Jeanne is a very shy young girl who works at the local amusement park and lives alone with her mother. Her fascination with carousels takes on surreal proportions when she begins to develop an obsession with Jumbo, the park's main attraction. When everyone realizes that Jeanne is creating an unusually strong bond with the merry-go-round, they begin to doubt her sanity.
This is the story of a woman who falls in love with an inanimate object. The concept, which pushes at the limits of absurdity, made Jumbo one of the most anticipated films in 2020. It debuted at the Sundance Festival and has been praised for its boldness, ambitious aesthetics and narrative structure that mixes elements of Social Realism with Magical Realism.
Jeanne is a very shy young girl who works at the local amusement park and lives alone with her mother. Her fascination with carousels takes on surreal proportions when she begins to develop an obsession with Jumbo, the park's main attraction. When everyone realizes that Jeanne is creating an unusually strong bond with the merry-go-round, they begin to doubt her sanity.
This is the story of a woman who falls in love with an inanimate object. The concept, which pushes at the limits of absurdity, made Jumbo one of the most anticipated films in 2020. It debuted at the Sundance Festival and has been praised for its boldness, ambitious aesthetics and narrative structure that mixes elements of Social Realism with Magical Realism.
Algeria, 1997. The country finds itself increasingly controlled by extremist Islamic groups determined to implement an archaic state, where the oppression of women is a top priority. No woman escapes this threat. In an attempt to challenge this new status quo a group of young girls organizes a fashion show.
The French director Mounia Meddour's first work presents us with a complex portrait of a generation of women forced to confront an all-powerful patriarchy. Papicha made a name for itself upon debuting, becoming one of the most popular films of the Cannes Festival's Un Certain Regard competition and later picking up two Caesars awards.
Algeria, 1997. The country finds itself increasingly controlled by extremist Islamic groups determined to implement an archaic state, where the oppression of women is a top priority. No woman escapes this threat. In an attempt to challenge this new status quo a group of young girls organizes a fashion show.
The French director Mounia Meddour's first work presents us with a complex portrait of a generation of women forced to confront an all-powerful patriarchy. Papicha made a name for itself upon debuting, becoming one of the most popular films of the Cannes Festival's Un Certain Regard competition and later picking up two Caesars awards.
Mila is a teenager with a serious illness. When she falls in love with Moses, a young tearaway whose only purpose in life is to wander the streets selling drugs, Mila’s parents must decide whether to accept their daughter’s final wish or to protect her.
The Australian director Shannon Murphy builds a curious dilemma, filled with dark humour. With a fatal disease as the backdrop, this creates a tender and provocative portrait of how we adjust in the face of adversity. So much boldness in an ostensibly light film has proven a success. As well as winning two awards at the last Venice Film Festival, Babyteeth has become one of the biggest audience successes of Australian cinema from the past 10 years.
Mila is a teenager with a serious illness. When she falls in love with Moses, a young tearaway whose only purpose in life is to wander the streets selling drugs, Mila’s parents must decide whether to accept their daughter’s final wish or to protect her.
The Australian director Shannon Murphy builds a curious dilemma, filled with dark humour. With a fatal disease as the backdrop, this creates a tender and provocative portrait of how we adjust in the face of adversity. So much boldness in an ostensibly light film has proven a success. As well as winning two awards at the last Venice Film Festival, Babyteeth has become one of the biggest audience successes of Australian cinema from the past 10 years.
Patrick is a tall man. He is slow, heavy, but discreet. Son of the owner of a nudist campsite, Patrick is responsible for the campsite’s maintenance. He just wants to be left alone to his carpentry, and he proudly displays a series of tools as if they were historical relics. But one day, his routine changes. When his father dies, he inherits the camp and struggles to run it. Worst of all, his favorite hammer disappears. Patrick goes through an existential crisis, in the funniest of scenarios, whilst seeking desperately for his missing hammer.
This first feature film by Tim Mielants combines the nudity of its characters, a tense police thriller structure, and unexpected twists to form a triumphant and bizarre dark comedy. It also features New Zealand actor Jemaine Clement, a major name in the world of comedy, and a fundamental figure in Flight of the Concords and What We Do In the Shadows.
Patrick is a tall man. He is slow, heavy, but discreet. Son of the owner of a nudist campsite, Patrick is responsible for the campsite’s maintenance. He just wants to be left alone to his carpentry, and he proudly displays a series of tools as if they were historical relics. But one day, his routine changes. When his father dies, he inherits the camp and struggles to run it. Worst of all, his favorite hammer disappears. Patrick goes through an existential crisis, in the funniest of scenarios, whilst seeking desperately for his missing hammer.
This first feature film by Tim Mielants combines the nudity of its characters, a tense police thriller structure, and unexpected twists to form a triumphant and bizarre dark comedy. It also features New Zealand actor Jemaine Clement, a major name in the world of comedy, and a fundamental figure in Flight of the Concords and What We Do In the Shadows.
Denmark is often described as a social paradise. But a world of crime proliferates. Wildland harnesses this contradiction to forge an unforgettable thriller that garnered significant attention upon its debut at the Berlin Festival. Ida is still a child entering adolescence when her mother's death in a car accident forces her to move in with her aunt. Her new home may be full of love, but outside the house this is a family that thrives in the world of organized and violent crime.
The director Jeannete Nordhal presents us with a cruel portrait of a family of criminals who sees its dominion threatened by the inclusion of Ida. From living with the matriarch who leads the family, to her cousins' emotional imbalance, this environment requires Ida to make an extremely difficult choice.
Denmark is often described as a social paradise. But a world of crime proliferates. Wildland harnesses this contradiction to forge an unforgettable thriller that garnered significant attention upon its debut at the Berlin Festival. Ida is still a child entering adolescence when her mother's death in a car accident forces her to move in with her aunt. Her new home may be full of love, but outside the house this is a family that thrives in the world of organized and violent crime.
The director Jeannete Nordhal presents us with a cruel portrait of a family of criminals who sees its dominion threatened by the inclusion of Ida. From living with the matriarch who leads the family, to her cousins' emotional imbalance, this environment requires Ida to make an extremely difficult choice.
In the troubled period preceding the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was in uproar. The challenge to the government of Dilma Rousseff was unceasing and local authorities began a hunt on criminals in the city's slums.
It is in this context that Jaca returns home after years in prison, discovering his slum is dominated by a criminal who was once his pupil. While Jaca tries to reintegrate, his daughter, Tati, finally has her father around. But some of his old habits are difficult to overcome and the community expectations become overwhelming.
This first work by Paxton Winters reinvents the subgenre of favela cinema. Pacificado won three awards at the last edition of San Sebastian Festival, including Concha de Ouro. San Sebastian Festival, where it won 3 awards, including the much-coveted Concha de Ouro.
In the troubled period preceding the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was in uproar. The challenge to the government of Dilma Rousseff was unceasing and local authorities began a hunt on criminals in the city's slums.
It is in this context that Jaca returns home after years in prison, discovering his slum is dominated by a criminal who was once his pupil. While Jaca tries to reintegrate, his daughter, Tati, finally has her father around. But some of his old habits are difficult to overcome and the community expectations become overwhelming.
This first work by Paxton Winters reinvents the subgenre of favela cinema. Pacificado won three awards at the last edition of San Sebastian Festival, including Concha de Ouro. San Sebastian Festival, where it won 3 awards, including the much-coveted Concha de Ouro.
In a shelter run by an order of nuns, we meet Lu, a young mother who seems to be more concerned with her flirtations than with educating her daughter. This is not a rare case at this institution in Buenos Aires, where the nuns' outward peace contrasts with the whirlwind of conflicts that multiply between the occupants. The arrival of Paola, a gentle Italian nun, disrupts the dynamic of the community, culminating when Paola approaches Lu’s daughter.
This first feature from Maura Delpero offers us a distinctive take on the concept of motherhood, allowing us to ponder what it really means to be a mother. Maternal was one of the great successes of the influential Locarno Festival, where it won three awards.
In a shelter run by an order of nuns, we meet Lu, a young mother who seems to be more concerned with her flirtations than with educating her daughter. This is not a rare case at this institution in Buenos Aires, where the nuns' outward peace contrasts with the whirlwind of conflicts that multiply between the occupants. The arrival of Paola, a gentle Italian nun, disrupts the dynamic of the community, culminating when Paola approaches Lu’s daughter.
This first feature from Maura Delpero offers us a distinctive take on the concept of motherhood, allowing us to ponder what it really means to be a mother. Maternal was one of the great successes of the influential Locarno Festival, where it won three awards.