romance and assuming practical adult responsibilities. Some engaging performances from the young cast.
Single screening at 7pm followed by AGM