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In a desperate attempt to save her husband’s life by accessing the medical “A lean, mean and agitated, treatment that he needs to survive, Sonia embarks on a chase against her on-the-move hostage thriller.” corrupt and negligent insurance company and its complicit representatives VARIETY — leading her son and herself into a vertiginous spiral of violence. A wounded animal doesn’t cry, it bites. “Rodrigo Plá is back with the most commercially By the director of La Zona and La Demora viable film.” SCREEN

Mexico | 2015 | 75 min. | Spanish | Produced by Buenaventura Cine

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Poland, nowadays. The intertwined stories of a criminal “Body is fresh and original.” prosecutor, his anorexic daughter and her therapist who SCrEENDAILy claims she can communicate with the dead loved ones. “A darkly comic rumination Three radically different approaches to the body and soul. on what it means to be alive.” By the director of Elles and In The Name Of VARIETY

Watch trailer here Back to Index COP CAR | Jon Watts COP CAR Jon Watts

A pair of ten-year-olds discover an abandoned cop car in “A tight, easily marketable genre exercise a field. When they take it for a joyride they don’t know that that pushes its lean premise and all-around a small town sheriff will soon be on their trail to recover disrespect for authority to entertaining his car — and what’s inside its trunk… The kids find themselves in the center of a deadly game extremes.” VARIETy of cat and mouse and the only way out is to go as fast “A cult classic waiting to happen. ‘Cop Car’ as their stolen cop car can take them. is a damn awesome movie.” TWITCH By the director of Clown

USA | 2015 | 85 min. | English | Cast Kevin Bacon, Shea Whingham PRODUCED BY AUDAX FILMS, PARK PICTURES (INFINITELY POLAR BEAR, ROBOT & FRANK) AND DARK ARTS FILMS

Watch trailer here Back to Index COURT | Chaitanya Tamhane BAFICI Mumbai Film Best Festival COURT Film Best Film Chaitanya Tamhane

A sewage worker’s dead body is found inside a manhole “...a masterpiece, one of the best films in Mumbai. An ageing folk singer is arrested and accused of the year.” RogerEbert.com of performing an inflammatory song, which may have incited the worker to commit suicide. The trial unfolds “Outstanding debut.” Variety in a lower court, where the hopes and dreams of the “...a powerful and richly praised city’s ordinary people play out. Forging these fates are new Indian film.” New Yorker the lawyers and judge, who are observed in their personal lives beyond the theatre of the courtroom.

India | 2014 | 116 min. | PRODUCED BY Zoo Entertainement

Watch trailer here Back to Index JAMES WHITE | Josh Mond audience award Locarno In Competition JAMES WHITE Discovery Josh Mond

James White is a troubled twenty- something trying to stay afloat in a frenzied New York City. As he retreats further into a hedonistic lifestyle, his mother’s battle with a serious illness faces a series of setbacks that force him to assume more responsibility. With the pres- sure on him mounting, James must find new reserves of strength or risk imploding completely. “Knockout performances!” VARIETY “Devastating!” ROBERT EBERT.COM “An arresting feature debut. Viscerally acted.” THE HOLLyWOOD REPORTER “A must-see!” ThE hUFFINGTON POST

USA | 2015 | 86 min. | English | Cast Christopher Abbott, Cynthia Nixon, Scott ‘KiD CuDi’ Mescudi | Produced by Borderline Films (Afterschool, Martha Marcy May Marlene)

Watch trailer here Back to Index LOUDER THAN BOMBS | Joachim Trier LOUDER THAN Special Presentations BOMBS Joachim Trier

Three years after her unexpected death, the preparation of an exhibition celebrating the famous war photographer Laura Freed brings her husband and their two sons together for the first time in years. When an unsettling secret resurfaces, the three men are forced to look at each other and themselves in a new light, redefining their innermost needs and desires. By the director of Oslo, August 31st and Reprise “Trier’s English-language debut finds him in top form, completely at ease with the language and fluently using to great effect the same subtle approach and lively visual grammar perfected in his two earlier films.” SCrEENDAILy

Norway, France, USA | 2015 | 103 Min. | English | Cast Isabelle Huppert, Gabriel Byrne, Jesse Eisenberg, Amy Ryan, David Strathairn and Devin Druid | Produced by Motlys (Oslo, August 31st, North, Turn me on Dammit) Co-produced by Animal Kingdom, BIG BEACH FILMS, Bona Fide, Memento Films Production and Nimbus Film

Watch trailer here Back to Index MARGUERITE | Xavier Giannoli 4 CESAR AWARDS Venice Including In Competition Best Actress

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1921, The beginning of the Golden Twenties. Not far from Paris It is party day at Marguerite Dumont’s castle. Like every year, an array of music lovers gathers around a great cause at the owner’s place. Nobody knows much about this woman except that she is rich and that her whole life is devoted to her passion: music. Marguerite sings. She sings wholeheartedly, but she sings terribly out of tune. In ways quite similar to the Castafiore, Marguerite has been living her passion in her own bubble, and the hypocrite audience, always coming in for a good laugh, acts as if she was the diva she believes she is. When a young, provocative journalist decides to write a rave

article on her latest performance, Marguerite starts to believe even further in her talent. This gives her the cour- age she needs to follow her dream. Despite her husband’s reluctance, and with the help of a has-been divo, both funny and mean, she decides to train for her first recital in front of a crowd of complete strangers. Loosely inspired by the life of Florence Foster Jenkins. By the director of The Singer and In the Beginning

FRANCE, CZECH REPUBLIC, BELGIUM | 2015 | 127 min. | French | Cast Catherine Frot, André Marcon, Michel Fau, Christa Théret | Produced by FIDÉLITÉ FILMS (Little Nicholas, ON MY WAY) CO-PRODUCED BY France 3 Cinéma, SIRENA FILM (THE BEST OFFER, A ROYAL AFFAIR) AND SCOPE PICTURES

Watch trailer here Back to Index NEON BULL | Gabriel Mascaro Cartagena MARRAKECH NEON BULL Best Film Best Film SPECIAL JURY AWARD Gabriel Mascaro

Iremar works at the Vaquejadas, a traditional rodeo in the north east of Brazil where two men on horseback try bring down a bull by grabbing its tail. It’s dusty and back-breaking work, but Iremar is a natural ‘Vaqueiro’ feeding, prepping and taking care of the bulls. Home is the truck used to transport the animals from show to show which he shares with his co-workers; Galega, an exotic dancer, truck driver and mother to her spirited and cheeky daughter Cacá, and Zé, his rotund compadre in the bull pen. Together they form a makeshift but close-knit family. But Brazil and the Northeast are changing and the region’s booming clothing industry has stirred new ambitions in Iremar. Swinging from his hammock in the back of the truck, his head is filled with dreams of pattern cutting, sequins and exquisite fabrics as he mentally assembles his latest sexy fashion designs…

“Neon Bull is the great discovery of this year’s TIFF... A unique gem.” inDiewire “When I watched it I had the same feeling that I had the first time I saw a David Lynch film.” tiFF ArtiStic Director cAmeron bAileY

Brazil, URUGUAY, NETHERLANDS | 2015 | 101 MIN. | PORTUGUESE Produced by DESVIA | Co-produced by Malbicho Cine and Viking Film

Watch trailer here Back to Index STILL ALICE | Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland GOLDEN GLOBES FOR Best Actress STILL ALICE BEST ACTRESS Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland

Dr. Alice Howland is a world renowned professor of neu- roscience at Columbia University. Happily married and the mother of three grown children, she doesn’t really pay attention when small things seem to slip from her mind, but getting lost in her own neighborhood makes her realize that something terribly wrong is happening. That is only the beginning of her struggle to still be Alice. By the director of Quinceanera

“Julianne Moore is truly brilliant.” The Guarian “With a combination of power and grace, Julianne Moore delivers one of the more memorable performances of her career.” Roger Ebert

USA | 2014 | 99 MIN. | English | Cast Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart, Kate Bosworth | PRODUCED BY Lutzus-Brown, Killer Films (Far From Heaven, Boys Don’t Cry) and BSM Studio

Back to Index THE PROPAGANDA GAME | Alvaro Longoria 2015 San Sebastian THE PROPAGANDA GAME Zalbategi Alvaro Longoria

North Korea. The last communist country in the world. Unknown, hermetic and fascinating. Formerly known as “The Hermit Kingdom” for its attempts to remain isolated, North Korea is one of the largest source of instability as regards world peace. It also has the most militarized border in the world, and the flow of impartial information, both going in and out, is pratically non-existent. As the recent Sony-leaks has shown, it is the perfect setting for a propaganda war. By the director of Sons of the Clouds

Spain | 2015 | 90 min. – 52min TV version available | English | Produced by Morena Films (Cell 211, Even The Rain, Ma Ma)

Watch trailer here Back to Index Cold in July | JIM MICKLE Cold in July U.S. DRAMATIC JIM MICKLE COMPETITION

COLD IN JULY tells the story of Richard Dane, a small town frame builder from East Texas who is forced to kill a man in self-defense. He then meets Ben Russel, a rough ex-con and the father of the man Dane shot, who is hell-bent on avenging his son’s death. But small town corruption and paranoia turn these bitter ennemies into unlikely allies, as the two guilt-stricken fathers begin a search for truth, aided by Dane’s tough minded wife and a pig-raising detective from the backwoods of Houston. Before it’s all over, they uncover a bigger secret, darker and more dangerous than any of them could have imagined. By the director of We Are What We Are and Stake Land

“Brilliantly paced, genuinely tense and unpredictable.” TIME OUT “A superior piece of Texas pulp fiction.” VARIETY “Absorbing and memorable.” THE PLAYLIST

2014 | USA | 93 min. | Cast Michael C.Hall, Sam Shepard, Don Johnson | PRODUCED BY BSM STUDIO, BELLADONNA PRODUCTION in association with BACKUP MEDIA and PARADISE CITY

Watch trailer here Back to Index Energized | HUBERT CANAVAL 2014 LEUVEN 2014 TORINO DOCVILLE CINEMA AMBIANTE Energized In Competition In Competition HUBERT CANAVAL

Nuclear disasters, wars over oil and gas, climate change and ever- increasing energy consumption : We have reached an important crossroads. To keep on going like this is not an option. But how can we meet our energy needs without destroying our own existence ? Is there such a thing as clean energy and efficient technology ? And if so, why aren’t we using it ?

By the producers of More than Honey, We Feed the World and Let’s Make Money

2014 | AUSTRIA | 52–92 min. | PRODUCED BY BY ALLEGRO FILM

Watch trailer here Back to Index Lock Charmer | NATALIA SMIRNOFF Lock Charmer OFFICIAL SELECTION NATALIA SMIRNOFF

Sebastián is a 33-year-old locksmith who has never really believed in long- term commitments. Not even with Mónica, his most steady relationship which has only lasted five months. When she reveals she is pregnant and that he is the likely father, Sebastián’s world takes an unexpected turn: he begins to have strange visions about his clients whenever he’s working on their doors. Some would call it a gift, but for Sebastián it feels more like a curse. Together with the help of Daisy, an unlikely assistant who very much wants to believe in his gift, he reluctantly sets out to use his talent for his own good.

“A wisp of melancholy comedy with a dose of magical realism.” VARIETY “Lock Charmer wonderfully explores the magic of being honest. ” INDIEWIRE

2014 | ARGENTINA | 77 min. | Cast Esteban Lamothe, Erica Rivas, Yosiria Huaripata, Sergio Boris, German De Silva | PRODUCED BY TAREA FINA

Watch trailer here Back to Index Mr. Kaplan | ALVARO BRECHNER Mar Del Plata Chicago Biarritz Latin Film Festival International American Best Latin film festival Film Festival Mr. Kaplan American Film Best Actor ALVARO BRECHNER

Jacob Kaplan lives an ordinary life in Uruguay. Like many of his other Jewish friends, Jacob fled Europe for South America because of World War II. But now turning 76, he’s become rather grumpy, fed up with his community and his family’s lack of interest in its own heritage. One beach bar may, however, provide him with an unexpected opportunity to achieve greatness and recover his family’s respect in the community: its owner, a quiet, elderly German, raises Mr.Kaplan suspicion of being a they will try to repeat the historic capture of Adolf runaway nazi. Eichmann: by unmasking and kidnapping the German Ignoring his family’s concerns about his health, Jacob and secretly taking him to Israel. secretly recruits Contreras, a more loyal than honest former police officer, to help him investigate. Together, By the director of BAD DAY TO GO FISHING

2014 | URUGUAY, SPAIN, GERMANY | 98 min. | Cast Hector Noguera, Nestor Guzzini, Rolf Becker | PRODUCED BY BAOBAB FILMS, SALADO & RAZOR FILM PRODUKTION

Watch trailer here Back to Index Refugiado | DIEGO LERMAN Winner 4 Academy Awards Refugiado of Argentina including Best Film DIEGO LERMAN

7 year old Matías returns home from a friend’s birthday party to find his mother, “Diego Lerman’s well-acted, Laura, unconscious on the floor. When she recovers her senses they decide steadily absorbing realist to leave home and rush to a shelter for abused women where they spend drama follows a mother 48 hours before Laura decides to rebuild her life somewhere else. Through the eyes of Matías we will discover their escape in a city where everything and her young soon fleeing Matías once knew feels dangerous and foreign until Laura finds a secure from domestic violence.” place to raise her son. VARIETY By the director of THE INVISIBLE EYE and TAN DE REPENTE “REFUGIADO is poignant, admirably executed and touchingly performed by its two leads.” THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

2014 | ARGENTINA, COLOMBIA, FRANCE, POLAND, GERMANY | 93 min. | Cast Julieta Diaz, Sebastián Molinaro | PRODUCED BY CAMPO CINE S.R.L. CO-PRODUCED BY STARON FILM, BURNING BLUE, BELLOTA FILMS, GALE CINE, RIO ROJO CONTENIDOS, 27 FILMS PRODUCTION

Watch trailer here Back to Index Winter sleep | Nuri Bilge Ceylan Sydney film festival audience Winter Sleep Award Nuri Bilge Ceylan

Aydin, a former actor, runs a small hotel in central Anatolia with his young wife Nihal with whom he has a stormy relationship and his sister Necla who is suffering from her recent divorce. In winter as the snow begins to fall, the hotel turns into a shelter but also an inescapable place that fuels their animosities… By the director of ONCE UPON A TIME IN ANATOLIA, THREE MONKEYS, CLIMATES and UZAK

“Ceylan is at the peak of his powers.” VARIETY “Timeless.” THE NEW YORK TIMES “A stunning picture.” THE GUARDIAN “Mesmerizing, superbly acted.” INDIEWIRE

2014 | TURKEY, FRANCE, GERMANY | 196 min. | Cast Haluk Bilginer, Melisa Sözen, Demet Akbag | PRODUCED BY ZEYNO FILM, MEMENTO FILMS PRODUCTION, BREDOK FILM PRODUCTION

Watch trailer here Back to Index Back In Crime | GERMINAL ALVAREZ PUCHEON Moscow FILM FESTIVAL Back in Crime in COMPETITION in COMPETITION GERMINAL ALVAREZ

Inspector Richard Kemp never got around to putting the handcuffs around the Eardrum Slasher, a dangerous serial killer whose rampage began 20 years before. When Hélène, a psychologist, witnesses the Slasher’s latest crime and offers to testify, Kemp falls in love with her at first sight. In a mysterious turn of event, Kemp is suddenly transported back in time to the site of the Eardrum Slasher’s first murder, he realizes that this could provide a second chance to catch the killer. As he tries to help his youngerself and meets the much younger Hélène, Kemp triggers a series of events with unforeseen consequences… “A film fully mastered, as much in its direction as in its screenplay’.” LE MONDE “Anglade carries the film with such enthusiasm and talent.” 20 MINUTES

2013 | FRANCE | 102 min. | Cast Jean-Hugues Anglade, Mélanie Thierry | PRODUCED BY HAUT ET COURT

Watch trailer here Back to Index Blue Ruin | JEREMY SAULNIER Blue Ruin JEREMY SAULNIER

Blue Ruin follows a mysterious beach bum whose quiet life is turned upside down by dreadful news regarding a past tragedy. He sets off for his childhood home to carry out an act of vengeance but proves an amateur assassin, finding himself in a brutal fight to protect his estranged family.

“Intelligent and thrilling… Recalls the dark wit of the Coens.” TOTAL FILM “A lean and suspenseful genre piece.” VARIETY “The most suspenseful American film of the year.” THE PLAYLIST "Sudden, terrifying, and excitingly singular" INDIEWIRE

2013 | USA | 92 min. | Cast Macon Blair, Devin Ratray, Amy Hargreaves, Kevin Kolack, Eve Plumb | PRODUCED BY FILMSCIENCE and NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH FILMS

Watch trailer here Back to Index Chasing The Wind | RUNE DENSTAD LANGLO ZURICH FILM FESTIVAL Chasing The Wind in COMPETITION RUNE DENSTAD LANGLO

Anna hasn’t seen her family for a decade. She’s moved to Berlin, where she now works as a fashion designer, happily living with Mathias. When her grandmother dies, she reluctantly returns to her small town in Norway to take care of the arrangements and stays with her grumpy grandfather. But in the week leading up to the funeral, nothing goes as expected and secrets that were kept for too long are soon revealed. Anna is forced to reconsider how she lives her life and learn to care for the ones she really loves. “An exquisite, poetic and conducted story.” DAGSAVISEN “A beautiful and picturesque film that still bears the mark of true seriousness and vulnerability.” FILMMAGASINET

2013 | NORWAY | 93 min. | Cast Marie Blokhus, Sven-Bertil Taube, Tobias Santelmann | PRODUCED BY BY MOTLYS (NORTH, OSLO 31 AUGUST)

Watch trailer here Back to Index Ilo Ilo | ANTHONY CHEN 2013 TAIPEI GOLDEN HORSE FILM FESTIVAL Best feature film 2013 HK Asian Film Festival best new director Piaget best best original screenplay screenplay award Ilo Ilo best supporting actress New Talent Award ANTHONY CHEN

Set in Singapore, ILO ILO chronicles the relationship between the Lim family and their newly arrived maid, Teresa. Like many other Filipino women, she has come to this city in search of a better life. Her presence in the family worsens their already strained relationship. Jiale, the young and troublesome son, starts to form a unique bond with Teresa, who soon becomes an unspoken part of the family. But this is 1997 and the Asian Financial Crisis is beginning to be felt in the region…

“Filled with sweetness, humour and humanity: so assured and accomplished that it’s hard to believe this is a first feature.” GUARDIAN “Brimming with love, humor and heartbreak.” VARIETY

2013 | SINGAPORE | 99 min. | Cast Yeo Yann Yann, Chen Tianwen, Angeli Bayani, Koh Jia Ler | PRODUCED BY FISHEYE PICTURES PTE LTD

Watch trailer here Back to Index In Bloom | NANA EKVTIMISHVILI & SIMON GROSS GRAND MONTREAL PRIZE NOUVEAU CINEMA TOKYO GRAND JURY In Bloom AWARD CICAE PRIZE FIREBIRD AWARD FILMEX NANA EKVTIMISHVILI FIPRESCI PRIZE & SIMON GROSS Early nineties, in Tbilisi, the capital of the newly independent Georgia after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The country is facing violence, war on the Black Sea coast (Abkhazia) and vigilante justice that plague society. But for Eka and Natia, fourteen years old inseparable friends, life just unfolds; in the street, at school, with friends or the elder sister. Although they are already dealing with men’s dominance, early marriage and disillusioned love, for these two girls in bloom life just goes on.

“An impressive coming- of-age feature about female friendship, fatal feuds and family friction in post-Soviet Georgia.” HOLLYWOOD REPORTER “Absorbing. A portrait of a fascinating period in the country’s social history.” VARIETY “A bloom definitely to be cherished.” SCREEN

2013 | GEORGIA, GERMANY, FRANCE | 102 min. | Cast Lika Babluani, Mariam Bokeria, Zurab Gogaladze | PRODUCED BY INDIZ FILM UG, ARIZONA PRODUCTIONS, POMARE FILM LLC

Watch trailer here Back to Index In The Name Of | MALGORZATA SZUMOWSKA 2013 POLISH COMPETITION In The Name Of CAMERIMAGE MALGORZATA SZUMOWSKA

Father Adam takes over a Small parish in the middle of nowhere. He organizes a community centre for boys with troubled past. His energy is appreciated, the locals accept him as one of their own. Everybody wants to be close to him, feeding off of his vitality and power, but no one knows he harbors his own secret. After meeting an eccentric and sillent young man, a local pariah, Father Adams is forced to confront a long forgotten burden and passion. As the villagers’ worst suspicions are validated, Father Adam becomes an obvious enemy. “A film to be admired, if not worshipped.” SCREEN

2013 | POLAND | 101 min. | Cast Andrzej Chyra, Mateusz Kosciukiewicz, Maja Ostaszewska, Eukasz Simlat | PRODUCED BY MENTAL DISORDER 4

Watch trailer here Back to Index Short Term 12 | DESTIN CRETTON Grand Audience Jury Short Term 12 Award Award 2013 2013 DESTIN CRETTON

Grace is a 20-something supervisor at Short Term 12, a foster-care facility for at-risk teenagers. She is passionate about her work and takes great care of the kids, though she struggles with her own troubled past. When Jayden, a gifted, restless, teenager arrives at the facility, Grace finds herself no longer able to ignore the difficulties of her own childhood — and it puts the delicate balance of her life and work at risk. She must find her way through a crisis that both pushes her to the edge and allows her to discover unexpected glimmers of humor and hope.

“Genuinely moving, heartfelt, honest and striking. Will have audiences simultaneously laughing and crying.” SCREEN “A funny, emotional piece of cinematic perfection.” SLASHFILM

2013 | USA | 96 min. | Cast Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr., Kaitlyn Dever | PRODUCED BY ANIMAL KINGDOM & TRACTION MEDIA PRODUCTION

Watch trailer here Back to Index The Past | ASGHAR FARHADI DURBAN IFF BEST SCRIPT The Past PRIZE Prix du jury œcuménique ASGHAR FARHADI

Following a four year separation, Ahmad returns to Paris from Tehran, upon his French wife Marie’s request, in order to finalize their divorce procedure. During his brief stay, Ahmad discovers the conflicting nature of Marie’s relationship with her daughter Lucie. Ahmad’s efforts to improve this relationship soon unveil a secret from their past.

By the director of A SEPARATION, ABOUT ELLY “Magnificient & haunting.” ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY “Astonishing. A master storyteller.” TIME OUT “Like no one else making movies today.” THE WALL STREET JOURNAL “Bejo is volcanic.” TIME

2013 | FRANCE, ITALY | 129 min. | Cast Bérénice Bejo, Tahar Rahim, Ali Mosaffa, Pauline Burlet | PRODUCED BY MEMENTO FILMS PRODUCTION

Watch trailer here Back to Index Under The Rainbow | AGNèS JAOUI 2013 2013 VANCOUVER MUNICH Under the Rainbow IFF IFF AGNèS JAOUI

Laura is still waiting for Prince Charming at the age of 24. So when Sandro appears at a party, exactly like her Prince would in her dreams, she thinks she’s found the right one. But then again, when she meets Maxime, Laura starts to wonder if some Princes could be more charming than others? By the director of THE TASTE OF OTHERS “Somewhere between Claude Sautet, only funnier, and Woody Allen, only more French.” LES INROCKUPTIBLES “Every single actor is remarkable!” LE MONDE “A real cinematic pleasure!” ROLLING STONE

2013 | FRANCE | 112 min. | Cast Agathe Bonitzer, Arthur Dupont, Jean-Pierre Bacri, Benjamin Biolay, Agnès Jaoui | PRODUCED BY LES FILMS A4

Watch trailer here Back to Index V/H/S/2 | various V/H/S/2 SIMON BARRETT, ADAM WINGARD, EDUARDO SANCHEZ, GRE GG HALE, TIMO TJAHJANTO, GARETH HUW EVANS, JASON EISENER

A pair of private investigators break into the home of a missing college student, uncovering a collection of mysterious videotapes that reveal four horrifying films, trafficked by an underground tape sharing community, which lead them toward a shocking resolution to their case. By the directors of The Blair Witch Project, The Raid, You’re Next, Hobo with a Shotgun “V/H/S/2 is horror at its most entertaining.” SLASHFILM “Crazier, scarier, wilder, funnier follow-up to VHS” FIRST SHOWING “Unforgettable.” THE PLAYLIST “One of the most dazzling, disturbing, aggressive sequences ever choreo- graphed for the movies.” HITFIX

2013 | USA | 96 min. | PRODUCED BY THE COLLECTIVE IN ASSOCIATION WITH BLOODY DISGUSTING

Watch trailer here Back to Index We Are What We Are | JIM MICKLE We are what we are OFFICIAL SELECTION JIM MICKLE

In their small town, the Parkers are known for their discretion and reclusiveness. Behind closed doors, the father, Frank rules his family with a firm severity. Following the brutal and unexpected death of their mother, teenage daughters Iris and Rose need to start looking after their younger brother Rory. Soon though, they must carry even more weight as they are faced with new responsibilities. At their father’s command, they must continue a macabre ancestral tradition at all costs. But when a torrential storms hits the region, the town’s rivers overflow, and the local authorities start to uncover clues that lead them closer to the Parker’s terrible secret. By the director of COLD IN JULY and STAKE LAND “WE ARE WHAT WE ARE is poetic, creepy and, finally, satisfyingly gross.” INDIEWIRE “A must-see!” DEAD FILM “One of the best American horror films of the year.” FILM.COM “Picturesque as can be.” INSIDE HORROR

2013 | USA | 100 min. | Cast Bill Sage, Ambyr Childers, Julia Garner, Jack Gore, Kelly McGillis, Wyatt Russel | PRODUCED BY MEMENTO FILMS INTERNATIONAL, in association with BELLADONNA PRODUCTIONS, UNCORKED PRODUCTIONS & THE ZOO

Watch trailer here Back to Index Bad Seeds | SAFY NEBBOU 2013 CATACUMBA FF Competition MONTREAL FESTIVAL Bad Seeds DU MONDE 2012 Best Actress Competition COMPETITION SAFY NEBBOU

Louis, the highschool headmaster’s son, is a quiet 16-year-old and has never been in trouble. His best friend, Greg, 18, is his polar opposite: provocative, angry, violent, he has been kicked out of school for physically threatening Camille, the young English teacher. When Greg asks Louis to help him take revenge on Camille, Louis accepts, fascinated. Together, they kidnap the young woman and lock her in an old remote shack. But Greg’s plans with Camille are more sinister than Louis could ever have foreseen, forcing him to confront his own dark side…

By the director of Dumas, Mark of an Angel, The Giraffe’s neck “A tense, carefully controlled tale of lethal fallout from bad decisions’.” SCREEN “A dark tale of two schoolboys’ kidnapping a teacher.” VARIETY

2012 | FRANCE | 95 min. | Cast Emile Berling, Charles Berling, Sarah Stern, Kevin Azaïs | PRODUCED BY DIAPHANA FILMS

Watch trailer here Back to Index Circles | SRDAN GOLUBOVIC Circles SRDAN GOLUBOVIC

Bosnia – 1993. In the midst of the Bosnian war, Marko a Serbian soldier witnesses the brutal aggression of Haris, a Muslim civilian, by three fellow soldiers. Marko interferes and saves Haris, but is beaten to death by the infuriated soldiers. 2008. The war is over but the wounds of the conflict are still open. Marko’s father is rebuilding a church, he is offered help by one of Marko’s killers’ son and hesitates about accepting it. Marko’s friend, a renowned surgeon in Belgrade, faces terrible choices when told to operate on one of the three soldiers on the verge of death. As for Haris, he now lives in Germany and is faced with a unique opportunity to repay his debt to his savior. Inspired by real events

“It is impossible not to be moved. ” SCREEN “An unorthodox morality tale. Viewers will be rewarded.” VARIETY

2012 | FRANCE, SERBIA, GERMANY, SLOVENIA, CROATIA | 112 min. | Cast Leon Lucev, Nebojsa Glogovac, Nikola Rakocevic, Aleksander Bercek, Marko Janketic | PRODUCED BY LA CINEFACTURE, FILM HOUSE BAS CELIK, NEUE MEDIOPOLIS FILMPRODUKTION, VERTIGO FILM, PROPELER FILM

Watch trailer here Back to Index Compliance | CRAIG ZOBEL Compliance CRAIG ZOBEL

The story of Sandra, an overworked manager at a fast food restaurant, who receives a call from a police officer accusing one of her employees, a teenage girl named Becky, of stealing from a customer. Taking the officer at his word, Sandra detains Becky, setting into motion a nightmarish scenario that quickly spirals out of control. Inspired by true events “A master work of subversion.” FILM STAGE “A chillingly brilliant look at what happens when the social contract is breached.” TIME OUT – NEW YORK “Psychologically astute and brilliantly executed, Compliance is a challenging, sometimes uncomfortable film.” SCREENDAILY

2012 | USA | 90 min. | Cast Ann Dowd, DreaMa Wlakerr, Pat Healy | PRODUCED BY BAD COP / BAD COP, DOGFISH PICTURES, MUSKAT FILMED PROPERTIES

Watch trailer here Back to Index For Ellen | SO YONG KIM For Ellen SO YONG KIM

When aspiring rock star Joby Taylor finally agrees to sign divorce papers with his estranged wife, he discovers he is about to forfeit all custody of his six-year-old daughter, Ellen. Even though he’s never been in his daughter’s life before, Joby suddenly realizes he’s not ready to give up his right to fatherhood. When his good-natured lawyer is unable to make headway in reversing the decision, Joby arranges a visit with his daughter – but learns that perhaps it is too late for reconciliation.

“A small but exquisite film, beautifully observed & impeccably executed.” LOS ANGELES TIMES “Deeply sad and touching.” VARIETY

2012 | USA | 93 min. | Cast Paul Dano, Jon Heder, Jena Malone, Margarita Levieva, Shaylena Mandigo | PRODUCED BY DEERJEN FILMS, SOANDBRAD

Watch trailer here Back to Index Foxfire | LAURENT CANTET 2012 San Sebastian Foxfire Special presentation Best Actress LAURENT CANTET

1955. A small working-class American town. Five teenage girls seal a pact lifelong pact: they will live according to their own rules, and become the Foxfire gang. But freedom always comes with a price… By the director of The Class

Based on the eponymous novel by Joyce Carol Oates. “A heartfelt, naturalistic period drama.” THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER “Foxfire is a major achievement.” LE NOUVEL OBSERVATEUR “The director of The Class confirms he still have the nose to seize the spirit of the moment.” TÉLÉRAMA

2012 | FRANCE, CANADA | 143 min. (126 min. version TV) | Cast Raven Adamson, Katie Coseni, Madeleine Bisson, Claire Mazerolle | PRODUCED BY HAUT ET COURT & THE FILM FARM

Watch trailer here Back to Index Lore | CATE SHORTLAND Lore AUDIENCE AWARD CATE SHORTLAND

At the close of the war in Germany 1945, a group of children set out to cross a devastated country to reach their Grandmother some 900km to the north. The eldest Lore, is left in charge of her four younger siblings when their SS Nazi parents are taken into Allied custody. The children must make a journey that exposes them to the reality and consequences of their parent’s actions. In meeting the charismatic and intriguing Thomas, a young jewish refugee, Lore soon finds her world shattered by feelings of both hatred and desire. She is transfixed by her fear of the young man, but must trust the one person whom she has always been taught is the enemy in order to survive.

“An outstanding piece of work.” THE INDEPENDANT “A visually and emotionally resonant WWII drama.” THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER “Lore offers a fresh, intimate and mostly successful perspective on Germany’s traumatic transition from conqueror nation to occupied state.” VARIETY

2012 | GERMANY, UK, AUSTRALIA | 109 min. | Cast Saskia Rosendahl, Kai Malina, Ursina Lardi, Hans-Jochen Wagner | PRODUCED BY ROHFILM, PORCHLIGHT FILMS, EDGE CITY FILMS

Watch trailer here Back to Index The Pirogue | MOUSSA TOURÉ 2012 MUNICH FESTIVAL The Pirogue ARRI PRIZE MOUSSA TOURÉ

Baye Laye is the captain of a fishing pirogue.L ike many of his Senegalese compatriots, he sometimes dreams of new horizons, where he can earn a better living for his family. When he is offered to lead one of the many pirogues that head towards Europe via the Canary Island, he reluctantly accepts the job, knowing full-well the dangers that lie ahead. Leading a group of 30 men who don’t all speak the same language, some of whom have never seen the sea, Baye Laye will confront many perils in order to reach the distant coasts of Europe. “A colorful and compelling drama.” HOLLYWOOD REPORTER “You will remember this film for the rest of your life.” THE NEW CURRENT USA “The Pirogue succeeds on the strengths of its nicely delineated characters and first-rate production values.” VARIETY

2012 | FRANCE, SENEGAL | 87 min. | Cast Souleymane Seye Ndiaye, Laïty Fall | PRODUCED BY LES CHAUVES SOURIS

Watch trailer here Back to Index Elles | MALGORZATA Szumowska Elles MALGORZATA Szumowska

Anne (Juliette Binoche), a well-off, Paris-based mother of two and investigative journalist for ELLE, is writing an article about student prostitution. Her meetings with two fiercely independent young women, Alicja (Joanna Kulig) and Charlotte (Anaïs Demoustier), are profound and unsettling, moving her to question her most intimate convictions about money, family and sex.

“Binoche gives a performance that is the cultmination of a lifetime. It is a rare film that takes such a raw look at female sexuality in so many forms.” Spotlight Toronto 2011 | FRANCE, POLAND, GERMANY | 96 min. | “A fascinating movie.” ELLE Cast Juliette Binoche, Anais Demoustier, Joanna Kulig Produced by Slot Machine

Watch trailer here Back to Index The Giants | Bouli Lanners The Giants Bouli Lanners

It’s summertime. Zack and Seth find themselves dead broke and ditched by their absentee mother in the family’s cottage. Just like every holiday, they’ve resigned themselves to another shitty summer. But things change this year, when they meet Danny, a local teenager. Together, with their future at their fingertips, they begin the great and perilous journey of their lives.

“A joyous heartwarmer with an endearing Mark Twain meets Ken Loach vibe.” SCREEN “The Giants strikes us with its ludic and sharpened look on childhood .” 2011 | BELGIUM, FRANCE, LUXEMBOURG | 84 min. | Cast Zacharie Chasseriaud, Les Inrockuptibles Martin Nissen, Paul Bartel | Produced by Versus Production

Watch trailer here Back to Index Headshot | Pen-Ek Ratanaruang Headshot Pen-Ek Ratanaruang

Present-day Thailand is rife with corruption. Tul, a straight-laced cop, is blackmailed by a powerful politician and framed for a crime he did not commit. Disillusioned and vengeful, he is soon recruited to become a hitman for a shadowy group aimed at eliminating those who are above the law. But one day, Tul is shot in the head during an assignment. He wakes up after a three- month coma to find that he sees everything upside down, literally.U naware of whether the condition is medical or a result of karmic retribution, Tul begins to have second thoughts about his profession. But when he tries to quit, roles are reversed and the hunter becomes the hunted. Then he meets a girl that turns his world even more upside down. Can Tul find redemption from the violence that continues to haunt him?

“A great piece of stylish, badass neo-noir cinéma. Headshot is part ‘Blast of Silence,’ part ‘The Killer,’ with elements of a ‘Bourne’-style on- the-run thriller.” Indiewire

2011 | THAILAND, FRANCE | 105 min. | Cast Nopachai Jayanama, Cris Horwang | Produced by Local Color Film

Watch trailer here Back to Index Man without a cell phone | Sameh Zoabi Man without a cell phone Sameh Zoabi

Twenty-something Palestinian-Israeli slacker Jawdat just wants to have fun with his friends, talk on his cell phone and find love. Instead, he navigates unconvincing dates with Muslim, Christian, and even Jewish girls, and wrestles with the Hebrew college entrance exam. Meanwhile, his grouchy olive-farming father, Salem, is determined to drag Jawdat and his whole community into a fight against a nearby Israeli cell phone tower that he fears is poisoning the villagers with radiation. As Salem’s efforts to remove the tower disrupt Jawdat’s precious cell phone reception, preventing any further communication with his potential girlfriends, Jawdat is forced to face the battle and grow up to be a man.

“Part ‘How I Met Your Mother’, part ‘Lemon Tree’.” Slant Magazine “Genial newcomer Razi Shawahdeh.” Variety

2011 | FRANCE, PALESTINE, ISRAEL, BELGIUM | 78 min. | Cast Razi Shawahdeh, Basem Loulou, Louay Noufi

Back to Index The Monk | Dominik Moll The Monk Dominik Moll

The rise and fall of a Capuchin Monk in 17th century Madrid. Abandoned as a baby on the steps of a monastery and raised in strict Capuchin fashion, Ambrosio has become the most famous preacher in the country. While large crowds from all over the country come to hear his mesmerizing sermons, he’s also bitterly envied for his success by certain fellow monks. Convinced of his virtue and righteousness, Brother Ambrosio thinks he is immune to temptation… Until obscure events start terrorizing the monastery. Could they be connected to the unexpected arrival of Valerio, an apprentice monk who has the miraculous gift to relieve Ambrosio’s splitting headaches and hides his disfigured face under a wax mask?

Adapted from Matthew G.Lewis’ sulphurous masterpiece of gothic literature “An impressive turn by Vincent Cassel.” Screen “This thriller is a natural born charmer. Vincent Cassel excels with restraint and austerity.” ELLE

2011 | FRANCE, SPAIN | 101 min. | Cast Vincent Cassel, Déborah François, Sergi Lopez, Geraldine Chaplin Produced by Diaphana Films, Morena Films

Watch trailer here Back to Index A Separation | Asghar Farhadi

Best Film A Separation in Foreign By Asghar Farhadi Language

When his wife leaves him, Nader hires a young woman to take care of his suffering father. But he doesn’t know his new maid is not only pregnant, but also working without her unstable husband’s permission. Soon, Nader finds himself entangled in a web of lies, manipulation and public confrontations.

2011 | Iran | 117 min. Cast Leila Hatami, Peyman Moadi, Shahab Hosseini, Sareh Bayat, Sarina Farhadi

“Audiences will be swept up in the audacity of the plot.” Variety “Farhadi has found a story that sublimates its spiritual resonance in a tense family drama that is always real and grounded.” Screen “An unusual depth of characterization.” The Hollywood Reporter

Watch trailer here Back to Index Sister | URSULA MEIER Sister Competition URSULA MEIER

A luxury ski resort in Switzerland. 12-year-old Simon lives in the industrial valley below, with his jobless sister. Every day, he takes the ski-lift to the opulent ski world above, stealing equipment from the rich tourists to resell to the local kids back down. As he partners with a crooked British seasonal worker, Simon loses his boundaries, which affects the relationship with his sister. Confronted with a truth they had both been escaping, Simon seeks refuge up above. By the director of Home

“Exhilarating. A knockout, skillfully crafted & moving.” INDIEWIRE “Suspenseful… brilliantly acted.” ELLE "Though & tender… visionary." SCREEN INTERNATIONAL

2011 | FRANCE, SWITZERLAND | 92 min. | Cast Léa Seydoux, Kacey Mottet Klein, Martin Compston, Gillian Anderson | PRODUCED BY PRODUCED BY ARCHIPEL 35, VEGA FILM AG

Watch trailer here Back to Index The Woman in the fifth | Pawel Pawlikowski The Woman in the fifth Pawel Pawlikowski American writer Tom Ricks comes to Paris desperate to put his life together again and win back the love of his estranged wife and daughter. When things don’t go according to plan, he ends up in a shady hotel in the suburbs, having to work as a night guard to make ends meet. Then Margit, a beautiful, mysterious stranger walks into his life and things start looking up. Their passionate and intense relationship triggers a string of inexplicable events… as if an obscure power was taking control of his life.

2011 | FRANCE, UK, POLAND | 85 min. | Cast Ethan Hawke, Kristin Scott Thomas, Joanna Kulig Produced by Haut et Court and Film4

“A bewildering, Kafkaesque conundrum set in the murky shadows of an unfamiliar Paris.” Screen “Film reminds us of the early Polanski’s films like ‘Knife in the water’, ‘Cul-de-sac’.” Télérama

Watch trailer here Back to Index Black Heaven | Gilles Marchand Black Heaven by Gilles Marchand

Gaspard and Marion are in love and enjoying summer in the south of France… until they stumble upon a lost cell phone. At first they decide to track down the owner… But the game takes a much darker turn when they find him dead, in a mysterious suicide ceremony. Next to him, lies a half unconscious girl, Audrey. With her enigmatic tattoo and her gothic looks, she soon lures Gaspard into Black Hole, a dangerously addictive video game. Gaspard discovers an obscure universe, full of infinite possibilities.

Creating an avatar who is miles away from him, he sets out on a search for the beautiful but poisonous Sam, who attracts victims in the virtual world and seduces them to commit suicide in real life. Could Sam’s alter ego in the real world be Audrey? Could Gaspard be her next victim? He will have to creep further into Black Hole to find out the terrible truth.

2010 | France | 105 min. Cast Gregoire Leprince-Ringuet, Louise Bourgoin, Melvil Poupaud Produced by Haut et Court, Versus Productions

“Smart and seductive” Screen “Thrilling and intoxicating” Les Inrockuptibles Back to Index Puzzle | Natalia Smirnoff Puzzle by Natalia Smirnoff

Maria del Carmen is a forty-something housewife whose only concern over the past twenty years has been the well- being of her husband and of her now grown-up kids. But when she is offered a puzzle for her birthday, she suddenly discovers she has a very special gift: she can assemble puzzles really fast!

Intrigued by an ad “Looking for Partner for Puzzle Competitions” in her local store, she decides to live her new addiction fully, no matter how unsupportive her family is. Together with the author of the ad, a magnetic millionaire “Boosted in no small part by Maria Onetto’s bachelor, she trains to the rules of the game, even if it means lying to her husband… Maria is determined to beautifully modulated performance, take things to a new level: she dreams of winning the this debut is a charmer. There’s a radiance national tournament and traveling to Germany for the in her smile that fills the screen!” VARIETY Puzzle World Championship.

2010 | Argentina, France | 85 min. | Cast Maria Onetto, Arturo Goetz, Gabriel Goity Produced by Carrousel Films and Las Niñas Pictures

Watch trailer here Back to Index Shahada | Burhan Qurbani Shahada by Burhan Qurbani

Berlin, today. During a razzia for clandestine employees in a warehouse, the fates of three young German-born Muslims collide. Ismail, a police officer of Turkish-descent, is about to break his loyalty towards his badge and his wife as he finds himself attracted to illegal immigrant Leyla. Sammi is torn between his Muslim faith and his irresistible desire for one of his male co-workers, despite his friends’ violent homophobia. He is appeased by the

local Imam, a liberal religious leader revered by the community, who is going through a crisis of his own: his daughter, Maryam, is moving into an ultraconservative direction although she has been raised so tolerantly. The three of them must find their place between faith and modern life in a contemporary western society, between the luring liberated lifestyle and tradition.

2010 | Germany | 89 min. | Cast Maryam Zaree, Jeremias Acheampong, Carlo Ljubek and Marija Skaricic | Produced by Bittersuess Pictures and ZDF

Watch trailer here Back to Index THINK GLOBAL, ACT RURAL | Coline Serreau 2011 Geneva Sao Paulo Mostra Green Film Festival Think Global, Best Documentary Greenpeace Prize Act Rural by Coline Serreau

Explore the very concrete local solutions to the global ecological mess. What are the common points between the millions of landless workers of the plains of Brazil, a couple of microbiologists in France, the world’s biggest organic plantation in Ukraine and Vandana Shina’s experimental farms in India? Their struggle: a better soil quality and a wiser access to seeds. Their goals: agricultural self-sufficiency and a better use of limited resources. Multi-awarded filmmaker Coline Serreau, who started her career as a militant documentarist, returns to her grassroot techniques: she travels the world in search of those who respect the soil and sheds a new light on the multiple initiatives that will allow everyone to answer the key question: “what can I do to save our planet?” “Organic, radical and exhilarating.” Nouvel Observateur “A heap of positive energy!” Tribune de Genève

2010 | France | 113 min. | Produced by Cinemao

Watch trailer here Back to Index Top Floor, Left Wing | Angelo Cianci Top Floor, Left Wing By Angelo Cianci

François, a forty-something bailiff, is about to execute his daily eviction. But fate takes an unexpected turn: as he enters the apartment, he is mistakenly taken hostage by an amateur drug dealer and his father. Keen to resolve this situation quickly and quietly, the local deputy calls in the Special Police Force. Television crews immediately rush to the scene to make the scoop. Now under crossfire from a dozen snipers, hungry camera- men, a curious crowd, and François’ exasperated wife, the three trapped men prepare their escape. Their only option: use the neighborhood’s discontentment and start a riot from the 7th floor…

“Grippingly clever, deftly realized and energetically thesped.” Variety

2010 | France, Luxembourg | 93 min. | Cast Hippolyte Girardot, Fellag, Aymen Saidi, Michel Vuillermoz Produced by Tu Vas Voir, Iris Productions, Kasso Inc., ARTE France

Watch trailer here Back to Index The Tree | Julie Bertuccelli The Tree By Julie Bertuccelli

After the sudden death of her husband, Dawn must face her own mourning yet still care for her four children. Her only daughter, 8-year-old Simone, seems to take the loss the hardest of all. Simone shares a special secret with her mother: her father whispers to her through the leaves of the magnificient tree next to their home. Convinced he’s come back to protect the family, Simone spends more and more time up in the tree, speaking with her father. Soon, Dawn herself becomes mesmerized by the tree’s commanding presence.

When Dawn becomes more intimate with George, her new employer, the bond between mother and daughter is threatened. With branches infiltrating the house and roots destroying the foundations, the tree seems to be siding with Simone. Fearful the tree is in danger of being cut down, she protests by setting up house high up in the branches. But Dawn refuses to let the tree take control of her family…

“Julie Bertuccelli’s delicate film knows how to express all the nuances.” Libération

2010 | France, Australia | 100 min. | Cast Charlotte Gainsbourg, Marton Csokas, Morgana Davies Produced by Les Films du Poisson, Taylor Media

Watch trailer here Back to Index EASTERN PLAYS | Kamen Kalev

Back to Index Eastern Plays by Kamen Kalev

Two brothers who’ve lost all contact are suddenly brought together when they have opposite roles in a racist beat- ing: while Georgi who’s recently joined a neonazi group participates in the violence, Itzo witnesses and rescues a Turkish family. Georgi, now being asked to participate in larger events, starts to question his implication in the movement and Itzo wonders if the beautiful Turkish girl he saved could be his ticket out from his sad life in Sofia. Only by reuniting will the two brothers be able to assess what they really want from life.

2009 | Bulgaria | 89 min. | Cast Christo Christov, Ovanes Torosian, Saadet Isil Aksoy

Back to Index THE EXPLODING GIRL | Bradley Rust Gray

Back to Index The Exploding Girl by Bradley Rust Gray

Twenty-year old Ivy heads home to New York for college spring-break with a fresh romance in her heart. When her best friend Al can’t find a place to stay, she asks her mother to take him in. Spending time in the city together strengthens their friendship, while Ivy’s boyfriend grows more distant over the phone. It’s the start of a romantic summer in the city for Ivy, who having a medical condition has trained herself to manage her feelings in order to reduce the emotional stress on her body. But, this bottling of emotions eventually takes its toll when Ivy starts to lose control over her personal life.

“A lovely mood piece, conjuring effortless moments of beauty and repose from urban bustle… One of Berlin’s best entry.” Denis Lim, THE NEW YORK TIMES “A miraculous combination of naturalism and visual poetry.” SIGHT AND SOUND

2009 | USA | 79 min. | Cast Zoe Kazan, Mark Rendall

Back to Index INDEPENDENCIA | Raya Martin Independencia By Raya Martin

Early 20th century Philippines. The sounds of war signal the arrival of the Americans. An aging mother and her son flee to the mountains, hoping for a quiet life. One day, the son discovers a wounded woman in the middle of the forest, and decides to bring her home. Years pass. The man, the rescued woman and their child live in total isolation from the growing chaos all over the country. But a coming storm soon threatens their existence, and American troops draw nearer…

2009 | Philippines, France, Germany, Netherlands | 77 min. | Cast Sid Lucero, Tetchie Agbayani, Alessandra De Rossi, Mika Aguilos

Watch trailer here Back to Index KATALIN VARGA | Peter Strickland Katalin Varga BY Peter Strickland

CPH:PIX 2009 - BEST FILM Banished by her husband and her village, Katalin Varga is left with no other choice than to set out on a quest to find the real father of her son, Orbán. Taking Orbán with her under another pretence, Katalin travels through the Carpathians where she decides to re- open a sinister chapter from her past and take revenge. The hunt leads her to a place, she prayed eleven years prior, she would never set foot in again.

“Haunting, eerily beautiful, a rural revenge tragedy, splendidly photographed and subtly edited, with a remarkably atmospheric sound design.” THE GUARDIAN “Berlin's best film… this is a directorial debut on a par with Steve McQueen's Hunger.” THE OBSERVER

2009 | Romania, UK, Hungary | 84 min. | Cast Hilda Péter, Nobert Tankó, Tibor Pálffy

Watch trailer here Back to Index North | Rune Denstad Langlo

Back to Index North by Rune Denstad Langlo

EUROPA CINEMAs LABEL Following a nervous breakdown, ski athlete Jomar has isolated himself in a lonely existence as the guard of a ski park. When he learns that he might be the father of a 4-year-old boy way up north, he sets on a strange and poetic journey through Norway on a snowmobile, with 5 liters of alcohol as sole provisions. On this trip through amazing arctic landscapes, Jomar seems to do everything in his power to avoid reaching his destination. He meets other tender and confused souls, who will all contribute to push Jomar further along his reluctant journey towards the brighter side of life.

“Magnificently visual, reminiscent of the road movies of Jim Jarmusch and Bouli Lanners, this deadpan comedy has the makings of a cult hit.” VARIETY

2009 | Norway | 78 min. | Cast Anders Baasmo Christiansen

Watch trailer here Back to Index ONCE UPON A TIME PROLETARIAN | Xiaolu Guo Once Upon a Time Proletarian by Xiaolu Guo SHE, A CHINESE (Golden Leopard - L ocarno 2009)

A revealing portrait of contemporary China in the post Marxist era which explores the facets of socio- political life in China, by putting it in the context of globalisation and individualisation. Personal stories unfold in an unexpected straightforwardness and with a striking sense of humor: an old peasant who has lost his land, a millionaire in a stock exchange office, a country boy who came to the city to wash cars, a weapon factory worker who wishes Mao was still alive, a successful hotel owner who praises the government’s liberal economy policies, and young kids who dream of becoming famous…

2009 | China, UK, Germany | 76 min. (52 min. available upon request) | Produced by Chapter Two Films and Corazón International | Documentary

Watch trailer here Back to Index TEHROUN | Nader T. Homayoun Tehroun by Nader T. Homayoun

Ibrahim has left his village and family to try his luck in Teheran. However in this urban jungle, where everything can be bought or sold, the dream can rapidly turn into a nightmare. Implicated in a traffic of new born babies, Ibrahim, with the help of his two friends, is forced to go deep into the slums of the city, in Tehroun, where cohabit prostitutes, beggars and gangsters…

2009 | Iran, France | 95 min. | Produced by Alias Films and Avenue B Production | Cast Ali Ebdali, Sara Bahrami, Farzin Mohades

Watch trailer here Back to Index THE CLASS | Laurent Cantet The Class BY Laurent Cantet

François and his fellow teachers prepare for a new year at a high school in a tough neighborhood. Armed with the best intentions, they brace themselves to not let discouragement stop them from trying to give the best education to their students. Cultures and attitudes often clash in the classroom, a microcosm of contemporary France. As amusing and inspiring as the teenaged students can be, their difficult behavior can still jeapordize any teacher’s enthusiasm for the low-paying job.

François insists on an atmosphere of respect and diligence. Neither stuffy nor severe, his extravagant frankness often takes the students by surprise. But his classroom ethics are put to the test when his students begin to challenge his methods…

“A purely entertaining movie that will further cement Cantet’s sterling reputation overseas.” Variety

2008 | France | 120 min. | Cast François Bégaudeau

Back to Index Goodbye Solo | Ramin Bahrani

Back to Index Goodbye Solo BY Ramin Bahrani US RELEASE BY ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS/LIONSGATE

Solo, a kindhearted 34-year-old Senegalese taxi driver in North Carolina, is hired by William, a tough 70-year-old white southerner, to drive him in two weeks time to a mountaintop from which William plans to jump to his death. But Solo decides to charm his way into William’s life by becoming his driver, and this odd couple begin an unexpected friendship as Solo hopes to change the old man’s mind before the two weeks are up.

“A moving emotional and spiritual journey, this indie charmer is a celebration of life in the shadow of death.” SCREEN “Uplifting, with memorable performances, ‘Goodbye Solo’ keeps you flying.” HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

2008 | USA | 91 min. | Cast Souléymane Sy Savané, Red West

Watch trailer here Back to Index GROWN UPS | Anna Novion Grown ups BY Anna Novion

Albert buys his daughter Jeanne an initiatory journey to a European country every year. For her 17th birthday he chooses a trip to Sweden to look for the lost treasure of a famous Viking. When they arrive in the rented house, it is occupied by Anika and Christine. The improbable quartet decides to share the place which makes Albert upset and Jeanne quite happy. The forced cohabitation will shatter everyone’s beliefs and delusions, and will push all of them into rethinking their lives and starting anew. Leaving behind ancient demons for some, and discovering unexpected feelings for others, they will all come back deeply changed.

“GROWN UPS is a light comedy, likely to appeal to a wide audience.” THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

2008 | France, Sweden | 84 min. | Cast Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Anaïs Demoustier, Judith Henry, Lia Boysen

Back to Index HOME | URSULA MEIER 2008 Mar Del Plata 2008 Tübingen Best Actress Home Best Cinematography Best Film BY URSULA MEIER

A family’s peaceful existence is threatened when a busy highway is opened only meters away from their isolated house in the middle of nowhere. Refusing to move, Marthe, Michel and their three children find innovative ways to adapt to their new environment. They continue their happy-go-lucky routine despite the daily stress of hundreds of noisy speeding cars. But suspicions about the highway s unknown long-term dangers cause family tension. Remaining in the disrupted household might not be so easy, but it’s still their home.

“An ambitious first film, alternating from light comedy to social satire, and from black humor to melodrama.” SCREEN “With its burlesque originality, this fable would have impressed Jacques Tati.” LE MONDE

2008 | Switzerland, France, Belgium | 95 min. |CAST Isabelle Huppert, Olivier Gourmet, Adélaïde Leroux

Back to Index The sky, the earth and the rain | José L uis Torres Leiva The sky, the earth 2008 Mexico FICCO and the rain Best Film BY José Luis Torres Leiva

The lives of Ana, Verónica, Marta and Toro, four lonely in a silent, furtive and extreme manner. They search people living through the routine and silence of the for love, sex, inexistent family affection, and their own south. They gather to eat, walk through the beach, take space and time, not only to distance themselves from the ferry or simply accompany each other without need- the loneliness that intimately constitutes them, but ul- ing to say anything. In a way, they try to save themselves timately, to find themselves.

“José Luis Torres Leiva’s remarkable feature helming debut derives its strengths from his masterful control of form, rigorous, painterly compositions and ability to change scenes just seconds before they outstay their welcome. This poetic essay on loneliness will find receptive viewers.” NOW TORONTO

2008 | Chile | 110 min. | ORIGINAL TITLE El Cielo, La Tierra y la Lluvia

Back to Index TREELESS MOUNTAIN | SO YONG KIM

Back to Index 2008 PUSAN Treeless PANORAMA Mountain by SO YONG KIM

Jin, a bright-eyed six-year-old, lives with her mother and little sister, Bin, in a cramped apartment in Seoul, South Korea. When their mother decides to go look for their estranged father, Jin and Bin are forced to stay with their aunt for the summer. The girls are given a piggy bank with a promise from their mother that she will return when it is full.

After her mother fails to return, Jin and her sister are forced to move to a farm owned by their grandparents. It is through this journey that Jin comes to learn the importance of family bonds. Inspired by her grandmother’s determination and hard work, Jin learns that taking care of her younger sister is actually a way of filling the missing link in her heart. An impressive, personnal film with a life-affirming conclusion. VARIETY

2008 | Korea, USA | 80 min. | CAST Hee Yeon Kim, Song Hee Kim

Back to Index WENDY AND LUCY | Kelly Reichardt

Back to Index Wendy CWC and Lucy BY Kelly Reichardt

US Box Office close to 1 Million - USD “Gorgeous and Heartbreaking.” THE NEW YORK MAGAZINE “What may emerge as the best performance of the year!” FILM COMMENT “Strong reviews and the superb central performance of Michelle Williams will help the film reach Reichardt’s largest audience to date.” FILM COMMENT

“Kelly Reichardt has become one of the most interesting young American filmmakers.” Denis Lim, NEW YORK TIMES

2008 | USA | 80 min. | CAST Michelle Williams, Will Oldham

Back to Index Boarding Gate | Olivier Assayas Boarding Gate BY Olivier Assayas

Sexy ex-prostitute Sandra hooks up again with debt- ridden entrepreneur Miles. Mixed signals incite the former lovers to give it another go, but rekindling an old romance isn’t on Sandra’s agenda. She is forced to flee to Hong Kong to seek out a new life. Attractive young couple Lester and Sue promise Sandra papers and money. Nothing turns out as expected for Sandra, whose feelings and intentions remain a mystery till the end.

“The dismay that Assayas captures on Asia Argento’s transformed face, is one of the most beautiful sights that one can enjoy on a cinema screen.” TELERAMA “Olivier Assays is one of the most virtuoso filmmakers [..] he’s made a plastic work, an osmosis of a descendent of the New Wave and a fan of Hong Kong action cinema.” Le Monde

2007 | France | 106 min. | CAST Asia Argento, Michael Madsen

Back to Index Chop Shop | RAMIN BAHRANI Chop Shop by RAMIN BAHRANI

Alejandro, a tough and ambitious Latino street orphan on the verge of adolescence, lives and works in an auto-body repair shop in a sprawling junkyard on the outskirts of Queens, New York. In this chaotic world of adults, young Alejandro struggles to make a better life for himself and his 16-year-old sister, Isamar.

Back to Index Chop Shop | RAMIN BAHRANI 2008 MIAMI IBERO – AMERICAN Eat, for this COMPETITION JURY PRIZE is my Body BY Michelange Quay SELECTED IN VISIONS

“Quay’s feature debut is a visually stunning and occasionally disturbing meditation about the ghosts of French colonialism in contemporary Haiti. Full of dreamlike contrasts between documentary-style footage and perfectly poised and studied moments, the film finds its own rhythms and ways of suggesting ideas and emotions. Quay is definitely an artist to watch.” NOW TORONTO

“A quietly confident visual poem to Haiti and its turbulent history, ‘Eat, for This Is My Body’ is a solid achievement in avant-garde ethnographic formalism.” Variety

2007 | Haiti, France | 105 min. | ORIGINAL TITLE Mange, ceci est mon corps | Cast Sylvie Testud, Catherine Samie

Back to Index UNDER THE BOMBS | Philippe Aractingi 2007 Venice Days Human Rights Under The Bombs Award BY Philippe Aractingi

2007 Dubai 2008 Best film “What is most impressive about Aractingi’s & Best actress approach is not its shock tactics or its voyeuristic fascination with war, but its subtle and often lyrical observation. Conceived in chaotic circumstances… it is deftly scripted and boasts two fine central performances.” ScreenDaily

“In a cinematic season of war, with a batch of heavyweight Hollywood films dealing with events in the Middle East, none was made under more treacherous, life-threatening conditions than Under the Bombs.” DAILY TELEGRAPH

2007 | Lebanon, France, UK, Belgium | 98 min. |CAST Nada Abou Farhat, Georges Khabbaz | Original Title Sous les Bombes

Back to Index WONDERFUL TOWN | Aditya Assarat 2007 Pusan 2008 Rotterdam Wonderful Best Film Tiger Award

2008 Berlinale Forum special Town screening BY Aditya Assarat “Thai director Aditya Assarat has stood out as a name to watch. His first feature, ‘Wonderful Town’, a quietly unsettling love story set in a provincial seaside town still recovering from the 2004 tsunami, arrived here after winning top prize at the Rotterdam Film Festival.” Denis Lim, NEW YORK TIMES

“Aditya Assarat’s attention to minute detail and ravaged architecture screams Antonioni… but his ability to switch from dreamy to ugly in a heartbeat suggests a singular voice in the making.” TIME OUT NEW YORK

2007 | Thailand | 92 min. | CAST Anchalee Saisoontorn, Supphasit Kansen

Back to Index Aurore | Nils Tavernier 2006 MOSCOW OFFICIAL Aurore COMPETITION BY Nils Tavernier

Once upon a time there was a kingdom where dancing was forbidden. Despite the ban and under the knowing and mischievous gaze of her little brother Solal, Princess Aurore happily seizes every occasion to dance. Influenced by a greedy and underhanded counselor, the King wants to marry Aurore to a rich Prince and save the kingdom from ruin. He organizes three balls to introduce Aurore to the world. But Aurore falls in love with a handsome and romantic painter. Obliged to choose between her love and her family she will follow her heart and mother’s advice “Never forget to dance, even when you feel sad”.

2006 | France | 95 min. | Cast Carole Bouquet, François Berléand, Margaux Chatelier Times and Winds | Reha Erdem 2007 TRIBECA OFFICIAL Times and Winds COMPETITION BY Reha Erdem 2006 TURKISH AWARDS BEST PICTURE BEST DIRECTOR “A hypnotic portrait of village BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY life that packs a poetic-spiritual punch way beyond its placid surface. Beautifully lensed in widescreen, this is a considerable achievement.” VARIETY

“Reha Erdem’s magnificent ‘Times and Winds’ is a lot more than an acutely observed episodic tale of three young folks learning life lessons on the cusp of adolescence.” L.A WEEKLY

2006 | Turkey | 108 min. | ORIGINAL TITLE Bes Vakit

Back to Index USELESS | STILL LIFE | DONG | Jia Zhang-Ke Useless Dong BY Jia Zhang-Ke BY Jia Zhang-Ke

VENICE HORIZONs 2007 - BEST DOCUMENTARY VENICE HORIZONs 2006 Three portraits of clothing: people who make them and people “From the Chinese building site who wear them… of the Three Gorges to the “Jia went one step further in his film to reflect on the industrialized tropical city of Bangkok, landscape of China, on the use of clothes and their production and the people behind it… superbly shot by Jia’s regular cameraman Yu another essential wire ties Likwai and by Jia himself… The most astounding achievement here is up these two parts: bodies the incredibly sensitive study of faces apparently indifferent to the offering themselves, and the camera, which however carefully avoids ever crowding them… some mystery of art that succeeds breathtaking still life images… a sort of impressionistic creation, which needs to be approached like a large painting whose various in capturing them and components are to be gazed upon at leisure. A handsome show- extracting life out of them.” piece…” Screen International Le Monde 2007 | China | 80 min. | ORIGINAL TITLE Wu Yong 2007 | China | 70 min. Still Life BY Jia Zhang-Ke

Venice 2006 – Golden Lion Asian Film Awards 2007 – Best Director “…not only a formal but also a human triumph (…) The film should speak to any- one with a conscience…” The New York Times

2006 | China | 108 min. | ORIGINAL TITLE Sanxia Haoren

Back to Index The Violin | Francisco Vargas The Violin BEST ACTOR BY Francisco Vargas Sao Paulo 2006 2006 San Sebastian Special Horizons Awards Jury Award “The assured storytelling and impeccable Special Mention social-realist values are sure to garner further attention. The nonprofessional lead actor inspires real affection with his creation of a mischievously heroic figure disguised as a harmless-looking old man and is the tale’s chief satisfaction.” VARIETY

“Brutal military repression looks the same everywhere and Francisco’s Vargas striking and poetic film offers a plaintive cry on behalf of the oppressed.” Hollywood reporter

2006 | Mexico | 99 min. | ORIGINAL TITLE El Violín

Back to Index Kilometer Zero | Hiner Saleem Kilometer Zero BY Hiner Saleem

Iraq, 1988… Young husband and father Ako is forced Ako thinks it’s his lucky day when he receives orders to join Saddam Hussein’s army. The unwilling soldier to escort the return of a fellow soldier’s corpse to his dreams of fleeing the country, but his wife Selma refuses family. But his driver turns out to be an anti-Kurd Arab. to leave while her old bedridden father is still alive. Ako With flag-wrapped coffin in tow, the mismatched duo is sent away to the frontline of the Iran-Iraq War, where prepares for an unexpected voyage across the majestic he experiences not only the reality of war, but also Iraqi landscape. Ako won’t miss his chance to trick the abuse due to his Kurdish background. The desperate driver into heading north toward the Kurdistan region… man considers drastic measures for a fast ticket home. “A beautifully shot road movie with political punch.” ScreenDaily

2005 | France, Kurdistan | 96 min.

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