Cielo’s teenage daughter, Laura, is kidnapped in Northern Mexico. Despite paying several ransoms, Laura is not returned. When the authorities offer no support in the search, Cielo takes matters into her own hands. She finds help from Lamarque, a military man with unconventional modus operandi, who agrees to assist her in her search – off the record – in exchange for information which she can provide as a local. Cielo’s collaboration with Lamarque will pull her into the spiral of violence that made her a victim in the first place.
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From Africa, Abou watches the fence and the future in Europe ahead of him. For over a year, he and thousands of other migrants have attempted to jump the enormous fence system that separates Morocco and Spain. Behind the camera, Abou portrays the struggle for dignity and freedom on the militarized frontier.
Aces & Knaves is a documentary about mental gymnastics, competition, and cheating in bridge – the most complex game ever invented by the human mind. Bill Gates is in the film, as are several world champions, sharing tales of exhilaration and defeat. The film is aimed not only at bridge enthusiasts but also at those who have never picked up a hand. Why? Because bridge holds a mirror to the human spirit, at its best and at its worst. And like life, it’s all about the cards you’re dealt. You have to make the best of them.
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Coffret contenant 3 films du réalisateur Alexandre Rockwell. 3 perles du cinéma indépendant américain en noir et blanc.
Sweet Thing (2020, 1h31) : New Bedford, Massachusetts. Billie, jeune adolescente, et son petit frère Nico luttent pour trouver leur place dans une famille dysfonctionnelle. Partagés entre un père alcoolique mais aimant et une mère trop souvent absente, leur vie oscille entre malaises et incompréhensions. Lors d’un été mouvementé, ils rencontrent Malik, jeune garçon en quête d’ailleurs, et décident de fuguer avec lui.
In The Soup (1992, 1h33) : Un auteur au chômage vend son scénario ...
