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Foreign Films New to View July 2024 |
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Amidst a Snowstorm of Love
(Chinese) As a professional billiards player, Yin Guo has become quite a notable athlete. After receiving an invitation to play in a tournament in Hel, Yin Guo eagerly accepts. Little does she know that what will follow will change her life forever. Before Yin Guo can even start training for the upcoming competition, an unexpected snowstorm leaves her stranded with Lin Yi Yang, and an instant connection is made. Helped along by her cousin, Yin Guo and Yi Yang continue to get to know each other better long after the storm subsides. But even as they draw closer, Yin Guo has no idea that Yi Yang has quite a bit of history in the world of professional billiards. A true genius in the sport, Yi Yang once basked in the spotlight of professional billiards fame, but that was a long time ago. Inspired by Yin Guo's love of the sport, Yi Yang decides the time is right to return to the world of professional billiards.
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All Your Faces
(French) France's Restorative Justice program has offered victims and perpetrators of violent crime the opportunity to come together and engage in dialogue. Inspired by this, writer/director Jeanne Herry's poignant ensemble drama All Your Faces brings together a rich tapestry of characters perpetrators and victims alike to explore this process of forgiveness. Victims sit face-to-face with those who have been convicted of violent robberies, and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse must confront the past to define the future on her terms. Unflinching in its honesty, This film doesn't shy away from the difficult emotional vulnerability of these encounters while leaving open the possibility of genuine healing.
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The Advisors Alliance
(Mandarin) In late 2nd Century AD China, Sima Yi, born to a government official's family, showcased remarkable intelligence. Amidst the turmoil of the Eastern Han Dynasty's decline, Sima Yi rose in local government, marrying the clever Zhang Chun Hua. As war erupted, Sima Yi caught the attention of a powerful warlord. Following the warlord's death, a power struggle ensued among his sons, with Cao Pi seeking Sima Yi's aid in his bid for the imperial throne. Together, they aimed to reshape Chinese history. This tale unfolds in the 2017 Chinese drama "The Advisors Alliance," portraying the real-life events of Sima Yi from 179 to 251 AD.
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Hafreiat
(Slovak) Under the heat of the sun at a Spanish archeological mission in northern Jordan, Abu Dya, a Palestinian Jordanian, digs the land for long hours. Salaries are low and the cost of living is rising. But Abu Dya wants to provide a different life for his family, but a criminal record stymies his efforts. Hafreiat shows one man's relationship with his family, the land and its laws, and questions the possibility of banishing the past in a society that seems opposed to reintegration.
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Perfect Days
(Japanese) A perfect song that hits at just the right moment, the play of sunlight through leaves, a fleeting moment of human connection in a vast metropolis: the wonders of everyday life come into breathtaking focus in this profoundly moving film by Wim Wenders. In a radiant, Cannes-award-winning performance of few words but extraordinary expressiveness, Koji Yakusho plays a public-toilet cleaner in Tokyo whose rich inner world is gradually revealed through his small exchanges with those around him and with the city itself. Channeling his idol Yasujiro Ozu, Wenders crafts a serenely minimalist ode to the miracle that is the here and now.
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Unit One Complete Series
(Danish) Winner of the 2002 International Emmy Award for Best Drama and inspired by actual police cases, the Danish TV crime drama Unit One reveals an unvarnished perspective on criminal casework and the people who spend their lives doing it. Charlotte Fich stars as the ambitious detective Ingrid Dahl, who's been promoted to lead Unit One, the elite mobile task force created to support law enforcement across Denmark. Mads Mikkelsen plays Detective Alan Fisher, the bad boy of the team, whose disregard for rules and hot temper often lead to trouble. The cerebral and intuitive Thomas Lacour has the uncanny ability to visualize what really happened at crime scenes, and veteran detective IP Sørenson is the glue that holds the team together. Johnny Olson, the former Danish national soccer star, drives Unit One's mobile HQ and has struck up a relationship with logistics specialist Gabby Levin. As a group they tackle cases involving murder, kidnapping, human trafficking, and extortion. The job challenges everything they know about the criminal mind and takes a heavy toll on their personal lives.
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Vengeance of the Bride
(Korean) The drama revolves around Eun Seo Yeon, who seeks revenge against Kang Baek San, a powerful cosmetics company owner responsible for her parents' tragic fate. She marries his son, Kang Tae Poong, to execute her plan, leading to a complex tale of love, betrayal, and retribution​.
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Vimanam
(Telugu) In "Vimanam," a poignant tale unfolds as a young boy's dream to fly takes flight. His dedicated father, driven by boundless love, works tirelessly to turn this dream into reality. The film beautifully captures the universal theme of parental devotion, making it a compelling watch for its heartfelt performances and commendable production values. "Vimanam" is not just about flights; it's a touching portrayal of a father's unwavering commitment to his son's dreams, offering a relatable and heartwarming cinematic experience.
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