Ken Loach is not generally described as an all-round crowd-pleaser, but with his latest film, Looking For Eric, he’s produced a masterpiece. It tells the story of a depressed, dysfunctional postman with a problematic family that threatens to drag him into even deeper waters. An apparition in the form of 90’s cult French footballer Eric Cantona proves to be the emotional lift to get his life back on track. A heady mix of high comedy, gritty realism, and the nonlinear philosophy of Eric Cantona, this film is an offbeat, clever and moving piece of cinema. Funny, touching and unlikely in every sense, this is among Loach's most enjoyable films.Looking for Eric will be screened on Saturday 10th April in Broughton Hall. Doors open at 7:30pm, shorts at about 8pm, main film at 8:15pm. Guests welcome.
