Monday Night Film Series presents AND THE BIRDS RAINED DOWN-FR

Event Details:

The Monday Night Film Series presents AND THE BIRDS RAINED DOWN on Monday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Tilley 102, UNB.

The latest from Louise Archambault (Film Circuit favourite Gabrielle), adapted from the acclaimed novel by Jocelyne Saucier, is an elegiac and charming meditation on the possibilities of living outside modernity. 

As the film opens, we meet three hermits living in cabins in the Quebec countryside, miles from civilization. Tom, Charlie, and Ted fled society years ago, and  have eked out a back-to-the-land existence, selling pot to the closest locals with help from local hotelier Stephen.

But their lifestyle is increasingly endangered by nature, infirmity, and age. Ted collapses from a heart attack. Photographer and researcher Ange-Aimee threatens to disrupt their lives when she starts looking for survivors of a catastrophic blaze that happened decades ago, most notably Ted, whose actions during the fire have assumed heroic stature.

And the Birds Rained Down is a tribute to the need to live independently and on one’s own terms - and to those courageous enough to pursue this. It’s also a cry for respect for people and their choices, regardless of age. Driven by an astonishing cast boasting some of Quebec’s  most esteemed performers - including Andrée Lachapelle, whose career stretches back to 1954 - the film features one of the most beautiful musical moments of the year, when the ailing musician Tom, coaxed into performing at a nearby club, delivers a soulful and heartbreaking rendition of one of Tom Waits’ best tunes. 

This term, 15 limited release, independent foreign & Canadian films will be shown. Admission is $8/film, but a half-yearly $12 student film society membership reduces admission cost to $5/film. The series is open to all. Memberships are available at Tilley 102 every Monday night. 

For further info, contact NB Film Co-op at 455-1632, info@nbfilmcoop.com or http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/exhibition/monday-night-film-series 

The NB Film Co-op in partnership with the UNB Faculty of Arts and the Toronto Film Festival presents the series.

Building: Tilley Hall

Room Number: 102