Polite Society

Polite Society
Screening
Polite Society

Event Date

Wed 20 Nov 2024

Event Time

10:00 - 11:55

Location

Plymouth Arts Cinema, Arts University Plymouth, Tavistock Place, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AT, England

12A

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Cost

FREE

Recommended Age Group

11+

Curriculum Subject/s

  • Film Studies
  • Physical Education

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Ria Khan is an energetic teenage martial artist, desperate to meet her idol and follow her footsteps in becoming a world renowned stuntwoman. Her sister Lena, however, is struggling with her depression and lack of direction after dropping out of arts school that is until she meets the rich, handsome and charming Salim. Ria, surprised and a little jealous of Lena's new relationship, is immediately suspicious of Salim and is even more shocked when the new couple announce their engagement. Setting out to uncover what she believes to be a great conspiracy against her sister, Lena must use her martial arts skills and stay razor sharp as secrets are revealed. Showcasing a heady mix of Bollywood, action and comedy, Polite Society also reflects on sisterhood, tradition and forging your own path.

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Film title

Polite Society


Synopsis

Ria Khan is an energetic teenage martial artist, desperate to meet her idol and follow her footsteps in becoming a world renowned stuntwoman. Her sister Lena, however, is struggling with her depression and lack of direction after dropping out of arts school – that is until she meets the rich, handsome and charming Salim. Ria, surprised and a little jealous of Lena’s new relationship, is immediately suspicious of Salim and is even more shocked when the new couple announce their engagement. Setting out to uncover what she believes to be a great conspiracy against her sister, Lena must use her martial arts skills and stay razor sharp as secrets are revealed. Showcasing a heady mix of Bollywood, action and comedy, Polite Society also reflects on sisterhood, tradition and forging your own path.

moderate threat, violence, sex references, infrequent strong language

Director/s

Nida Manzoor

Year

2023

Country of Production

United Kingdom

Genres

  • Action and Adventure
  • Bollywood
  • Comedy
  • Coming of Age
  • Science Fiction and Fantasy
  • Sport

Language

English / Urdu

Duration

104 minutes

Venue name

Plymouth Arts Cinema

Address

Arts University Plymouth,
Plymouth ,
Devon,
PL4 8AT

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