Novo 2002

Novo 2002

Novo 2002
R | 1h 38min | Drama, Comedy, Romance | 3 August 2002 (Switzerland)

Storyline:

Those who loved Graham yesterday shouldn’t count on today. Those who love him today risk being heartbroken tomorrow… Suffering from recurring memory loss, Graham is restricted to a limited short-term memory. He forgets most things after only a few minutes. He no longer recognizes his wife Isabelle nor his young son Antoine nor his best friend Fred. Since each day is a new day, Graham copes with life by referring to the details of his little notebook, the defining key to his identity. He works as a photocopy clerk under the close watch of his sexy boss Sabine, who uses him to his libido’s advantage. Pretty new temp Irene can’t help falling for Graham’s spontaneous charm. But how can Graham really fall in love with her when he sees each time as the first time? Irene is about to experience all new ways of romance. She’ll just have to remember everything for the both of them. Everyone around Graham has their reasons why he should or shouldn’t fully recover…

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War of the Buttons 1994

War of the Buttons 1994

War of the Buttons 1994
1h 34min | Adventure, Drama, Family | 14 October 1994 (UK)

Storyline

The children of Ballydowse & Carrickdowse engage in battles in which they cut off the buttons, shoe-laces, belts and braces of their captured opponents. This gets their opponents in trouble with parents. They go to battle in mass groups of dozens, wielding sticks & slingshots. It’s a battle of strategic skills for the opposing leaders, Including one scene in which the principal gang uses an ancient war trick to overcome their opponents with successful and itchy results.

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Harmony Lessons 2013

Harmony Lessons 2013

Harmony Lessons 2013
Uroki garmonii (original title)
2h | Drama | 5 December 2013 (Kazakhstan)

Storyline:

Aslan is a 13-year-old loner who lives with his grandmother on a farm somewhere on the steppes of Kazakhstan. When he goes to school, he becomes the victim of bullying by the local thug Bolat. Shy and taciturn Aslan, supported by the relentless new student Mirsayin, starts to seek cruel revenge on the bully.

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O 2006

O 2006

O 2006
19min | Short | 2006 (Belgium)

Plot:

A man and a boy are in the middle of a desert that used to be the bottom of the largest river in the world. Together, they start a search for the last drop of water. Their exploration launches a breathtaking play of lines, structures and dynamics. O is a lyrical film about the return to purity, pure emotions and sincere wonder, and above all an ode to natural beauty.

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Lord of the Flies 1963

Lord of the Flies 1963

Lord of the Flies 1963

Lord of the Flies 1963
1h 32min | Adventure, Drama, Thriller | 23 July 1964 (UK)

Storyline

A group of young boys are stranded alone on an island. Left to fend for themselves, they must take on the responsibilities of adults, even if they are not ready to do so. Inevitably, two factions form: one group (lead by Ralph) want to build shelters and collect food, whereas Jack’s group would rather have fun and HUNT; illustrating the difference between civilization and savagery.

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El Camino De La Vida 1956

El Camino De La Vida 1956

El Camino De La Vida 1956
1h 36min | Drama | 29 June 1956 (Mexico)

Storyline:

Portrait of the lives of disadvantaged children in Mexico City by three criminals of a Juvenile center. One of them killed his stepfather to protect his mother, another left blind to his guardian to defend their abuses, and a third is forced to steal to eat.

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G.B.F. 2013

G.B.F. 2013

G.B.F. 2013
R | 1h 32min | Comedy, Romance | 17 January 2014 (USA)

Storyline

Social warfare erupts when three high school clique queens battle for supremacy: drama diva Caprice, Mormon princess ‘Shley and blonde fashionista Fawcett. When unassuming Tanner is outted, he finds himself cast as the hottest new teen-girl accessory: The Gay Best Friend. The clique queens immediately pounce and makeover Tanner into their ideal arm candy, forcing him to choose between popularity and the true friends – including his own B.F.F. Brent – that he’s leaving behind.

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Abel Twoj Brat 1970

Abel Twoj Brat 1970

Abel Twoj Brat 1970

Abel Twoj Brat 1970
Abel, twój brat (original title)
1h 30min | Drama | 2 October 1970 (Poland)

Storyline

Karol is a newcomer to the class and instantly called “sissy”. He makes himself disliked by correcting his classmates and eating sandwiches, while everybody else eats dry bread and onions. He tries to make friends with class bully called Balon, and eventually succeeds. The group uses him to steal lollipops and later for an assault on a small child. The victim’s mother seeks out the responsible and Karol is identified. He eventually confesses to his mother and names his accomplices. Branded now as a “squealer” he is avoided by his former friends. During a concert Karol collapses and is carried off.

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