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Popular Film Festival

iMordecai

US. 2022. 102 minutes.

Rated PG-13. Comedy/Drama.    

Cranky retiree Mordecai’s life is changed when his son buys him an iPhone, dragging the 80-year-old Holocaust survivor into the digital age. Taking lessons at a local computer store, Mordecai makes a new friend and reconnects with his quirky wife. Based on a true story, this comic drama stars Judd Hirsch, Carol Kane and Sean Astin.

This film is shown with captions.

Fine Film Festival

Joyeux Noel

Tuesday, November 25 • 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.

France. 2005. 116 minutes. Rated PG-13.

An unofficial Christmas truce in the midst of World War I allows French, German and British troops to experience a brief period of hope and goodwill. Based on a true story, this Oscar-nominated drama was written and directed by Christian Carion.

Fine Film Festival

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Tuesday, October 28 • 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.

New Zealand. 2016. 101 minutes. Rated PG-13.

A Maori orphan and his foster father become the subjects of a manhunt after they are stranded in the New Zealand wilderness. This quirky comedy, written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Taika Waititi, stars Sam Neill and Julian Dennison.                      

Fine Film Festival

The Last Rifleman

UK. 2023. 99 minutes. Rated PG-13.

A World War II veteran decides to escape his nursing home in Northern Ireland and travel to France to pay his final respects on the anniversary of D-Day. Based on a true story, this uplifting comic drama stars Irish-American actor Pierce Brosnan.   

All films are shown with captions.

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