The Mother and the Bear | Desert Reels’ Fall Film Series

We are looking forward to another season of interesting films in our Vintage Oliver Theatre.

Oct. 7 – The Christophers
Ian McKellen plays a fading artist in this witty chamber comedy exploring art, commerce, and simmering resentments. Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzPt1GjQurI
 
Oct. 21 – Saints and Warrior
This award-winning feature documentary, directed by Haida filmmaker Patrick Shannon, follows the legendary basketball team, the Skidegate Saints. It’s a story of resilience, brotherhood and the unbreakable spirit of Haida Gwaii. Trailer: https://www.saintsandwarriors.com/
 
Nov 4 – Dancing on the Elephant
Faced with a future of “chair-xercise” and spoon-fed pudding, nursing home friends, Nora and Edna attempt to break out of the “fox farm” with one last grand adventure.
Trailer: https://www.dancingontheelephant.com/
 
Nov 18 – The Mother and the Bear
When her daughter suffers an accident on the streets of snow-swept Winnipeg, Sara flies in from Seoul to be by her now comatose daughter’s side. As she begins to meddle in her daughter’s life, she ends up on a journey that will leave her forever changed. Trailer  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPiwpX0nnns
 
Dec 2 – Spices and Lies
A delightful French comedy revolving around a young bistro chef, Mehdi. Caught between his mother, Fatima and his hidden relationship with his girlfriend, Mehdi feels cornered and comes up with the worst possible solution….
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmuU8I6aFG8
 
Bring a cushion for extra seat comfort.
All films Wednesdays. Doors open at 6:00 film starts at 6:30pm.
Oliver Theatre, 6387 Main St, Oliver
Five show series Pass – $40 – available after Labour Day through Oliver Eats
Passes will go on sale in MID September.
Individual tickets – $10 – cash only at the theatre  
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See you at the Movies!