La Venue De L’Avenir
A historical drama by Cédric Klapisch (L’Auberge Espagnole, Paris) that takes us on a journey from present-day Normandy back to Paris during the early days of Impressionism and photography. Highly recommended for Francophiles.
The North
A road movie in which two men – once best friends and housemates – embark on a 600-kilometre trek through the Scottish Highlands. “Might be the ultimate hiking film,” wrote British newspaper The Guardian.
Jeunes Mères
A moving and hopeful mosaic film from two-time Palme d’Or winners Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne, Jeunes Mères tells the story of four young (soon-to-be) mothers fighting for a better future – for themselves and their children.
Sorry, Baby
Humour and heartbreak are beautifully balanced in this American indie film about a university professor confronting her stalled life and tentatively embarking on a new beginning. A highlight of the Sundance Film Festival.
The Roses
Satirical comedy in which the divorce of an apparently perfect couple spirals into an all-out war. Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch star in this razor-sharp take on love and resentment.
Enzo
A sensitive coming-of-age drama about a boy who, defying his family’s expectations, chooses a bricklaying apprenticeship over university. During his internship, he becomes captivated by a Ukrainian colleague.
Licorice Pizza
Coming-of-age drama by Paul Thomas Anderson (Magnolia, Phantom Thread) about the long-standing platonic relationship of two young people growing up in California in the 1970s.
Fotogenico
A black comedy about a father who dives into Marseille’s techno scene after his daughter’s death in an attempt to get to know her posthumously.
Manas - English subtitled
A Brazilian drama about a girl growing up in a traditional community on Marajó Island in the Amazon region, who challenges the oppressive system that dictates the fate of women in her society.
Caught Stealing
Crime comedy by Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, The Whale) about a former baseball hero who, by doing a simple favour, unexpectedly finds himself dealing with a motley crew of dangerous criminals.
Universal Language - English subtitled
Wes Anderson meets Jafar Panahi in this absurdist comedy, where everyone in the Canadian provincial city of Winnipeg suddenly speaks Farsi (Persian).