Thelma (12A)
Presented by: Foxlowe Arts Centre| 0 | LEEK: Foxlowe Arts Centre (info) |
|---|---|
| P | Tuesday 18th February, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 7:00pm Start time: 7:45pm |
| . | Film: 12A |
| C | Film |
Event information
Inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin’s own grandmother, Thelma puts a clever spin on movies like Mission: Impossible, shining the spotlight on an elderly grandmother as an unlikely action hero. When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her. In the first leading film role of her 70-year career, June Squibb portrays the strong-willed Thelma with grit and determination, demonstrating that she is more than capable of taking care of business – despite what her daughter Gail, son-in-law Alan, or grandson Danny might believe. “It’s a great big happy, sad and profoundly moving hug of a film.” The Times
Switzerland/USA 2024 98 mins Dir: Josh Margolin
Tuesday 18th February
