BATCOMBE Film Society’s event on Friday 8th November is the film ‘Shoplifters,’ winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes.
Set in modern day Tokyo, it tells the story of the Shibata family, petty thieves who shoplift for groceries to make ends meet. On a mission they come across a homeless girl, Yuri, shivering in the freezing cold and adopt her into their gang. Then an unforeseen incident reveals hidden secrets, testing the bonds that unite them.
With a brilliant cast and directed with an eye for detail, this is a poignant but heart-warming exploration of social sacrifice and what makes a family (dir. Kore-eda Hirokazu / 2018 / 121 mins / 15 / Japanese with subtitles). Doors open from 7.15pm with the screening at 7.45pm. For further information or to book guest tickets, please contact Ann Biddle 01749 850307.
