Journey Film Club presents Thelma

Directed by Joachim TrierA gripping blend of psychological thriller, supernatural mystery, and queer coming-of-age drama, Thelma is one of the most acclaimed LGBTQ+ films of recent years. Starring Eili Harboe and Kaya Wilkins, the film follows Thelma, a shy young woman who leaves her strict religious upbringing to study at university in Oslo. As she develops feelings for fellow student Anja, she begins to experience mysterious seizures and discovers she possesses extraordinary powers she cannot control.Beautifully shot and filled with suspense, Thelma explores desire, identity, faith, and the struggle to embrace who you truly are. Both an intimate love story and an atmospheric supernatural thriller, it has drawn comparisons to Carrie while carving out a distinctive place in modern queer cinema.