Black Robe [8th ADAPTATION FILM WEEKEND]

Friday 23rd September 8pm

 

Canada/Australia 1991, 101mins, Dir: Bruce Beresford Screenplay: Brian Moore

Actors: Lothar Bluteau, Aden Young, Sandrine Holt

Built in the same decade as this story is set, Manorhamilton Castle provides the perfect location for our Opening Film.

In 1635, a Jesuit missionary (Bluteau) nicknamed Black Robe by the Algonquin with whom he travels into the vast landscape of Canada in search of fellow missionaries, faces mistrust, a crisis of faith and Iroquois warring parties.

Screening preceded by an introduction from director Bruce Beresford.

While this is a FREE SCREENING booking is essential

8pm Ticket : Free