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22 February

Fractured Horizons: Three stories of migration and the desire for refuge - I'm Migrant Film Festival

Running time: 116 mins

Fractured Horizons: Three Stories of Migration and The Desire for Refuge

Throughout history, migration has been the most natural human movement, yet colonialism has created an unfair divide between those who have and those who have not. These films tell stories of people risking their lives for a better future in Europe.

Featuring:

This Jungo Life (Dir. David Fedele)
A collaboration between filmmaker David Fedele, and a group of young refugees and asylum seekers from Sudan and South Sudan, who are living and sleeping rough on the streets of Morocco. They call themselves "Jungo" - a name traditionally given to seasonal agricultural workers from Sudan, which is now also adopted by refugees, asylum seekers and migrants on the road. This Jungo Life seeks to tell their story from the inside: unfiltered, with authenticity and without sensationalism. A story of resilience in the face of suffering.

Game Over (Dir. Saeed Mayahy and Miriam Carlsen
The story of a diverse group of illegal Afghan youngsters, who have been left with no choice but to leave their homes and families behind, to flee as teenagers to a foreign country. Left with no one but themselves to look after one another, their incredible strength and yet extreme vulnerability surface side by side in the no-man's land between childhood and adulthood. Fearlessly, they play a dangerous game of destiny over and over again, determined to smuggle themselves into Europe - a utopia far away.

Shapes of Earth (Dirs: Diogo Pereira and Sanja Vrzic)
“Shapes of Earth” is a short documentary that explores the ancient art of handmade clay brick production. The film patiently follows the meticulous and sustainable process, from mixing dirt into a paste to modeling, drying, and baking the bricks. Each step is depicted with an artisan's touch, preserving techniques handed down through generations. The journey culminates in showcasing the façade of a historical building adorned with beautiful patterns made from these bricks, a signature feature of the city of Tozeur. This film not only celebrates the timeless craftsmanship but also reflects on the enduring legacy of sustainable building practices.

I’m Migrant Film Festival is a month-long programme of screenings and events bringing together established filmmakers from across the SWANA Region alongside emerging filmmakers from the Arab World and platforming the most promising new talent from young directors.

Film Festival

Six Nations

Running time: 120 mins

Watch the Six Nations at Genesis in Bar Paragon. 21/2: 14:10 England vs Ireland 16:40 Scotland vs Wales 22/2: 15:10 France vs Italy 7/3 14:10 Scotland vs France 16:40 Italy vs England 14/3 20:10 England vs France

BAFTAs

Running time: 120 mins

Come watch the BAFTAs in Bar Paragon!

Events

GOAT

Running time: 100 mins

Will, a small goat with big dreams, gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball – a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Will's new teammates aren't thrilled about having a little goat on their roster, but Will is determined to revolutionize the sport and prove once and for all that "smalls can ball!" He has to do something he has never done before.

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

Running time: 113 mins

With her life crashing down around her, Linda attempts to navigate her child's mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist. Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Bafta

Paul McCartney: Man On The Run

Running time: 115 mins

What happens when you wake up the morning after leaving the most important rock band of all time? In April 1970, Paul released his first solo album, McCartney, alongside a shocking press release that announced the beloved band had split. When asked what he’d do next, he said his only plan… was to grow up. Man On The Run captures Paul’s transformative decade in the wake of The Beatles’ break-up. Through stunning archival footage, Linda McCartney’s exceptional photographs, and interviews with Mick Jagger, Chrissie Hynde, Sean Ono Lennon, Mary, and Stella McCartney, all the living Wings members, and of course Paul himself, the film examines this time through a uniquely vulnerable lens. Includes a bonus conversation with Paul McCartney & director Morgan Neville, exclusive to cinemas.

Sentimental Value

Running time: 133 mins

Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. Nora turns it down, but soon discovers he's given the part to an eager young Hollywood star. Nominated for 9 Oscars including Best Picture and 8 Baftas including Best Film.

The Moment

Running time: 100 mins

A rising pop star navigates the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut. From writer-director Aidan Zamiri and starring Charli XCX, Rosanna Arquette, Hailey Benton Gates, Kate Berlant, Jaime Demetriou, Kylie Jenner, Isaac Powell, Rachel Sennott, and Alexander Skarsgard. THIS FILM CONTAIN FLASHING IMAGES WHICH MAY AFFECT VIEWERS WHO ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO PHOTOSENSITIVE EPILEPSY

The Secret Agent

Running time: 158 mins

A technology expert flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife in search of peace. He soon realizes that the city is far from the refuge he seeks. Nominated for 4 Oscars including 'Best Picture' and 2 Baftas.

Wasteman

Running time: 90 mins

The directorial debut of Cal McMau, Wasteman tells the incredible story of how a convict's chances for early prison release come under threat from his ruthlessly violent new cellmate in this uncompromisingly brutal British thriller. After years in prison, in which time his son has grown up without him, Taylor's parole is approaching. It's bad timing, then, that new cellmate Dee ropes Taylor into violent inmate rivalries, endangering his fresh start. Cal McMau's feature debut is an intense and claustrophobic portrait of a merciless prison eco-system, featuring standout performances from rising British stars David Jonsson and Tom Blyth. THIS FILM CONTAIN FLASHING IMAGES WHICH MAY AFFECT VIEWERS WHO ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO PHOTOSENSITIVE EPILEPSY |

Wuthering Heights

Running time: 137 mins

A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.

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