Our beloved Port is once again transformed into a breathtaking open-air cinema, inviting us to take delight under the night sky the British politically hued comedy Pride, directed by Matthew Wasrchus, on Thursday June 27th, at 21:30. Through the screening of Pride, the Thessaloniki International Film Festival and Parallaxi are expressing their support towards the EuroPride Thessaloniki 2024 events. The screening is held in collaboration with the Municipality of Thessaloniki and the Thessaloniki Port Authority SA.
Based on a true story, the movie takes us back to – the not so distant – year of 1984, when a group of London-based gay men and women activists decide to support the families of the Welsh miners who have been on a prolonged strike against the rigid measures imposed by the neo-liberal government of Margaret Thatcher. The syndicate is reluctant to embrace their support, but when the activists get in direct contact with the miners, two completely different communities bind together in an unexpectedly hopeful and courageous teaming up.
A political film on solidarity and human rights, but at the same time feelgood, fun-to-watch and tender, endowed with a frenzied music, emotion and the one-of-a-kind British witted humor. Impeccable as always, Bill Nighy and Imelda Staunton steal the show in a movie that won the Queer Palme d’Or at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, was nominated for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes and snatched the BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by British Writer, Director or Producer
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Thursday June 27th // 21:30
Free admission
MA 15+
The film:
Pride
(UK, 2015)
Director: Matthew Warchus. Starring: Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West, Andrew Scott. Languages: English, Welsh. Colored, 120΄.
In 1984, not only homosexuals were threatened by Thatcher, but also quarry workers, whose national syndicate has been on strike for quite some time. A group of London-based gay men and women activists decide to support the families of the Welsh miners who have been on a prolonged strike against the rigid measures imposed by the neo-liberal government of Margaret Thatcher. The syndicate is reluctant to embrace their support, but when the activists get in direct contact with the miners, two completely different communities bind together in an unexpectedly hopeful and courageous teaming up.
Trailer: https://youtu.be/vNL3hLb1o1s
