Who says Wednesday says cinema. Today we offer you our selection of films of the week, to guide you best in the dark rooms.
1. A Life by James Hawes
In 1938, while Prague was at risk of falling into the hands of the Nazis, a banker in London decided to save hundreds of children destined for the concentration camps. Nicholas Winton bravely organized convoys to England, thus providing shelter to 669 Jewish children. It is a truly poignant and inspiring story. It’s the true story of Sir Nicholas Winton, the Schindler, who inspired the film.
2. Sleep by Jason Yu
Sleep is a South Korean film directed by Jason Yu. In this horror film, a young couple’s life is turned upside down when the husband begins to sleepwalk and transforms into another person once night falls. His wife, terrified that he might harm their newborn, finds herself unable to sleep…
3. Through the Seasons by Hanna Ladoul, Marco la Via
Charlie, 20 years old, a student, returns to the family farm in Virginia to help her sick mother. She studies finance, while her mother, Laura, takes care of a chicken farm. After a long absence, Charlie’s grandmother, Solange, an eccentric and feminist Frenchwoman, arrives at the farm. Mother and daughter, with different life views, will they manage to coexist despite their turbulent past?
4. Universal Theory by Time Kroger
In 1962, during a physics congress in the Swiss Alps, Johannes presents a theory on parallel worlds. Unfortunately, no one takes him seriously, not even his mentor. However, mysteries start piling up: a strange cloud in the sky, the mysterious presence of Karin, a pianist who haunts him and seems to know everything about him… And what about those bizarre accidents in the mountains? The boundary between reality and fiction seems very blurred in this place.
5. The Kingdom of the Abyss by Tian Xiaopeng
For ages 10 and up, this film features Shenxiu, a 10-year-old girl who finds herself swept into the marine depths during a family cruise. There she discovers a fantastic underwater world filled with incredible creatures. At the heart of this mysterious place is the Restaurant of the Abyss, run by the famous Captain Nanhe. Pursued by the Red Phantom, the little girl and Captain Nanhe will encounter many challenges and secrets during this fantastic adventure.
