LIDF Sunday at the Roxy - Part 2

The Heart (El Corazón)
Director: Diego García Moreno, 2006, Colombia, 80min
UK Première

“The symbol of the heart lies at the heart of the symbolic world” R Guénon

The interwined lives of two very different Colombian couples, brought together by unexpected circumstances. A soldier is badly injured by shrapnel from a landmine. Despite severe damage to his heart, his life is saved by a cardiovascular surgeon. The soldier is forced to retire from the army but, inspired by love for his new wife and the child they are expecting, he battles to earn a living. At the same time, the surgeon's wife is diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia. Laced with symbolism and humour, this is a subtle examination of the relationship between mortality and religion.

A rare opportunity to see a documentary that has been a big success on the Latin American film festival circuit. Features some animation?

Followed by, at 8.00pm:

Buddha's Lost Children
Director: Mark Verkerk, 2006, Netherlands, 97min
UK Première

On Thailand’s northern border with Burma, a Buddhist monk wages a unique battle to save children from drugs and corruption. Phra Khru Ba Neua Chai – a former soldier and Thai-boxing champion now better known as 'The Tiger Monk' – runs a monastery taking in homeless and abandoned children, often the victims of drug addiction or trafficking. Based in the notorious 'Golden Triangle' border region, rife with drugs and warring gangs, he has been attacked many times by local gangsters for persuading locals to grow vegetables instead of opium. But he continues his work regardless, teaching Buddhist compassion... and a little Thai-boxing.

Tickets will be available on the door, but seats are limited and you are advised to book in advance.

The Roxy Cinema are offering all festival-goers a half-price bottle of wine with any food order, for the week of the festival. See Roxy website for restaurant details.