In 2011, following the recent death of her husband, Fern (Frances McDormand) finds herself faced with a bleak economic future after the sole industry in her rural Nevada town closes down. Forced out of her job and her home, she decides to cram her memory-laden belongings into an old secondhand van and hits the road to explore a life outside of conventional society. Travelling from town to town, Fern meets other modern-day nomads and kindred spirits, most of whom are played by real people playing fictionalised versions of themselves.
A powerful character study on those that society has forgotten, Nomadland has become the most celebrated film of the year, sweeping up countless awards, including six Oscar nominations. Chinese director Chloé Zhao – herself the recipient of many history-making awards – has delivered a magical, beautiful and contemplative moviegoing experience with the ever-reliable McDormand at its heart. An absolute must-see.
M | 108 mins | 2020 – 'NO GUESTS' SCREENING
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