2010s

  • Kamen Kalev – The Island (2011)

    Kamen Kalev2011-2020BulgariaDrama
    The Island (2011)
    The Island (2011)

    Sophie and Daneel, both in their early thirties, are a close and passionate couple living in Paris. Sophie initiates a surprise journey to Bulgaria. Daneel explicitly refuses to go, but Sophie insists and finally convinces him to leave. When they arrive, Sophie discovers that Daneel was born there…
    After a few hours spent on the crowded beaches, Daneel leads Sophie to an almost abandoned island lost in the Black Sea. Once there, Daneel discovers pregnancy tests in Sophie’s luggage. The heat and the strange few inhabitants soon alter their own behaviors, and the island slowly reveals hidden fears that question their love. To get through it all, they have to take a leap into the unknown.Read More »

  • Ian Thuillier – Ghost Blues: The Story of Rory Gallagher (2010)

    2001-2010DocumentaryIan ThuillierUnited Kingdom
    Ghost Blues The Story of Rory Gallagher (2010)
    Ghost Blues The Story of Rory Gallagher (2010)

    Directed by Ian Thuillier this film is a portrait of the late lamented musician Rory Gallagher, it investigates the timeless qualities of the ‘gentleman’, his music and the unique approach of this authentic guitar hero. His contribution to rock music has had a significant impact on both musicians and music fans around the world, despite his untimely death at the age of 47. The film features rare tracks from Rory’s formative years with his first band, Taste, and through his 25 year solo career as he single-handedly spearheaded the Irish rock movement, blazing a trail for other Irish rock bands including Thin Lizzy, U2, etc. With featured contributions from those who knew him best; Donal Gallagher (his brother and manager), Bill Wyman, Cameron Crowe, and his former band members to those who he inspired to become music greats themselves; The Edge, Johnny Marr, Slash.Read More »

  • Jaime Rosales – Hermosa juventud AKA Beautiful Youth (2014)

    Jaime Rosales2011-2020ArthouseDramaSpain
    Hermosa juventud (2014)
    Hermosa juventud (2014)

    Synopsis
    Natalia and Carlos, both aged 20, are in love and struggling to survive in today’s Spain. Their limited resources prevent them from getting ahead as they’d like to. They have no great ambitions because they have no great hopes. To earn some money, they decide to shoot an amateur porno film. The birth of their daughter Julia is the main catalyst for the changes they make.Read More »

  • Jon Garaño & Jose Mari Goenaga – Loreak (2014)

    Jon Garaño2011-2020Jose Mari GoenagaSpain
    Loreak (2014)
    Loreak (2014)

    A story about love deception, the return of the past, a tragedy, or even the violence contained in an everyday detail, appear themselves to push them towards the abyss, into the undeniable pleasure of losing control.Read More »

  • Frelle Petersen – Onkel AKA Uncle (2019)

    Frelle Petersen2011-2020DenmarkDrama

    Kris, living with her uncle since her teenage years, is starting to second guess her current life, at her disabled uncles farm. As love crosses her path, a possible life changing question emerges.

    8 wins & 8 nominations.
    Tokyo Grand Prix – Tokyo International Film Festival 2019Read More »

  • André Téchiné – Impardonnables AKA Unforgivable (2011)

    André Téchiné2011-2020DramaFrance

    Synopsis: Francis arrives in Venice seeking peace and quiet to write his next novel. Looking to rent a small apartment, he meets Judith a real estate broker. For Francis, it’s love at first sight. Judith insists that he should see a remote house on Sant’ Erasmo island. Taking the plunge, Francis says “if we move in together, I’ll sign right away”. So begins their life as a couple. Totally euphoric, Francis can’t set his mind to writing. But, is his happiness so secure? While he isn’t working, what does Judith do with her day? Francis hires Jeremie, a young offender fresh out of jail, to tail her. What will Jeremie find out?Read More »

  • Andrei Ujica – The Autobiography of Nicolae Ceausescu AKA Autobiografia lui Nicolae Ceausescu (2010)

    Andrei Ujica2001-2010DocumentaryRomania
    The Autobiography of Nicolae Ceausescu (2010)
    The Autobiography of Nicolae Ceausescu (2010)

    The Autobiography of Nicolae Ceausescu starts with the familiar, grainy and juddering shoulder-held images of Nicolae Ceausescu and his wife Elena just before their execution. What follows is beautiful archival footage of state visits, party congresses, visits to crowded stores. In the course of the film – the subdued and radical masterpiece lasts more than three hours – the manifestations show increasing signs of megalomania; people sing and clap for Ceausescu, his name is chanted during endless parades. There are beautiful colour shots of Ceausescu joining in a volleyball match. He stands by the net and with one hand he keeps pulling it down a little to try and get the ball over with his other hand. No one dares to say a word.Read More »

  • Juan Miguel del Castillo – Techo y comida (2015)

    Juan Miguel del Castillo2011-2020DramaSpain
    Techo y comida (2015)
    Techo y comida (2015)

    A single mother struggles to pay the rent and put food on the table for her 10 year old son.Read More »

  • Juliana Rojas – Sinfonia da Necrópole AKA Necropolis Symphony (2014)

    Juliana Rojas2011-2020BrazilComedyMusical
    Sinfonia da Necrópole (2014)
    Sinfonia da Necrópole (2014)

    In the city of São Paulo, the routine of gravedigger apprentice Deodato changes when a new working girl arrives at the cemetery. Together, they must re-register the abandoned tombs, but strange events make the apprentice wonder about the consequences of messing with the dead.Read More »

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