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The highly anticipated television event 24 returns with more explosive action than ever! Exiled in London for the past four years, former Counter Terrorist Unit agent Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) joins Chloe O'Brian (Mary Lynn Rajskub) in the deadly fight against a terrorist determined to kill President James Heller (William Devane) - and thousands of others - in retribution for a U.S. drone attack. With plot twists unfolding in real time, and starring Kim Raver, Tate Donovan and Benjamin Bratt, 24: Live Another Day is one pulse-quickening minute after another! - Director:
- Jon Cassar
- Cast:
- Kiefer Sutherland, Yvonne Strahovski, Tate Donovan
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Two Days, One Night (2014)Deux jours, une nuit
In what is already being heralded as one of her greatest performances, Marion Cotillard plays Sandra, whose employment is threatened when, behind her back, upper management offer the workforce a significant bonus if they vote for Sandra to lose her job. With only a single weekend to spare she must confront each of her co-workers and persuade them to change their decision so she can maintain her livelihood. Join Sandra on her precarious, humbling and inspirational journey... - Director:
- Jean-Pierre Dardenne
- Cast:
- Marion Cotillard, Corentin Lahaye, Alix Toussant
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On the last day of the first manned mission to Mars, a crew member of Tantalus Base believes he has made an astounding discovery - fossilised evidence of bacterial life. Unwilling to let the relief crew claim all the glory, he disobeys orders to pack up and goes out on an unauthorized expedition to collect further samples. But a routine excavation turns to disaster when the porous ground collapses, and he falls into a deep crevice and near certain death. His devastated colleagues attempt to recover his body. However, when another vanishes they start to suspect that the life-form they have discovered is not yet dead. As the group begins to fall apart it seems their only hope is the imminent arrival of the relief ship Aurora. - Director:
- Ruairi Robinson
- Cast:
- Liev Schreiber, Lewis Macleod, Elias Koteas
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When a man calling himself Prot (Kevin Spacey) arrives in New York claiming to be from the planet K-Pax, the police turn him off to psychiatrist Dr. Mark Powell (Jeff Bridges). Prot's behaviour is unusual and his claims are unbelievable but as time runs out, Powell finds that the truth may be even stranger yet. - Director:
- Iain Softley
- Cast:
- Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges, Mary McCormack
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In Treatment is set within the psychotherapy sessions of five patients. The first ever HBO half-hour drama features Paul (Gabriel Byrne), a therapist who exhibits great insight and confidence when treating his patients, but crippling insecurities while counseled by his own therapist, Gina (Dianne Wiest). Adding to his list of growing concerns, his wife, Kate (Michelle Forbes), is overcome with feelings of neglect and resents competing for his attention. Patients undergoing treatment with Paul include a young doctor (Melissa George) who has fallen in love with Paul, a Navy pilot (Blair Underwood) reevaluating his life after a failed mission in Iraq, a teenage gymnast (Mia Wasikowska) with suicidal tendencies and a passionate couple (Josh Charles and Embeth Davidtz) who are troubled in all other areas of their lives. - Director:
- Paris Barclay
- Cast:
- Gabriel Byrne, Michelle Forbes, Melissa George
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An alien entity inhabits the earthly form of a seductive young woman who combs the Scottish highways in search of the human prey it is here to plunder. It lures its isolated and forsaken male victims into an otherworldly dimension where they are stripped and consumed. But life in all its complexity starts to change the alien. It begins to see itself as 'she', as human, with tragic and terrifying consequence. 'Under the Skin' is about seeing ourselves through alien eyes. - Director:
- Jonathan Glazer
- Cast:
- Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy McWilliams, Lynsey Taylor Mackay
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One of television's most exhilarating series, "The Americans", returns for Season 2 - with more danger, more intrigue and more steamy alliances. Technological advances have escalated Cold War tensions to an all-time high, and undercover KGB operatives Elizabeth and Philip Jennings (Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys) face the growing threat of discovery. As their assignments grow more deadly, their family is in more danger, and their loyalties are tested like never before in this thrilling series. - Director:
- Thomas Schlamme
- Cast:
- Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Annet Mahendru
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Venus in Fur (2013)La Vénus à la fourrure
After a day of auditions for the female lead in his new play, writer-director Thomas (Mathieu Amalric) hasn't found anyone suited to the role. As he is about to leave a brash, unschooled actress named Vanda (Emmanuelle Seigner) unexpectedly bursts in and Thomas reluctantly agrees to let her try out for the part. Within seconds he is stunned by her immediate transformation into a living apparition of his character. But as the likeness begins to appear to be much more than skin-deep and the extended audition builds momentum, Thomas moves from attraction to obsession... - Director:
- Roman Polanski
- Cast:
- Emmanuelle Seigner, Mathieu Amalric
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Secrets can be deadly in this suspenseful thriller about undercover Russian spies in 1980s Washington, D. C. Philip (Matthew Rhys) and Elizabeth Jennings (Keri Russell) seem to be a typical suburban couple, but they're actually lethal KGB agents plotting to bring down America. As the Cold War escalates, Philip and Elizabeth must take extreme measures to continue their mission and keep their true identities hidden. But when an FBI agent moves in across the street, they become ensnared in a pulse-pounding game of cat and mouse. - Director:
- Gavin O'Connor
- Cast:
- Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Maximiliano Hernández
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Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson bring to life the untold true story about the origins of one of the most treasured Disney classics of all time. John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side) directs this acclaimed film, which reveals the surprising backstory behind the making of Mary Poppins. Determined to fulfill a promise to his daughters, Walt Disney (Tom Hanks) tries for twenty years to obtain the rights to author P. L. Travers' (Emma Thompson) beloved book. Armed with his iconic creative vision, Walt pulls out all the stops, but the uncompromising Travers won't budge. Only when he reaches into his own complicated childhood does Walt discover the truth about the ghosts that haunt Travers, and together, they set Mary Poppins free! - Director:
- John Lee Hancock
- Cast:
- Emma Thompson, P.L. Travers, Tom Hanks
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Film centres around Jasmine (Cate Blanchett), a former New York socialite teetering on an emotional tightrope, balancing between her troubled east coast past and a fresh start in San Francisco. Having moved into her sister's humble apartment, Jasmine ricochets between the tumultuous acceptance of her new limitations and the dreams of reclaiming her past life's glamour. - Director:
- Woody Allen
- Cast:
- Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, Peter Sarsgaard
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Some people graduate from college and move on with their lives; others, like Jesse Fisher (Josh Radnor), build their lives around it. Now 35 and living in New York, Jesse is recovering from a breakup when he is invited to speak at the retirement party of his beloved English professor Dr. Hoberg (Richard Jenkins). Jesse jumps at the chance to return to his Ohio campus and take a trip down memory lane. He is prepared for the nostalgia of the dining hall, dorm rooms and parties; what he doesn't see coming is Zibby (Elizabeth Olsen), a beautiful, precocious, witty student and only 19 years old. Zibby awakens scary, exciting feelings of possibility and connection that Jesse thought he had buried forever. - Director:
- Josh Radnor
- Cast:
- Josh Radnor, Elizabeth Olsen, Zac Efron
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Aaron, a young misfit in a remote Scottish community, is the lone survivor of a strange fishing accident that claimed the lives of five men, including his older brother. Spurred on by sea-going folklore and local superstition, the village blames him for this tragedy, making him an outcast amongst his own people. Steadfastly refusing to believe his brother is dead, and possessed by grief, madness and magic, Aaron sets out to recover him. - Director:
- Paul Wright
- Cast:
- George MacKay, Kate Dickie, Michael Smiley
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Set in Los Angeles in the slight future, 'Her' follows Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix), a complex, soulful man who makes his living writing touching, personal letters for other people. Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship, he becomes intrigued with a new, advanced operating system, which promises to be an intuitive and unique entity in its own right. Upon initiating it, he is delighted to meet "Samantha", a bright, female voice (Scarlett Johansson) who is insightful, sensitive and surprisingly funny. As her needs and desires grow, in tandem with his own, their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other. - Director:
- Spike Jonze
- Cast:
- Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson, Amy Adams
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At the age of 21, Tim is told an incredible family secret by his father: all the men in his family have the ability to relive their past. He can revisit any moment in his life to try things differently until he gets them perfectly right. He decides to use his special new gift to win the heart of the beautiful Mary, but finds that the course of true love can be hilariously difficult - even with the ability to try, try and try again. - Director:
- Richard Curtis
- Cast:
- Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy
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