Rumba

Release Date (UK) - 31 July 2009

Certificate (UK) - PG

Country - France/Belgium

Director - Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon & Bruno Romy

Runtime - 77 mins

Starring - Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon

This delightful film tells the story of Fiona and Dominique, two teachers who enter dance competitions but after a car accident Fiona loses a leg and Dominique his memory. There is very little dialogue in this theatrical and mimical comedy piece, and is very reminiscent of the films of Jacques Tati in its clownish scenes.

The bold bright colours set the tone for the jolly mood of the film from the start, although there are slight dark undertones (their accident occurs after swerving to avoid the suicidal Gerard (Philippe Martz) ). The film follows a hilarious string of comic scenarios that they get into, from getting changed for a dance recital in their car whilst driving (reminiscent of a Mr Bean sketch) to Dominique's lack of memory leading him astray and taking his pupils into a bar. This is a wonderful, if short film and I would recommend everyone to go if you get a chance. Tip - stay till the end of the credits as there's a brief scene at the end.