(France - 2014 release)
"Unravels in spectacular landscapes as an exploration of moral dilemmas, in the guise of a Western" Margaret Pomeranz.
Based on a novel by Albert Camus, this masterful, breathtakingly shot drama bears all the hallmarks of a classic frontier western carrying strong contemporary resonances.
Far From Men (FFM) features a career best performance from the multi-talented Viggo Mortensen and a superb original soundtrack from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.
A gripping tale of morality and friendship set in 1954 during the Algerian War, against an unforgiving mountainous landscape.
Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Reda Kateb
Genre: Art House & International Drama (Part drama, adventure, western & history)
IMDb rating:7.3
Running time: 109 minutes
Director: David Oelhoffen
When: Thursday 19th May 2016 - Doors to the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre open at 6;30 for pre movie nibbles and drinks. Then the bells will ring, lights go down and film screens at 7pm.
