L'Attachement
An intimate drama about the unique bond that develops between Sandra (Valeria Bruni Tedeschi), a woman in her fifties and the solitary owner of a feminist bookshop, and the family of her younger neighbour, recently widowed.
En Fanfare
French feel-good film by Emmanuel Courcol (Un Triomphe) about two musically talented brothers who don’t know of each other’s existence. That changes when one of them seeks a bone marrow donor. Was a huge hit in French cinemas.
10 Giorni Con I Suoi
An Italian comedy about a Roman family spending their summer holiday in the Puglian countryside, staying with the wealthy parents of their daughter’s new boyfriend. Misunderstandings and awkward situations soon follow.
Zwei Zu Eins
Comedy about a group of friends who, in 1990 – on the eve of official reunification – hatch a clever plan to convert millions of stolen East German marks into goods. German box office hit with Sandra Hüller and Ronald Zehrfeld.
The Salt Path
A film adaptation of Raynor Winn’s novel The Salt Path, about an elderly couple who unexpectedly lose their home and then embark on a challenging trek along the British coast. Starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs.
Agarrame fuerte
A heartwarming, magical-realist film about grief and eternal friendship. Awarded at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Plein Soleil
Restored film classic based on Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented Mr Ripley, with Alain Delon in the role of the mysterious Tom Ripley and with music by Fellini’s composer of choice Nino Rota.
Peacock
Absurdist black comedy about Matthias, a man you can hire as professional company. He knows his wines and has read the right books – but the one role he doesn’t quite master is that of himself.
Materialists
A young, ambitious New York matchmaker is torn between her perfect match and her imperfect ex. Romantic comedy from Celine Song (Past Lives) starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal in a love triangle.
The Balconettes – English subtitled
Satire, drama, and horror are blended in this film by actress Noémie Merlant. A scorching hot summer evening in Marseille takes a gory turn when three young women are invited for a drink by a handsome neighbour.