11 February 2010 at the John Clare Theatre

         
   

Rumba

 

 
 

 

Director

 

Bruno Romy, Dominique Abel, Fiona

Gordon

 

 
 

Stars

  Bruno Romy, Clement Morel, Dominique Abel

 

 

 

 

 

Rating

  PG
 

Year

  2008  
  Country   France  
 

Length

  77 min  

Gordon and Abel play Fiona and Dom, a married teacher-couple who are much loved by their pupils but live for the Latin American ballroom competitions that they rule in the evenings and weekends with their passionate rumba. But driving home one night from a typical trophy-winning success they encounter a dorky depressive, played by Martz, who is attempting, incompetently, to take his own life. His appearance brings about a catastrophe that causes their lives and relationship to unravel. Strictly Jacques Tati is the order of the day for this engaging, gentle and lovable film about a married couple who live for ballroom dancing. It really does grow on you.

 

 

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