Panto-aficionado Gyles will immerse himself in every aspect of the genre, from its roots in commedia dell’arte and Victorian music hall to scene painting, slapstick and the making of a pantomime dame. He’ll be joined on his merry way (oh yes he will!) by pantomime experts including Julian Clary and Gary Wilmot, celebrating the panto in all its vibrant, joyful glory.
After his death, Fernando Ruiz Vergara left dozens of film sketches that he was never able to make. The Andalusian filmmaker had only directed one documentary, Rocío, heartbreaking and fascinating, cursed after its judicial censorship in the early years of democracy in Spain. Since then, his projects have remained latent in imagination and desire.
Set in 2008 Guangzhou, this short film tells the story of restless youth against the backdrop of Olympic celebrations, exploring the complex interplay of nationalism, personal struggles, and the search for identity. With its striking visuals and raw narrative, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 stands out as a compelling depiction of a generation caught in the turbulence of change.
In a shattered world where the struggle for survival is the only goal, a lone wanderer roams the wilderness deranged by visions of revenge. He encounters a stranger with whom he shares his past.
As armed conflict flares up at the edges of Europe, the commemoration of the Second World War is used to prepare people for renewed conflict. In Azerbaijan, the recent expulsion of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh is presented as a national success. And in Russia, with much flag-waving, bombastic language and tank parades, the invasion of Ukraine is equated with the victory over fascism in 1945. Meanwhile, the Polish army displays its latest acquisitions, and the residents of Kyiv—between air-raid sirens—view the destroyed tanks that their own army has captured from the Russians. It’s only in Berlin that the public pays little attention to the Soviet memorial in Tiergarten Park, close to the once-defeated Reichstag, and dances as if there’s no tomorrow at an open-air techno party.
An aspiring model sees her upcoming photoshoot as a chance at her big break, but must face a predatory photographer intent on shattering boundaries she didn’t know she had.
A young 20 year old hitman by the name of Spiral, working for the mafia in the year 1965. He takes a job that later reveals disturbing discoveries about the people he truly cares about.
Jérôme Niel, who gained recognition as a comedian on the Internet ("La Ferme Jérôme" or "Les Tutos") and is now making his mark in cinema ("Balle perdue 2," "Vermines," and "Daaaaaali!"), is trying his hand at the stage with his first one-man show. The comedian unfolds an absurd and offbeat universe in a unique visual and physical style, mastering the art of the unexpected, placing him on the border between American Jim Carrey and French Albert Dupontel. It's a show like no other; it's Jérôme Niel's show.
"Absolute Similarities" is an innovative feature film telling the story of architect Antonina, who obsessively strives to design the perfect bridge. This utopian dream has its source in the relationship between the main character and her twin sister - actress Melania. The process of Antonina creating an innovative bridge design has an intense impact on sisterly bonds. The twinship described is a balancing act between a state of euphoria and love and a state of powerlessness and hatred. The strange dynamics of two sisters, who are so similar to each other, although so different in character, refers to the idea of a bridge. These two poles, these two human beings, come together and diverge in mutual acceptance, in euphoric moments of harmony, as well as in destructive interdependencies, jealousy and competition for the strength of their talents and passions.
Jeff Dunham tries to to recreate the beloved holiday story, A Christmas Carol, with his iconic characters in the classic roles. Walter is obvious – there's only one man who can play Scrooge! But when Jeff assigns Bubba J, Peanut, Little Jeff and Achmed their thespian parts, they don't quite agree and his plan spins hilariously out-of-control.
Drama set in Twente's textile industry in the 1960s. The young worker Johanna wants to face the social conditions of the time. Their struggle coincides with the economic reconstruction and the arrival of Italy's first workers. Growing tensions between Twente's citizens and the newly arrived Italians lead to the riots in 1961. Along with her new lover Francesco, Johanna is in the eye of the storm.
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