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Untouchable (2011)Intouchables
An irreverent, uplifting comedy about friendship, trust and human possibility. Based on a true story of friendship between handicapped millionaire (Francois Cluzet) and his street smart ex-con caretaker (Omar Sy), "Untouchable" depicts an unlikely camaraderie rooted in honesty and humour between two individuals who, on the surface, would seem to have nothing in common. - Director:
- Olivier Nakache
- Cast:
- François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny
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Amour (2012)Love
Examining the close bond shared by an elderly couple when one of them begins to suffer from an illness, Amour tells a heart-rending story of sacrifice, devotion and the limits that love can drive us to. Amour is one of the most honest, intimate and deeply affecting portraits of love ever committed to film. - Director:
- Michael Haneke
- Cast:
- Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert
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It all comes down to this - the thrilling final season of one of television's hottest shows, where everything is finally revealed. Separated from his friends and family, and on the verge of losing it all, Michael Westen goes deep undercover, joining forces with a mysterious woman and infiltrating a sinister terrorist network. With time running out, Michael must do whatever it takes to stay alive and protect his loved ones; but now, he may be forced to go too far. Packed with explosive action and exciting plot twists, 'Burn Notice' Season Seven comes fully equipped with exclusive bonus features available only on video. - Director:
- Stephen Surjik
- Cast:
- Jeffrey Donovan, Sharon Gless, Gabrielle Anwar
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Sofia (2012)Assassin's Bullet
Field Agent Robert Diggs (Christian Slater) walked away from his career in the FBI for one reason: to escape the memories of his wife's death for which he blames himself. However, when an unknown vigilante begins killing high-priority terrorists from America's Most Wanted list, the FBI and CIA request he take on the case. With the U.S. Ambassador's (Donald Sutherland) persuasion, Diggs finally agrees. While tracking down the killer Diggs' personal life heats up and his progress with the case runs cold. His frustration mounts as the killer continues to successfully assassinate the terrorists. Little does Diggs know that he is sleeping with enemy. - Director:
- Isaac Florentine
- Cast:
- Christian Slater, Donald Sutherland, Elika Portnoy
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FDR (Pine) and Tuck (Hardy) both fall for the charming lovely Lauren (Reese Witherspoon). As Lauren struggles to choose between them - with help her friend, Trish (Chelsea Handler) - FDR and Tuck wage an epic battle for Lauren's affection. Using their surveillance skills and an array of high-tech gadgetry - may the best spy win! - Director:
- McG
- Cast:
- Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy
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The Devil’s Whore is a sumptuous story of love, betrayal and renewal set against the backdrop of the English Civil war, a time when yesterday’s lovers could suddenly become tomorrow’s enemies. This dramatic tale of intrigue and lust follows the trials and tribulations of the manipulative Angelica Fanshawe as she exploits a country in crisis in a bid to better her own position. Angelica is truly a woman ahead of her time. Flirting with controversy even in her childhood when she proclaimed that the Devil appeared to her, she continues to court scandal as a young woman embracing her sexuality to the chock of her husband. With murder and misadventure following her wherever she goes, Angelica becomes inextricably linked with key historical figures including the heroic revolutionary Rainsborough and Oliver Cromwell. In a country torn by war, she was the most dangerous weapon of all… - Director:
- Marc Munden
- Cast:
- Andrea Riseborough, John Simm, Michael Fassbender
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When Frank (Johnny Depp) crosses paths with the mysterious and seductive Elise (Angelina Jolie), his holiday takes an unexpected and dangerous turn. When armed assassins chase him from his hotel room in a hail of bullets, Frank begins to understand that he and Elise have been drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse. As the net begins to close around them, Frank soon realizes that to escape with his life, he will have to learn to fight back.... or die. - Director:
- Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
- Cast:
- Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Paul Bettany
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Gerard Depardieu stars in this dramatic recounting of the power struggle between the leading figures of the French revolution, Danton and Robespierre. With the new republic in place Robespierre heads the 'Committee for Public Safety' and has begun his 'Reign of Terror', flushing out any dissenting voices and sending them to Guillotine. Danton returns to Paris after his self-imposed exile to call an end to the bloodshed, but in doing so makes a dangerous enemy of his former ally. - Director:
- Andrzej Wajda
- Cast:
- Gérard Depardieu, Wojciech Pszoniak, Anne Alvaro
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Escaping a prison sentence by the skin of his teeth, the wayward and disillusioned Robbie is given one last chance to turn his life around. Along with three friends, he embarks on an adventure and discovers that turning to drink might just change their lives - not cheap fortified wine, but the best malt whiskies in the world. - Director:
- Ken Loach
- Cast:
- Paul Brannigan, John Henshaw, Roger Allam
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While she tackles some of her most gruesome homicide cases yet, Dr. Temperance Brennan (Emily Deschanel) also faces the delicate demands of motherhood, and a deepening relationship with FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz). The thrills escalate this season when a pastor's wife goes missing, shipping clerks go postal, and the squints go Hollywood. But the biggest shocker of all comes when clues left by a deranged cyber genius tag Brennan as a murder suspect. Here are all 13 Season 7 episodes with plot twists, mystery, romance and humour to die for! - Director:
- Ian Toynton
- Cast:
- Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin
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A new day breaks for Michael Westen when he's reinstated by the CIA, but his good fortune is impossibly short lived. Framed for murder and blackmailed by a diabolical foe, Michael and his team must do whatever it takes to clear his name and catch a killer. As the danger builds, Michael finally comes face-to-face with the man who burned him, leading to an explosive finale, after which nothing will ever be the same. - Director:
- Matt Nix
- Cast:
- Jeffrey Donovan, Gabrielle Anwar, Coby Bell
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Four More Years (2010)Fyra år till
David Hoist has been the favourite to become the next Prime Minister of Sweden. However, after a shocking turnaround at the polls, he is left on the sidelines, where he meets Martin: charming, bright, fun-loving... and the state secretary to the new Prime Minister! As David navigates a newly found sexuality and a political divide: should he give up his marriage and career for a social democrat who's had more one night stands than David's had votes? - Director:
- Tova Magnusson-Norling
- Cast:
- Björn Kjellman, Eric Ericson, Tova Magnusson-Norling
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If you've ever wondered what men get up to when they're out on the town, look no further. Spend a painfully funny night on the tiles with Mike, Trent and friends as the 'Swingers' hit the clubs and bars looking for love, or even a little eye contact When they're not trying to chat up women, they're talking about women and consoling each other about lost loves. It's the funniest, truest male-bonding film of the year. It's men behaving hilariously! - Director:
- Doug Liman
- Cast:
- Vince Vaughn, Nicole LaLoggia, Heather Graham
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Stealing a dodgy bread van, brothers Noel (17 and serious), Paudie (11 and cocky, with dreams of playing for Liverpool) and Scwally (7 and obsessed with Star Wars) set out on an adventure across the wild Irish landscape to replace their dying fathers watch. Along the way they are side-tracked by odd local characters, they bicker amongst themselves and the van keeps breaking down. Their road trip to the seaside town of Ballybunion won't be easy, but it will bring the brothers closer together. - Director:
- Paul Fraser
- Cast:
- Timmy Creed, Paul Courtney, Kate Ashfield
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Elles (2011)Sponsoring
Juliette Binoche plays Anne, a well-off, Paris based mother of two and journalist for "Elle", who is collating testimonials for an article about student prostitution. Her meetings with two fiercely independent young women, Alicja (Joanna Kulig) and Charlotte (Anais Demoustier), are profound and unsettling, moving her to question her most intimate convictions about money, family and sex. - Director:
- Malgorzata Szumowska
- Cast:
- Juliette Binoche, Anaïs Demoustier, Joanna Kulig
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