Movies Arnhem & Nijmegen

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Synopsis:
Angie and Pat are a 60-year-old couple enjoying life with family and friends in Hong Kong. They have lived together in Pat’s apartment for over thirty years and the two women are loved by their family.

But when Pat suddenly dies, it soon becomes clear that the warm bond Angie has with Pat’s family is not as unconditional as she thought. For Angie, a period of mourning begins in which she fights for dignity, acceptance and the preservation of the home she shared with her beloved. All Shall Be Well is a moving and nuanced portrait of love, loss and resilience and delicately illustrates that, under pressure, tolerance can falter. The film won the Teddy Award at the Berlinale.

director: Ray Yeung
language: Cantonese (Hong Kong)
subtitles: English
length: 93 min
seat: row 3 chair 6

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Synopsis:
From acclaimed filmmaker Mati Diop, Dahomey is a poetic and immersive work of art that delves into real perspectives on far-reaching issues surrounding appropriation, self-determination and restitution. Set in November 2021, the documentary charts 26 royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey that are due to leave Paris and return to their country of origin: the present-day Republic of Benin. Using multiple perspectives Diop questions how these artifacts should be received in a country that has reinvented itself in their absence.

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Synopsis:
Venice 1800. Sant Ignazio College, an old music institute for girls, is in an uproar: the brand new Pope is coming to visit.

Unexpectedly, one of the girls manages to surprise not only the Pope but the whole world, with a revolutionary kind of music that goes against all established systems. Gloria! tells the story of women breaking the glass-ceiling made up of traditions that hinder their creativity, freedom, and voices. A frequently nominated and award-winning film about women composers who have been forgotten or remained anonymous.

director: Margherita Vicario
language: Italian
subtitles: English
length: 106 min
seat: row 3 chair 6

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Synopsis:
Biopic about iconic chansonnier Charles Aznavour (Tahar Rahim), born in Paris in 1924, the son of Armenian refugees.

Focusing from his early years to his international breakthrough, this biography shows the quest for recognition of a determined artist. The film highlights his unique ability to capture the essence of Parisian life in his songs. Each song outlines a part of his life, his struggles and triumphs, against a backdrop of social and cultural changes in France and the rest of the world in the 1950s.

Monsieur Aznavour stands out for its realistic and moving approach, highlighting not only the artist on stage, but also the man behind the legend.

director: Mehdi Idir
language: French
subtitles: English
length: 134 min
seat: row 3 chair 6