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Ali & Ava

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Clio Bernard / GB, 2021 / 95 min.

Heart-warming social criticism. Ali & Ava is the story of a British-Pakistani landlord and a single mother with Irish roots in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The two them really hit if off – but Ali’s marriage, his family and Ava’s five children are all standing in the way…

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He is a landlord, the offspring of a successful immigrant family and a fanatical music fan; she has Irish roots, is a single mother to five children, a teaching assistant and also mad about music. They are both in their fifties. Ali is married, but his marriage is going nowhere fast; Ava is a widow.

Pre-feature

Before the screening of Ali & Ava, you will see Quentin Haberham's short film Jack (3') about friendship and romance in a garbage dump. Jack is looking for a cord for his arm but finds out that he actually misses a friend most of all.

Details

This movie contains scenes of explicit discriminationPersons under 12 years must be accompanied by an adultThis movie contains foul language

Director

Clio Bernard

Production year

2021

Country

GB

Original title

Ali & Ava

Length

95 min.

Language

English

Subtitles

NLD

Format

DCP

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