Posts filed under 'Foreign'
OSLO, AUGUST 31st- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “This psychological drama follows a day in the life of Anders, a recovering drug addict who travels to his old stomping grounds of Oslo for a job interview. While there, he must confront his past as well as his plans for a new life.”
Very good professional reviews and average audience ones. TRDB.
5/6/12- An article in today’s NY Times about the movie and lead actor. TRDB.
9/19/12- One of the saddest, realistic movies I’ve seen in a long time. Great acting and you feel like you’re in it. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
May 6th, 2012
POLISSE- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “This French drama presents a fictionalized but well-researched portrait of the juvenile protection division of the Paris court system, following a documentarian as she films the employees in the department and the children under its authority.” Good early reviews. TRDB.
5/18/12- Good review in today’s NY Times and very good reviews by almost all critics. Audiences have liked it too. TRDB.
11/6/12- Although this movie was difficult to watch at times it was very realistic and portrayed well the stress that the police men and women are under while trying to protect children from predators. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
May 5th, 2012
KAREN CRIES ON THE BUS- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “After 10 years in a loveless marriage, a woman leaves her husband to embark on a journey of independence and self-discovery. But as she possesses no discernable job skills, friends or money, the road will be bumpy.”
5/2/12- This movie, from Colombia, held my interest and I enjoyed it. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
May 2nd, 2012
WHERE DO WE GO NOW?- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “While their men fight a remote sectarian war, the women of a Lebanese village — one hemmed in by minefields — band together to denounce the clash of Islamic and Christian beliefs that sustains the war and threatens to poison their own community.”
5/11/12– Mediocre professional reviews and OK audience reaction but good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
10/1/12- It took a while to get into this movie but I did and even though I agree with a reviewer who said that the film was more interesting than satisfying I can still recommend it. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 26th, 2012
THE CUP- 2012. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A true story about two brothers, both competing for the highest honor in horse racing, the Melbourne Cup. When tragedy strikes, one brother relies on the support of a veteran horse trainer to overcome the odds and challenge himself to win. An incredible story of inspiration and triumph over adversity.”
Bad reviews all over. TRDB.
Tags: drama
April 26th, 2012
MY AUSTRALIA- 2011. Synopsis by IMDB. “City of Lodz in Poland, after the Second World War. Two brothers, Tadek and Andrzej, grow up without a father, and their mother, so busy at work, does not notice when the boys join a rowdy and anti-Semitic organization.Only when during a fight one of the boys gets hurt, she realizes what is going on. Then she decides to leave Poland together with her family and go to… Australia. At the end of the trip it comes out that the goal was not to reach Australia but Israel. Boys become aware of their and their family roots.”
4/23/12- I liked this movie very much and the actor who played the young boy was terrific. TRDB. At the 2012 Westchester Jewish Film Festival.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 23rd, 2012
THE NASTY GIRL- 1990. Synopsis by Netflix. “German high schooler Sonya decides to write an essay about her town’s history during the Third Reich and its heroic resistance to Nazi tyranny. To her (and the town’s) dismay, she instead uncovers evidence of collaboration with the regime.”
I saw this years ago and liked it very much. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 23rd, 2012
JOANNA- 2010. Synopsis by IMDB. “During the Occupation, a young woman whose husband disappeared during the war decides to hide a little Jewish girl. To save the child, she gets into a romance with a German.”
4/22/12- A deeply sad and provocative movie about the German occupation of Poland. Great acting as well. TRDB. At the 2012 Westchester Jewish Film Festival at Jacob Burns.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 22nd, 2012
RESTORATION- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “Israeli antique dealer Yakov Fidelman’s (Sasson Gabay) business is failing. Even his estranged son Noah (Nevo Kimchi), a lawyer, is unable to help. But Yakov’s desperation turns to hope when he finds a vintage piano that, when restored, could be worth a fortune. His obsession with repairing the 120-year-old Steinway is mirrored by his desire to cling to the past while rebuilding a future with Noah. This heartfelt drama also stars Sarah Adler.”
4/21/12- Despite some loose ends in this film I did enjoy it. TRDB. At tthe 2012 Westchester Jewish Film Festiva at Jacob Burns.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 22nd, 2012
CARTAS A ELENA- 2010. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In the beautiful hills of Copper Canyon in Chihuahua, a young boy Emile is adopted by the postman Matt. As part of their daily tasks, they not only deliver the mail and read the letters to the habitants, also take dictation, since most are illiterate. The young Emilio quickly learns to read and write but is saddened by the difficult stories sent in by relatives who have migrated north of Denver, Colorado in search of a better future. One day, Emilio takes over the post and with great imagination, changes the letters so they are happy and optimistic. In just days, the town is transformed. While on duty, Emilio meets a young girl named who becomes his first love.”
No reviews yet but this does sound interesting. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 21st, 2012
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