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Molly's Way
[Emily Atef, Germany/Poland, 2005, 84' event total 120']
PLUS director Q&A
Sunday 11th March ICA CINEMA 2: 6.30PM



UK Premiere: Molly (Mairead McKinley) is an unassuming, young Irish woman, Marchin is her one night stand. He's in Poland… somewhere. Trailing into a bleak Polish backwater, Molly turns up with her suitcase and blue woolly hat. This sensitive and compassionate portrayal of a journey into the unknown shows how strength of character and determination can offer true direction.

‘Sometimes you have to lose your way, only to find a better direction’ is the strong message in Molly’s Way, a wisdom provided by her taxi driver in the opening scene who finds Molly stranded in the middle of nowhere. Eventually Molly finds refuge at a hotel swarming with prostitutes, some friendly, some cautious of her good nature. Atef weaves this modern fable eloquently, displaying a high level of maturity.

‘McKinley carries the film, and gives a magnificent performance as the title character’ – Seattle Weekly

Molly’s Way is the first feature film by director Emily Atef. Now living in Berlin, she attends the German Film Academy. Molly’s Way is made from a collaboration of a European influence. The main actress Mairead McKinley is Irish, the DOP Polish, the co-writers German… the director suggests that this melting-pot is intrinsic to the values of the film.