Raglan Movies at the Old School: A MAN CALLED OVE
Saturday 4th March 8.00pm, Sunday 5th 4.30pm.
Book online: raglanmovies.nz, or phone 825 0023 and leave a message. Box office open 30 mins before screening time.
Misery hates company: “This irresistible adaptation of Fredrik Backman’s bestseller is the heart-warming story of how the most short-tempered and stubborn of men is slowly won over by new neighbours.” (Edinburgh International Film Festival)
Swedish movie ‘A MAN CALLED OVE’ has been nominated for a 2017 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Makeup.
Swedish comedy-drama starring Rolf Lassgård as a grumpy old retiree who develops an unlikely new friendship. Based on Fredrik Backman’s novel of the same name.
“A bittersweet tale of love, regret and letting go, A Man Called Ove is both heart-wrenching and heart-warming.” STUFF ****
Directed by Hannes Holm (‘Adam & Eva’, ‘Behind Blue Skies’, ‘The Reunion’)
Starring Rolf Lassgård, Bahar Pars, Filip Berg, Ida Engvoll, Tobias Almborg, Klas Wiljergård, Chatarina Larsson, Börje Lundberg
Written by Hannes Holm (based on the novel of the same name by Fredrik Backman)
Comedy, Drama, World Cinema | 116 mins M Offensive language & suicide | Sweden and Persian with English subtitles | Sweden
Licensed bar & homemade snacks on sale at all screenings. Adults $14, Concession $12, Children $8. Book online: raglanmovies.nz, or phone 825 0023 and leave a message. Box office open 30 mins before screening time.