This evening, Trinity University and Coates Library opened another excellent run of international films showcasing a range of interesting topics from talented directors from across the globe. Held at Northrup Hall in room 40, the cinema series will play an additional three films over the next three weeks at 7:00 pm each Wednesday night.
The cinema series opens with a French film titled Welcome, directed by Philippe Lioret. The film tells the story of Bilal, a 17 year old refugee from Kurdistan attempting to reach his girlfriend in England. Prevented from crossing the English Channel by French authorities, Bilal decides his only option is to swim across, a feat attempted by many but completed by few. Bilal decides to train at a local community pool where he meets Simon, a swim instructor who decides to help the boy as a means of mending his damaged relationship with his wife. The two develop a strong friendship and take many risks in order to accomplish the unthinkable. You can see the trailer for the film below.
On October 13th, you can see A Call Girl which chronicles the downfall of a Slovenian prostitute who finds herself on the wrong side of the law after one of her clients dies while with her. This film is followed by the Israeli film Jaffa, which tells the story of an Israeli girl in love with a Palestinian boy and her father who suspects their plans to marry. The Coates Library Cinema Series will conclude with the Brazilian documentary Only When I Dance, which depicts the rise of two ballet dancers trying to leave the slum of Rio.
For more information about the Cinema Series, you can visit the official Coates Library page here: Coates Library Cinema Series
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