A World of Film

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Meeting Room 1. Spend a Sunday afternoon exploring a world of film with the Redmond Library. No registration required. February 1: Hotel Salvation (2016) मुक्ति भवन Directed by Shubhashish Bhutiani Language: Hindi An ominous dream convinces 77-year-old Dayanand Kumar that his end could be near. He takes the news to his son Rajiv, knowing he wants to breathe his last in the holy city of Varanasi and end the cycle of rebirth, by attaining salvation. Being the dutiful son he is, Rajiv is left with no choice but to drop everything and make the journey with his stubborn father. April 5: Little Forest (2018) 리틀 포레스트 Directed by Yim Soon-rye Language: Korean A young woman leaves the city to return to her hometown in the countryside. Seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, she becomes self-sufficient in a bid to reconnect with nature. June 7: Rafiki (2018) Directed by Wanuri Kahiu Language: English, Swahili Kena and Ziki long for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls resist and remain close friends, supporting each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety. August 2: Waiting for Dali (2023) Esperando a Dalí Directed by David Pujol Language: Spanish In 1979s Spain, Fernando, a talented chef, arrives in the village of Cadaqués , residence of the internationally renowned surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. The paths of the chef and the artist will cross and result in the birth of a new culinary genius. October 4: Hungry Ghost Diner (2023) 餓鬼食堂 Directed by Cho We Jun Language: Cantonese Bonnie, recovered from youth trauma during Hungry Ghost Festival, begins experiencing her uncle’s mysterious appearance, unannounced after closing business. Returning to her hometown, she realized her uncle has died and missed the last chance to be with him. After arguing with her father, attempt to leave the town has failed by…