CinÉireann Issue 8 | Page 49

Rosalie Blum

A random encounter has unexpected and life-changing consequences for three characters in Rosalie Blum, a quirky, heart-warming tale based on the graphic novel trilogy by French artist Camille Jourdy.

Goldstone

Australian director Ivan Sen’s follow-up to 2013’s Mystery Road is a complex, stylish and tense western that sees Indigenous Australian detective Jay Swan investigating the disappearance of a Chinese migrant worker in the Outback town of Goldstone.

Glory (Salva)

Co-directors Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov confirm the promise shown in their award-winning debut, The Lesson, with this new satirical drama.

Call My By Your Name

Based on the romantic novel by André Aciman, Call Me By Your Name, the lovingly crafted new film from Luca Guadagnino (I Am Love), is a sensual tale of first love.

In Between (Bar bahar)

In Between, the remarkable feature debut from Maysaloun Hamoud, explores the challenges facing young Arab-Israeli women who must negotiate being “in between” cultures and traditions.

Hotel Salvation

Believing that his life is coming to an end, 77 year-old Daya decides that he must travel to the Indian holy city of Varanasi so that he may attain salvation before dying. His overworked son Rajiv reluctantly accompanies him. Hotel Salvation is a charming comedy-drama about death that, at its heart, is a delightful, poignant celebration of life.

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