We’ve thrown our hat in the ring for the British Independent Film Awards brand new Cinema of the Year award, supported by Kia – and we could use your help! In a year that has been clouded by uncertainty, one thing that has been loud and clear is our determination to continue showing our love and passion for independent cinema – and that is what this award is all about. The award is voted by you, the audience, so if you love The PCC and what we do, please vote for us to be nominated.
VOTE FOR USEmmi Kurowski (Brigitte Mira), a cleaning lady, is lonely in her old age. Her husband died years ago, and her grown children offer little companionship. One night she goes to a bar frequented by Arab immigrants and strikes up a friendship with middle-aged mechanic Ali (El Hedi ben Salem). Their relationship soon develops into something more, and Emmi's family and neighbors criticize their spontaneous marriage. Soon Emmi and Ali are forced to confront their own insecurities about their future.