The next film to be screened by Films in Peel at the Centenary Centre, on Wednesday 13th November, pushes all the boundaries: the first film ever to be made on Saudi soil, by a female director, and about Saudi life through the eyes of a 10 year old. This independent film tells the story of an enterprising Saudi girl who signs on for her school's Koran recitation competition as a way to raise the remaining funds she needs in order to buy the green bicycle that has captured her interest. Wadjda (Cert PG) is described as a warm, funny and humane tale and has won many awards and had great reviews. It is an inspirational project and unmissable, brave film, by Haifaa al-Mansour.
The film starts at 7.45pm and doors open 7pm. The films lasts 98 mins and is subtitled. Tickets cost ?5 and are on sale at Celtic Gold or available on the doorReservation tickets can be found at HMV (Douglas), Shakti Man (Ramsey) and Thompson Travel (Port Erin). Please note the reservation tickets guarantee you a seat but payment is on the door. Refreshments are available.
Films in Peel has recently donated a large collection of DVDs to the Ward Library in Peel for members to borrow. Committee member Eric Glithero told us:
"We are pleased to have found another way of sharing our love of cinema with other people. This is a collection we have built up over the years since we started in 2008. We have shown over 100 films so far and 60 of those are now in the library available to borrow. There is something for everyone".
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