Wednesday
January 18 |
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Minimal
Stories Argentina
Beguiling film weaves the stories of three travelers crossing the plains of "end
of the world" Patagonia. Both funny and poignant. Suffused with a soaring
spirit of human decency and dignity.
In Spanish, subtitled. Not rated (PG/PG13) 92 min. |
Wednesday
February 1 |
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Bride
and Prejudice India
A Bollywood musical/comedy/romance (by director of Bend It Like Beckham) freely
adapted from Jane Austin's novel.
In English/Hindi. (PG 13) 120 min. |
Wednesday
February 15 |
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Monsieur
Ibrahim France
Omar Sharif stars as a Muslim Turkish deli owner in Paris who makes friends with
a young Jewish boy. Golden Globe nomination for best foreign film.
In French, subtitled. (R) 105 min. |
Wednesday
March 1 |
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Merchant
of Venice Italy
Il Postino's director, Radford, has filmed entirely in splendid Venetian settings
and revealed how very modern Shakespeare's play is in its very dark comedy/tragedy.
Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons and Joseph Fiennes. (Really outstanding) In English.
(R) 131 min. |
Wednesday
March 15 |
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Spring,
Summer, Fall, Winter, ...and Spring
A young boy lives in a small floating temple on a beautiful lake, together with
an elderly master who teaches him the ways of Buddha.
In Korean, subtitled. (R) 103 min. |
Wednesday
April 5 |
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Motorcycle
Diaries
A drama of two young upper middle class Argentineans in the 1950's seeking
adventure while traveling on a motorcycle through Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and
Peru. The trip became a life changing experience for one.
In Spanish, Quechua, subtitled. (R for language) 128 min. |
Wednesday
April 19 |
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Read
My Lips France
A battle of wills and desires and lots of plot twists set in a terrific thriller.
Won three Cesars (French Oscars) for best screenplay, best sound, and best actress.
In French, subtitled. (Unrated (R?) 115 min. |
Wednesday
May 3 |
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Memory
of a Killer Belgium
A complex psychological drama about a Belgian hit man with Alzheimer's (and with
a conscience) who has one last job. He takes justice into his own hands when he
is pushed to the edge by the corruption that surrounds him. Many plot surprises.
Won 5 Belgian "Oscars". One of Belgium's top grossing films of all times.
In Flemish and French, subtitled. (R) 120 min. |
Wednesday
May 17 |
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CASANOVA
Comedy/Drama/Romance A partially true story about lies told, virtue lost, and
love found. Heath Ledger plays the fabled romantic who, after failing to win the
affection of a particular Venetian woman, strives to discover the real meaning
of love. Also stars Jeremy Irons. Beautiful Venice, Italy, setting. Rated R in
USA but is rated for over 5 years of age viewers in Europe. 108 min. In English.
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Wednesday
June 7 |
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JOYEAUX
NOEL Drama
A true story, Christmas Eve, 1914, on a battlefield in France during WW1. An improvised
Christmas truce brokered by officers on both sides of the battlefield, changed
the lives of soldiers from France, Scotland, and Germany. Visually sweeping, a
feel good/feel sad film. PG 13 116 min. In English, French, and German with English
subtitles. |
