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Ondine (12A)   111 mins

"The truth is not what you know.  It's what you believe."

Director:  Neil Jordan

Screenplay:  Neil Jordan

Cinematography:  Christopher Doyle

Original music:  Kjartan Sveinsson

Ondine is the story of Syracuse (Colin Farrell), a simple fisherman who catches a beautiful and mysterious woman in his trawler's nets.  The woman (Alicja Bachleda) seems to be dead, but then she comes alive before Syracuse's eyes and he thinks he may be seeing things.  However, with the help of his ailing, yet irrepressible daughter, Annie (Alison Barry), he comes to believe that the fantastical might be possible and that the woman (Ondine) might be a myth come true.  Ondine and Syracuse fall passionately in love, but just as we think the fairytale might go on forever, the real world intervenes.  Then, after a terrible car crash and the return of a dark and violent figure from Ondine's past, hope eventually prevails and a new beginning is presented to Syracuse, Ondine and Annie.

"Impressively directed and beautifully written, this is an emotionally engaging love story with a terrific central performance from Colin Farrell."  ViewLondon

"A touching tale of love, redemption and healing."   Spirituality & Practice

For more information, and to see a trailer and stills, visit the official website at www.ondinefilm.com  

Showing:

15-Nov        Romsey

20-Nov        Downton

02-Dec        Whitchurch

Last modified: 01-Sep-2010

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