Thursday 11am screenings only £5 and include a free cuppa
Saint Omer
The universally critically acclaimed riveting and astonishing courtroom drama that calls into question your judgement as a viewer.
Director: Alice Diop
Cast includes: Kayije Kagame, Guslagie Malanda
122 Mins / 2022 / France, Subtitles
Acclaimed filmmaker Alice Diop delivers a riveting and utterly unmissable courtroom drama.
The film follows novelist Rama who attends the trial of Laurence Coly, a young woman accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter. As the legal proceedings move forward, the words of the accused along with witness testimonies begin to shake Rama’s convictions and call into question both her judgement and that of the viewer.
Featuring an array of outstanding performances, Saint Omer is a must-see.
- “Astonishing” - ★★★★★ Empire
- “Extraordinary” - ★★★★★ The Daily Telegraph
- “Vital film-making” ★★★★★ - The Guardian
- “ A masterpiece” ★★★★★ The Evening Standard
Thursday 11am screenings only £5 and include a free cuppa.
This film is F-Rated. The F-Rating is applied to all films which are directed by women and/or written by women. Find out more about F-Rating.
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