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May 5, 1993. West Memephis, Arkansas. Three young boys playing in the nearby woods never come home for dinner. In the rush to find and convict the killers, police focus on a trio of teenagers suspected of devil worship. As the mother of one of the murdered boys (Reese Witherspoon) tries to come to grips with this unspeakable tragedy, she is desperate to believe that the killers have been found and will be brought to justice. It is only when a private investigator (Colin Firth) reveals that the evidence doesn't all add up, that the community is forced to face the reality that the true killer might still be out there. - Director:
- Atom Egoyan
- Cast:
- Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon, Alessandro Nivola
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"Patrick Melrose" is a new kind of family saga which takes a scathing and sardonic view of the upper-classes, shining an unforgiving light on the privilege, greed, cruelty and vulnerabilities that lie within their ranks. Played to perfection by Benedict Cumberbatch, Patrick himself is many things: an aristocratic addict, a rakish and outrageously funny playboy, but he is also a man living as a victim of the sins of his parents (Hugo Weaving and Jennifer Jason Leigh). Based on the celebrated novels by Edward St. Aubyn, this intelligent, beautifully told series, follows Patrick as he embarks on a harrowing yet humorous decades-spanning odyssey to come to terms with the effects of childhood trauma. - Director:
- Edward Berger
- Cast:
- Benedict Cumberbatch, Hugo Weaving, Sebastian Maltz
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Michael H: Profession: Director (2013)Michael Haneke - Porträt eines Film-Handwerkers
Over the last 25 years, Michael Haneke has established himself as the most influential filmmaker of his generation and as one of the most important directors in cinema history. From his early work through to the multi award-winning Amour, he has created a unique universe, revealing like no other the darkest corners of society, our existential fears and emotional outbursts. Through interviews with Haneke and his actors - Isabelle Huppert, Juliette Binoche, Emmanuelle Riva and many more - as well as previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage, this new documentary uncovers the secrets of his working practice and depicts this rare artist, often seen as a cold, calculating creator, in a revealing, insightful and humane new light. - Director:
- Yves Montmayeur
- Cast:
- Juliette Binoche, Béatrice Dalle, Michael Haneke
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Arriving in a small town after a tragic accident, a lawyer visits each member of the community to offer hope and promise financial compensation. But as he delves deeper into their grief he discovers layer upon layer of mystery and tragedy and soon finds himself face to face with his own inner demons... - Director:
- Atom Egoyan
- Cast:
- Ian Holm, Sarah Polley, Caerthan Banks
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Janet (Kristin Scott Thomas) has just been appointed to a key ministerial position in the shadow cabinet the crowning achievement of her political career. She and her husband Bill (Timothy Spall) plan to celebrate this with a few close friends. As the guests arrive at their home in London the party takes an unexpected turn when Bill suddenly makes some explosive revelations that take everyone present by surprise. Love, friendships and political convictions are soon called into question in this hilarious comedy of tragic proportions - Director:
- Sally Potter
- Cast:
- Timothy Spall, Kristin Scott-Thomas, Patricia Clarkson
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The troubled life of French sculptor Camille Claudel and her long relationship with legendary sculptor Auguste Rodin are portrayed in this passionate biographical drama, featuring an acclaimed, Academy Award nominated performance by Isabelle Adjani. Beginning in the 1880s with a young Claudel's first meeting with Rodin (Gerard Depardieu), the film traces the development of their intense romantic bond. The growth of this relationship coincides with the rise of Claudel's career, helping her overcome prejudices against female artists. However, their romance soon sours, due to the increasing pressures of Rodin's fame and his love for another woman. These difficulties combine with her increasing doubts about the value of her work, driving Claudel into an emotional tumult that threatens to become insanity. - Director:
- Bruno Nuytten
- Cast:
- Isabelle Adjani, Gérard Depardieu, Madeleine Robinson
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Oscar winner Juliette Binoche gives a "powerhouse performance" in this visually stunning portrait of a year in the life of Camille Claudel, the sculptor Auguste Rodin's infamous mistress. The French auteur Bruno Dumont, whose previous masterpieces include Flanders and Hors Satan, draws up a beautifully stark vision of a woman denied her art, confined by her family to an asylum in the South of France where she will never sculpt again. We follow Camille through her story as she struggles to adjust to life in the asylum and awaits a visit from her brother, the writer Paul Claudel. Binoche gives an excruciatingly honest performance, acting alongside real patients, in what is a must-see cornerstone of cinema history. - Director:
- Bruno Dumont
- Cast:
- Juliette Binoche, Jean-Luc Vincent, Robert Leroy
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Against the backdrop of the floods that devastated her home, Clover (Ellie Kendrick) returns to her family farm to confront her estranged father, Aubrey (David Troughton). Shadowed by ill-remembered conflicts and unspoken regrets, the pair set out to heal their fractious yet still loving relationship. - Director:
- Hope Dickson Leach
- Cast:
- Ellie Kendrick, David Troughton, Jack Holden
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Modern-day Cornish fisherman Martin (Edward Rowe) is struggling to buy a boat while coping with family rivalry and the influx of London money, Airbnb and stag parties to his harbour village. The summer season brings simmering tensions between the locals and newcomers to boiling point, with tragic consequences. - Director:
- Mark Jenkin
- Cast:
- Edward Rowe, Mary Woodvine, Simon Shepherd
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In the late '60s, a musician was discovered in a Detroit bar by two celebrated producers who were struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics. They recorded an album that they believed was going to secure his reputation as one of the greatest recording artists of his generation. Despite overwhelming critical acclaim, the album bombed and the singer disappeared into obscurity amid rumours of a gruesome on-stage suicide. But a bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and, over the next two decades, it became a phenomenon. Feature follows two South African fans who set out to find out what really happened to their hero. Their investigation led them to a story more extraordinary than any of the existing myths about the artist known as Rodriguez. This is a film about hope, inspiration and the resonating power of music. - Director:
- Malik Bendjelloul
- Cast:
- Rodriguez, Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman, Dennis Coffey
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Starring Academy Award winner Rachel Weisz, alongside Timothy Spall, Tom Wilkinson and Andrew Scott - "Denial" is the gripping and inspirational story of a relentless fight for justice. When writer Deborah Lipstadt (Rachel Weisz) speaks out against the lies of Holocaust denier David Irving (Timothy Spall) she is faced with a high-stakes battle to uncover one of the darkest deceptions in history. Passionate, fiery and independent she decides she must face him in court to fight the battle for the truth, even though the odds are solidly stacked against her. - Director:
- Mick Jackson
- Cast:
- Rachel Weisz, Tom Wilkinson, Timothy Spall
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Laura (Joanne Froggatt) is a smart and dedicated teacher, not long out of a relationship and unsure about getting back on the dating scene. Andrew (Ioan Gruffudd) is a renowned surgeon whose son is a pupil at Laura's school. An initial attraction leads to a date, but neither fully realises the far-reaching consequences that their meeting will have on each other or their families. Truth and consequences go hand in hand in a tense and gripping thriller that examines both sides of a relationship and both sides of the truth. Are there really two sides to every story? 'Liar' explores the devastating cost of deceit on both the couple and their friends and family, as secrets and lies are laid bare... - Director:
- Samuel Donovan
- Cast:
- Joanne Froggatt, Ioan Gruffudd, Zoë Tapper
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Catherine (Julianne Moore), a successful doctor, suspects her handsome music professor husband David (Liam Neeson) is cheating on her. To lay her suspicions and fears to rest, she hires an irresistible young woman, Chloe (Amanda Seyfried), to test David's fidelity. Chloe's torrid tales of her encounters with David lead Catherine on a journey of sexual and sensual re-discovery. But by opening the door to temptation, she puts her family in great danger... - Director:
- Atom Egoyan
- Cast:
- Julianne Moore, Amanda Seyfried, Liam Neeson
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Even more compelling today than when it was first released, Sidney Lumet's 'Network' is a wickedly funny, spot - on indictment of the TV news media. Winner of four Academy Awards including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress and Best Screenplay (Paddy Chayefsky), this searing satire stars Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch and Robert Duvall. When longtime news anchor Howard Beale (Finch) is fired, he suffers a violent, on - air breakdown. Ironically, his angry rantings boost his sagging ratings - much to the surprise and delight of the UBS brass. Subsequently rehired and reinvented as the "mad prophet of the airwaves", he soon becomes a pawn of ruthless programming executives who milk his madness for every share point it's worth. Of course, when the "prophet" ceases to be profitable, something has to be done about Beale, preferably on camera, before a live studio audience... - Director:
- Sidney Lumet
- Cast:
- Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch
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Carlos Acosta changed dance forever when he became the first black principal dancer of The Royal Ballet. Born in Cuba, travelling to London and becoming one of the most celebrated performers of our times, this film captures both his incredible life story and footage of Acosta himself interpreting his history through dance. With beautiful recreations of Cuba under Castro, and with a script from Paul Laverty, the writer of 'I, Daniel Blake', we follow young Acosta as he bridles against a strict training regime to discover his own voice and unique talent, making sense of himself in the unfamiliar world of London. A stunning tribute to the power of dance. - Director:
- Icíar Bollaín
- Cast:
- Carlos Acosta, Santiago Alfonso, Keyvin Martínez
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