Monday, November 17, 2008

Now Showing at the Gail Borden Library

Away From Her
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 6:00pm


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Away From Her
By Polley, Sarah
2007/09 - Lions Gate
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Fiona and Grant are an Ontario couple who have been married for over 40 years. During the twilight of their years, Grant is forced to face the fact that Fiona's 'forgetfulness' actually is Alzheimer's. After Fiona wanders away and is found, the decision is made for her to go into a nursing home. For the first time in their relationship, they are forced to undergo a separation since the nursing home has a 'no-visitors,' policy for the first 30 days of a patient’s stay. When Grant visits Fiona after the orientation period, he is devastated to find out that not only has she seemingly forgotten him, but she has transferred her affections to another man. As the distance between husband and wife grows, Grant must draw upon his love for Fiona to perform an act of self-sacrifice in order to ensure her happiness. ...More

Check out other films staring Julie Christie

Book Cover The Secret Life of Words
By Coixet, Isabel
2007/05 - Universal Studios
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After surviving the war in Yugoslavia, taciturn nurse Hanna heads to Ireland for some rest and relaxation. But when she hears about an oil-rig accident off the coast, she agrees to tend heroic burn victim Josef. Personalities clash aboard the derrick as Hanna contends with Josef, a Russian soldier, a lively Spanish chef and other oddballs in this compelling character study. ...More

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Fahrenheit 451
By Truffaut, Francois
2003/04 - Umvd
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Based on the novel by Ray Bradbury and originally released as a motion picture in 1966. A fireman in charge of burning forbidden volumes, meets a revolutionary school teacher who dares to read. Suddenly he finds himself a hunted fugitive, forced to choose not only between two women, but between personal safety and intellectual freedom. ...More


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