Finally arriving in UK cinemas this weekend is the festival fave, and indeed the critically acclaimed and Oscar-nominated EO. The film is directed and co-written by the legendary Polish director Jerzy Skolimowski and will land on the big screen on Friday 3rd February.
EO, a grey donkey with melancholic eyes and a curious spirit, begins his life as a circus performer before escaping on a 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 soccer 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 the cinema of Robert Breeson, legendary filmmaker Jerzy Skolimowski’s visually inventive film places the viewer directly in the heart and mind of the four-legged protagonist.
You can check out our exclusive clip from the feature below.
