Join us for a special Valentine's Cinema in the City at the beautiful Ullet Road Church in Sefton Park. Inspired by the wedding tradition of "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue," our Valentine's weekend programme offers a cinematic journey through love's complex landscapes with a curated selection of romantic, thrilling, and thought-provoking films.
The secret of a tailor’s homosexuality is woven into his married life in director Maryam Touzani’s gently observed drama, THE BLUE CAFTAN (2022). Halim (Saleh Bakri) and Mina (Lubna Azabal) run a traditional caftan store in one of Morocco's oldest medinas. The couple has lived a long time with Halim’s secret, which he has learned to keep quiet about. Mina’s illness and the arrival of young apprentice Youssef (Ayoub Massioui) disturb this equilibrium, and as Halim crafts a stunning blue caftan, complex emotions unfold between the trio. United in their love, the film delicately weaves themes of hidden desires and unconditional love. It offers a tender portrayal of human connections with nuanced performances and lush visuals. Never before screened in Liverpool!
Ahead of the main feature, filmgoers are treated to a short from emerging filmmakers from across the North West. We're delighted to present HEIRLOOMS (2022) written and performed by Jo Mary Watson, directed by Jay Farley.
