Film Screening: Antigone

17 Nov 2020

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Antigone
Pittsburgh Premiere
$15 per ticket
screening Nov 12 - 22, 2020

Loosely adapted from Sophocles’ Greek tragedy, the award-winning Antigone delivers a subtle but scathing indictment of the current refugee experience in North America. An Algerian-born teenager living in Montreal with her tight-knit immigrant family finds her world shattered when her brother faces deportation after being arrested. Jeopardizing her promising future, she invents a fearless, dangerous plan to free him. Featuring a stunning performance by Nahéma Ricci in the lead role. (Adult Content: sexual situations, violence, drug use)

Official Selection–Toronto International Film Festival

Winner–Best Film, Best Actress - Canadian Screen Awards

“Canada's Oscar submission is an intelligent, moving reworking of Sophocles' tragedy, electrified by a breakout turn from star Nahéma Ricci.” –Jessica Kiang, Variety

Event Date: 
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - 4:30pm to Sunday, November 22, 2020 - 4:30pm
Institution(s): 
Sponsored By: 
Three Rivers Film Festival
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