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Saint-Omer, 2016. On the stand is Laurence Coly (an ever captivating Guslagie Malanda), a Black Senegalese French PhD student and defendant in a horrific crime. Seated in the courtroom is Rama (Kayije Kagame), also a Black Senegalese woman, an intellectual, and writer who has traveled to the small coastal town to watch the trial while at work on a modern-day adaptation of Medea. As Rama listens to the riveting testimony of the accused, she begins to question not only the lines that separate the two women from one another, but with that of society at large. Inspired by true events, SAINT OMER is a thoroughly engrossing examination of privilege, motherhood, and the myths we seek out to explain the inexplicable. Co-penned alongside Amrita David and critically-acclaimed novelist Marie NDiaye, Alice Diop’s feature debut, announces the arrival of the filmmaker as a considerable talent to watch. The official French submission to the International Feature Oscar race.

Directed by Alice Diop

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Concessions

Concessions are available for all screenings and the Harris Theater is now BYOB. Guests who bring alcoholic beverages must be 21 years or older and provide valid photo ID upon request, a $5 charge will be issued per guest.