Le Havre,directed by Aki Kaurismäki (2012)

In this warmhearted portrait of the French harbor city that gives the film its name, fate throws young African refugee Idrissa (Blondin Miguel) into the path of Marcel Marx (André Wilms), a well-spoken bohemian who works as a shoeshiner. With innate optimism and the unwavering support of his community, Marcel stands up to officials doggedly pursuing the boy for deportation. A political fairy tale that exists somewhere between the reality of contemporary France and the classic cinema of Jean-Pierre Melville and Marcel Carné, Le Havre is a charming, deadpan delight. 

When: Tuesday 24th March, 6-8pm

Venue: Alliance Française, 3 Park Circus, Glasgow G3 6AX

Free event but ticketed! Please click here to register.