Date & Time: Sunday Sept 4th / 11am

Location & Tickets: The Gate Cinema

Details: Nicolas Vanier / 102 mins / France, Belgium / 2020

Starring: François Cluzet, Julie Gayet, Patrick Timsit

Synopsis: Writer/director Vanier is renowned for creating charming family-friendly films about the relationships between people and nature. Poly is Vanier’s latest triumph. 10-year-old Cécile is holidaying in the countryside with her mother but, feeling alone and bored, she’s not enjoying it. That all changes with the arrival of a circus to town. The star of the show is Poly a Shetland pony. But Poly not treated well by the unscrupulous circus owner, Brancalou. Between the animal and the child an incredible friendship is born. Enlisting the help of the other children from the village, Cécile puts a rescue mission in place and she and Poly head off for an adventure full of peril and excitement.

Date & Time: Sunday Sept 4th / 4pm

Location & Tickets: The Gate Cinema

Details: Leyla Bouzid / Tunisia, France / 2021 / 103 mins

Starring: Zbeida Belhajamor, Sami Outalbali, Sofia Lesaffre

Synopsis: Tunisian writer and director Leyla Bouzid brings ancient Arab erotic verse to the centre of this romantic coming-of-age drama. Ahmed is the 18-year-old son of Algerian refugees studying literature at the Sorbonne, unsure of himself and his culture. From Tunisia, Farah arrives to study the same course, full of energy and wholly at ease with her place in the world, curious and open. Ahmed falls deeply in love with Farah, and although literally overwhelmed with desire, he tries to resist it.

“A sensitive and contemplative romance that combines intellect and simmering passion” – Flick Feast.

“Leyla Bouzid’s tour de force is her authentic portrayal of the many meanings of being Arab in France” – Valentine Fabre.

Date & Time: Sunday Sept 4th / 6.15pm

Location & Tickets: The Gate Cinema

Details: Florence Miailhe / France / 2021 / 80 mins / animation

Synopsis: This superbly animated film follows the dramatic journey of siblings Kyona and her brother Adriel, forced to flee when their small village, in an unspecified East European country, is attacked. The children embark on a heroic journey which takes them from childhood to adolescence in search of shelter, peace and the hope of finding their family. These courageous siblings survive incredible challenges, before reaching a new world, free at last. With her expressionist hand-painted animation, director Floren Miailhe, has created a unique and timely tale.

“Lush brushstrokes cultivate an animated allegory of persecution and persistence into a revelation of art’s emotional endurance.” – Cinemagicon.

Date & Time: Sunday Sept 4th / 8.30pm /

Location & Tickets: The Gate Cinema

Details: Claire Denis / France / 2022 / 120 mins

Starring: Juliette Binoche, Vincent Lindon, Grégoire Colin

Synopsis: Claire Denis’ piercing exploration features a trio of powerful performances by three of France’s greatest – Juliette Binoche, Vincent Lindon and Grégoire Colin.

Sara and Jean have been together for ten years. Happy in their relationship, the couple first met when Sara was living with François, Jean’s friend. Ten years later, Jean has done time in prison, the couple are still together, but like a storm out at sea, Sara catches a glimpse of François. Slowly, his presence starts to threaten the stability of the couple’s world. A psychological thriller that hints at the personal identity issues involved in human relationships.

“Claire Denis and Juliette Binoche, who have now made three films together, are a match made in a gloriously idiosyncratic heaven” – Cinemagicon.

“This is shrewd, distinctive filmmaking that challenges your own perceptions throughout” – San Jose News.