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Whangarei Film Society screenings for Thursday 6th March

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People

On Thursday the 6th March, WFS will be screening, the delightful Iranian Film, My Favourite Cake.

Our 8pm screening is the powerful film that has been winning awards everywhere, Conclave. It stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini.

Films are screened at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre.

People can now also renew their memberships. The annual fee for 2025 remains the same at $30 and includes one free ticket.

You also have the option to pay your membership fee online. Details are available on the WFS website. Go to whangareifilmsociety.org

MY FAVOURITE CAKE
Iran (subtitles), 2024 Comedy/Drama
97 mins, Rated M
Cast: Lili Farhadpour, Esmaeel Mehrabi.

Mahin is 70 and has been a widow for over 30 years. Added to that, her two children live abroad, so she lives an uneventful life in Tehran, where women's rights are heavily restricted.

But one day, Mahin decides to join her visiting friends for an afternoon tea and a chance encounter with a taxi driver, Faramarz makes her feel alive again.

With the beginnings of a spark in her heart, Mahin invites Faramarz to dinner (despite the prying and judgmental eyes of her neighbours) and their evening is one that brings both of them unpredictable surprises and memories to treasure.

"One of the sweetest, most touching confections of the year!" – Evening Standard

View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...

Tickets: Door sales only. $10 WFS members.
Non-members pay $5 extra as an Associate Membership fee, per film. (Total of $15)

All welcome. Cash only please – no Eftpos available.

Like us on Facebook or go to whangareifilmsociety.org to be sent weekly updates on our screenings.

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