WIVELISCOMBE'S film society, Cinema Obscura returns next Sunday (January 21) with a film from a Russian director.

Alexander Sokurov's The Sun is a meditation on the fate of the Japanese Emperor Hirohito as he surrenders to American forces at the end of the Second World War.

Those who have seen Russian Ark, Sokurov's stunning one continuous filmed shot of 300 years of Russian history, will not be surprised at how well he tackles this critical point in modern history.

Japan's "Deity Sun God" Emperor - ruler of all Japanese people, meets US military leader General MacArthur seeking an unconditional end to hostilities - and the inevitable surrender of Japan agreed- not a natural Japanese trait.

The Sun is another unique example of world cinema to grace the Cinema Obscura's screen now in its seventh season of contemporary world cinema.

Cinema Obscura will screening The Sun at the New Hall- Wiveliscombe Primary School.

Doors will open from 7pm with The Sun commencing at 7.30pm.

Cinema Obscura membership is £16 (couples £28) with guest entry for this film is £4.

Full details of this new season of films are available by calling Eddie Gaines on 01984-624657 or Mark Reynolds 01643-841047.