At The Cinema at Gloucester Guildhall this week: Making the improbable possible in 'Salmon Fishing In The Yemen'

The Cinema at Glouester Guildhall continues its May programme with the British romantic comedy-drama Salmon Fishing In The Yemen, the new film from director Lasse Hallestrom (The Cider House Rules, Chocolat, Dear John) penned by the award-winning Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionarie, 127 Hours) and adapted from the best-selling novel by Paul Torday.

When Britain's leading fisheries expert (Ewan McGregor- Beginners, Trainspotting, Big Fish) is approached by a consultant (Emily Blunt The Adjustment Bureau, The Devil Wears Prada, The Young Victoria) to help realize a sheikh's (Amr Waked- Syriana, Contagion) vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert, he immediately thinks the project is both absurd and unachievable. But when the Prime Minister's overzealous press secretary (Kristin Scott Thomas- Sarah's Key, I've Loved You So Long, Leaving) latches on to it as a "good will" story, this unlikely team will put it all on the line and embark on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible, possible.

Premiereing at last year's Toronto Film Festival, this is a little charmer of a film and one that encapsulates the sheer beauty of the Yemense landscape. Brilliant performances from everyone in the principal cast, especailly a reliably sharp and witty Kristin Scott Thomas, combine to make a film that is sweet, funny, slightly bizzare but also a feel-good night at the cinema.

Don't miss the chance to see the film critics are calling:

"A fantastic feel-good charmer" (Sunday Mirror)

"The British comedy of the year" (Woman & Home)

"Lifts your spirits, leaves you feeling good about life and even better about the movies" (Los Angeles Times)

"Pure delight. A smart, original comedy treat. This is one to see!" (Box Office Magazine)

Check out the trailer (above) as well as an interview with director Lasse Hallestrom from last year's TIFF (below):

Salmon Fishing In The Yemen (12A) runs from Friday 18th-Monday 21st May on selected dates including Saturday night (19th) where the first 20 tickets are just £2.50 each but once they're gone, they're gone.

**UPDATE** All £2.50 tickets for Saturday night are now SOLD OUT.