FILM SCREENING 'La Combattante' (Mary Jo Will See You at 4)

Name: FILM SCREENING 'La Combattante' (Mary Jo Will See You at 4)
Start: 2024-02-20T20:00:00+0000
End: 2024-02-20T20:00:00+0000

20 February 2024

Maison Française d'Oxford

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Please note that this film contains some footage which some people may find distressing, including images of violent events, in which weapons, violence or injured and dead victims are visible.

This event is free and open to everyone, but online booking is required.
To access the screening, please register here.

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