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Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
, 1h37Directed by Woody Allen
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Peinture, Films about sexuality, Bisexuality-related films, LGBT-related films, Musical films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film, Lesbian-related films
Actors Scarlett Johansson, Patricia Clarkson, Rebecca Hall, Javier Bardem, Kevin Dunn, Penélope Cruz
Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johansson) visit Barcelona for the summer, staying with Vicky's distant relative Judy (Patricia Clarkson) and her husband Mark (Kevin Dunn). While the two are great friends, Vicky is practical and traditional in her approach to love and commitment and is engaged to the reliable Doug (Chris Messina), whereas Cristina imagines herself to be a nonconformist, spontaneous but unsure of what she wants from life or love.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
, 2h7Directed by Tomas Alfredson
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Thriller, Spy
Themes Spy films, Politique, Political films
Actors Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, John Hurt, Toby Jones, Mark Strong
En 1973, George Smiley est un agent du MI6 et l'un de ses principaux dirigeants. À la suite de l'échec catastrophique d'une mission en Hongrie, où l'agent britannique Jim Prideaux a failli être tué, le chef du MI6, Control, est contraint de démissionner, de même que Smiley, mis à la retraite. Control est remplacé par Percy Alleline à la tête du service.
The Ghost Writer (2010)
, 2h8Directed by Roman Polanski
Origin France
Genres Drama, Thriller
Themes Films about writers, Politique, Political films
Actors Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan, Kim Cattrall, Olivia Williams, Tom Wilkinson, Timothy Hutton
A British ghostwriter (Ewan McGregor), who is never named, is recruited by Rhinehart Inc., a large publishing company, to complete the memoirs of former Prime Minister Adam Lang (Pierce Brosnan). His predecessor on the project and Lang's long-term aide, Mike McAra, has recently died in an apparent accident. The writer travels to the fictional Massachusetts village of Old Haven on Martha's Vineyard, where Lang is staying with his wife, Ruth (Olivia Williams), in the house of Marty Rhinehart, the company owner, and a staff of servants and security personnel. The writer is checked into a small hotel. Lang's personal assistant (and implied mistress), Amelia Bly (Kim Cattrall), forbids him to take McAra's manuscript outside, emphasizing that it is a security risk. Rhinehart is allowing the new ghost four weeks to complete the book.
The Hurt Locker (2008)
, 2h11Directed by Kathryn Bigelow
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Thriller, Action
Themes Political films, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors Jeremy Lee Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Christian Camargo, Evangeline Lilly, Ralph Fiennes
The Hurt Locker opens with a quotation from War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning, a best-selling 2002 book by Chris Hedges, a New York Times war correspondent and journalist: "The rush of battle is a potent and often lethal addiction, for war is a drug."
In the Valley of Elah (2007)
, 2h4Directed by Paul Haggis
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Thriller, Historical, Crime
Themes Political films
Actors Tommy Lee Jones, Charlize Theron, Susan Sarandon, Jason Patric, Frances Fisher, Wayne Duvall
The film tells the story of military police veteran Hank Deerfield (Tommy Lee Jones), his wife Joan (Susan Sarandon) and their search for their son Mike (Jonathan Tucker). A soldier recently returned from Iraq, Mike has suddenly gone missing. Deerfield's investigation is aided by a police detective (Charlize Theron), who becomes personally involved in the case.
Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life (2010)
, 2h10Directed by Joann Sfar
Origin France
Genres Drama, Biography, Musical theatre, Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Films about religion, Musical films, Films about Jews and Judaism
Actors Éric Elmosnino, Lucy Gordon, Laetitia Casta, Doug Jones, Anna Mouglalis, Mylène Jampanoï
The film follows notorious musician Serge Gainsbourg's exploits from his upbringing in Nazi occupied France through his rise to fame and love affairs with Juliette Gréco, Brigitte Bardot and marriage to Jane Birkin to his later experimentation with reggae in Jamaica. It also incorporates multiple elements of fantasy, most significantly with the character called "The Mug", an animated exaggeration of Gainsbourg that acts as his conscience (or anti-conscience) at crucial moments in Gainsbourg's life. The film also includes many of Gainsbourg's more famous songs, which serve as the soundtrack to the film and often serve as plot elements themselves.
Sarah's Key (2010)
, 1h51Directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner
Origin France
Genres Drama, War
Themes Pregnancy films, Films about religion, Films about sexuality, Political films, Films about Jews and Judaism, Histoire de France, L'Occupation allemande en France, La condition juive en France sous l'Occupation allemande
Actors Kristin Scott Thomas, Niels Arestrup, Arben Bajraktaraj, Mélusine Mayance, Frédéric Pierrot, Aidan Quinn
In 1942, 10-year-old Sarah Starzynski (Mélusine Mayance) hides her younger brother from French police by locking him in a secret closet and telling him to stay there until she returns. She takes the key with her when she and her parents are transported to the Vélodrome d'Hiver, where they are held in inhuman conditions by the Paris Police and French Secret Service.
Barbecue (2014)
, 1h38Directed by Éric Lavaine
Origin France
Genres Comedy
Themes Medical-themed films
Actors Lambert Wilson, Franck Dubosc, Florence Foresti, Guillaume de Tonquédec, Lionel Abelanski, Jérôme Commandeur
À Lyon, Antoine Chevallier cinquante ans, travaille dans l'entreprise de son père. Il ne fume pas et a des activités sportives. Il est marié à Véronique « Véro » médecin. Ils ont un fils : Hugo. Antoine a fait ses études à Sup de Co, où il a rencontré ses amis : Yves, Laurent, Olivia et Baptiste. Ils y ont également rencontré Jean-Michel « Jean-Mich », qui travaillait au restaurant universitaire. Olivia et Baptiste se sont mariés et ont deux enfants. Jean-Mich est garagiste à Midas. Laurent est devenu agent immobilier et est marié à Nathalie. Ils n'ont pas d'enfant. Laurent a acheté des biens immobiliers à La Mulatière en spéculant sur l'augmentation de leur valeur par l'extension de la ligne du tramway. Yves a épousé Laure. Ils ont un fils : Guillaume. Olivia a quitté Baptiste, qui a sombré dans la dépression et est hébergé provisoirement par Antoine et Véro. Antoine est toujours attiré par les femmes de 25 ans et trompe Véro sans scrupule. Antoine, Jean-Mich, Yves, Laurent, Olivia et Baptiste sont des fervents supporteurs de l'OL.
In the Loop (2009)
, 1h46Directed by Armando Iannucci
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy, Politic, Black comedy
Themes Politique, Political films
Actors Peter Capaldi, James Gandolfini, Mimi Kennedy, Chris Addison, Tom Hollander, Gina McKee
Both the UK and the US are hinting at a military intervention in the Middle East. During a radio interview on BBC Radio 4's PM programme, Minister for International Development Simon Foster (Tom Hollander) accidentally states that a war in the Middle East is "unforeseeable". The Prime Minister's Director of Communications, Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi) scolds him and tells him to toe the line of intervention. Joining the department on his first day, Simon's new aide Toby Wright (Chris Addison) manages to get him into the Foreign Office meeting that day through his girlfriend Suzy (Olivia Poulet), who works there. Leading the meeting is the US Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomacy Karen Clarke (Mimi Kennedy), who is against military intervention and flags a report by her assistant Liza Weld (Anna Chlumsky) titled "Post-War Planning, Parameters, Implications and Possibilities" (PWPPIP). The report heavily opposes intervention, noting the lack of intelligence except that which is coming from the source "Iceman". Also during the committee it is hinted at that the US Assistant Secretary of State for Policy, Linton Barwick (David Rasche), may have set up a secret war committee. After the meeting Simon is ambushed by reporters and contradicts his previous statements by saying the government has to be prepared to "climb the mountain of conflict." Malcolm again scolds him for making too many waves.
The Secret of Kells (2009)
, 1h18Directed by Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey
Origin Belgique
Genres Fantasy, Adventure, Animation
Themes Seafaring films, Films about religion, Transport films, Films set in the Viking Age, Children's films
Actors Brendan Gleeson, Mick Lally, Dominique Collignon-Maurin, Paul Young, Féodor Atkine, Nora Twomey
Brendan, a young, curious, and idealistic boy living in the tightly knit community at the Monastery of Kells, is under the strict care of his stern uncle, Abbot Cellach. Cellach is obsessed with building a wall around the Abbey of Kells, in order to prevent Viking attacks.
W.E. (2011)
, 1h55Directed by Madonna
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Historical, Romance
Actors Abbie Cornish, James D'Arcy, Andrea Riseborough, Oscar Isaac, Richard Coyle, David Harbour
Wally Winthrop (Abbie Cornish) is a lonely housewife, living in 1998 in New York City. She is neglected by her doctor husband, William Winthrop (Richard Coyle) and finds solace in the love story of King Edward VIII (James D'Arcy) and his lover, Wallis Simpson (Andrea Riseborough). Wally travels to the Sotheby's auction of the Windsor Estate, showcasing items used by Wallis and Edward in their lifetime, and reminisces about their relationship.
Avenue Montaigne (2006)
, 1h46Directed by Danièle Thompson
Origin France
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Musical, Romance
Themes Films about music and musicians, Films about classical music and musicians, Piano
Actors Cécile de France, Valérie Lemercier, Albert Dupontel, Laura Morante, Claude Brasseur, Sydney Pollack
Jessica has moved from her small Burgundian town of Mâcon to Paris to start a new life, inspired by her grandmother, Madame Roux, who "always loved luxury". In Paris, she initially has trouble finding work, and spends one evening without shelter. She eventually gets a job waitressing in a small café, the Bar des Théâtres, even though the café, following tradition, has never before hired female waiters. The owner hires Jessica only because he is expecting large crowds soon and needs staff. The café is in an area of Paris close by several artistic venues, including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and a concert hall, on Avenue Montaigne. One of the backstage staff at the theatre, Claudie (Dani), helps to welcome Jessica to Paris.
Hollywoo (2011)
, 1h47Origin France
Genres Comedy
Actors Florence Foresti, Jamel Debbouze, Nikki DeLoach, Muriel Robin, Sophie Mounicot, Jeff Roop
Jeanne Rinaldi gagne sa vie en doublant Jennifer Marshall dans une série télévisée (L.A Couples). Lorsqu'elle apprend que Jennifer renonce à son rôle, Jeanne s'envole pour Hollywood afin de la convaincre de revenir dans la série. Là-bas, elle fait la rencontre de Farrès, qui lui ouvre les portes du star system.
Do Not Disturb (2014)
, 1h19Directed by Patrice Leconte
Origin France
Genres Comedy
Themes L'action se déroule en une journée, Théâtre, Films based on plays
Actors Christian Clavier, Carole Bouquet, Rossy de Palma, Stéphane De Groodt, Valérie Bonneton, Sébastien Castro
Un samedi, par hasard, en chinant dans les allées d'une brocante, Michel (Christian Clavier), dentiste et passionné de jazz, déniche Me, myself and I, le premier album de Niel Youart, album rare et qu'il cherchait depuis longtemps. Mais, alors qu'il veut l’écouter tranquillement dans son salon, le monde entier semble s’être ligué contre lui : Nathalie, sa femme (Carole Bouquet) choisit justement ce moment pour lui faire une révélation inopportune, son fils débarque à l’improviste, un de ses amis frappe à la porte, sa maîtresse décide de tout révéler à sa femme, tandis que sa mère ne cesse de l’appeler sur son portable… Sans parler du fait qu’il s’agit ce jour-là de la fameuse Fête des voisins… Manipulateur, menteur, Michel est prêt à tout pour avoir la paix. Est-il encore possible, aujourd’hui, de disposer d’une petite heure de tranquillité ?