The story of three very different women living in Tel Aviv whose lives intertwines and creates a unique portrayal of a modern Israeli life. Winner of the Golden Camera and the SACD Screenwriting Award at The Cannes Film Festival. Director: Shira Geffen, Etgar Keret (78). With Sarah Adler, Tsipor Aizen, Bruria Albek.
Walter, a sentenced child molester, returns to his hometown to start over after serving twelve years in prison. At first things seem to work out for Walter, he gets a job at a woodyard, his brother in law helps him to get a place to stay and he even strikes up a relationship with a woman, but it doesn't take long before his troubled past catches up with him and people around him begin getting suspicious. Director: Nicole Kassell (87). With Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, David Alan Grier.
Carlos is a man in his late twenties who, when his girlfriend announces she's pregnant, realises he's about to cross the final threshold into adulthood. In a last ditch attempt not to grow up, Carlos strikes up a fling with an eighteen year-old girl he meets at a wedding but the affair soon turns serious and threatens to damage his relationship with the woman he loves. Winner of the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival Director: Gabriele Muccino (115). With Stefano Accorsi, Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Stefania Sandrelli.
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Love Liza
When Wilson's wife Liza commits suicide he can't bring himself to read what seems to be her suicide note and fixed in a state of grief Wilson soon develops an addiction to inhaling gasoline fume. His mother in law does her best to help whilst dealing with her own loss and an increasing need to know the content of her daughters note. Winner of the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Director: Todd Louiso (90). With Philip Seymour Hoffman, Kathy Bates, J.D. Walsh.
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I Am Josh Polonski's Brother
Three brothers, Abe, Ben and Josh work together in a Lower East Side fabric shop and seem to be leading quiet lives until Josh is suddenly gunned down in front of Abe. Determined to understand the mystery of his brother's death, Abe is progressively thrown into the underworld of prostitution where he meets Jill, a call-girl who guides him through his brothers' steps. Director: Raphael Nadjari (79). With Richard Edson, Jeff Ware, Meg Hartig.
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Jellyfish
The story of three very different women living in Tel Aviv whose lives intertwines and creates a unique portrayal of a modern Israeli life. Winner of the Golden Camera and the SACD Screenwriting Award at The Cannes Film Festival. Director: Shira Geffen, Etgar Keret (78). With Sarah Adler, Tsipor Aizen, Bruria Albek.
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Falling Angels
The story of three sisters in a dysfunctional family in the late '60s; Norma is troubled by events from the past, Lou has turned rebellious as a response to her dad's demands and Sandy gets involved with an older married man. Director: Scott Smith (109). With Monte Gagne, Katharine Isabelle, Kristin Adams.
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Being Considered
Jake, a neurotic screenwriter with a faltering career, escapes to Brighton and a life of hedonism with his best friend Duke. Meanwhile Jojo, a petty thief, steals one of Jake's screenplays and quickly becomes the talk of the town. Director: Jonathan Newman (80). With James Dreyfus, Tom Farrelly, Adam Levy.
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Twentynine Palms
An American photographer and his French girlfriend are out scouting locations for a magazine shoot near Twentynine Palms. Soon they lose themselves to nature's splendour and love making but following a huge argument in the middle of the night, a terrible, traumatic incident pushes their passionate relationship to the breaking point. Director: Bruno Dumont (119). With Yekaterina Golubeva, David Wissak, .
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Spin
When Eddie's parents dies he is left in the care of his emotionally disturbed uncle Frank who leaves Eddie with his caretaker Ernesto and his wife Margaret for 10 years. Eddie grows up to become a troubled teenager with many dilemmas around his parent's death bothering his young mind. Director: James Redford (107). With Ryan Merriman, Stanley Tucci, Dana Delany.
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Kohtaaminen Roomassa
Set in the 1930's Rome on the day of the first meeting between Hitler and Mussolini. Antionetta and her neighbour Gabriele are the only two left in their building while everyone else, including Antionetta's fascist husband, are attending the historical event. During the day they develop a friendship that ultimately will alter both their outlooks on life. Nominated for 2 Oscars and winner of a Golden Globe for best Foreign Film. Director: Ettore Scola (110). With Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, John Vernon.
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President
Matheiu, a top student, falls in love with the daughter of the President who, when he finally accepts Matheiu as his daughter's boyfriend, appoints him as one of his consultants. Soon Matheiu reaches higher in the hierarchy and comes across information which could ruin the President's career. Director: Lionel Delplanque (97). With Albert Dupontel, Jeremie Renier, Claude Rich.