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Foreign Films December 2017
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Afterimage
The story of charismatic painter Wladyslaw Strzeminski, who opposed social realism and maintained his own artistic freedom in spite of political obstacles. Country of origin: Poland Directed by: Andrzej Wajda Starring: Boguslaw Linda, Aleksandra Justa, Bronislawa Zamachowska
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Bitcoin Heist
Hackers have become the bank robbers in the new world of crypto-currency. In order to catch the most wanted hacker, The Ghost, an Interpol special agent assembles a team of thieves to plan the ultimate heist. As any good criminal knows, there is no honor among thieves. Country of Origin: Vietnam Directed by: Ham Tran Starring: Kate Nhung, Thanh Pham, Petey Majik Nguyen
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By the Time it Gets Dark
The delicately poetic second feature by Thai director Anocha Suwichakornpong weaves together multiple stories and characters to create a portrait of a beautiful country haunted by the lingering trauma of the 1976 government sanctioned massacre of student demonstrators in Bangkok. Country of origin: Thailand Directed by: Anocha Suwichakornpong Starring: Arak 'Pe' Amornsupasiri, Apinya Sakuljaroensuk, Achtara Suwan
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Death of Louis XIV
Versailles, August 1715. Back from hunting, Louis XIV feels pain in his leg. A serious fever erupts, which marks the beginning of the agony for the greatest King of France. Surrounded by doctors and his closest counselors who come in turns at his bedside sensing the impending power vacuum, the Sun King struggles to run the country from his bed. Country of origin: France Directed by: Albert Serra Starring: Jean-Pierre Leaud, Patrick D'Assumcao, Marc Susini
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Demon
Python is a stranger in the hometown of his future wife, Janet. As a wedding gift, he receives a piece of land to build a house. While preparing the land, he falls into a pit of human remains. Things take a dark turn when he comes undone at the wedding reception. A strange force possesses him, but the party must go on. Country of origin: Poland Directed by: Marcin Wrona Starring: Itay Tiran, Agnieszka Zulewska, Andrzej Grabowski, Tomasz Schuchardt
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Glory
Tsanko Petrov, a railroad worker, finds millions of leva on the train tracks. He decides to turn the money over to the police, for which the state rewards him with a new wristwatch that soon stops working. Meanwhile, Julia Staikova, head of the PR department of the Ministry of Transport, loses Petrov's old watch, a family relic. Here starts his desperate struggle to recover both his old watch and his dignity. Country of Origin: Bulgaria Directed by: Kristina Grozeva & Petar Valchanov Starring: Stefan Denolyubov, Ana Bratoeva, Margita Gosheva
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Heal the Living
A teenager and his friends on a surfing road trip end up facing a tragedy. A woman in another town learns that her weak heart is beginning to fail, and immediate action must be taken to help her live. Two teams of doctors struggle through their daily attempt to save lives. These three seemingly unrelated stories carefully weave together into one emotional tale. Country of origin: France Directed by: Katell Quillevere Starring: Tahar Rahim, Emmanuelle Seigner, Anne Dorval, Bouli Lanners, Kool Shen, Monia Chokri, Alice Taglioni
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Master
JIN Hyun-pil heads up a multi-level marketing company that has an extensive network covering all of Korea. The Intellectual Criminal Investigation's Chief, KIM Jae-myung, is on to Jin's company suspecting its deep and widespread connection to CEOs, politicians, and bureaucrats. Kim catches a break when he tracks down the company's IT architect and brain, PARK Jang-gun. Kim persuades Park to hand over information on Tech Hub and Jin's secret ledger, in exchange of a plea bargain. Country of origin: South Korea Directed by: Ui-Seok Jo Starring: Dong-won Gang, Lei Arellano, Ian Ignacio
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Midwife
Two of French cinema's biggest stars shine in this bittersweet drama about the unlikely friendship that develops between Claire, a talented but tightly wound midwife, and Beatrice, the estranged, free-spirited mistress of Claire's late father. Though polar opposites in almost every way, the two come to rely on each other as they cope with the unusual circumstance that brought them together. Country of origin: France Directed by: Martin Provost Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Catherine Frot, Olivier Gourmet
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One Week and a Day
As Eyal finishes the traditional Jewish week of mourning for his late son, his wife Vicky urges him to return to their routine. But just because the shiva has ended doesn't mean its life as usual. Each coping in their own way, Eyal and Vicky both attempt to regain a sense of control over their future, as they struggle to discover that there are still things in life worth living for. Country of origin: Israel Directed by: Asaph Polonsky Starring: Sharon Alexander, Shai Avivi, Evgenia Dodina
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Pop Aye
A successful Bangkok architect in the midst of a midlife crisis is reunited with an elephant he knew growing up. The two embark on a road trip to the man's childhood home in the idyllic Thai countryside. Country of origin: Thailand Directed by: Kirsten Tan Starring: Thaneth Warakulnukroh, Penpak Sirikul
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Raw
In Justine's family everyone is a veterinarian and vegetarian. Sixteen-years-old, and an exceptional student, she is about to start studies at a veterinarian school where her older sister is also a student. But, she has barely arrived when the hazing starts. Justine is forced to eat raw meat. It is the first time in her life she has eaten meat of any kind. The consequences quickly make themselves felt, and Justine discovers her true nature.
Country of origin: France
Directed by: Julia Ducournau
Starring: Garance Marillier, Ella Rumpf, Rabah Nait Oufella
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Slack Bay
Summer 1910. Several tourists have vanished while relaxing on the beautiful beaches of the Channel Coast. Infamous inspectors Machin and Malfoy soon gather that the epicenter of these mysterious disappearances must be Slack Bay, a unique site where the Slack river and the sea join only at high tide. Country of origin: France Directed by: Bruno Dumont Starring: Fabrice Luchini, Juliette Binoche, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
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Soul on a String
After discovering a sacred stone in the mouth of a deer, Taibei, a solitary cowboy, embarks on a mission: to bring it back to the holy Mountain of Buddha's Handprint. Pursued by black market traders who seek the priceless artifact for themselves, as well as two brothers seeking vengeance for the long-ago death of their father, Taibei's journey will be a long and difficult one, even before it is thrown off course by strange, mystical events. Country of origin: China Directed by: Yang Zhang Starring: Quni Ciren, Kimba, Siano Dudiom Zahi
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The Treasure
Costi is a workaday family man whose cash-strapped next-door neighbor makes him an intriguing proposition: help him find the fortune reportedly buried somewhere on the grounds of his family's country home and split the profits. But as the two men dig, they unearth more than they bargained for, excavating not only dirt, but traces of Romania's often tumultuous history. Country of origin:Romania Directed by: Corneliu Porumboiu Starring: Toma Cuzin, Adrian Purcarescu, Corneliu Cozmei
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Villainess
Honed from childhood into a merciless killing machine by a criminal organization, assassin Sook-hee is recruited as a sleeper agent with the promise of freedom after ten years of service, and she jumps at the chance for a normal life. But soon enough, secrets from her past destroy everything she's worked for, and now nobody can stand in her way as she embarks on a roaring rampage of revenge. Country of Origin: South Korea Directed by: Byung-gil Jung Starring: Ok-Bin Kim, Ha-Kyun Shin, Jun Sung
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Women's Balcony
An accident during a bar mitzvah celebration leads to a gender rift in a devout Orthodox community in Jerusalem, in this rousing, good-hearted tale about women speaking truth to patriarchal power. Country of origin: Israel Directed by: Emil Ben-Shimon Starring: Orna Banai, Itzik Cohen, Einat Sarouf, Igal Naor, Evelin Hagoel, Aviv Alush
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