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In the critically acclaimed drama's fourth series, his brother's death catalyzes Jimmy McGill's (Bob Odenkirk)'s transformation into "Saul Goodman". Now Jimmy steps into the criminal world, putting his future as a lawyer and his relationship with Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn) - in deep jeopardy. Meanwhile, Mike Ehrmantraut's (Jonathan Banks)'s work for Gustavo Fring (Giancarlo Esposito) throws the cartel into chaos with tragic results. - Director:
- Minkie Spiro
- Cast:
- Bob Odenkirk, Karly Jenkins, Joey Reinisch
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In 'Better Call Saul: Series 3', Jimmy McGill (Golden Globe nominee Bob Odenkirk) takes a decisive step in his transformation into Breaking Bad's infamous criminal lawyer, Saul Goodman. When Chuck (Michael McKean) begins a legal vendetta against his younger brother, he pushes Jimmy's faltering moral compass to the limit. How far will Jimmy go to defend his law practice - and his fledgling romance with Kim (Rhea Seehorn)? Meanwhile, Mike (Jonathan Banks) searches for a mysterious adversary, leading him deep into the enigmatic criminal world of Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito). - Director:
- Vince Gilligan
- Cast:
- Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn
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Before he was Saul, he was small-time, hustling attorney Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk). Season 2 finds Jimmy leaving shortcuts behind for his budding romance with Kim (Rhea Seehorn). With his stern brother Chuck (Michael McKean) keeping watch and fixer Mike (Jonathan Banks) drawn into a menacing cartel web, how long can "Slippin' Jimmy" stay on the straight and narrow? - Director:
- Thomas Schnauz
- Cast:
- Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn
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The Truth (2019)La Vérité
Fabienne (Catherine Deneuve), an ageing movie star, is about to publish her long-awaited memoirs. Sparks immediately fly when her daughter Lumir (Juliette Binoche) returns to Paris from New York to confront this rose-tinted version of their family history. However, as the past is gradually addressed, their strained relationship takes a journey toward possible reconciliation. Also starring Ethan Hawke, 'The Truth' paints a moving portrait of family dynamics and human relationships. - Director:
- Hirokazu Koreeda
- Cast:
- Catherine Deneuve, Juliette Binoche, Ethan Hawke
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The Connection (2014)La French
When New York's violent drug war explodes onto the mean streets of Marseille, the battle for justice will consume a city riddled with organised crime and corruption. A lone magistrate finds himself in the firing line when he starts to investigate the French Connection, a mafia organisation that exports heroin around the world. Despite protests from his family and colleagues, he takes on the untouchable godfather behind the French Connection but as he digs deeper into the case, he realises his old methods no longer apply. Battle lines are drawn and the result is a brutal showdown that only one will survive. - Director:
- Cédric Jimenez
- Cast:
- Jean Dujardin, Lexie Kendrick, Gilles Lellouche
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In the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the Minister of Defence, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alpha - an ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence, and cultures with each other. There is a mystery at the centre of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets. Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe. - Director:
- Luc Besson
- Cast:
- Dane DeHaan, Elizabeth Debicki, Cara Delevingne
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Eight Days That Made Rome (2017)8 Days That Made Rome
Award-winning historian and broadcaster Bettany Hughes presents a new eight-part landmark history of ancient Rome. Across the series Hughes explores eight key days that she believes define the Roman Empire and help us to understand its remarkable success. In each episode Hughes travels across the Roman world, delving into the psyche and uncovering brand new archaeological evidence, while lavish drama brings the incredible story of Rome to life. The eight days include Rome's early defeat of her great rival Carthage under Hannibal, at the battle of Zama; a crucial moment and one of the most important battles in ancient history when Rome, an influential city-state becomes an unstoppable Empire. We also explore the day when Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River and set in chain a series of events which would ultimately culminate in the end of Rome's republic. The final episode looks at the day Constantine, close to death, was finally baptised as a Christian. It was here he made a final declaration of the spiritual allegiance that had a profound importance not just for the Empire, but for the future of the world. - Director:
- Jim Greayer
- Cast:
- Bettany Hughes, Nathan Dean Williams, James Sutton
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"Midway" centres on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific during WWII. The film, based on the real-life events of this heroic feat, tells the story of the leaders and sailors who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome the odds. - Director:
- Roland Emmerich
- Cast:
- Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Woody Harrelson
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The Emperor of Paris (2018)L'Empereur de Paris
'Poldark' meets 'Games of Throne's in this epic historical action thriller focused on the dramatic Parisienne underworld battles that occurred during Napoleon's early 1800's reign. Under the reign of Napoleon, Francois Vidocq (Vincent Cassel) cuts a notorious figure in the Paris underworld: he is the only man to have escaped the country's most terrifying penal colonies. After being falsely accused of murder, Vidocq makes a deal with the head of the Police: in exchange for his freedom, Vidocq will help the police fight the criminal classes. Despite obtaining exceptional results, he provokes the hostility of both the police and the criminals, who put a price on his head... - Director:
- Jean-François Richet
- Cast:
- Vincent Cassel, Patrick Chesnais, August Diehl
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Non-Fiction (2018)Doubles Vies
An affair between actress Selena's (Juliette Binoche) and writer Leonard (Vincent Macaigne) is nearly discovered among their close friends in Leonard's thinly veiled autobiographical novel. Fortunately for them, Alain (Guillaume Canet), both Selena's husband and Leonard's publisher rejects the book and remains seemingly oblivious to the whole ordeal, maybe because he's having his own affair as well' But eventually, the group must confront their double lives in a comedy of art, affairs and midlife crises. - Director:
- Olivier Assayas
- Cast:
- Guillaume Canet, Juliette Binoche, Vincent Macaigne
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Blade Runner 2049 (2017)Blade Runner 2
Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K (Ryan Gosling), unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. K's discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years. - Director:
- Denis Villeneuve
- Cast:
- Harrison Ford, Bernie Leinfelder, Ryan Gosling
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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)You Are My Friend / I'm Proud of You
Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood', a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer (Emmy winner Matthew Rhys) is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about kindness, love and forgiveness from America's most beloved neighbour. - Director:
- Marielle Heller
- Cast:
- Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Chris Cooper
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Based on the international bestseller by Caleb Carr, 'The Alienist' is a psychological thriller set in the Gilded Age of New York City in 1896, a city of vast wealth, extreme poverty and technological innovation. As a serial killer haunts the city, Dr. Laszlo Kreizler (Daniel Brühl), a criminal psychologist, also known as an alienist, partners with newspaper illustrator John Moore (Luke Evans) and young secretary Sara Howard (Dakota Fanning) to solve the case. Using the emerging disciplines of psychology and early forensic investigation techniques, this band of social outsiders tracks down one of New York City's first serial killers. - Director:
- Jakob Verbruggen
- Cast:
- Daniel Brühl, Dakota Fanning, Luke Evans
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Based on Louisa May Alcott's universally beloved novel, 'Little Women' is a new three-hour adaptation, from award winning creator of 'Call the Midwife' Heidi Thomas and directed by Vanessa Caswill (Thirteen). Set against the backdrop of a country divided, the story follows the four March sisters: Meg (Willa Fitzgerald), Jo (Maya Hawke), Beth (Annes Elwy) and Amy (Kathryn Newton) on their journey from childhood to adulthood while their father (Dylan Baker) is away at war. Under the guidance of their mother Marmee (Emily Watson), the girls navigate what it means to be a young woman: From gender roles to sibling rivalry, first love, loss and marriage. Accompanied by the charming boy next door Laurie Laurence (Jonah Hauer-King), their cantankerous wealthy Aunt March (Angela Lansbury) and benevolent neighbour Mr. Laurence (Michael Gambon), 'Little Women' is a coming-of-age story that is as relevant and engaging today as it was on its original publication in 1868. - Director:
- Vanessa Caswill
- Cast:
- Maya Hawke, Kathryn Newton, Dylan Baker
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Inspired by the insider interviews in Misha Glenny's bestselling book, writer/directors Hossein Amini and James Watkins have created a drama that exposes the global network of organised crime. 'McMafia' unravels a complex web of connections that joins up money launderers in Dubai, cyber criminals in India, Russian oligarchs in London and Bedouin smugglers in the Negev desert. What starts out as a story of survival and revenge becomes a tale of one man's struggle against the lures of corruption. - Director:
- James Watkins
- Cast:
- James Norton, David Strathairn, Juliet Rylance
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