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Premiere of a film about fibromyalgia , London 14th April at 6 pm - bookings now open!
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UK’s Premiere of ‘’Sonata for Cello’’, film about fibromyalgia, at the London Independent Film Festival Opening Night Gala, Thursday 14th April at 6 pm
Sonata for Cello is a must for everyone who needs to understand fibromyalgia. It is a touching and professionally made film by people who have experience of fibromyalgia.
It is a fictional story of a world-renowned cellist, who in her midlife developed fibromyalgia. The condition made impossible for her to continue to play; it is a story of a daily struggle between the physical and emotional pain of not being able to do what she wants to do and a strong will to continue to play regardless of the pain. Playing the cello is for the cellist everything; a mission, a vocation, a passion, a sole purpose of her life. It is her life.
In the film we watch how fibromyalgia takes away everything she loves and cares about. We watch how it takes away her life and we admire her heroic struggle to take her life back and to win with the condition.
This film has captured in a very artistic and moving way the invisible struggle everyone living with fibromyalgia takes up every day. It is also a captivating story about love, passion and sacrifice.
Those living with fibromyalgia will identify with the main character and her struggles. Others, after watching this film, will have a better understanding by the end of the film of the impact fibromyalgia can have on people’s lives.
This is a great opportunity to raise awareness without making people sit through a documentary. FMA UK would encourage as many people as possible to go and see this film.
The film’s director, Anna’s Bofarull mother has fibromyalgia and the film’s producer, Marian Matachana also has fibromyalgia. It took them 5 years to raise funds and to develop the film, which is being screened in other countries and won a number of prestigious awards at film festivals in other countries.
Ella Vine, Executive Officer at FMA UK said: ‘’It is a breathtaking, inspirational, touching and eye-opening film. The struggles of living with fibromyalgia and the real person that is behind the label ‘’fibromyalgia’’, with real feelings, real passions and real dreams couldn’t be portrayed in more beautiful and moving way. I encourage everyone to see the film’’.
Tickets: only £5, book now to avoid disappointment!
Thursday 14th April 2016, 6 pm, Genesis Cinema, 93-95 Mile End Road, East London
Short Films: DAISY (UK Premiere) & POSTPARTUM (World Premiere)
Main Feature: SONATA FOR CELLO (UK Premiere) + Q&A with Marian Matachana, the film’s producer
Booking Link:
http://genesiscinema.co.uk/GenesisCinema.dll/WhatsOn?Film=2034129
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Our professionally printed Information pack on fibromyalgia can be found here to view. You will also receive a free copy on request. We also have a booklet for young people with fibromyalgia that you can obtain on request and will be on the website soon.
FMA UK has recently changed some of its telephone numbers for helplines and groups. Please check here for more information on the New Contact Numbers if required.
FMA UK offers a range of support and information including:
- National Helpline 0300 999 3333 (10am - 4pm Mon - Fri)
- Benefits Helpline 0300 999 0055 (10am - 12pm Mon, Wed and Fri)
- Complimentary information booklets for doctors and other professionals (fully referenced)
- Books and videos
- Website Contacts with legal specialists
- Conferences
- Local support group and helpline contacts
The charity is run by volunteers, most of whom have fibromyalgia.
If your Health Care Professional needs some education in fibromyalgia you can request that an FMA UK Health Professionals Pack is sent out to them. All we need is the name of the Health CareProfessional and the address of their practice. We will then send a pack to their surgery addressed from us to them.
You can request a medical pack using this form.
You can find a Support Group near you by contacting the Regional Coordinator for your area. If there does not happen to be a support group near you then maybe you can join with some other members and set one up. Support groups provide a social benefit as well as the opportunity to share tips on coping with fibro. They come in all shapes and sizes and we are often told how they have helped people.
