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SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER
TO THE STARS
Martha Stephens
20:00 | TRISKEL
Growing up in small-town Oklahoma in the early 1960s is tough for reclusive teen Iris (Kara Hayward). Her mother (Jordan Spiro) is a demanding alcoholic, while her father (Shea Whigham) is timid and evasive. She suffers from an embarrassing bladder condition and faces daily bullying at school. When hip new girl in town Maggie (Liana Liberto)
USA 111 mins 2019
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recognises untapped potential in Iris, the pair of outsiders bond. Yet Maggie holds secrets that will have alarming consequences for the community if exposed. Martha Stephens’ elegant period piece is a touching, aesthetically striking coming-of-age tale infused with righteous feminist purpose. MH Official Selection, Sundance Film Festival, 2019
THE UNKNOWN SAINT
(LE MIRACLE DU SAINT INCONNU)
Alaa Eddine Aljem
20:30 | GATE
In the arid desert of southern Morocco, a shifty thief (Younes Bouab) scurries up a hill, where he manages to bury a holdall just before cops arrive to arrest him. He returns after serving his time, distressed to find that a community has built up to serve pilgrims and the devout who have come to believe the spot where his
Morocco, France, Qatar, Germany, Lebanon
2018
Photo: © Le Moindre Geste Productions & Altamar Films
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100 mins Subtitled
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loot lies is the burial place of a saint. The thief plots to retrieve his bounty, though unexpected obstacles get in his way. Populated with enjoyably eccentric characters and featuring smart satirical commentary on faith and capitalism, Alaa Eddine Aljem’s debut feature is a deadpan delight. MH Official Selection, Cannes Critics’ Week, 2019