In the summer of 2014, Brit Bernard "Bernie" Jordan made headlines around the world: He had staged a "great escape" from his nursing home to meet up with other war veterans on a beach in Normandy. There they wanted to commemorate their fallen comrades on the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings. This story captivated the whole world at the time. Bernie embodied the defiant can-do spirit of a generation that was disappearing. Bernie's adventure, which lasted just 48 hours, also marked the climax of his 60-year marriage to Irene, known as "Rene". The humorous and lovingly directed film by Oliver Parker features acting legends Michael Caine (as Bernie) and Glenda Jackson (as Rene) in their final roles: Jackson passed away in 2023 and Caine announced his retirement from the screen after filming.
UK 2023, Director: Oliver Parker, with Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson, John Standing and others, English, German subtitles, aged 12 and over
Culinary movie enjoyment from 19.00 hrs:
Two non-profit associations working in the Old Hospital will be providing food and drink: José Campos and his crew from the Spanish association "Asociación de Familia y padres de Alumno Solothurn" will be serving paella, calamari, prawn and lamb skewers, chops, sausages and peppers, San Miguel, sangria and carajiillo. The members of insieme Träff will spoil you with traditional Swiss cuisine, raclette, Älplermakronen with apple slices, homemade cakes and tarts, ice cream, coffee and tea. For the third time, the Rocknrollkitchen team will be on hand with exquisite international cuisine from the Levant. The film bar will be serving homemade summer punch, handcrafted cold brew coffee, beer, wine and water.
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