Athlone Film Club returns next week with 'The Beasts'

Athlone Film Club returns to the Dean Crowe Theatre next Tuesday evening, November 14.

The award-winning film 'The Beasts', which is based on true events, will make for compelling viewing on Tuesday evening. 'The Beasts' is a tense and thought-provoking film that tackles the difficult topics of xenophobia and conflict over resources.

The film is set in a remote and rural village in Galicia, Spain. A French couple try to make a new life for themselves in the Galician countryside. However, their dreams of a purer and simpler way of life do not come to fruition as they find themselves trapped in a bitter dispute with their neighbours.

Their refusal to sell their land to developers creates tensions with two local brothers, who want the money for a chance at a new life. Tensions boil over after an act of sabotage leads to increasingly tense and violent confrontations between the neighbours.

Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s engrossing thriller is a slow burner in the best possible way. Aided by remarkably naturalistic performances, this is a methodical film where the tension builds and builds in a manner that is utterly compelling. It’s no surprise it dominated at Spain’s Goya film awards, where it won in nine categories including Best Film.

Athlone Film Club is very grateful to the local community for their continued support. It is wonderful to see so many people coming together as a community to support and experience culture on the big screen.

Doors open at the Dean Crowe Theatre, Athlone on Tuesday, November 14 at 7.30pm and the film starts at 8pm.

The film has English subtitles and the running time is 137 minutes. Entry is €10 per film, cash only please. Athlone Film Club looks forward to seeing you there.