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Evolution (2015)Évolution
10-year-old Nicolas lives with his mother on a remote island, in a village inhabited solely by women and young boys. In a hospital overlooking the ocean, all the boys are subjected to a mysterious medical treatment. Only Nicolas questions what is happening around him. He senses that his mother is lying to him, and is determined to find out what she does with the other women at night, on the beach... What he discovers is the beginning of a nightmare into which he is helplessly drawn. But in Stella, a young nurse at the hospital, Nicolas finds an unexpected ally. - Director:
- Lucile Hadzihalilovic
- Cast:
- Max Brebant, Roxane Duran, Julie-Marie Parmentier
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When Gerda (Alicia Vikander) asks her husband Einar Wegener (Eddie Redmayne) to fill in as a portrait model, Einar's long-repressed feelings surface and she begins living her life as a woman. Embarking on a groundbreaking journey that's only made possible by the unconditional love of her wife, Einar fights to become the person she's meant to be, transgender pioneer Lili Elbe. - Director:
- Tom Hooper
- Cast:
- Alicia Vikander, Eddie Redmayne, Tusse Silberg
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Sacrifice (2010)Zhao shi gu er
For generations, the Zhao family has wielded power, even extending over the king. In a well-planned coup, their mortal enemy Tu'an Gu (Wang Xue Qi) slaughters the entire clan, determined to wipe out their influence forever. However, a solitary Zhao baby survives the massacre, and is hidden and taken home by Cheng Ying (Ge You), the doctor who delivered him, to live with his wife (Hai Qing) and their own newborn baby. Set on revenge, and raising the Zhao child as his own, Cheng Ying bides his time, enrolling himself and the Zhao orphan (whom he calls Cheng Bo) into the service of the Tu'an Gu household. - Director:
- Kaige Chen
- Cast:
- You Ge, Xueqi Wang, Xiaoming Huang
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The Promise (2005)Wu ji
Hidden Dragon comes a swirling, sword-clanging new legend in martial arts lore, the epic tale of a destiny foretold, of battles fought... and of a love to be won. A slave who can outrun stampeding bulls... battling warriors who soar from treetop to treetop... awe-inspiring feats of martial-arts mastery... breathtaking visuals and heart-stopping action: All intertwine in this haunting tale of a beautiful princess torn between destiny and desire. The Promise soars with gravity-defying thrills. Prepare to be amazed, astonished and carried to new heights by a romantic epic of exceptional emotional resonance... one of the most beautiful films imaginable. - Director:
- Kaige Chen
- Cast:
- Cecilia Cheung, Chun-Xiao, Toby Leonard Moore
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Gueros (2014)Güeros
'Gueros' is a road movie in which the slacker travellers barely manage to leave town. It's 1999. Fede and Santos are currently striking against the strike which their fellow-students are organising at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. They are joined by younger brother Tomas who has brought a cassette containing the music of Epigmenio Cruz. They say his songs moved Bob Dylan to tears. When the trio learns that their idol is in hospital fading fast and alone, they set off in their rusty heap of a car to pay their last respects to this one-time rock star. What they thought would be a simple trip to find their childhood idol, soon becomes a voyage of self-discovery across Mexico City's invisible frontiers. - Director:
- Alonso Ruizpalacios
- Cast:
- Tenoch Huerta, Sebastián Aguirre, Ilse Salas
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In the war of man against machine, Sgt. Kyle Reese is sent back to 1984 by resistance leader John Connor to protect his young mother, Sarah Connor. However, this time unexpected events have altered the past and threaten the future for all mankind. Now Reese, (Jai Courtney) must join forces with Sarah (Emilia Clarke) and her Guardian (Arnold Schwarzenegger) to save the I world and stop the next evolution of Terminators. - Director:
- Alan Taylor
- Cast:
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke
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Seth lives a dull-as-dishwater life in a small community in upstate New York. He hates his job in the local diner and dreams of a cosmopolitan life studying in Art college in Manhattan. Highly creative and with a vivid imagination, he is obsessed with Afro-American culture, despite never having met anybody who is black. One day his life is turned around when a black escaped convict called Knowledge Johnson tries to rob the diner, Knowledge was wounded during his escape, passes out during the attempted robbery and Seth hides him in the family log cabin so he can nurse him back to health. Seth's initial wariness but obvious fascination with Knowledge turns into a friendship that is bound by mutual attraction. However when the local sheriff discovers Knowledge's whereabouts events overtake them as Seth attempts to get Knowledge across the border to Canada and freedom. Parallel Sons became an instant cult classic when it originally hit the international film festival circuit picking up numerous awards around the globe. With an outcome that is positively Shakespearean, John G. Young has created the unlikeliest of love stories, a fascinating and sensitive exploration into the world of obsession, racial tension, sexuality and human frailty. - Director:
- John G. Young
- Cast:
- Gabriel Mann, Laurence Mason, Murphy Guyer
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Little Red Flowers (2006)Kan Shang Qu Hen Mei
Qiang is a four-year-old little rebel... a clever child with sparkly eyes and a precociously indomitable will. As his parents frequently work away from Beijing, they decide to take Qiang to board at a well-appointed residential nursery school. Life at the kindergarten appears rich and colourful, made up of a variety of cheerfully sunny rituals and games meant to train these children to be good members of society. But it's not easy for Qiang to adapt to this kind of carefully organised, minutely scrutinised collective life. A fierce individualist in miniature, he tries but fails to conform to the model his teachers enforce. Yet he still craves the reward that the other students win: the little red flowers awarded each day as tokens for good behaviour. But Qiang doesn't win any flowers: he can't yet dress himself, and doesn't play together with the other children. He even dares to talk back to the strict Teacher Li and Principal Kong when they try to impose some discipline on him. Gradually, his charisma and bravado start to win over his classmates: their stealthy little rebellions gain steam when he succeeds in convincing everyone that Teacher Li is a child-eating monster in disguise. When their attempt to capture her is thwarted, Qiang's resistance develops a more disturbing dimension, and he is forcibly ostracised from his companions. Will he succumb to the adult-enforced conformity around him, or will he insist on growing up his own way, by his own rules? - Director:
- Yuan Zhang
- Cast:
- Bowen Dong, Yuanyuan Ning, Chen Manyuan
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Don Piper (Hayden Christensen) died January 18, 1989 when a semi-tractor truck crushed his car. Declared dead by the first rescue workers to arrive on the scene, Don's body lay under a tarp for the next 90 minutes. When a pastor's prayers helped bring Don back to life, he became a living miracle! Yet this is one miracle Don wished never happened as his injuries resulted in excruciating pain and emotional turmoil. With the support and love of his beloved wife Eva (Kate Bosworth), their three kids, and friends near and far, Don fights to regain a semblance of his previous life. Based on the true story, the Piper family's incredible journey of perseverance and overcoming the challenges of life - and death - will bring hope and encouragement to all who see it. - Director:
- Michael Polish
- Cast:
- Hayden Christensen, Kate Bosworth, Hudson Meek
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Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, an ageing silent film queen, and William Holden as the struggling writer who is held in thrall by her madness, created two of the screen's most memorable characters in Sunset Boulevard. Winner of three Academy Awards, director Billy Wilder's orchestration of the bizarre tale is a true cinematic classic. From the unforgettable opening sequence through the inevitable unfolding of tragic destiny, the film is the definitive statement on the dark and desperate side of Hollywood. Erich von Stroheim as Desmond's discoverer, ex-husband and butler, and Nancy Olson as the bright spot in unrelenting ominousness, are equally celebrated for their masterful performances. - Director:
- Billy Wilder
- Cast:
- William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim
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Cruise plays Dr. William Harford, a New Yorker who plunges into an erotic foray that threatens his marriage - and may even ensnare him in a lurid murder mystery - after his wife's (Nicole Kidman) admission of sexual longings. As the story sweeps from doubt and fear to self-discovery and reconciliation, Kubrick orchestrates it with masterful flourishes. - Director:
- Stanley Kubrick
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- Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Todd Field
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Queer as Folk meets Skins in this explosive new 3 part British drama, focussing on a group of gay 20-Somethings trying to work it all out.
1. Entrances and Exits'Entrances and Exits' By Lloyd Eyre-Morgan Kane is dumped by Tom (again) during an intimate moment and moves back in with his mum (yet again). Will he ever find his place in the world or in the bedroom? Elsewhere, Kiegan is asked a question and Tim tells it as it is.
2. Best Man
'Best Man' By Rob Ward Kiegan continues to escape the pressure of his breakup and family the only way he knows how, but will he further alienates himself at his niece's christening? Kane starts dating and a blast from Tim's past makes Lucy doubt their future.
3. Happy Returns
'Happy Returns 'By Lloyd Eyre-Morgan and Rob Ward Tim throws a surprise 80s pop star fancy dress birthday party for Lucy, convincing her that recent difficulties are behind them. But is Tim really ready to get serious with her? Old friends and foes collide in the explosive season finale.- Director:
- Lloyd Eyre-Morgan
- Cast:
- Lloyd Eyre-Morgan, Verity-May Henry, Amy Jane Ollies
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13 Minutes (2015)Elser
In 1939, when Hitler tricked millions of people at the height of his power, one man stood against him; Georg Elser (Christian Friedel). Disparaged as an assassin, he was one of the greatest resistance fighters of the Second World War. Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, "13 Minutes" paints the breath-taking story of a man who could have changed world history and saved millions of human lives. - Director:
- Oliver Hirschbiegel
- Cast:
- Christian Friedel, Katharina Schüttler, Burghart Klaussner
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From the creators of the award-winning film "Baraka", Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson, comes a new non-verbal masterpiece. Filmed over a five-year period in 25 countries across five continents, "Samsara" transports us via stunning Panavision Super 70 cinematography to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders. By dispensing with dialogue and descriptive text, "Samsara" subverts our expectations of a traditional documentary. It encourages our own interpretations, inspired by breathtaking images that infuse the ancient with the modern and set against a mesmerizing musical score featuring the work of Lisa Gerrard, Michael Stearns and Marcello De Francisci. - Director:
- Ron Fricke
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- Balinese Tari Legong Dancers, Ni Made Megahadi Pratiwi, Puti Sri Candra Dewi
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Taking its' title from an ancient Middle Eastern word, Baraka means 'a blessing', or 'breath of life'. A visually stunning film that was shot over 13 months in 24 countries, Baraka is an overwhelming experience that spans the geographical, cultural and social diversity of our changing planet. Set to an atmospheric soundtrack inspired by various rituals and nature itself; the film captures the very essence of man's relationship with the earth, both harmonious and catastrophic. Baraka is a journey of rediscovery. It is the power, the beauty and the rage of life itself. It is the world we live in. - Director:
- Ron Fricke
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- Not Available
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