Terraferma (2011)
Director: Emanuele Crialese
Country: Italy
While fishing off the coast of Linosa, Filippo and his grandfather, Ernesto, save a heavily pregnant illegal immigrant and her young son from drowning. Despite the strict laws surrounding assisting illegal immigrants, the pair decide to take care of the family, at least until they are well enough to provide for themselves, and help them reach the Italian mainland.
• Monday October 26, 6pm, Novo Cinemas, WTC Mall, Abu Dhabi; Tuesday October 27, 6pm, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai
Clownwise (2013)
Director: Viktor Tauš
Country: Czech Republic
Oskar, Max and Viktor were once a famous clown trio, but split up 30 years ago after a fight. Now, older and with death drawing near, the three ruminate over the price of three decades spent alone, both on and off the stage. For My Detox (2000), Tauš has been hailed as making “the most significant film of the post-communist decade”, while Clownwise was nominated for eight Czech Lion Awards, the equivalent of the Academy Awards.
• Monday October 26, 8pm, Novo Cinemas, WTC Mall, Abu Dhabi; Tuesday October 27, 8pm, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai
• Emirati short The Pillars (2011) by Moustafa Zakria will show before the screenings. Tickets are available free from the cinemas on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit www.europeanfilmscreenings.com
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