Saturday 7th August 

1pm at Filmhouse, Lothian Rd
Ken Loach * UK * 2004 * 104 mins * 35mm * 15
Cast: Atta Yaqub, Eva Birthistle, Ahmad Riaz

AE FOND KISS

Bad enough that handsome young Casim should fall for Roisin, one of the teachers at his sister’s school, but they have other, larger obstacles to overcome if they intend to settle down – not least, the fact that he’s Asian and Muslim, while she’s Irish-Catholic, and white. So can true love overcome the prejudices of their families and communities? Loach and screenwriter Paul Laverty bring a remarkably light touch to this material, investing this ‘South side story’ with humour, compassion and dignity; the result is one of the warmest, most charming and humane films of 2004.

After the screening there will be a question and answer session with the lead actor Atta Yaqub regarding the issues raised in the film.