A sly riff on the Prodigal Son story, Mika Kaurismaki’s latest — about a joyless workaholic concert pianist who ends up on a wild ride with his long-lost rapscallion father — is a funny and cogent analysis of machismo, abandonment issues and the value of reconnecting with one’s roots. (TIFF) Director : Mika Kaurismäki CastContinue reading “Road North – 2012”
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The Woman Who Brushed Off Her Tears – 2012
After her son’s tragic death, Helena abducts her employee, Lucian, and travels with him and her husband to scatter her son’s ashes in Macedonia. Meanwhile, Lucian’s lover struggles to provide for their son and break free from her dictatorial father. Director : Teona Strugar Mitevska Cast : Arben Bajraktaraj|Dimitar Gjorgjievski|Firdaus Nebi|Jean-Marie Galey|Katarina Orlandić|Labina Mitevska|Raimund Widra|TeresaContinue reading “The Woman Who Brushed Off Her Tears – 2012”
Fast Girls – 2012
A street smart runner develops an intense rivalry with an equally ambitious wealthy young athlete. Director : Regan Hall Cast : Bradley James|Jake Pennington|Lashana Lynch|Lenora Crichlow|Lily James|Lorraine Burroughs|Noel Clarke|Phil Davis|Rupert Graves|Tiana Benjamin Genre : Drama Release Date : 6/15/2012 Country : United Kingdom
The Crossing – 2012
Lola Arendt, 8, vanishes while on vacation on a wild Scottish island. Shattered by her disappearance, her parents, Sarah and Martin, separate. Two years later, Lola is found at the exact same spot. Martin returns to the island to bring her home. His delight at being reunited with Lola soon gives way to suspicion andContinue reading “The Crossing – 2012”
Magic Mike – 2012
Mike, an experienced stripper, takes a younger performer called The Kid under his wing and schools him in the arts of partying, picking up women, and making easy money. Director : Annie Welles|Steven Soderbergh Cast : Adam Rodríguez|Alex Pettyfer|Channing Tatum|Cody Horn|James Martin Kelly|Joe Manganiello|Matt Bomer|Matthew McConaughey|Olivia Munn|Reid Carolin Genre : Comedy|Drama Release Date : 6/28/2012Continue reading “Magic Mike – 2012”
Allison – 2012
What happens when you go 90% of the way? Director : Paul Brickman Cast : Joel Johnstone|Marin Ireland Genre : Drama Release Date : 7/6/2012 Country : United States
Pieces of Me – 2012
A crazy father old before his time, a tyrannical, sick mother, a sister who disappeared four years ago and me, Erell, who films everything, all the time… A fine family portrait. I live in the same town I’ve always lived in. You’re born here, you die here. And between the two, there’s nothing to doContinue reading “Pieces of Me – 2012”
Quartet – 2012
The directorial debut of Dustin Hoffman, Quartet is a high-drama comedy about temperamental divas and old grudges, passion and pride, romance and Rigoletto. At a home for retired musicians, the annual concert to celebrate Verdi’s birthday is disrupted by the arrival of Jean, an eternal diva and former wife of one of the residents. ExpectContinue reading “Quartet – 2012”
Frozen Silence – 2012
Russian front, winter 1943. Soldier Arturo Andrade and Sergeant Fernando Espinosa are commissioned to investigate a mysterious murder while the Spanish Blue Division of the German Army endures the fierce counterattack of the Red Army. Director : David Pareja|Gerardo Herrero|María Guerra Cast : Carlos Blanco|Carmelo Gómez|Francesc Orella|Gabrielė Malinauskaitė|Jordi Aguilar|Jorge de Juan|Juan Diego Botto|Rafa Castejón|Sergi Calleja|VíctorContinue reading “Frozen Silence – 2012”
It’s in the Blood – 2012
One year after a tragic incident tore their family apart, a grieving son and his estranged father embark on a journey into the wild to reconcile their past. When a horrifying accident leaves Russell badly injured, and strands them in the wild, it is up to October to save them both. However, this wilderness isContinue reading “It’s in the Blood – 2012”
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