Nadir Moknèche’s film starring Fanny Ardant follows French-Algerian Zino as he seeks to reconnect with a long lost father, finding Lola instead

Lola Pater, un film de Nadir Moknèche
Mercredi, le 20 novembre à 18h30
Année de sortie: 2017

Wednesday, Nov 20 at 6:30 pm
Release year: 2017

Film in French with English subtitles.

Note that this screening will take place at the Mayo Civic Center rather than Rochester Public Library.
Join us in Suite 101 for the film and a brief discussion after for any interested in staying!

Synopsis/Résumé du film

Le film raconte l’histoire d’un homme, Zino, qui retrouve son père, Farid, après la morte de sa mère. Zino réalise que son père est devenu Lola, une femme. Critique de film sur Télérama: “Bien que prévisible, un film subtil et touchant aux interprétations remarquables. Fanny Ardant fait des merveilles. Mon père, cette héroïne.”

After the death of his mother, Zino sets out to find his father, Farid. Zino soon realizes that his father became Lola, a woman, 25 years prior. Film review from Rotten Tomatoes: “The path from resentment to reconciliation may be well-worn but it is traveled with a good deal of charm and sensitivity in Lola Pater.”

This screening is free, but please consider making a $5 donation in person or by registering in advance to support our cultural programming in Rochester!