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“A Syrian refugee finds himself on a remote Scottish isle in this sublime tale of dislocation.” - Time Out ★★★★★

 

Ben Sharrock’s critically adored Limbo is a wry, funny and poignant cross-cultural satire that subtly sews together the hardship and hope of the refugee experience. Set on a fictional remote Scottish island, it follows a group of new arrivals as they await the results of their asylum claims. Among them is Omar (Amir El-Masry), a young Syrian musician struggling with the guilt, regret and grief that comes with leaving his former life behind. This deadpan comedy-drama from a bold new voice in British cinema shines a light on the hearts and lives of those at the centre of a crisis that is mostly only experienced through the headlines.

 

The following screenings will feature a 30min post-show recorded Q&A with director Ben Sharrock:

Saturday 31st July, 19:15

Sunday 1st August, 19:15

 

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Rating Information:
Infrequent strong language, racism, references to sex and sexual violence
Run time:
104 mins
Year of release:
2021
Company:
MUBI
Director:
Ben Sharrock
Cast:
Kenneth Collard, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Amir El-Masry
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