Love is where you find it in Jumbo, a quirky charmer of a debut from Zoé Wittock, ‘inspired’ by a true story. Awkward, painfully shy Jeanne (Noémie Merlant from Portrait of a Lady on Fire) lives with her blowsy mother (Emmanuelle Bercot) and works as a cleaner at an amusement park. Out of the blue, she finds happiness with Jumbo - the park’s newest ride. Every touch of cold metal or oil oozing from this mighty inanimate object fuels her infatuation, convincing her that her feelings are reciprocated. Can Jeanne find love and understanding with her fairground attraction?
This film has bonus content available.
After the film, scroll down to watch our Q&A with Director and Writer Zoe Wittock.
UK Premiere. Thanks to Anti-Worlds.
Content warning: Graphic nudity
Film and bonus content available from 18.15 on Saturday 27 February until 18.15 on Tuesday 2 March. Limited tickets available.
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French, English subtitles
English
France, Luxembourg, Belgium
With Director and Writer Zoe Wittock.
May contain spoilers for the film.