The Amazing Catfish 2013

The Amazing Catfish 2013

The Amazing Catfish 2013

The Amazing Catfish 2013
Los insólitos peces gato (original title)
Not Rated | 1h 29min | Comedy, Drama | 28 May 2014 (France)

Storyline:

Claudia, a lonely young woman, works in a supermarket. One night, she ends up in the hospital with a severe case of appendicitis. There, she meets Martha, the woman resting in the bed next to hers. Martha, who lives alone with her four children, gains Claudia’s trust. When she gets out of the hospital, she spontaneously offers Claudia to go home with them. Getting to know this family makes Claudia feel at ease. And for the first time she experiences a sense of belonging in this peculiar little tribe. As Martha’s health weakens every day the bond Claudia has with each member of the family grows stronger.

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Everywhen 2013

Everywhen 2013

Everywhen 2013

Everywhen 2013
1h 10min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller | 2014 (USA)

Storyline:

Everywhen is when everything happens at the same time. In the year of 2077 a large count of the worlds population, 3 billion, suddenly disappears. Did they all go to a parallel reality? A 17 year old boy forces himself back from this reality, to try to save his 6 year old brother.

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Black Jack 1979

Black Jack 1979

Black Jack 1979

Black Jack 1979
R | 1h 45min | Adventure, Comedy | 15 February 1980 (Sweden)

Storyline:

A rediscovered classic from director Ken Loach (THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY, KES) and one of the inspirations for Wes Anderson’s MOONRISE KINGDOM, BLACK JACK is a dark and complex adventure film set in the 18th century and based on Leon Garfield’s novel for children. When French thief “Black Jack” kidnaps young Tolly, a journey begins that includes traveling fairs, murder and the rescue of a young girl from a private insane asylum. While shot primarily in 16mm and on a modest budget on location in Yorkshire, Chris Menges’ photography, the enchanting performances by its young cast and Loach’s gentle, observational style all shine through.

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Tears of April 2008

Tears of April 2008

Tears of April 2008

Tears of April 2008
Käsky (original title)
1h 55min | Drama, Romance, War | 29 August 2008 (Finland)

Storyline:

There is civil war in Finland. Between whites vs reds. A woman soldier of reds is captured by the whites. She is ordered to be executed.

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