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Sisu (2022)Immortal
During the last desperate days of WWII, a solitary prospector (Jorma Tommila) crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-earth retreat in northern Finland. When the Nazis steal his gold, they quickly discover that they have just tangled with no ordinary miner. While there is no direct translation for the Finnish word "sisu", this legendary ex-commando will embody what sisu means: a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds. And no matter what the Nazis throw at him, the one-man death squad will go to outrageous lengths to get his gold back – even if it means killing every last Nazi in his path. - Director:
- Jalmari Helander
- Cast:
- Jorma Tommila, Aksel Hennie, Jack Doolan
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My Imaginary Country (2022)Mi país imaginario
"October 2019, an unexpected revolution, a social explosion. One and a half million people demonstrated in the streets of Santiago for more democracy, a more dignified life, a better education, a better health system and a new Constitution. Chile had recovered its memory. The event I had been waiting for since my student struggles in 1973 finally materialized." - Patricio Guzman. In his latest film, Patricio Guzman interviews the women who took part in the Chilean protests of 2019 and then documents the aftermath which resulted in a new government, something of which he could only dream decades ago when he started his long career with The Battle of Chile. - Director:
- Patricio Guzmán
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A divorced and single parent, Eva (Julia Louis Dreyfus) spends her days enjoying work as a masseuse but dreading her daughter's impending departure for college. She meets Albert (James Gandolfini) a sweet, funny and like-minded man also facing an empty nest. As their romance quickly blossoms, Eva befriends Marianne (Catherine Keener), her new massage client. Marianne is a beautiful poet who seems "almost perfect" except for one prominent quality: she rags on her ex-husband way too much. Suddenly, Eva finds herself doubting her own relationship with Albert as she learns the truth about Marianne's ex. - Director:
- Nicole Holofcener
- Cast:
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus, James Gandolfini, Catherine Keener
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Être et Avoir (2002)To Be and to Have
"Être et Avoir" is a charming and intimate portrait of a single-class primary school in rural France and its inspirational teacher. Ranging in age from four to ten, the small handful of pupils are taught by the remarkable and wise Georges Lopez, whose patient and enlightened methods highlight a genuine affection for his young charges. Offering a touching and absorbing look at the heart of a village community, director Nicolas Philibert's film was a surprise cinema hit which was warmly received by critics and won numerous awards including a BAFTA and a European Film Award. - Director:
- Nicolas Philibert
- Cast:
- Georges Lopez, Alizé, Axel Thouvenin
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A merry mashup of sisterly affection, parental disappointment, and bold action, 'Polite Society' follows martial artist-in-training Ria Khan (Priya Kansara), who believes she must save her older sister Lena (Ritu Arya) from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, Ria attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood. - Director:
- Nida Manzoor
- Cast:
- Eunice Huthart, Priya Kansara, Ritu Arya
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Top Gun: Maverick (2022)Top Gun 2
After more than thirty years of service as a top naval aviator, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot. Yet, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past when he returns to Top Gun to train a group of elite graduates and comes face-to-face with Lt. Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of his former wingman, "Goose". Bitter rivalries ignite as the pilots prepare for a specialised mission, which will require the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it. - Director:
- Joseph Kosinski
- Cast:
- Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller
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Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022)Mrs Harris Goes to Paris
"Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris" tells a humorously heartwarming tale about a London housecleaner Ada Harris (Lesley Manville), who thinks her lonely life might turn around if she can become the owner of a Christian Dior gown. Saying goodbye to friends like Archie (Jason Isaacs) won't be easy, and neither will be winning over elite people in Paris from Madame Colbert (Isabelle Huppert) to idealistic accountant André (Lucas Bravo). But Ada's irrepressible charm just might end up saving the whole House of Dior in this uplifting story of how an ordinary woman becomes an extraordinary inspiration by daring to follow her dreams. - Director:
- Anthony Fabian
- Cast:
- Lesley Manville, Barney Pilling, Florence Pilling
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Knox Oil and Gas of Houston is far removed from the North Sea oil it desires - and the sleepy Scottish seaside village it wants to buy and replace with a refinery. So Knox sends it ace dealmaker (Peter Riegart) to negotiate. He finds cheerful future millionaires, awesome northern lights, a lusty innkeeper, a stubborn beachcomber and a mermaid with webbed toes. Forsyth's touch is perfect: whether showing us a tycoon (Burt Lancaster) with his head in the stars or bridging generations at an all-night ceilidh dance. - Director:
- Bill Forsyth
- Cast:
- Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert, Fulton MacKay
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In a remote Costa Rican village, Clara (Wendy Chinchilla Araya), believed to possess divine healing powers, lives under the repressive care of her pious elderly mother. Clara seeks solace in the natural world until the fragile balance of her life is unexpectedly disrupted by a powerful sexual awakening, stirred by the arrival of her young niece's handsome boyfriend. Desire ignites a dangerously unstoppable force that leads Clara to a hitherto unexplored world of discovery and self-determination. - Director:
- Nathalie Álvarez Mesén
- Cast:
- Wendy Chinchilla Araya, Ana Julia Porras Espinoza, Daniel Castañeda Rincón
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1976 (2022)Chile '76
It's 1976 in Chile, 3 years after Pinochet's military coup overthrew the socialist government of Salvador Allende, and opponents of the new regime are being hunted down. Carmen (Aline Küppenheim) heads off to her beach house to supervise its renovation. Her husband, children and grandchildren come back and forth during the winter vacation. When the family priest asks her to take care of a young man he is sheltering in secret, Carmen steps into unexplored territories, away from the quiet life she is used to. - Director:
- Manuela Martelli
- Cast:
- Aline Küppenheim, Nicolás Sepúlveda, Hugo Medina
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The Fabelmans (2022)Untitled Steven Spielberg/Amblin Partners Project / Untitled Steven Spielberg Project
Inspired by Steven Spielberg's own childhood, rediscover the magic of movies in 'The Fabelmans', a coming-of-age story about a young man uncovering a shattering family secret and the power of film and imagination to help us see the truth about ourselves and each other. With a star-studded cast featuring Michelle Williams, Paul Daho, Seth Rogen, Gabriel LaBelle and Judd Hirsch, 'The Fabelmans' tells a timeless tale of heartbreak, healing, and hope for the dreamer inside all of us. - Director:
- Steven Spielberg
- Cast:
- Michelle Williams, Gabriel LaBelle, Paul Dano
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The Double Life of Veronique (1991)La Double vie de Véronique
Irene Jacob is utterly captivating in the twin roles of Veronique and Weronika, two young women leading totally separate lives in France and in Poland, yet each strangely aware of the other's presence. Despite their different backgrounds, the two share not only many of the same likes, foibles and prodigious musical talents, but also the same wisdom, inspiring one to unconsciously avoid making the same mistakes in life as the other. - Director:
- Krzysztof Kieslowski
- Cast:
- Irène Jacob, Anna Gornostaj, Wladyslaw Kowalski
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Licorice Pizza is the timeless story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and falling in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.
- Director:
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Cast:
- Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Sean Penn
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Close (2022)We Two Boys, Together Clinging
"Close" is an elegant, poetic and empathetic study of youth from acclaimed writer-director Lukas Dhont. Thirteen-year-olds Léo (Eden Dambrine) and Rémi (Gustav De Waele) are inseparable; best friends, as close as brothers. However as they start a new school year, the pressures of burgeoning adolescence challenge their bond with unexpected and far-reaching consequences. - Director:
- Lukas Dhont
- Cast:
- Eden Dambrine, Gustav De Waele, Émilie Dequenne
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Godland (2022)Vanskabte Land
In the late 19th century, Denmark regards Iceland as its territory, which extends beyond matters of geography and governance to the spiritual health of the population. So Lucas (Elliott Crosset Hove), a Lutheran priest, is sent by the Church of Denmark to establish a parish. Ever an optimist, Lucas believes his faith will guide him, even when he is warned of the obstacles, including a people who may be less than welcoming. 'Godland' makes the most of a breathtakingly austere Icelandic landscape in its story of a man on a singular mission. - Director:
- Hlynur Palmason
- Cast:
- Elliott Crosset Hove, Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson, Victoria Carmen Sonne
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