A grey donkey with melancholic eyes and a curious spirit, EO begins his life as a circus performer before escaping to trek across the Polish and Italian countryside.
During his travels, he encounters an eclectic cast of characters, including a countess (Isabelle Huppert), a young Italian priest (Lorenzo Zurzolo) and a riotous Polish football team. EO’s journey speaks to the world around us, an equine hero boldly pointing out societal ills, and serving as warning to the dangers of neglect and inaction, all while on a quest for freedom.
Inspired by Robert Bresson’s 1966 film Au Hasard Balthazar, legendary filmmaker Jerzy Skolimowski’s superbly inventive film places the viewer directly in the heart and mind of its four-legged protagonist.
This film is showing as part of the Chiltern Film Society season. Showings are open to non-members. Seating is unreserved – simply purchase a ticket and choose your seat when you arrive.
“ Strangely wonderful”
In English / Polish, French and Italian
with English subtitles
