Synopsis
Content Londoner Pat (Cassie McFarlane) longs for marriage and to settle down into a life imbued with middle-class trimmings. Del (Victor Romero) aspires to much more than his world offers. When the pair meet, fall in love, and move in together the experiences of their lives together force them to examine their assumptions of each other, their expectations, and desires.
Additional Info
Burning An Illusion is the pioneering first feature from Menelik Shabazz and is a landmark for black British cinema and marked the coming of age for Black British cinema. A film about transformation and identity, this sensitive and entertaining love story traces the emotional and political growth of a young Black couple in Thatcher's London. BFI
Spotlight Luton is a program supporting local organisations in building their own sustainable community cinemas. With the support of the BFI Film Audience Network, Spotlight Luton awards funds from the National Lottery to bring cinema to more audiences across the UK, delivered by The Orange Picture Club, Bute Street Festival & local partners.
Location
SOUL:CINE Cinema Club, Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65-67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Booking Link
This is an external website; My Community Cinema take no responsibility for the content of this page.
Tickets
