QUEEN AT SEA (15) 2h 1m MATINEE 4PM
Dir: Lance Hammer
Cast: Juliette Binoche, Tom Courtenay, Anna Calder-Marshall, Florence Hunt
Genre: Drama
This English drama explores the harrowing reality of autonomy and independence in the face of dementia, with Juliette Binoche and Anna Calder-Marshall.
Amanda (Juliette Binoche, Chocolat) and her stepfather, Martin (Tom Courtenay), confront a difficult decision about Amanda’s mother, Leslie (Anna Calder-Marshall), who is in the advanced stages of dementia. They disagree over whether Leslie is still capable of making important decisions for herself and, ultimately, what is in her best interests.
Their disagreement raises a bigger question: if Leslie can no longer decide for herself, who should have the right to decide on her behalf? Her spouse, her daughter, or an institution? As Amanda and Martin are forced to make increasingly difficult choices, the consequences begin to spiral beyond their control.
Lance Hammer’s powerful film presents an unsentimental yet highly empathetic meditation on the limits of love.
Cafe opens from 10am serving delicious home made cakes, Crankhouse Coffee and Specialty Teas. Bar opens from 12pm serving cocktails, fine wines, craft beers and bar snacks. Last orders 10 minutes before the film starts.
Doors open at 3pm. Film starts promptly at 4pm
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