Possession Of Joel Delaney 1972

Possession Of Joel Delaney 1972

Possession Of Joel Delaney 1972

Possession Of Joel Delaney 1972
1h 45min | Drama, Horror, Thriller | 24 May 1972 (USA)

Storyline:

Norah Benson, an affluent socialite living in the upper east side of New York, seems to be living the perfect life as a divorced mother of two. After her mothers suicide, she becomes a mother figure in the close relationship she has with her younger brother Joel Delany. However, Joel begins to a act very unusually: he tries to attack a man, has to be restrained to a mental asylum, and begins to loose his usual free-spirited kindness in exchange for a turbulent personality. After witnessing the acts of her brother and finally breaking down the shield of her affluence and naivety, Norah seeks the help of a spiritismo who will attempt to exorcise the spirit of a murderer they believe to be possessing Joel. But before they can attempt to help her, Norah’s brother quickly turns on her, threatening her own life and the lives of her children.

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Brimstone 2016

Brimstone 2016

Brimstone 2016
R | 2h 28min | Mystery, Thriller, Western | 12 January 2017 (Netherlands)

Storyline:

A triumphant epic of survival and a tale of powerful womanhood and resistance against the unforgiving cruelty of a hell on earth. Our heroine is Liz (Dakota Fanning), carved from the beautiful wilderness, full of heart and grit, hunted by a vengeful Preacher (Guy Pearce) – a diabolical zealot and her twisted nemesis. But Liz is a genuine survivor; she’s no victim – a woman of fearsome strength who responds with astonishing bravery to claim the better life she and her daughter deserve. Fear not. Retribution is coming.

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Mariana, Mariana 1987

Mariana, Mariana 1987

Mariana, Mariana 1987

Mariana, Mariana 1987
1h 50min | Drama, Romance

Storyline:

The story runs in the 1940s Mexico City. A schoolboy (Carlos) falls in love with his best friend’s mother (Mariana). Carlos is impressed because this family is not like the ordinary mexican families of the time, because they have many expensive American things, although they are not rich. The drama begins when Carlos gets out of school to go to declare his love to Mariana, and is discovered by his teachers.

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Marilena from P7 2006

Marilena from P7 2006
Marilena de la P7 (original title)
48min | Drama, Fantasy | 15 February 2006 (Romania)

Storyline:

Andrei, a 13-year-old teenager living on Bucharest outskirts, decides one day to steal a trolleybus in order to impress Marilena, a prostitute he fell in love with.

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At’ zije Republika 1965

At' zije Republika 1965

At’ zije Republika 1965
2h 14min | Drama, War | 5 November 1965 (Czechoslovakia)

Storyline:

It is the spring 1945 and the front line is getting closer to the small Moravian village of Nesovice. Twelve-year old Oldrich Vareka, nicknamed Shorty for his tiny stature, observes the events around him, recalls his memories and also finds comfort in his fantasy. Although he is an only son, his father treats him harshly and brutally punishes his every trifle. Maybe he wreaks his vengeance on him for his own unsuccessful effort to compete with the richest farmers in the village. The boys from the wealthy farms poke fun at Shorty and he takes his revenge on them in petty malice.

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Adam and Eve 1983

Adam and Eve 1983

Adam and Eve 1983
Adamo ed Eva, la prima storia d’amore (original title)
1h 31min | Adventure, Romance | 17 March 1983 (Italy)

Storyline:

God casts Adam and Eve out of the Garden of Eden because Eve decided to eat a forbidden apple that a talking snake told her to eat. The disgraced couple find themselves battling a coterie of various creatures.

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I’m Gonna Explode 2008

I'm Gonna Explode 2008

I’m Gonna Explode 2008

I’m Gonna Explode 2008
Voy a explotar (original title)
1h 46min | Drama | 19 June 2009 (Mexico)

Storyline:

Tale of a young couple who throw caution to the wind and set out in search of their true fate. Román is the son of a contemptible, right-leaning congressman. Recently enrolled in a new high school, the rebellious teen clumsily attempts to hang himself on-stage at the big talent show. Maru is the sole member of the audience to applaud, earning both students a day of detention. After bonding during the course of their punishment, Román and Maru grab daddy’s gun, steal a Volkswagen, and hit the road bound for nowhere.

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Burlesk King 1999

Burlesk King 1999

Burlesk King 1999
1h 49min | Drama | 10 March 1999 (Philippines)

Storyline:

The son of an abusive American father and a Filipina mother, Harry escapes to Manila with vengeance on his mind. After finding work as a Macho Dancer in the city’s gay clubs, Harry creates a nurturing circle of friends and finds the strength to confront the family he left behind.

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