September 8, 2023
2023-09-08T19:00:00
Virtual - Friday Night Film Discussion: "The Country Doctor" *For Adults
Friday, September 8, 2023
Welcome to our Friday Night Film Discussions! Today, we’ll be discussing “The Country Doctor" a social dramedy starring Francois Cluzet.
The way it works:
PRIOR to the meeting (whenever works for your schedule), watch "The Country Doctor" on Kanopy - one of the library's video streaming service - and then come to the meeting prepared to discuss!
You will need an Ashland library card or a Boston Public Library e-card to use Kanopy. Click here to access Kanopy or for more info on the BPL e-card (see if you are eligible and then register - you can use any of BPL's online resources with this card!).
Please register to receive the program link - which will be in your confirmation and reminder emails (check your spam folder for them!). Contact ashlandprograms@minlib.net with any questions.
Synopsis:
This social dramedy stars Francois Cluzet as a devoted and revered countryside doctor whose life gets rocked by a middle-age woman who has come from the city hospital to earn her chops. Challenging each other with opposite views on medicine, the pair eventually bonds and learns from one another.
Nominated for Best Actor (François Cluzet) at the César Awards. Nominated for an Audience Award at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Running Time: 102 mins
Year: 2017
Director: Thomas Lilti
Features: Francois Cluzet, Marianne Denicourt
Language: French
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.
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