The film "Antigone" offers a fresh reworking of Sophocles' Greek tragedy to present an indictment of the current refugee and immigrant experience in contemporary Montreal.

The latest from acclaimed Québécois writer-director Sophie Deraspe, it is a compassionate no barred hold family drama. It is presented with English subtitles.

Antigone acutely explores familial sacrifice, the burden of responsibility, and the nature of justice with exceptional depth and nuance. Although inspired by a story 2,500 years old, Deraspe's film is a timely meditation, one that prompts serious reflection on immigrant life in ostensibly welcoming contemporary Canada.

The film is being presented at the Cochrane Movie House for one showing by the Chinook Film Group on Wed. Feb. 19 at 7 p.m.

Following the murder of their parents, Antigone, her siblings, and their grandmother find refuge in Montreal. Tragedy strikes when her brother Étéocle is wrongfully gunned down by police during the arrest of Polynice, a small-time drug dealer. Motivated by her sense of duty towards her family, Antigone chooses to jeopardize her future to preserve that of her family.

Murray Mitchell, of the Chinook Film Group, says he believes this is the first time the film has been shown in Alberta since its release in December. In part, it was selected because it was Canada's best international film entry for this year's Academy Awards.

Although not shortlisted for an Oscar, Antigone was named the Best Canadian Feature Film at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival and received special mention for best international screenplay at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Tickets are $10 and are available for purchase at The Gentry Espresso and Wine Bar, 312-5th Ave. A limited number of dinner and movie tickets are available for $25. The Gentry is offering a Greek-inspired meal. Those purchasing these tickets receive prime reserve seating for the movie.

The Chinook Film Group has been bringing alternative and independent films to Cochrane since 2004.