Film programme announced for the Community Cinema Conference

Radical
Dir. Christopher Zalla | 2023 | Mexico, USA | 127 mins
In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption, and violence, a frustrated teacher tries a radical new method to break through his students’ apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential… and maybe even their genius.

“Proves an authentically moving and involving crowd-pleaser” - Los Angeles Times

If Only I Could Hibernate
Dir. Zoljargal Purevdash | 2023 | Mongolia | 98 mins
When gifted high school student Ulzii unexpectedly wins a local physics competition in Mongolia’s capital city Ulaanbaatar, he sees a chance to escape his deprived neighbourhood by competing in the national finals for the chance of a university scholarship. But when his struggling mother returns to the countryside in search of work, he has to balance the demands of looking after his younger siblings during a harsh winter with pursuing his academic dreams.

“The first Mongolian film to play in Cannes official selection is a drama which is rooted in the political but is never heavy-handed” - Screen Daily

Four Little Adults*
Dir. Selma Vilhunen | 2023 | Finland | 122 mins
Juulia has a seemingly perfect marriage with her priest husband Matias. When Juulia finds out Matias has had an affair with Enni, she collapses. To save her marriage, Juulia invites Enni to be a part of their lives, starting a polyamorous relationship. As they explore the new rules, Juulia falls in love with young Miska, who seems to be the most mature of the quartet. There is a lot of love in their relationships, but no matter how hard they try, challenges seem to remain.