Samson & Gert: Hotel op Stelten (2008)

Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila

Lightning streaks through the skies as Dalila declares her love to Samson in one of the finest arias of romantic opera. “My heart awakens to your voice like a flower to the kiss of dawn.” An enchanting yet treacherous beauty… When the thunder at last rumbles, Dalila betrays Samson and offers him up to his enemies: “Come up, for this time he has shown me all his heart”, she whispers to them in the night (The Old Testament, Book of Judges). Based on a violent and erotic biblical story, Saint-Saëns’s opera – composed in 1877, much to Liszt’s insistence – would not be performed at the Palais Garnier until fifteen years later. This first Parisian performance in 1892 included the hitherto unperformed “Dance Of The Priestesses”. Nevertheless, it became one of the most performed French operas in the world, together with Faust and Carmen. Conducted by Philippe Jordan, this new production brings back a repertoire masterpiece that has not been performed at the Paris Opera for twenty-five years.

Pebbles

A young boy follows his violent and alcoholic father on a quest to find his mother, who has run away from his abuse.

Chihayafuru: Part II

After successfully won the Tokyo qualifying tournament, Chihaya and her friends are set to go on to the nationals. As they prepare, Chihaya is faced with new personal issues as her childhood friend and inspiration, Arata, has announced that he has quit competitive karuta. Not only that, but a new rival emerges in the reigning female champion karuta player, Shinobu Wakamiya, a karuta prodigy who became the nation's and the world's greatest female karuta player as a 9th grader. All of this forces Chihaya to reexamine her love of the game in the midst of preparing for one of the biggest tournaments of the year.

Ali che non tornano

Diversi aerei inglesi scompaiono durante i loro voli e dei piloti non vi è alcuna traccia, Tony durante un volo di prova con un nuovo modello viene colpito da un raggio misterioso e fatto prigioniero da un esercito nemico. L'uomo viene portato su di una nave dove ritrova gli altri piloti dati per dispersi.

Angelica e il gran sultano

Rapita da Escrainvilla e da Corano, Angelica è ad Algeri nelle mani di un certo Mezzo Morte, che rifornisce l'harem del re del Marocco. Con l'aiuto di due schiavi cristiani, la donna riesce a fuggire, ma è inseguita dagli uomini del sovrano che la vogliono uccidere. Sarà salvata dal marito in cambio del segreto per fondere l'oro, e con lui potrà mettersi alla ricerca dei due figli, anch'essi rapiti...

Svegliati Ned

A Tulaigh Mhór (Tullymore), Jackie O'Shea e Michael O'Sullivan, amici per la pelle, scoprono che un compaesano ha vinto la lotteria, e architettano un piano per cercare di dividere con lui la vincita. Ma ci sono due sorprese in agguato. La prima è che il fortunato, il pescatore Ned Devine, è morto per la forte emozione, così i due decidono di riscuotere la vincita e dividerla tra loro, ispirati da un sogno fatto da Jackie. La seconda è che la vincita è enorme: quasi sette milioni di sterline irlandesi. Allora i due coinvolgono il villaggio nella "truffa" con l'intento di dividere la somma tra tutti i 51 abitanti.

Johan Falk: The Outlaws

Johan is a two-fisted Gothenburg cop who finds himself in a shoot-out with jewel robbers. After the smoke has cleared, one robber, shot by his accomplice, and an innocent bystander, are dead. Three witnesses, including Helen, identify thug extraordinaire Leo Gaut as being the dead crook's trigger-happy colleague. Gaut soon threatens the three witnesses, and only Johan, the badge-wearing hero, can save them.

Rape! 13th Hour

A serial rapist takes on a young protégé to his craft as he is pursued by a homosexual gang seeking vengeance for an attack on their leader.

Tabù

On the South Pacific island of Bora Bora, a young couple's love is threatened when the tribal chief declares the girl a sacred virgin.

FILM

A boy walks through an abandoned building and films the interior. Suddenly his camera disappears.

Fortuna avversa

Un giovane senza soldi è così disperato che tenta più volte il suicidio, prima mettendosi sotto una cassa che sta per essere issata in una casa, poi cercando di impiccarsi ad un ramo dello zoo cittadino: il suicidio non riesce e il giovane è inseguito da dei poliziotti. Quando riesce a seminarli si ritrova nel retro delle cucine di una ricca abitazione, dove vede una bottiglia di veleno in una dispensa. Senza farsi vedere dai camerieri entra nella villa e ne beve alcuni sorsi, ma scopre subito che si trattava di whisky: ubriaco, si ritrova seduto a tavola con degli aristocratici, uno dei quali gli offre un lavoro "per la scienza".

Shotgun Stories

Shotgun Stories tracks a feud that erupts between two sets of half brothers following the death of their father. Set against the cotton fields and back roads of Southeast Arkansas, these brothers discover the lengths to which each will go to protect their family.

The Latin Explosion: A New America

With more than 50 million Latinos now living in the United States, Latinos are taking their seat at the table as the new American power brokers in the world of entertainment, business, politics and the arts. As Latinos’ influence in American society has soared, they have entered mainstream American culture, and the proof is in the music. Executive produced by legendary music mogul Tommy Mottola, THE LATIN EXPLOSION: A NEW AMERICA features a dazzling array of artists at the center of Latino cultural power and influence, including Marc Anthony, Emilio Estefan Jr., Gloria Estefan, José Feliciano, Eva Longoria, George Lopez, Jennifer Lopez, Los Lobos, Cheech Marin, Ricky Martin, Rita Moreno, Pitbull, Romeo Santos, Shakira, Thalía and Sofía Vergara. Narrated by John Leguizamo.

Mother's Remote

After discovering that her son faked his report cards, a single mother uses a device to grant her utter control over his life -- but at a great cost.

Red Army

A documentary highlighting the Soviet Union's legendary and enigmatic hockey training culture and world-dominating team through the eyes of the team's Captain Slava Fetisov, following his shift from hockey star and celebrated national hero to political enemy.

Strangerland

Catherine e Matt Parker stanno cercando di adattarsi alla loro nuova vita a Nathgari, una remota cittadina nel deserto australiano. Alla vigilia di una massiccia tempesta di polvere, Catherine e Matt hanno l'esistenza sconvolta quando i loro due figli adolescenti Lily e Tom scompaono nel deserto. Con polvere rossa e tenebre che coprono ogni cosa, l'intera cittadina si unisce alle ricerche condotte dal poliziotto David Rae. Ben presto, diventa chiaro che ai due ragazzi possa essere accaduto qualcosa di terribile: sospetti, voci diffuse e antiche storie aborigene portano gli abitanti del posto a rivoltarsi contro i Parker, spinti sempre più al limite della sopravvivenza.

Keluar Main 1994

A high school teenager named Ibo has a dream of becoming a professional soccer player. However, Ibo's dream of becoming a professional footballer did not find support from his parents.

Janma Janma

Janma Janma is a Nepali film that delves into love, dreams, and the cycle of life. The story follows Amar and Praya, a couple deeply in love. Praya is haunted by recurring dreams of someone trying to kill her, which leave her anxious and fearful. Amar, along with her parents, reassures her that the dreams aren’t real and encourages her to move forward. Praya eventually finds a new beginning, embracing a fresh life. However, she discovers that her old friends didn’t get the same chance at renewal. She shares this realization with Amar, urging him to cherish love and life. The story concludes with Amar reflecting on her words, highlighting the fleeting yet profound beauty of existence. Janma Janma is directed by Sital Nepal and written by Yubraj Lama. It weaves an emotional narrative of second chances, dreams, and the power of love to overcome life’s uncertainties.

Vera and the Pleasure of Others

Seventeen-year-old Vera earns money by secretly renting out an apartment to teenagers seeking privacy, all while eavesdropping from behind a closed door. As she listens, her own desires awaken.

Only When I Laugh

Tina (28) lives in what appears to be an idyllic marriage in town on the Adriatic coast. She is a housewife who takes care of their six-year-old daughter, while her husband Frane (32) provides for the family. Their relationship begins to change when Tina expresses her desire to complete the college education she had to abandon due to pregnancy. Despite initially consenting and supporting her, Frane starts showing disapproval, initially through minor acts of sabotage. Over time, conflicts become more frequent, and arguments turn increasingly violent.

Fine Things

Bernard Fine's career leaves little time for romance, so fate takes over. When Bernie befriends a little girl, he meets - and falls for - her single mother, Liz. They soon marry and add a son to their new family. But the happiness is short-lived as Liz is fatally stricken by cancer. Added to the heartbreak is a threat from the past that could tear the family apart. For Bernie, it's a struggle to hold on to and savor the truly fine things in life.

Avamposto Sahara

Una bella donna, che arriva in un'isolata stazione di controllo di un oleodotto nel Sahara, fa esplodere le tensioni latenti nei cinque uomini incaricati della sorveglianza. La donna ci rimette la pelle.

Partisan

Gregori (Vincent Cassel) è il leader carismatico di un gruppo di donne e bambini maltrattati, il loro protettore e il loro mentore. Tra le attività ordinarie e quotidiane che insegna ai bambini, c'è anche l'omicidio. I problemi sorgono quando Alexander (Jeremy Chabriel), figlio adottivo prediletto di Gregori, mette in discussione la sua autorità. Il piccolo Alexander è come ogni altro bambino: ingenuo, curioso, sveglio. Ma è anche un assassino perfettamente addestrato. Con ritmo incalzante, PARTISAN cattura lo spettatore dentro un mondo claustrofobico, governato da un codice morale deformato, dove lo sguardo si apre su visuali sconcertanti e il respiro viene a mancare.

Panda

Two teenagers are playing by night in a dirty parking lot. After they are driving on an empty road, they start to tease each other on the way to the sea, but they seem to be too young to drive and the road is a bit strange.