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Van Veeteren: Films: Vol.1 (2005)Borkmann's Point/Münster's Case/Moreno and Silence
The Van Veeteren detective series is based on the best-selling crime novels by one of Sweden's most popular mystery writers, Hakan Nesser. Set in the fictitious city of Maardam, the series follows the murder cases of retired chief inspector, Van Veeteren, and his two crime squad proteges, Munster and Moreno.
Borkmann's Point (2005)
Van Veeteren finds that retiring from the police force is easier said than done when two decapitated bodies are found in quick succession. The matching MO in the two grisly murders brings the investigation teams of Maardam and Kaalbringen together - a collaboration that is not without its problems, especially when those in charge of the case seem a little too eager to make an arrest. In solving the case, Van Veeteren learns that it is not always easy to distinguish friend from foe.
Munster's Case (2005)
When the body of a wealthy wine merchant washes up on a beach with multiple stab wounds, police fear a media frenzy. But the quick arrest of the man's former partner in the face of damning evidence promises a quick resolution to the case. Miinster is unconvinced and angers his superiors when he follows up leads that hint at a dark secret in the dead man's family. Removed from the investigation, Munster teams up with Van Veeteren in a deadly race to solve the case.
Moreno and the Silence (2006)
When a girl is murdered soon after leaving a closed religious community, Moreno faces a difficult investigation as the community closes ranks and refuses to cooperate. When another girl is abducted and her bloody fingernails mailed to the police, tongues begin to loosen. But time is running out as the disturbed killer prepares to carry out another ritual murder - will Moreno be able to crack the case in time?- Director:
- Erik Leijonborg
- Cast:
- Sven Wollter, Lars-Erik Berenett, Thomas Hanzon
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When their mother needs to leave in order to find their estranged father, seven year old Jin and her younger sister, Bin, are left to live with their Big Aunt for the summer. With only a small piggy bank and their mother's promise to return when it is full, the two young girls are forced to acclimate to changes in their family life. Counting the days, and the coins, the two bright-eyed young girls eagerly anticipate their mother's homecoming. But when the bank fills up, and with their mother still not back, Big Aunt decides that she can no longer tend to the children. Taken to live on their grandparent's farm, it is here that Jin comes to learn the importance of family bonds in this beautiful, meditative, and thought-provoking second feature from So Yong Kim, the acclaimed director of In Between Days. - Director:
- So Yong Kim
- Cast:
- Chae Gil Byung, Jung Gil Ja, Shin Hyun Je
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Nicolas Cage, Dana Carvey and Jon Lovitz are the larcenous Firpo brothers. Bill is a good-hearted guy doing his best to keep pathological Dave and Kleptomaniac Alvin out of trouble. But the two small-time crooks lure their brothers into robbing a bank in the small town of Paradise, Pennsylvania, where pulling off the heist is a snap compared to getting out of town after a snowstorm hits. And, the brothers soon discover that all their big-city smarts are useless against the unsuspecting, goodhearted townsfolk who shower them with kindness at every turn. - Director:
- George Gallo
- Cast:
- Nicolas Cage, Jon Lovitz, Dana Carvey
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John Alderton and Pauline Collins star in these classic adaptations of P.G. Wodehouse short stories. The stories are based around three general themes; The Mulliners, relating to the rather bizarre extended family of Mr. Mulliner; The Oldest Member stories, which take place in and around the golf club and The Drones Club, an all male society whose members include Freddie Fitch-Fitch and Adolphus Stiffham. - Director:
- David Askey
- Cast:
- John Alderton, Pauline Collins, P.G. Wodehouse
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Wendy and Lucy (2008)Train Choir
Wendy (Michelle Williams), a young woman adrift in the world, is driving to Alaska in the hope of finding work. Her only companion is her dog, Lucy. When her car breaks down in small-town Oregon, her life quickly starts to unravel. Stranded, broke and friendless, she faces a series of increasingly painful choices. Reichardt's understated approach and Michelle Williams' quiet, touching performance combine to heart-breaking effect. Simple and direct, 'Wendy and Lucy' is a moving meditation on resilience, reflecting the precarious lives that society often chooses to ignore, and the love that sustains them. - Director:
- Kelly Reichardt
- Cast:
- Michelle Williams, Deirdre O'Connell, M. Blash
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The mayor of a small fishing village which has fallen upon hard times comes up with a radical plan to rejuvenate the community... entice a giant corporation to build their new factory in the village. But there's just one problem - in order to qualify, they must have a doctor in residence, which they don't have... When unlikely candidate and big city doctor Paul Lewis lands in their lap for a trial residence they believe their prayers have been answered, and hilarity ensues as the villagers rally together to charm him into staying. - Director:
- Don McKellar
- Cast:
- Taylor Kitsch, Anna Hopkins, Brendan Gleeson
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The Shaggy Dog (1959)El perro humano
Wilby Daniels (Tommy Kirk) is just an ordinary teenager until a magical ring accidentally transforms him into lumbering sheepdog... whose owner is the leader of a plot to destroy the Space Program! This hilarious madcap adventure was the first live-action comedy Walt Disney produced, with a story full of slapstick chases, sight gags, hot rods, spies and spells! - Director:
- Charles Barton
- Cast:
- Fred MacMurray, Jean Hagen, Tommy Kirk
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A Perfect Plan (2012)Un Plan Parfait
In Isabelles family, every first marriage has ended in divorce, but the second is golden. To circumvent her family's curse Isabelle (Diane Kruger) devises a plan; marry and divorce a complete stranger before wedding her faultless fiance Pierre. After her initial plan backfires she targets Jean-Yves (Dany Boon), an adventurous yet quirky travel writer whom she tries to manipulate with her powers of seduction. A series of misadventures beset them as they take on Africa and then Moscow in whirlwind succession, breaking Isabelle out of her comfortable routine existence. Despite her best efforts to make him fall for her, things don't go to plan and Isabelle experiences the rush of life-on-the edge. Will she discover that love doesn't always come in the perfect package? - Director:
- Pascal Chaumeil
- Cast:
- Diane Kruger, Dany Boon, Alice Pol
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The World of Henry Orient (1964)Henrys Liebesleben
Henry Orient is a madly egocentric and overly amorous avant-garde concert pianist who is hilariously pursued all around New York City by two 14-year-old fans. The girls, Val and Gil chase a harassed Henry all over the city, thwarting his afternoon liaisons with a married woman and leaving utter chaos behind them - until Val's sexually promiscuous mother appears on the scene to put a stop to the girls' shenanigans. - Director:
- George Roy Hill
- Cast:
- Peter Sellers, Tippy Walker, Merrie Spaeth
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When he suddenly finds himself without his longstanding job, Larry Crowne (Tom Hanks) enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and develops a crush on his teacher (Julia Roberts). Now this simple guy will discover that when you think everything worth having has passed you by, you just might rediscover life and love. - Director:
- Tom Hanks
- Cast:
- Tom Hanks, Nia Vardalos, Julia Roberts
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The Man with One Red Shoe (1985)El hombre del zapato rojo
Why does Richard Drew (Tow Hanks), eccentric violinist and American bachelor, step off a plane in Washinciton, DC wearing one red shoe? The CIA wants to know, and their investigation is just the beginning of this rollicking undercover comedy. Add an exciting romantic twist when glamorous tour guide Maddy Drove (Lori Singer) is assigned to trail him but falls in love instead. While Drew doesn't know why he's being shot at, mugged, chased and seduced, Maddy spends her time trying to save him from her own employers, Cooper and Ross (Dabney Coleman and Charles Durning). Meanwhile, the practical joker Morris (Jim Belushi), finds not one but four dead bodies in his buddy Drew's apartment, at the same time Morris' love-starved wife Paula (Carrie Fisher) tries to make music with our favourite violinist. It's been a crazy day for Drew, and will be for you too when you see why he's wearing that one red shoe. - Director:
- Stan Dragoti
- Cast:
- Tom Hanks, Lori Singer, Dabney Coleman
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The Headless Woman (2008)La Mujer Sin Cabeza
Lucrecia Martel is now recognised as one of the leading new film-makers in the world. This mystery is her third feature, and was released to huge acclaim. Driving in the country Veronica is distracted and apparently hits something. Disturbed, she does not investigate but drives off. After the accident she becomes disconnected from her daily life. She Eventually tells her husband - they return to the scene and only find a dead dog. But then news emerges that a child has disappeared. Her family joins to erase all traces of the accident ever having occurred. - Director:
- Lucrecia Martel
- Cast:
- María Onetto, Claudia Cantero, César Bordón
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Falling Down (1993)Un día de furia
Ona sweltering Los Angeles morning, a man known only as 'D-Fens' (Michael Douglas) abandons his car in a gridlocked traffic jam and sets off across the city on foot. He just wants to go home, but his path is marred by increasing everyday irritations that escalate into explosive confrontations, leaving a trail of violence in his wake. Trying to piece together these events is veteran cop Prendergast (Robert Duvall), whose quiet final day before retirement becomes a chaotic hunt for a dangerous man on the edge. As the paths of these two very different men converge, the question of whether D-Fens is a victim of an oppressive society, or a man showing his true colours becomes unavoidable. - Director:
- Joel Schumacher
- Cast:
- Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall, Barbara Hershey
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Red Road (2006)Con Đường Nguy Hiểm
Jackie (Kate Dickie) works as a CCTV operator in Glasgow. Each day she watches over a small part of the world, protecting the people living their lives under her gaze. One day a man appears on her monitor, whom she thought she would never see again, whom she never wanted to see again. Now that she has no choice, she is compelled to confront him. - Director:
- Andrea Arnold
- Cast:
- Kate Dickie, Tony Curran, Martin Compston
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Summer Magic (1963)Magia de verano
The past beckons in this enchanting and nostalgic tale. The irrepressible Hayley Mills stars in a lighthearted Disney film about young love, mysterious family secrets and small-town summer nights. When financial ruin forces the Careys to leave Boston, their teenage daughter Nancy (Hayley Mills) hatches a plan to resettle them in a tiny New England hamlet, with hilariously delightful consequences for both her family and their new neighbours! An indispensable addition to any Disney library, this timeless and wondrous adventure will thrill children of all ages for a long time to come. - Director:
- James Neilson
- Cast:
- Hayley Mills, Dorothy McGuire, Burl Ives
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