Film Movement offers British comedy at library

By Julie Chautin
Contributing Writer

Marek is a Polish teenager living in Somers Town, the area in London between King’s Cross and Euston stations.  Tomo is a runaway from Nottingham who’s trying to make a go of it far from home.  When they become friends, life gets better for both of them.

Film Movement is offering a British comedy with heart this month.  “Somers Town” will be screened at the Murphy Library Thursday at 6 p.m.  Running time is 70 minutes.  The film is not rated.

Marek’s father works on a new rail line in London and is away all day.  It’s summer and the boy walks the streets with this camera, looking for interesting shots.  Tomo has just arrived on the train.  He’s full of outward confidence, but he has no money and no where to stay.  And there are thugs out there.

But it’s a pretty French waitress who brings the boys together.  They are both in love with her.  And just like in Casablanca, it is “the start of a beautiful friendship.”

Don’t expect pretty English byways in this film. The boys walk along working class streets that have their own charm.  Do expect quirky characters and lovable kids.  It’s all about being friends.  That’s what counts.

The Murphy Library’s subscription with Film Movement allows the library to advertise and publicly show their films one time and then they go into the library’s collection.  Call the library at 837-2417 for details.