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Fun at the Funeral Parlour Series (2002)Monttubileet
Recently voted Number One Best Sitcom of All Time and winner of No Baftas 'Fun at the Funeral Parlour' attracted tens of viewers worldwide over its 2 year run and finally both series of this underrated gem come to DVD for those who want it. Following the hilarious adventures of 'Thomas Thomas Thomas and Thomas', Wales' worst undertakers, 'Fun at the Funeral Parlour' is a sitcom without rules, where anything can and often does happen... Oh and series 2 even features a theme tune by Brian May from Queen! Oh and it came out before 'Six Feet Under', so don't go accusing it of plagiarism... Oh and there was one more thing... no it's gone. - Director:
- Christine Gernon
- Cast:
- William Thomas, Alex Lowe, Rhys Thomas
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Paris, 1871. In Paradis, a luxury brothel, three women try to escape from their troublesome circumstances. Vera is 35 years old, the end of her career as a prostitute drawing nearer. She puts all her hopes on her main client, the only one rich enough to redeem her debt. Hortense is the Madame of Paradis. She must hold on to her girls whilst dealing with an extortionist from the Parisian suburbs. Rose, a much younger woman, arrives in search of her mother, a former prostitute. She is trapped with a pimp and forcibly conscripted into the Paradis. - Director:
- Mabrouk El Mechri
- Cast:
- Jemima West, Anne Charrier, Valérie Karsenti
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We Are the Best! (2013)Vi är bäst!
Lukas Moodysson returns with this raucous coming-of-age comedy set in 1982, Stockholm. Klara and Bobo are united as misfits by their love of music, ignoring their own lack or talent and the people who tell them punk is dead, the pair form their own band with shy classmate Hedvig. Between fighting over boys and provoking their metal-head nemeses, the three begin preparing for their debut live gig. - Director:
- Lukas Moodysson
- Cast:
- Serina Björnbom, Mira Barkhammar, Mira Grosin
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My Life as a Dog (1985)Mitt liv som hund
The year is 1959. A young boy, Ingemar (Anton Glanzelius), is obsessed by two things - his namesake fighting for the World Heavyweight boxing title and the fate of Laika, the dog sent in to space by Russia. As his mother's health deteriorates and she no longer has the strength to cope with him, Ingemar is sent to stay with relatives in the country, much like Laika's journey into the unknown. - Director:
- Lasse Hallström
- Cast:
- Anton Glanzelius, Olle Björklund, Folke Olhagen
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Starring Vincent Lindon and Sandrine Kiberlain, Mademoiselle Chambon is an elegant and moving tale of an unexpected romance between a married man, Jean (Vincent Lindon), and his son's school teacher. Veronique Chambon (Sandrine Kiberlain). As their feelings for each other slowly take hold, Jean and Veronique, who come from vastly different worlds, reach a painful turning point that will affect their lives forever. - Director:
- Stéphane Brizé
- Cast:
- Vincent Lindon, Geneviève Mnich, Sandrine Kiberlain
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Cromwell (1970)Cromwell, hombre de hierro
In 17th-century England, ambitious country gentleman Oliver Cromwell (Richard Harris) dared to challenge the political oppression and corruption which besieged his nation. Watching his power being usurped by a commoner, King Charles (Alec Guinness) springs to challenge his adversary. One man will become absolute ruler; the other will be executed. - Director:
- Ken Hughes
- Cast:
- Richard Harris, Alec Guinness, Robert Morley
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A young girl accepts a lift home from a stranger. Moments later she lies dead; another victim of the murderer who is targeting young, impressionable women. Whilst Jean (Christina Gregg) is waiting for a bus on a deserted country lane she answers the ringing telephone in the public callbox. Although it is a wrong number she begins to chat with the charming stranger and is attracted to his seductive voice. Imagining a romantic, schoolgirl dalliance, Jean calls herself Samantha and arranges for the man to call her at the callbox the next night. Scared for her safety, Jean's parents forbid her and her younger sister to go out alone at night whilst the murderer is still at large. But Jean continues her schoolgirl dalliances with her romantic stranger and arranges to meet him on a dark and lonely night at the callbox... - Director:
- Pat Jackson
- Cast:
- Christina Gregg, Janina Faye, Cyril Raymond
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When a counterterrorism raid goes tragically wrong, Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott refuses to participate in a cover-up. Ostracised by colleagues, he transfers to an anticorruption unit, AC-12, in the process of investigating one of the Force's most respected officers, Detective Chief Inspector Tony Gates. Not only has Gates just been awarded Officer of the Year, his squad has returned the best crime figures for three consecutive years. But can anyone really be that good? Arnott doesn't think so and soon he and Gates are embroiled in a game of cat-and-mouse but as the stakes get higher it isn't just careers on the line it's lives. - Director:
- David Caffrey
- Cast:
- Martin Compston, Darren Morfitt, Owen Teale
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The Shape of Water (2017)Cold War Project
From master storyteller, Guillermo del Toro, comes 'The Shape of Water', an otherworldly fairy tale set against the backdrop of Cold War-era America circa 1962. In the hidden, high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of isolation. Elisa's life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) discover a secret classified experiment. - Director:
- Guillermo Del Toro
- Cast:
- Sally Hawkins, Alison Brooks, Michael Shannon
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In the story of 'Gilda', Johnny Farrell (Glenn Ford) goes to work for Ballin Mundson (George MacReady), the proprietor of an illegal gambling casino in a South American city, and quickly rises to become Mundson's "main man". All is well until Mundson returns from a trip with his new bride, Gilda (Rita Hayworth) - a woman from Johnny's past. Mundson, unaware of the previous love affair, assigns Farrell the job of ensuring that Gilda is a faithful wife. Fraught with hatred, Gilda does her best to antagonize, intimidate, and instill jealousy in Farrell - until circumstances allow him to get even. - Director:
- Charles Vidor
- Cast:
- Glenn Ford, Rita Hayworth, George Macready
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After the King of Ruritania (Peter Sellers) dies in a hot air balloon accident, his eldest son is kidnapped by the evil prince Michael (Jeremy Kemp), his younger brother, who hopes to snatch the throne. To foil these dastardly plans, a stand-in is needed for the impending coronation. But will the London cabbie lookalike they've chosen be up to the task? - Director:
- Richard Quine
- Cast:
- Peter Sellers, Lynne Frederick, Lionel Jeffries
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Sherlock Holmes is the greatest of all fictional detectives, as famous for his deerstalker and pipe, as his legendary powers of observation and deduction. He is an aloof and private man driven by a fierce intellect that gives him astounding brilliance and unfathomable eccentricity in equal measure. Jeremy Brett, the definitive Holmes, stars in two beautiful adaptations taken from the classic ITV series.
The Mazarin Stone (1994)
Holmes (Jeremy Brett) is asked on behalf of the Prime Minister to find the stolen crown jewel, the Mazarin Stone. While Holmes pursues his prime suspect, the infamous Count Sylvius (Jon Finch), Watson (Edward Hardwicke) works on a separate case involving an American named John Garrideb (Gavan O'Herlihy). It is only when Holmes links Count Sylvius to John Garrideb that the two cases are joined together. Holmes and Watson have to survive a dramatic confrontation before they can resolve the tangled web of crime and deceit.
The Cardboard Box (1994)
When a spinster receives a grisly package containing two severed human ears Holmes (Jeremy Brett) is called in to comment. Dismissing the police opinion that it is all just a sick prank, Holmes begins his investigations into a tale of sibling jealousy and betrayal. As Holmes closes in on the killer he puts his own life in jeopardy to bring an end to the terrible killings.- Director:
- Sarah Hellings
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- Jeremy Brett, Jon Finch, Edward Hardwicke
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Alan Bennett is one of Britain's most popular and prolific authors and playwrights. He initially wrote for the stage, but found that with his observant eye for the absurdities of modern life and sharp ear for dialogue, his work transferred easily and effectively to the small screen. This collection brings together many of Alan Bennett's previously unreleased BBC productions dating from 1972 through to 1994. It includes his first television play, 'A Day Out'; autobiographical pieces such as 'Dinner at Noon' and 'Portrait or Bust' and celebrated plays such as 'A Woman of No Importance', 'An Englishman Abroad' and 'A Question of Attribution'. The plays, each with a specially recorded introduction by Alan Bennett, feature a number of great British actors including Daniel Day Lewis, Alan Bates, Patricia Routledge, Janet McTeer, James Fox and Prunella Scales and number Richard Eyre, Stephen Frears and John Schlesinger among the directors. - Director:
- Stephen Frears
- Cast:
- David Waller, James Cossins, John Normington
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Always (1989)Siempre
Steven Spielberg directs this heartwarming, romantic adventure. Pete Sandrich (Richard Dreyfuss) is a legendary pilot with a passion for daredevil firefighting. However, Dorinda (Holly Hunter), the woman he loves, and Al (John Goodman), Pete's best friend, know that legends can't take risks forever. After sacrificing himself to save Al, the ace pilot faces his most challenging mission: helping Dorinda move on with her life. Breathtaking cinematography and exhilarating aerial choreography highlight this compelling adventure that co-stars Brad Johnson and features a special appearance by Audrey Hepburn. - Director:
- Steven Spielberg
- Cast:
- Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, Brad Johnson
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The Favourite (2018)Favorite
In early 18th-century England, a frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne, and her closest friend, Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz), governs the country while tending to Anne's ill health and volatile temper. When new servant Abigail (Emma Stone) arrives, Sarah takes Abigail under her wing as she cunningly schemes to return to her aristocratic roots, setting off an outrageous rivalry to become the Queen's favourite. - Director:
- Yorgos Lanthimos
- Cast:
- Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz
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