'A Fantastic Woman' leads this week's new releases

28 Feb 2018 in New Releases

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A Fantastic Woman
A Fantastic Woman

Oscar® nominated Chilean drama A Fantastic Woman tells the story of Marina, a transgender woman whose life begins to fall apart after the sudden death of her boyfriend. Played by transgender actress Daniela Vega, Marina is subjected to horrific instances of discrimination, yet she fights against bigotry and stereotypes to become an inspirational figure in this landmark film for trans representation in cinema.

New to order on DVD

Thor: Ragnarok

In his third solo adventure, Thor returns to his home of Asgard only to discover that his older sister Hela, the goddess of death, has been released from prison. She immediately banishes her brother, the god of thunder, to the planet of Sakaar where he encounters sibling Loki and old friend The Hulk, who he must face in a gladiatorial contest before attempting to find his way home in this comedic, entertaining crowd-pleaser.

Also new to order this week

Armando Iannucci's darkly comic political satire The Death of Stalin revels in a farcical power struggle within the Soviet Union; Andy Serkis' directorial debut Breathe tells the true story of an inspiring couple whose lives change dramatically after one of them is struck down by polio in the 1950s; 'Winnie the Pooh' author A.A. Milne and his son come under the media spotlight in post-World War One Britain in gentle biopic Goodbye Christopher Robin.

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