Review: Crossing

Lia is a retired teacher who has made a promise to find her long lost niece, Tekla, a transgender woman. When Lia discovers from a neighbour that Tekla might now be living in Turkey, she sets off to try to find her, hoping to bring her back home after a period of estrangement. As Lia explores the backstreets of Istanbul, she meets Evrim, a lawyer fighting for trans rights, who can hopefully help in the search for her niece. This is a compassionate film that has won multiple awards.

Review: Happy Go Lucky

Poppy (Sally Hawkins) is a vibrant teacher trying to improve the lives of her friends and family while navigating the highs and lows of London life. With cheerfulness and an irrepressible spirit, she touches the lives of everyone around her. Poppy’s journey carries us along while posing important questions about belonging and inclusion.

Review: Holy Cow

After his father’s death eighteen year old Totone is left to run the failing family farm and look after his little sister. Short of money Totone becomes determined to win the lucrative and prestigious Conte cheese competition and the 30,000 euro prize. Holy Cow was filmed in the Jura region of the French western Alps with a non professional cast of young first time actors. This is a tender, funny coming of age film about youth and Conte cheese.