Wednesday March 6th 2019
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Canada/Ireland  2017    115 minutes
Director: Aisling Walsh
Starring: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke
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Maud Dowley was born in 1903 in Nova Scotia, and despite suffering from painful rheumatoid arthritis all her life became one of Canada’s most popular and prolific folk artists. The film takes up her story when she leaves the family home by answering an advertisement for a housekeeper, moving in with Everett Lewis, a poor fishmonger. Their unusual, and initially antagonistic, relationship, gradually develops into something more warm and permanent, whilst Maud’s talents continue to grow and she starts to be recognised beyond her native country. An unusual film, enhanced by some colourful and well-composed cinematography.