MAGIC LANTERN FILM SOCIETY

Sunday 11 May
Silent Light

A mesmerising tale of love and betrayal set in the North Mexican Mennonite community, Silent Light tells the story of a married man, who against the laws of his faith, falls in love with another woman.

 

Sunday 25 May
Lars and the Real Girl

A heartfelt comedy starring Academy-Award nominated Ryan Gosling. After years of virtual solitude, Lars Lindstrom, invites his friend Bianca to visit him. But when he introduces her to his family they're stunned to discover that Bianca is a life-size doll. What follows is an emotional journey for Lars and the people around him.

 

Sunday 8 June
The Edge of Heaven

An intricately plotted, multi-layered drama, The Edge of Heaven portrays characters from different social and economic backgrounds – from Turkish widowers to German students – whose lives converge as a result of tragic circumstances.

 

Sunday 22 June
The Family Friend

A visually stunning and highly original comedy drama. When a couple struggle to raise money for their daughter Rosalba's wedding they approach a seedy loan shark for help only to find that he becomes infatuated with Rosalba and begins to take advantage of the situation. But has he met his match