Synopsis
Fremont is an utter delight: a wry, musing on the human connections and possibilities that spark in the most unexpected places.
Directed by Iranian-American director Babak Jalali, Fremont tells the story of Donya, who worked as a translator for the US before the Taliban returned to power. Now in Fremont, California, with other refugees, in a tiny flat, surviving on a meagre income, Donya works in a factory, composing messages to be encased in fortune cookies.
One day, she sends out a message in a fortune cookie: "Desperate for a Dream", with her name and number.
A dark and dry comedy, distinctively shot in black and white, Fremont is a funny, big-hearted reminder that you don’t need big dollars to make a great movie.
Additional Info
Tickets £9, £7 or £5. Please pay what you can. Available from wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts (10% booking fee) or on the door.
Level access from the street
Bar opens at 7pm
Location
Ashburton Arts, Ashburton Arts Centre, West St, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7DT
