April Movie at the Old School: X + Y – Is there a formula for love?
Saturday 18 April, 8pm and Sunday 19 April, 4.30pm.
Raglan Old School Arts Centre, 5 Stewart St, Raglan
X+Y follows Nathan, an awkward, idiosyncratic teenager, grappling with the sudden death of the one person who understood him; his father. As he struggles to connect with those around him, he is introduced to an anarchic and unconventional maths teacher who takes Nathan under his wing. The socially-awkward maths genius discovers his confidence in this comedic UK drama starring Asa Butterfield (Ender’s Game, Boy in Striped Pajamas), Rafe Spall (Life of Pi) and Academy Award-nominee Sally Hawkins (Blue Jasmine).
Soon Nathan finds himself selected for the UK Mathematics Squad and, against the odds, representing his country in Taipei. Over there, the academically gifted aren’t bullied but celebrated, envied and even invited to parties. Nathan’s rational brain can cope with the most complex of maths problems just fine, the real test comes when he meets his female exchange partner, Zhang Mei, and has to cope with falling in love; the most irrational thing of all.
“X+Y is a skilful and assured feature debut from BAFTA-winning documentary filmmaker Morgan Matthews. Boasting a script from playwright James Graham, it’s a film that bursts with warmth, wit and wonder at the world.” Tom Beasley, London Film Festival.
…”this is an easy film to enjoy immensely and an even easier one to recommend.” 4/5 stars. Stuff.co.nz.
“This heartwarming, very British drama plays like a soft-centred teen version of a Mike Leigh movie.” The Independent.
Comedy, Drama| 1hr 51mins | M – Offensive Language | Country of Origin: UK.
Licensed bar and delicious homemade snacks on sale.
Adults $11, children $6. Phone 825 0023 to reserve seats, or email info@raglanartscentre.co.nz.