15 Amore (1998)

15 Amore (1998)

15 Amore (1998)

15 Amore (1998)
1h 32m | Drama, Romance, War | 19 October 2000 (Australia)

Storyline:

Peace within war. An adult voice narrates a story of childhood during World War II when he lived with his mother, brother, and sister on an estate in Australia’s Hunter Valley, his father away fighting, and two Italian prisoners of war staying with them, in effect being his papa. They are joined by Jewish refugees from Berlin, a mother and daughter. There’s heat between the German daughter, Rachel, and Joseph, one of the Italians, and there’s an attraction between Dorothy, the head of the family, and Alfredo, the other Italian. A carriage accident, a tick, the local martinet, Madame Gutman’s pride, and the change that comes with peace threaten to bring tragedy. Plus, father may return.

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L’amour 1990

L'amour 1990

L’amour 1990

L’amour 1990
1h 20m | Drama, Romance | 11 July 1990 (France)

Storyline:

In a suburb of Paris, a group of teenagers enjoys the last days of summer vacation. They meet in cafes, restaurants or disco, talking about first love, experiences, disappointments and jealousy. Sandrine tries to figure out if she should keep her boyfriend Didier or try with silent Joel, whom she’s just met. Riri, Alex and Paulo desperately try to get laid.

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Surfwise 2007

Surfwise 2007

Surfwise 2007

Surfwise 2007
1h 33m | Documentary, Sport | 9 May 2008 (USA)

Storyline:

The inspiring and tumultuous story of 85-year old surfer, health advocate and sex guru, Dr. Dorian “Doc” Paskowitz, his wife Juliette, and their nine children who were all home-schooled and raised in a small camper on the beach, where they surfed and had to adhere to the strict diet and lifestyle of animals in the wild.

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Beware: Children at Play 1989

Beware: Children at Play 1989

Beware: Children at Play 1989

Beware: Children at Play 1989
1h 34m | Horror, Thriller | 1989

Storyline:

After several children have gone missing, a writer and a cop decide to get to the bottom of the problem once and for all. As they find more and more leads they discover that their children are being brainwashed into zombified cannibal killers by a disturbed teen.

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14 That Night (2016)

14 That Night (2016)

14 That Night (2016)

14 That Night (2016)
14 no yoru | Drama | 24 December 2016 (Japan)

Storyline:

Life in the village may seem monotonous to a junior high school student. Local bullies are trouble and parents are annoying. Then one exciting day in 1987 Takashi hears a rumour that a porn star called Kyoko is visiting the village to sign autographs at the local video store – and it happens to be the one he frequents. Takashi and his friends have something for which to be excited.

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Stop-Zemlia 2021

Stop-Zemlia 2021

Stop-Zemlia 2021

Stop-Zemlia 2021
2h 2m | Drama | 20 January 2022 (Ukraine)

Storyline:

An introverted high-school girl Masha sees herself as an outsider unless she hangs around with Yana and Senia who share her non-conformist status. While she is trying to navigate through an intense time of the pre-graduation year, Masha falls in love that forces her to leave her comfort zone. From a debutant Ukrainian director Kateryna Gornostai, a deeply personal story about self-discovery and the patience it requires.

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The Niklashausen Journey 1970

The Niklashausen Journey 1970

The Niklashausen Journey 1970

The Niklashausen Journey 1970
Die Niklashauser Fart (original title)
1h 30m | Drama | 26 October 1970 (West Germany)

Storyline:

Can a small group of people start a proletarian revolution, asks the “Black Monk” in a leather jacket. The medieval shepherd, Hans Boehm, claims to have been called by the Virgin Mary to create a revolt against the church and the landowners. The “Black Monk” suggests that he would have more success if he dressed up Johanna and had her appear as the Virgin Mary.

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