As part of Refugee Week 2016, Amnesty Manchester is partnering with Rethink Rebuild Society to host a screening of French comedy-drama, Samba (2014).
From the acclaimed directing duo of Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano (The Intouchables), Samba (2014) is the story of an undocumented Senegalese kitchen worker (Omar Sy) battling deportation from his adopted home in Paris. After avoiding the government radar for ten years, immigration authorities hit Samba with an order to leave France immediately. He fights to stay with the help of immigration officer Alice (Charlotte Gainsbourg), an emotionally vulnerable volunteer with little experience, but who is able to see in him something more than just an illegal immigrant.
It's an explosive topic, with multiple layers of complexity and ugliness (xenophobia, racism), all of which is acknowledged in "Samba," but in a muted way, highlighting the absurdity of the immigrant experience as opposed to the cruelty of it. Omar Sy is a star in the truest sense of the word. (rogerebert.com)
Tackling a number of challenging and complex topics – as relevant today as they ever have been – in a light, funny and deeply moving way, the film is ultimately a celebration of humanity.
Join us for this funny, sophisticated and thought-provoking film – followed by a lively discussion around the issues raised in the film and refreshments.
FREE / Booking essential via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/samba-2014-free-film-night-to-celebrate-r...
Refugee Week is an annual event that takes place across the world and for 2016 will run from 20 to 26 June. This year, the theme is ‘Welcome’ and in the UK, a national arts, cultural and events programme will celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK and encourages a better understanding between communities.
