TV Guide
7th May 2012
French author Alexandre Dumas (Gerard Depardieu) is at the height of his fame when his shy writing partner, Auguste Maquet (Benoit Poelvoorde), decides to step out of his shadow.
When cops Duccio (Ennio Fantastichini) and Eugenio (Paolo Briguglia) are assigned to tail a suspected terrorist, they call into question the motives behind their mission.
When Lord Kang (Tielin) hands over his company to his unreliable young son (Aaron Kwok) at a time of great political turmoil, the boy must quickly become a man in this engaging Qing Dynasty period drama.
When debt collector Abel (Francesc Garrido) falls for car thief Katy (Aida Folch), the couple plan one last big score before turning over a new law-abiding leaf together.
Wheelchair bound Christine (Sylvie Testud), who is suffering with multiple sclerosis, joins the throngs of tourists in search of a miracle at the sacred site of Lourdes.
As middle-aged professor Jon (Hilmir Snaer Guonason) prepares to tie the knot with a student half his age, events conspire against him and he questions whether love is enough.
Oscar-winning director Giuseppe Tornatore’s film centres on the life of Peppino (Francesco Scianna), from his poor 1930s boyhood to political activism in the post-war period.
This powerful film about one woman’s struggle for personal freedom won Best Narrative Feature and Best Actress at the Tribeca Film Festival. Umay flees her abusive husband in Turkey, but is met with hostility by her family in Berlin.
Chronicling five random days over twelve years of a family’s life, this captivating drama showcases the challenges and triumphs of everyday life together.
When Lord Kang (Tielin) hands over his company to his unreliable young son (Aaron Kwok) at a time of great political turmoil, the boy must quickly become a man in this engaging Qing Dynasty period drama.
As middle-aged professor Jon (Hilmir Snaer Guonason) prepares to tie the knot with a student half his age, events conspire against him and he questions whether love is enough.
Get the inside story behind Bertolucci’s landmark film Last Tango in Paris, which was met with critical acclaim and public controversy. Interviewees include Bertolucci himself, actress Maria Schneider, author Germaine Greer and more.
8th May 2012
Oscar-winning director Giuseppe Tornatore’s film centres on the life of Peppino (Francesco Scianna), from his poor 1930s boyhood to political activism in the post-war period.
Goemon (Yosuke Eguchi) is a Japanese Robin Hood who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. However, when he lays his hands on a mysterious box he makes a powerful enemy.
An 80-year-old retired human rights activist shelters a young immigrant in his home. When he decides to marry her, his children become concerned.
As the German advance continues across Europe, Armenian poet Missak Manouchian (Simon Abkarian) leads a rag-tag band of freedom fighters against a powerful enemy.
When Lars (Thure Lindhardt) is dismissed from the army, he looks for acceptance within a Neo-Nazi gang. But when he falls for a male member, his homophobic peers fly into a rage.
A has-been rocker returns to his parent’s home to assess his future in this quirky comedy about a family with a multitude of problems.
Get the inside story behind Bertolucci’s landmark film Last Tango in Paris, which was met with critical acclaim and public controversy. Interviewees include Bertolucci himself, actress Maria Schneider, author Germaine Greer and more.
Goemon (Yosuke Eguchi) is a Japanese Robin Hood who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. However, when he lays his hands on a mysterious box he makes a powerful enemy.
French comedic genius Jacques Tati introduced his famous character Monsieur Hulot in this 1953 classic. Clumsy, pipe-smoking Hulot joins the ranks of the wealthy middle class on holiday by the French seaside.
An all-time great comedy classic. Jacques Tati is truly memorable as the accident-prone Monsieur Hulot creating havoc in his sisters home. Tatis first colour film won an Academy Award and the Special Jury Prize at Cannes.
Mads Mikkelsen gives a tour de force performance in this thriller based on Akif Pirrincci’s novel. An artist living in despair discovers a passage back in time and risks everything to bring back the daughter he lost.
The hot-blooded yet surprisingly sensitive road trip across modern Mexico. A box office smash that was nominated for an Oscar, a Golden Globe and Venice’s Golden Lion.
An 80-year-old retired human rights activist shelters a young immigrant in his home. When he decides to marry her, his children become concerned.
9th May 2012
When Lars (Thure Lindhardt) is dismissed from the army, he looks for acceptance within a Neo-Nazi gang. But when he falls for a male member, his homophobic peers fly into a rage.
As the German advance continues across Europe, Armenian poet Missak Manouchian (Simon Abkarian) leads a rag-tag band of freedom fighters against a powerful enemy.
A has-been rocker returns to his parent’s home to assess his future in this quirky comedy about a family with a multitude of problems.
French comedic genius Jacques Tati introduced his famous character Monsieur Hulot in this 1953 classic. Clumsy, pipe-smoking Hulot joins the ranks of the wealthy middle class on holiday by the French seaside.
An all-time great comedy classic. Jacques Tati is truly memorable as the accident-prone Monsieur Hulot creating havoc in his sisters home. Tatis first colour film won an Academy Award and the Special Jury Prize at Cannes.
When law student Giorgio (Elio Germano) finds the excitement he craves in high-stakes poker, it’s only a matter of time until he falls foul of the powerful men he plays against.
Wim Wender’s Academy Award nomination film is a celebration of life and an unforgettable musical journey through Cuba.
Mads Mikkelsen gives a tour de force performance in this thriller based on Akif Pirrincci’s novel. An artist living in despair discovers a passage back in time and risks everything to bring back the daughter he lost.
When an Amazonian tribe tires of entertaining gullible tourists, they move back to their ancestral homelands. Problems arise, however, when they find farmers now occupy the land.
Set in the artistic underground of 1930′s China, this visually stunning film tells the story of Mei Lan Fang – China’s greatest Opera performer. Starring Chinese star Ziyi Zhang (Hero), this is the epic tale of one man’s desire to perform.
Unable to conceive children of their own, a bourgeois couple hire a surrogate mother and allow her to stay in their home. Is she a runaway girl seeking a second chance, or a manipulative criminal who has a violent dark side?
Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2001 Oscars, this breakthrough film for Mexican cinema follows a saga of unrelated people representing the harsh socio-economic extremes of Mexico City.
10th May 2012
Initially refused classification in Australia, the notorious film about a women testing her sexual boundaries in her search for intimacy and fulfilment. A radical, intelligent and disturbing film by controversial director Catherine Breillat.
Wim Wender’s Academy Award nomination film is a celebration of life and an unforgettable musical journey through Cuba.
When Romanian World War II veteran, Ion (Victor Rebengiuc), receives the Medal of Honour, he must redefine his definition of heroism, and ultimately his worth as a human being.
When law student Giorgio (Elio Germano) finds the excitement he craves in high-stakes poker, it’s only a matter of time until he falls foul of the powerful men he plays against.
When an Amazonian tribe tires of entertaining gullible tourists, they move back to their ancestral homelands. Problems arise, however, when they find farmers now occupy the land.
Set in the artistic underground of 1930′s China, this visually stunning film tells the story of Mei Lan Fang – China’s greatest Opera performer. Starring Chinese star Ziyi Zhang (Hero), this is the epic tale of one man’s desire to perform.
Unable to conceive children of their own, a bourgeois couple hire a surrogate mother and allow her to stay in their home. Is she a runaway girl seeking a second chance, or a manipulative criminal who has a violent dark side?
Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2001 Oscars, this breakthrough film for Mexican cinema follows a saga of unrelated people representing the harsh socio-economic extremes of Mexico City.
When Romanian World War II veteran, Ion (Victor Rebengiuc), receives the Medal of Honour, he must redefine his definition of heroism, and ultimately his worth as a human being.
Escaped ninja Kamui (Ken’ichi Matsuyama) seeks a peaceful life. However, as his former colleagues resolve to punish him for his betrayal, he must decide whether to flee or fight.
Penelope Cruz gives an unforgettable performance in this award-winning and deeply moving drama about love and longing. A surgeon recalls the crucial moments of his life as his teenage daughter lies dying.
Bored of his web design job, Leo takes a trip to Thailand in an attempt to radically change his life. The decisions he makes change the lives of his wife and daughter forever. Starring Michelle Williams and Gael Garcia Bernal.
Struggling student Laura (Deborah Francois) resorts to prostitution to make ends meet. She appreciates the money but soon falls prey to the dark side of the profession.
11th May 2012
Author Pablo (Daniel Fanego) is haunted by the characters from his books. When he has an affair with a paranoid ex-student, he questions whether she is in fact another character.
Escaped ninja Kamui (Ken’ichi Matsuyama) seeks a peaceful life. However, as his former colleagues resolve to punish him for his betrayal, he must decide whether to flee or fight.
When a French woman takes in an Arab foster child, she gives him an image makeover to help him find acceptance within her conservative society and with her war veteran husband.
When Parisian woman Chloe (Melanie Laurent) comes into possession of an American tourist’s (Justin Bartha) suitcase, she falls in love with the mystery man based on its contents.
Struggling student Laura (Deborah Francois) resorts to prostitution to make ends meet. She appreciates the money but soon falls prey to the dark side of the profession.
Author Pablo (Daniel Fanego) is haunted by the characters from his books. When he has an affair with a paranoid ex-student, he questions whether she is in fact another character.
Penelope Cruz gives an unforgettable performance in this award-winning and deeply moving drama about love and longing. A surgeon recalls the crucial moments of his life as his teenage daughter lies dying.
Bored of his web design job, Leo takes a trip to Thailand in an attempt to radically change his life. The decisions he makes change the lives of his wife and daughter forever. Starring Michelle Williams and Gael Garcia Bernal.
When a French woman takes in an Arab foster child, she gives him an image makeover to help him find acceptance within her conservative society and with her war veteran husband.
When Parisian woman Chloe (Melanie Laurent) comes into possession of an American tourist’s (Justin Bartha) suitcase, she falls in love with the mystery man based on its contents.
This powerful film about one woman’s struggle for personal freedom won Best Narrative Feature and Best Actress at the Tribeca Film Festival. Umay flees her abusive husband in Turkey, but is met with hostility by her family in Berlin.
12th May 2012
Drama based on the creation of Mozart’s celebrated work, Don Giovanni. The opera’s writer creates the character of Casanova based on his own extravagant lifestyle.
When an emotionally damaged woman conceives a baby through an extreme cloning program, her child develops with abnormal speed and plots to take over the mother role.
When the bank turns him down for the loan he needs to pay for his daughter’s wedding, chronic gambler Franco (Sergio Castellitto) resorts to his old habit to secure the funds.
Donnie Yen stars as IP Man in this brilliantly choreographed kung-fu film. The martial arts master has come to Hong Kong to propagate his Wing Chun style, but faces strong rivals.
This powerful film about one woman’s struggle for personal freedom won Best Narrative Feature and Best Actress at the Tribeca Film Festival. Umay flees her abusive husband in Turkey, but is met with hostility by her family in Berlin.
Lola (Christa Theret) is a 15-year-old girl living with her single mum, Anne (Sophie Marceau). When she discovers her boyfriend’s unfaithfulness, she flirts with his best friend.
Drama based on the creation of Mozart’s celebrated work, Don Giovanni. The opera’s writer creates the character of Casanova based on his own extravagant lifestyle.
Donnie Yen stars in this kung-fu thriller, as the leader of a secret service agency who is betrayed when the Imperial Court is overthrown. Written and directed by Daniel Lee (Three Kingdoms).
When an emotionally damaged woman conceives a baby through an extreme cloning program, her child develops with abnormal speed and plots to take over the mother role.
Samantha Morton stars in the darkly compelling story of a young woman dealing with grief in a unique way. Director Lynne Ramsay’s award-winning film is about an ordinary girl in an extraordinary situation.
An absorbing, provocatively erotic thriller set in the idyllic French countryside; from one of France’s most daring directors, Francois Orzon. From Cannes 2003. Stars cinema legend Charlotte Rampling and a seductive Ludivine Sagnier.
Eun-Yi is employed by an wealthy family, and begins an affair with the father of the house. When she falls pregnant, and the family uncover their secret, she is forced to take matters into her own hands.
At 15 years old promising young chef Sofia (Olivia Molina) falls in love with two men. Unable to choose between them, she marries one and takes the other as her lover.
13th May 2012
When the bank turns him down for the loan he needs to pay for his daughter’s wedding, chronic gambler Franco (Sergio Castellitto) resorts to his old habit to secure the funds.
Donnie Yen stars as IP Man in this brilliantly choreographed kung-fu film. The martial arts master has come to Hong Kong to propagate his Wing Chun style, but faces strong rivals.
Lola (Christa Theret) is a 15-year-old girl living with her single mum, Anne (Sophie Marceau). When she discovers her boyfriend’s unfaithfulness, she flirts with his best friend.
When teenaged Filippo (Gianmaria Biancuzzi) proposes to his girlfriend, Marta (Alice Croci), their very different families are drawn together in this off-beat theatrical comedy.
Samantha Morton stars in the darkly compelling story of a young woman dealing with grief in a unique way. Director Lynne Ramsay’s award-winning film is about an ordinary girl in an extraordinary situation.
When his wife and youngest son are killed in a car accident, Lasse (Michael Nyqvist) escapes to his summer house with his surviving teenaged son to battle the demons of grief.
An absorbing, provocatively erotic thriller set in the idyllic French countryside; from one of France’s most daring directors, Francois Orzon. From Cannes 2003. Stars cinema legend Charlotte Rampling and a seductive Ludivine Sagnier.
Eun-Yi is employed by an wealthy family, and begins an affair with the father of the house. When she falls pregnant, and the family uncover their secret, she is forced to take matters into her own hands.
Young Jewish girl Misha (Mathilde Goffart) flees into the woods after her parents are captured by Nazis. Emerging two years later sick and malnourished, she survived with the support of a pack of wolves.
After his daughter is shot, retired assassin Costello (Johnny Hallyday) vows revenge. But, with a bullet in his brain from an old job, Costello’s forgetfulness causes complications.
At 15 years old promising young chef Sofia (Olivia Molina) falls in love with two men. Unable to choose between them, she marries one and takes the other as her lover.
Reuniting the two Y Tu Mama Tambien stars, this moving comedy follows the rivalry of two brothers in the world of professional soccer. Nicknamed Rudo (rough) and Cursi (corny), they must juggle newfound fame, family and love.
Gaspar Noe’s directorial follow up to the controversial Irreversible premiered at Cannes 2009, and shows the seedy underside of Tokyo through the eyes of two young tourists working as a stripper and a drug dealer.
14th May 2012
The second chapter in the epic sci-fi fantasy trilogy based on the popular manga series created by Naoki Urasawa jumps to 2015 when the evil Friend rules an apocalyptic empire.
When teenaged Filippo (Gianmaria Biancuzzi) proposes to his girlfriend, Marta (Alice Croci), their very different families are drawn together in this off-beat theatrical comedy.
When his wife and youngest son are killed in a car accident, Lasse (Michael Nyqvist) escapes to his summer house with his surviving teenaged son to battle the demons of grief.
Young Jewish girl Misha (Mathilde Goffart) flees into the woods after her parents are captured by Nazis. Emerging two years later sick and malnourished, she survived with the support of a pack of wolves.
A tense and candid behind-the-scenes look at director Nicolas Winding Refn’s struggle to script and finance the two sequels in his Pusher trilogy which stars Danish super-star Mads Mikkelsen.
Moliere heartthrob Romain Duris stars as a directionless ex-bachelor, who vows to spend the next 24 hours re-evaluating his life to see whether he is capable of committing to his new girlfriend.
After his daughter is shot, retired assassin Costello (Johnny Hallyday) vows revenge. But, with a bullet in his brain from an old job, Costello’s forgetfulness causes complications.
Reuniting the two Y Tu Mama Tambien stars, this moving comedy follows the rivalry of two brothers in the world of professional soccer. Nicknamed Rudo (rough) and Cursi (corny), they must juggle newfound fame, family and love.
The second chapter in the epic sci-fi fantasy trilogy based on the popular manga series created by Naoki Urasawa jumps to 2015 when the evil Friend rules an apocalyptic empire.
Moliere heartthrob Romain Duris stars as a directionless ex-bachelor, who vows to spend the next 24 hours re-evaluating his life to see whether he is capable of committing to his new girlfriend.
Featuring ‘Inglourious Basterds’ star Til Schweiger, a nerd’s plan to seek revenge on her high school bully backfires when she begins to fall for his irresistible charms. A box office hit in its native Germany.
Acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh brings the iconic story of Che Guevara to the screen in this two-part film. Part One tracks Che’s radical beginnings, as he meets Fidel Castro for the first time and they plan the Cuban revolution.
Shrouded in controversy, a demanding but rewarding emotional odyssey that takes place over one day. Visceral and scarring, it caused an outrage on its release at Cannes, but was also nominated for the Palme d’Or in 2002. Stars real-life couple Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel.
15th May 2012
Heath Ledger is one of the six actors to play folk hero Bob Dylan in one of his final roles. An all-star cast presents embodiments of Dylan’s character through the stages of his life.
A tense and candid behind-the-scenes look at director Nicolas Winding Refn’s struggle to script and finance the two sequels in his Pusher trilogy which stars Danish super-star Mads Mikkelsen.
Romain Duris, Juliette Binoche and Melanie Laurent round out an all-star cast in this multi-layered character exploration of a group of Parisians dealing with love, life and death.
With the Balkan War over, a team of Croatian special forces soldiers continue their physical and emotional battle when they determine to retrieve the bodies of their comrades.
When an ordinary couple gives birth to an extraordinary baby, their relationship is pushed to the extreme. Director Francois Ozon presents a surreal story about unconditional love.
Featuring ‘Inglourious Basterds’ star Til Schweiger, a nerd’s plan to seek revenge on her high school bully backfires when she begins to fall for his irresistible charms. A box office hit in its native Germany.
Acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh brings the iconic story of Che Guevara to the screen in this two-part film. Part One tracks Che’s radical beginnings, as he meets Fidel Castro for the first time and they plan the Cuban revolution.
With the Balkan War over, a team of Croatian special forces soldiers continue their physical and emotional battle when they determine to retrieve the bodies of their comrades.
Heath Ledger is one of the six actors to play folk hero Bob Dylan in one of his final roles. An all-star cast presents embodiments of Dylan’s character through the stages of his life.
Despite marrying Sansan (Liu Rene), Junchu (Leon Lai) still pines for his late fiance. When her ghost appears, Sansan is forced to broker a supernatural deal with the spirit.
Romain Duris, Juliette Binoche and Melanie Laurent round out an all-star cast in this multi-layered character exploration of a group of Parisians dealing with love, life and death.
Director Steven Soderbergh brings the iconic story of Che Guevara to the screen in this two-part film. Part Two follows Che in Bolivia, as he attempts a revolution against a US-backed army that is out to defeat him once and for all.
Pumping with visceral energy, the multi-award winning saga of life in the slums of Rio de Janeiro. Confronting, fast and furious, it was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Director.
16th May 2012
When an ordinary couple gives birth to an extraordinary baby, their relationship is pushed to the extreme. Director Francois Ozon presents a surreal story about unconditional love.
Despite marrying Sansan (Liu Rene), Junchu (Leon Lai) still pines for his late fiance. When her ghost appears, Sansan is forced to broker a supernatural deal with the spirit.
Bollywood leading man Shah Rukh Khan stars in this supernatural love story about a ghost who falls in love with a newlywed woman (Rani Mukherjee).
This debut by director Valerio Mieli examines the decade-long relationship between two friends who resist romance yet are drawn together by the circumstances of their lives.
The award-winning international box-office smash that charmed hearts the world over. A modern day fairy tale about a young woman’s search for self and love.
Kashmir native Rafiq (Shahnawaz Bhat) has resigned himself to living within a society beset by violence and poverty, until his desire to escape is renewed by a bloody encounter.
Director Steven Soderbergh brings the iconic story of Che Guevara to the screen in this two-part film. Part Two follows Che in Bolivia, as he attempts a revolution against a US-backed army that is out to defeat him once and for all.
Bollywood leading man Shah Rukh Khan stars in this supernatural love story about a ghost who falls in love with a newlywed woman (Rani Mukherjee).
In Takashi Miike’s latest romp, toy store owners by day, Gan (Sho Sakurai) and Ai (Saki Fukuda) battle increasingly elaborate thugs by night with the help of a giant mechanical dog.
The award-winning international box-office smash that charmed hearts the world over. A modern day fairy tale about a young woman’s search for self and love.
Winner of the Palme d’Or 2010, this is the wonderfully whimsical story of Uncle Boonmee as he recalls his past lives from his deathbed, surrounded by loved ones and the caring ghosts of his wife and son.
A prostitute turned assassin (Olga Kurylenko) and a battered wife (Ninette Tayeb) conspire to escape their captors in an action flick that is rich in thrills, and heart.
17th May 2012
Winner of Best Actor and Best Actress at Cannes. Isabelle Huppert and Benoit Magimel star in a confronting tale of morbid voyeurism and masochistic self-mutilation that created international controversy.
This debut by director Valerio Mieli examines the decade-long relationship between two friends who resist romance yet are drawn together by the circumstances of their lives.
Fritz Lang’s sci-fi masterpiece tells of a futuristic city divided by class, and continues to influence cinema today. Superbly remastered, this 2008 version restores the film to the original director’s cut, with 25 minutes of extra scenes.
Kashmir native Rafiq (Shahnawaz Bhat) has resigned himself to living within a society beset by violence and poverty, until his desire to escape is renewed by a bloody encounter.
During the 1950s and ’60s Hollywood’s bright young things flocked to Italy to make movies in the glamorous capital of European filmmaking. This documentary shows the biggest stars at premieres and parties in archive footage.
Svenja moves to Frankfurt when her husband finds new work, but a chance meeting with his new CEO awakens an undeniable attraction. Soon the cunning CEO will stop at nothing to be with Svenja, in this tawdry and thrilling film.
Winner of the Palme d’Or 2010, this is the wonderfully whimsical story of Uncle Boonmee as he recalls his past lives from his deathbed, surrounded by loved ones and the caring ghosts of his wife and son.
A prostitute turned assassin (Olga Kurylenko) and a battered wife (Ninette Tayeb) conspire to escape their captors in an action flick that is rich in thrills, and heart.
Fritz Lang’s sci-fi masterpiece tells of a futuristic city divided by class, and continues to influence cinema today. Superbly remastered, this 2008 version restores the film to the original director’s cut, with 25 minutes of extra scenes.
About to enlist in the Singaporean army, 18-year-old En (Joshua Tan) experiences a deep personal transformation when he learns about his late father’s student activism.
A group of teenagers break into a quarantined zone that has been besieged with demon-possessed zombies. The teenagers film the subsequent blood bath with camcorders, Blair Witch style.
Joachim leaves his friends and family to start a new life in the US, only to return with a troupe of burlesque performers. Winner of two awards at Cannes Film Festival 2010, including Best Director.
The year is 1654 and a wounded Turkish soldier is taken in by a Greek convent. When one of the nuns falls in love with the soldier a dramatic plot twist ensues.
18th May 2012
A high-class call-girl must decide between love and money in this stylish, provocative and over-the-top romantic comedy. Stars screen siren Monica Bellucci and French cinema legend Gerard Depardieu.
A group of teenagers break into a quarantined zone that has been besieged with demon-possessed zombies. The teenagers film the subsequent blood bath with camcorders, Blair Witch style.
Svenja moves to Frankfurt when her husband finds new work, but a chance meeting with his new CEO awakens an undeniable attraction. Soon the cunning CEO will stop at nothing to be with Svenja, in this tawdry and thrilling film.
During the 1950s and ’60s Hollywood’s bright young things flocked to Italy to make movies in the glamorous capital of European filmmaking. This documentary shows the biggest stars at premieres and parties in archive footage.
About to enlist in the Singaporean army, 18-year-old En (Joshua Tan) experiences a deep personal transformation when he learns about his late father’s student activism.
Arguably the most accessible of Bunuel’s biting satires, a lyrical exploration of a neglected doctor’s wife leads a bizarre double life. With couture by Yves Saint Laurent, Catherine Deneuve is ice cool and untouchable as the bored wife who turns to prostitution.
When a drug-addicted paramedic (Martina Gusman) falls into bed with a corrupt personal injury lawyer (Ricardo Darin), she is drawn into his violent world.
Joachim leaves his friends and family to start a new life in the US, only to return with a troupe of burlesque performers. Winner of two awards at Cannes Film Festival 2010, including Best Director.
The year is 1654 and a wounded Turkish soldier is taken in by a Greek convent. When one of the nuns falls in love with the soldier a dramatic plot twist ensues.
When a disabled boy is arrested for murder in rural South Korea, it’s left to his widowed mother to prove his innocence in an investigation that wields horrific answers.
A high-class call-girl must decide between love and money in this stylish, provocative and over-the-top romantic comedy. Stars screen siren Monica Bellucci and French cinema legend Gerard Depardieu.
Reuniting the two Y Tu Mama Tambien stars, this moving comedy follows the rivalry of two brothers in the world of professional soccer. Nicknamed Rudo (rough) and Cursi (corny), they must juggle newfound fame, family and love.
This touching Brazilian drama by co-directors Walter Salles and Daniela Thomas focuses on four brothers’ attempts to rise out of the poverty of Sao Paulo’s concrete slums.
Yoshie (Aya Kiguchi) is an ill-treated assistant geisha who is recruited to join the Hidden Geishas – a gang of cyborg assassins. But she soon discovers her new boss is the bad guy.
19th May 2012
When a drug-addicted paramedic (Martina Gusman) falls into bed with a corrupt personal injury lawyer (Ricardo Darin), she is drawn into his violent world.
Arguably the most accessible of Bunuel’s biting satires, a lyrical exploration of a neglected doctor’s wife leads a bizarre double life. With couture by Yves Saint Laurent, Catherine Deneuve is ice cool and untouchable as the bored wife who turns to prostitution.
When a disabled boy is arrested for murder in rural South Korea, it’s left to his widowed mother to prove his innocence in an investigation that wields horrific answers.
Classical pianist (Vincent Perez) Mathieu returns home to help his brother, Paul (Jeremie Renier), overcome his obsession with war role-playing that has blurred his reality.
Through the harrowing story of Vietnamese woman Kim (Kathy Nguyen), director Khoa Do provides a powerful insight into the shocking struggles of Australia’s Vietnamese refugees.
This fast-paced thriller won Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Film at the 2009 Venice Film Festival. A passionate romance between a former cop and a hotel maid unravels when her mysterious past is revealed.
Reuniting the two Y Tu Mama Tambien stars, this moving comedy follows the rivalry of two brothers in the world of professional soccer. Nicknamed Rudo (rough) and Cursi (corny), they must juggle newfound fame, family and love.
This touching Brazilian drama by co-directors Walter Salles and Daniela Thomas focuses on four brothers’ attempts to rise out of the poverty of Sao Paulo’s concrete slums.
Classical pianist (Vincent Perez) Mathieu returns home to help his brother, Paul (Jeremie Renier), overcome his obsession with war role-playing that has blurred his reality.
When obsessive young cabbie, Li Mi (Zhou Xun), is kidnapped by two nervous assailants, a set of seemingly unrelated events takes place with dangerous consequences.
Cecile De France and Mathieu Amalric star in this beautiful and tragic film about a terrible family secret, set during WWII. Inspired by true events and nominated for Best Film at the 2008 Cesar Awards.
Eccentric customers, a surly chef, a jail-bird brother and a cast of nosey government officials make life anything but a laugh for Greek-German schnitzel joint owner Zinos Kazantsakis (Adam Bousdoukos).
Middle-aged Hideo (Itsuji Itao) lives in imagined domestic bliss with his inflatable doll. But when the doll develops human consciousness, she falls for another man.
Based on true events, true stories and real heroines, five French women are recruited by the British Secret Service on a daring and dangerous mission to protect the secret of the D-Day Landings.
20th May 2012
Through the harrowing story of Vietnamese woman Kim (Kathy Nguyen), director Khoa Do provides a powerful insight into the shocking struggles of Australia’s Vietnamese refugees.
When Lord Kang (Tielin) hands over his company to his unreliable young son (Aaron Kwok) at a time of great political turmoil, the boy must quickly become a man in this engaging Qing Dynasty period drama.
This fast-paced thriller won Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Film at the 2009 Venice Film Festival. A passionate romance between a former cop and a hotel maid unravels when her mysterious past is revealed.
Svet-Ake (Aktan Arym) is an electrician who brings light and warmth to his poor village by tapping into a nearby power station – until his scheme is uncovered by the authorities.
When obsessive young cabbie, Li Mi (Zhou Xun), is kidnapped by two nervous assailants, a set of seemingly unrelated events takes place with dangerous consequences.
Cecile De France and Mathieu Amalric star in this beautiful and tragic film about a terrible family secret, set during WWII. Inspired by true events and nominated for Best Film at the 2008 Cesar Awards.
Eccentric customers, a surly chef, a jail-bird brother and a cast of nosey government officials make life anything but a laugh for Greek-German schnitzel joint owner Zinos Kazantsakis (Adam Bousdoukos).
Middle-aged Hideo (Itsuji Itao) lives in imagined domestic bliss with his inflatable doll. But when the doll develops human consciousness, she falls for another man.
Svet-Ake (Aktan Arym) is an electrician who brings light and warmth to his poor village by tapping into a nearby power station – until his scheme is uncovered by the authorities.
Based on true events, true stories and real heroines, five French women are recruited by the British Secret Service on a daring and dangerous mission to protect the secret of the D-Day Landings.
When Lord Kang (Tielin) hands over his company to his unreliable young son (Aaron Kwok) at a time of great political turmoil, the boy must quickly become a man in this engaging Qing Dynasty period drama.
When his best friend and partner is killed in a sting gone wrong, police officer Marek joins the undercover unit to avenge his death. He soon infiltrates the gang responsible, who import drugs through violent car and boat racing.
Australian director Gillian Armstrong uncovers the secret life of Florence Broadhurst, who claimed to be an English socialite famous for her wallpaper designs. This fascinating film examines her life, up until her mysterious murder aged 78.
21st May 2012
When young Arik Burstein (Tuval Shafir) takes a job with a Holocaust survivor who finds love matches for people with special needs, his world view begins to change.
The second chapter in the epic sci-fi fantasy trilogy based on the popular manga series created by Naoki Urasawa jumps to 2015 when the evil Friend rules an apocalyptic empire.
Veteran director Jan Verheyen delves into the inner workings of the Albanian mafia in this tense, fast-paced crime thriller.
Pessimistic 11-year-old Paloma (Garance Le Guillermic) resolves to kill herself on her 12th birthday. But, when she meets a reclusive widow, her outlook on life changes.
Following up from the international success of 2002′s ‘City Of God’, two friends living in the slums of Rio find that neither can escape the cruel reality that their fates are bound to a life of danger.
When young Arik Burstein (Tuval Shafir) takes a job with a Holocaust survivor who finds love matches for people with special needs, his world view begins to change.
When his best friend and partner is killed in a sting gone wrong, police officer Marek joins the undercover unit to avenge his death. He soon infiltrates the gang responsible, who import drugs through violent car and boat racing.
Australian director Gillian Armstrong uncovers the secret life of Florence Broadhurst, who claimed to be an English socialite famous for her wallpaper designs. This fascinating film examines her life, up until her mysterious murder aged 78.
The second chapter in the epic sci-fi fantasy trilogy based on the popular manga series created by Naoki Urasawa jumps to 2015 when the evil Friend rules an apocalyptic empire.
Veteran director Jan Verheyen delves into the inner workings of the Albanian mafia in this tense, fast-paced crime thriller.
Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui paints a darkly realistic picture of domestic violence in new feature Night and Fog. The film opens with the murder suicide of a man, his wife and children, and investigates how it could have happened.
Cecile De France is captivating as Jeanine Deckers in this dramatic biopic about the Belgium-nun-turned-international-singing-star.
22nd May 2012
Following up from the international success of 2002′s ‘City Of God’, two friends living in the slums of Rio find that neither can escape the cruel reality that their fates are bound to a life of danger.
When a working-class mechanic (Kim Rossi Stuart) and a big-time film executive (Antonio Albanese) find themselves occupying neighbouring beds in a Rome hospital, an unlikely friendship is formed.
Pessimistic 11-year-old Paloma (Garance Le Guillermic) resolves to kill herself on her 12th birthday. But, when she meets a reclusive widow, her outlook on life changes.
Swedish film-maker Roy Andersson directs a cost of non-actors in this tragicomic series of vignettes featuring a host of broken characters. ABBA’s Benny Andersson composed the eclectic soundtrack.
Featuring French star Charlotte Rampling, enter the life of the Cellars family. This all-star comedy revolves around the consequences when family secrets are revealed – especially when everyone concerned is a little crazy.
Growing up is hard to do, especially under Soviet occupation and with a constantly changing cast of father figures, in this brilliant black comedy by director Irena Pavlaskova.
Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui paints a darkly realistic picture of domestic violence in new feature Night and Fog. The film opens with the murder suicide of a man, his wife and children, and investigates how it could have happened.
When a working-class mechanic (Kim Rossi Stuart) and a big-time film executive (Antonio Albanese) find themselves occupying neighbouring beds in a Rome hospital, an unlikely friendship is formed.
Swedish film-maker Roy Andersson directs a cost of non-actors in this tragicomic series of vignettes featuring a host of broken characters. ABBA’s Benny Andersson composed the eclectic soundtrack.
At 15 years old promising young chef Sofia (Olivia Molina) falls in love with two men. Unable to choose between them, she marries one and takes the other as her lover.
Growing up is hard to do, especially under Soviet occupation and with a constantly changing cast of father figures, in this brilliant black comedy by director Irena Pavlaskova.
Eric Elmosnino delivers a memorable performance as French musician Serge Gainsbourg in this inspiring bio pic by debut director and acclaimed graphic novelist Joann Sfar.
23rd May 2012
The sci-fi trilogy based on the popular manga series created by Naoki Urasawa concludes in a virus-plagued Tokyo. Kanna conspires to lead a gang against the oppressive regime.
At 15 years old promising young chef Sofia (Olivia Molina) falls in love with two men. Unable to choose between them, she marries one and takes the other as her lover.
Featuring French star Charlotte Rampling, enter the life of the Cellars family. This all-star comedy revolves around the consequences when family secrets are revealed – especially when everyone concerned is a little crazy.
Toni Servillo delivers a mesmerising performance of Italy’s most powerful and most feared politician, Giulio Andreotti. A 2008 Palme D’or nominated expose into corruption and a political system gone rotten.
Convicted for an accidental murder, Constant escapes prison only to be discovered by the unbalanced Sylvia who blackmails him into killing her adoptive mother.
Set in urban Johannesburg, a remarkable fable about the rise and redemption of a young thug trapped in a vicious cycle by his circumstances. Winner of the 2006 Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
Eric Elmosnino delivers a memorable performance as French musician Serge Gainsbourg in this inspiring bio pic by debut director and acclaimed graphic novelist Joann Sfar.
When cops Duccio (Ennio Fantastichini) and Eugenio (Paolo Briguglia) are assigned to tail a suspected terrorist, they call into question the motives behind their mission.
The sci-fi trilogy based on the popular manga series created by Naoki Urasawa concludes in a virus-plagued Tokyo. Kanna conspires to lead a gang against the oppressive regime.
Convicted for an accidental murder, Constant escapes prison only to be discovered by the unbalanced Sylvia who blackmails him into killing her adoptive mother.
All the breaking news, action and red carpet gossip from Cannes 2012. See all the glamour and grandeur from the world’s biggest film festival as it happens.
Pavel is about to receive an award for his life’s work as a psychiatrist, and his wife and daughter couldn’t be happier. His son-in-law Ludek begins filming a documentary about him, but soon uncovers Pavel’s sinister history.
Fun, flirty and very French, this charming romantic comedy about manners and sex sheds shrewd insight into the mysteries of human attraction, love’s paradoxes and the value and limits of commitment.
This Australian film introduces first-time director Steven Kastrissios. Christian (Peter Marshall) is grieving over the death of his daughter when he receives an anonymous snuff film with his daughter in the starring role.
24th May 2012
Set in urban Johannesburg, a remarkable fable about the rise and redemption of a young thug trapped in a vicious cycle by his circumstances. Winner of the 2006 Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
Toni Servillo delivers a mesmerising performance of Italy’s most powerful and most feared politician, Giulio Andreotti. A 2008 Palme D’or nominated expose into corruption and a political system gone rotten.
Filmed in a real prison and featuring a supporting cast of real-life ex-cons, this award-winning Danish film delves into the reality of prison life like few others have dared.
A multi-award-winning masterpiece about the dispossession and resettlement of an Ethiopian boy in Israel who must learn to live with prejudice as he struggles to find his identity.
When cops Duccio (Ennio Fantastichini) and Eugenio (Paolo Briguglia) are assigned to tail a suspected terrorist, they call into question the motives behind their mission.
All the breaking news, action and red carpet gossip from Cannes 2012. See all the glamour and grandeur from the world’s biggest film festival as it happens.
Pavel is about to receive an award for his life’s work as a psychiatrist, and his wife and daughter couldn’t be happier. His son-in-law Ludek begins filming a documentary about him, but soon uncovers Pavel’s sinister history.
Fun, flirty and very French, this charming romantic comedy about manners and sex sheds shrewd insight into the mysteries of human attraction, love’s paradoxes and the value and limits of commitment.
Samantha Morton stars in the darkly compelling story of a young woman dealing with grief in a unique way. Director Lynne Ramsay’s award-winning film is about an ordinary girl in an extraordinary situation.
Romain Duris stars in the multi Cesar-winning period piece as Moliere, caressing history in a Shakespeare In Love-type speculation of what may have transpired during a gap in the young playwright’s known whereabouts.
Filmed in a real prison and featuring a supporting cast of real-life ex-cons, this award-winning Danish film delves into the reality of prison life like few others have dared.
All the breaking news, action and red carpet gossip from Cannes 2012. See all the glamour and grandeur from the world’s biggest film festival as it happens.
A Chilean family takes a holiday in Mexico to escape their dull lives and reconnect with each other. However once there they receive some terrible news, and must confront each other and admit their long-held secrets.
Following the success of the first two films, this bloody and utterly captivating film completes the trilogy. Copenhagen’s number one king-pin must rethink his status when a younger crowd threatens his turf.
25th May 2012
A multi-award-winning masterpiece about the dispossession and resettlement of an Ethiopian boy in Israel who must learn to live with prejudice as he struggles to find his identity.
Samantha Morton stars in the darkly compelling story of a young woman dealing with grief in a unique way. Director Lynne Ramsay’s award-winning film is about an ordinary girl in an extraordinary situation.
Romain Duris stars in the multi Cesar-winning period piece as Moliere, caressing history in a Shakespeare In Love-type speculation of what may have transpired during a gap in the young playwright’s known whereabouts.
From the director of Run Lola Run, a tale of suspense in a small Alpine village.
French comedic genius Jacques Tati introduced his famous character Monsieur Hulot in this 1953 classic. Clumsy, pipe-smoking Hulot joins the ranks of the wealthy middle class on holiday by the French seaside.
Penelope Cruz gives an unforgettable performance in this award-winning and deeply moving drama about love and longing. A surgeon recalls the crucial moments of his life as his teenage daughter lies dying.
All the breaking news, action and red carpet gossip from Cannes 2012. See all the glamour and grandeur from the world’s biggest film festival as it happens.
A Chilean family takes a holiday in Mexico to escape their dull lives and reconnect with each other. However once there they receive some terrible news, and must confront each other and admit their long-held secrets.
From the director of Run Lola Run, a tale of suspense in a small Alpine village.
A French housekeeper’s secret talent for painting is noticed by a German art critic, promising her worldwide success. This true story of Seraphine de Senlis features an award winning performance by Yolande Moreau.
Three young boys who live on the mean streets of Ukraine embark on an journey to cross the border into Poland. With an unstoppable sense of adventure, they learn they must rely on each other to make find their new home.
All the breaking news, action and red carpet gossip from Cannes 2012. See all the glamour and grandeur from the world’s biggest film festival as it happens.
When his best friend and partner is killed in a sting gone wrong, police officer Marek joins the undercover unit to avenge his death. He soon infiltrates the gang responsible, who import drugs through violent car and boat racing.
When gang leader Ototomo learns that his right-hand-man has forged an alliance with a rival family, he is furious. His begins a spate of violent killings and territorial invasions, in this thrilling yakuza film.
Penelope Cruz gives an unforgettable performance in this award-winning and deeply moving drama about love and longing. A surgeon recalls the crucial moments of his life as his teenage daughter lies dying.
26th May 2012
French comedic genius Jacques Tati introduced his famous character Monsieur Hulot in this 1953 classic. Clumsy, pipe-smoking Hulot joins the ranks of the wealthy middle class on holiday by the French seaside.
Josef (Zdenek Sverak) is a newly retired Prague school teacher who takes a job at a supermarket as a cover for a series schemes designed to bring the spice back into his life.
A French housekeeper’s secret talent for painting is noticed by a German art critic, promising her worldwide success. This true story of Seraphine de Senlis features an award winning performance by Yolande Moreau.
Three young boys who live on the mean streets of Ukraine embark on an journey to cross the border into Poland. With an unstoppable sense of adventure, they learn they must rely on each other to make find their new home.
Moliere heartthrob Romain Duris stars as a directionless ex-bachelor, who vows to spend the next 24 hours re-evaluating his life to see whether he is capable of committing to his new girlfriend.
All the breaking news, action and red carpet gossip from Cannes 2012. See all the glamour and grandeur from the world’s biggest film festival as it happens.
When his best friend and partner is killed in a sting gone wrong, police officer Marek joins the undercover unit to avenge his death. He soon infiltrates the gang responsible, who import drugs through violent car and boat racing.
When gang leader Ototomo learns that his right-hand-man has forged an alliance with a rival family, he is furious. His begins a spate of violent killings and territorial invasions, in this thrilling yakuza film.
Josef (Zdenek Sverak) is a newly retired Prague school teacher who takes a job at a supermarket as a cover for a series schemes designed to bring the spice back into his life.
Moliere heartthrob Romain Duris stars as a directionless ex-bachelor, who vows to spend the next 24 hours re-evaluating his life to see whether he is capable of committing to his new girlfriend.
Two twins are trapped in the rubble of an earthquake, but rescuers can save only one. Their mother must make a terrible decision, the consequences of which are felt years later.
All the breaking news, action and red carpet gossip from Cannes 2012. See all the glamour and grandeur from the world’s biggest film festival as it happens.
A panic-stricken couple are given the chance to impress a potential boss when he is invited to their house for dinner in this comedy of errors starring Daniel Auteuil, Thierry Lhermitte and Valerie Lemercier.
Laura lives alone in Mexico City where her life consists of one affair after another, until she embarks on an intense sexual relationship with Arturo. This is the Camera d’Or winning debut from Australian director Michael Rowe.
A has-been rocker returns to his parent’s home to assess his future in this quirky comedy about a family with a multitude of problems.
27th May 2012
Two twins are trapped in the rubble of an earthquake, but rescuers can save only one. Their mother must make a terrible decision, the consequences of which are felt years later.
Bruno’s life is torn apart when his young daughter is raped and killed. He decides to take revenge and captures the suspect on the way to the trial. Taking him to a secluded cabin, he plans to spend seven days torturing him before killing him.
When Lars (Thure Lindhardt) is dismissed from the army, he looks for acceptance within a Neo-Nazi gang. But when he falls for a male member, his homophobic peers fly into a rage.
When geologist Kim Hwi (Joong-Hoon Park) discovers a super tsunami off the coast of South Korea, the authorities ignore his pleas to evacuate the surrounding areas.
A has-been rocker returns to his parent’s home to assess his future in this quirky comedy about a family with a multitude of problems.
All the breaking news, action and red carpet gossip from Cannes 2012. See all the glamour and grandeur from the world’s biggest film festival as it happens.
A panic-stricken couple are given the chance to impress a potential boss when he is invited to their house for dinner in this comedy of errors starring Daniel Auteuil, Thierry Lhermitte and Valerie Lemercier.
About to enlist in the Singaporean army, 18-year-old En (Joshua Tan) experiences a deep personal transformation when he learns about his late father’s student activism.
Gerard Depardieu stars as an aging dance hall singer infatuated with a guarded and wary beauty half his age, played by Cecile De France. Nominated for the Palme d’Or at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.
When Lars (Thure Lindhardt) is dismissed from the army, he looks for acceptance within a Neo-Nazi gang. But when he falls for a male member, his homophobic peers fly into a rage.
A best-selling crime author finds himself on the hunt for a murderer, when a beautiful small-town celebrity is found dead. He soon discovers her life parallels that of Marilyn Monroe’s, in this sexy French thriller.
All the breaking news, action and red carpet gossip from Cannes 2012. See all the glamour and grandeur from the world’s biggest film festival as it happens.
When Julia’s sister is found dead, police assume it was suicide. Julia believes Sara, who was blind, was murdered and begins to investigate. Suspicion turns to terror, as the people around Julia begin dying and her own sight starts to fail.
Predator becomes prey in this twisted tale of adolescence. Debut director David Slade delivers a creepy, clever thriller that delves into the sordid world of internet chat rooms and one girl’s determination to exact revenge.