20th November (3rd Friday)

A Man Called Ove

Sweden | 2015 | 116 mins | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Dir: Hannes Holm
Cast: Rolf Lassgård, Bahar Pars and Filip Berg

59 year old widower, forced retiree, and curmudgeon, Ove Lindahl, was recently deposed as president of his gated community association and has now given up on life. Despite this, he continues to look over his neighbourhood with an iron fist. Suddenly, a new next-door neighbour takes Ove by surprise, and a reluctant friendship gives him a new lease of life. However, is the cynical but sympathetic curmudgeon capable of change?
A Man Called Ove is a drama comedy about unexpected friendship, love and the importance of surrounding yourself with the proper tools.
In 2017 A Man Called Ove was nominated for 27 awards including two Oscars.

Accompanying Short Film:  Timepiece | 2024|  Berridge / Freed (TO BE CONFIRMED)