Posts filed under 'Foreign'
SAND STORM- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “As Suliman takes another bride, wife Jalila and daughter Layla bridle at the strictures put on their lives, with Jalila seething as she’s forced to host a wedding celebration welcoming the new spouse into the family and Layla pursuing forbidden love.”
9/28/16- I’ve read only 1 review of this Israeli film– by the NY Times and it sounds interesting. TRDB.
12/19/16- Reviews for this film have been excellent and I agree. A well acted story that again explores women’s freedom in Muslim communities. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
September 28th, 2016
EUNGYO (A MUSE)- 2012. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Director Ji-woo Jung unabashedly infuses the proceedings with a fierce emotional resonance that boils these characters’ blood into remorseless anger and unconscionable actions.”
9/25/16- An interesting drama about the relationship between a 70 year old poet and a high school girl. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
September 26th, 2016
1000 RUPEE NOTE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Impoverished housemaid Budhi receives an unexpected windfall when a campaigning politician handing out bribes stuffs several 1,000-rupee notes into her hand. Elated by her good fortune, Budhi embarks on an ill-considered shopping spree.”
9/23/16- Just 2 reviews- 1 up and 1 down. I would probably try it at home. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
September 23rd, 2016
THE AGE OF SHADOWS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “During Japan’s occupation of Korea, a former resistance member now working for the Japanese police is tasked with infiltrating a band of freedom fighters intent on blowing up key Japanese facilities. But he soon ends up in an impossible situation.”
9/23/16- Excellent reviews for this movie although it sounds mighty confusing from the full review. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
September 23rd, 2016
TANNA- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living on an isolated Pacific island, a young girl from the indigenous Yakel tribe refuses to submit to an arranged marriage and flees with her lover instead. The couple’s defiance soon threatens to ignite a bitter blood feud on the island.”
9/16/16- Good reviews by the critics and very good ones by audiences. TRDB.
2/26/17- I thought that this movie was wonderful!! The wisdom of these “primitive” tribes is astounding. TRDB. Hotwire On Demand.
Tags: drama, Foreign
September 19th, 2016
COME WHAT MAY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After Nazi forces rout the French army in May 1940, the denizens of a threatened village abandon their homes and head west. Traveling together are a German dissenter in search of his son, and a Scottish officer whose entire unit has been slaughtered.”
9/9/16- This movie sounds interesting but unfortunately received poor reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
September 9th, 2016
AS I OPEN MY EYES- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “As the social ferment of Tunisia’s Jasmine Revolution swirls around 18-year-old rock singer Farah, her provocative lyrics draw attention from the police. When she’s detained for questioning, Farah realizes that one of her friends has betrayed her.”
9/9/16- The critics loved the movie– audiences liked it. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
September 9th, 2016
IS THAT YOU?- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After losing his job, 60-year-old Israeli Ronnie flies to the United States to make contact with his long-lost love Rachel. During his search, he crosses paths with student filmmaker Myla, who joins Ronnie on his sentimental quest.”
8/26/16- Weak reviews all around. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
September 7th, 2016
MIA MADRE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Thrown off balance by her mother’s grave illness, film director Margherita must also struggle with the brash and uncooperative Hollywood actor who’s starring in the dramatic feature she’s trying to finish shooting.”
8/26/16- Very good reviews from the critics and just OK ones from audiences. TRDB.
11/16/11- I enjoyed this movie very much. Great acting and a great story. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: Comedy, drama
September 7th, 2016
FATIMA- 2016. Despite raising two teen daughters on her own in France, Algerian immigrant Fatima has never mastered the language of her adopted land. When a fall takes her off her feet, she begins a diary, expressing her feelings to her girls in her native Arabic.ings to her girls in her native Arabic.”
8/26/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
September 7th, 2016
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