Cécile Embleton And Alys Tomlinson’s Stunning Feature Film, Mother Vera, To Make Its UK Debut At The BFI London Film Festival
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Cécile Embleton And Alys Tomlinson’s Stunning Feature Film, Mother Vera, is to receive its UK debut at this year’s BFI London Film Festival.
Mother Vera, Cécile Embleton and Alys Tomlinson’s stunning feature will make its UK debut at the BFI London Film Festival. In partnership with American Express, screening as part of the documentary competition. Set inside a convent outside Minsk, we are introduced to Vera. She has spent 20 years in refuge amongst men undergoing addiction rehabilitation. A conversation with a mother prompts Vera to reflect on her own past addiction. And the tragic events that lead to her life in the convent, and also consider her own pathways to find hope and eventually true freedom.
Following its World Premiere at Visions du Reel 2024, where it competed in the International Feature competition. And US premiere at Camden International Film Festival as part of the Harrell Award Main Competition, Mother Vera will premiere to UK audiences on 13th October at the Curzon Soho in London.
PREMISE
After two decades in a Belarusian Orthodox monastery, Vera reflects on her unexpected path to nunhood. Rooted in a history of addiction. Facing her lingering guilt, she finds herself at a crossroads between her monastic sanctuary and an uncertain future. With a poignant gaze, Vera’s quiet journey of self-examination offers an intimate glimpse into the complexities of faith. Recovery, and personal transformation within cloistered walls.
THE DIRECTORS
Cécile Embleton is a British-French documentary director. Her directorial debut ‘The Watchmaker’ screened at Hot Docs, Dok Leipzig and SXSW. ‘Mother Vera’ is her first feature documentary. The Sundance Institute supports the project. And won second prize at the Hotdocs Forum 2021. And first prize at Locarno First Look 2023.
Cécile Embleton is an award-winning UK photographer. Working with black and white analogue film. Her portfolio has been featured in more than twenty international showcases. She earned the title of Sony World Photographer of the Year in 2018. GOST Books published the comprehensive project “Ex-Voto” in 2019. ‘Mother Vera’ is her directorial debut.
SCREENINGS
Curzon Soho Cinema, Screen 1
Wednesday 16 October 2024 12:30
BFI Southbank, NFT2
Mother Vera debuts at the BFI London Film Festival this October.
Source: BFI
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