When it’s Wednesday, it’s time for cinema. Today, we present our selection of movies for the week, to guide you through the dim lights of the theaters.
1. The Night Drags On – Michiel Blanchart
A hypnotic journey where darkness becomes the ultimate protagonist. This daring film will lead you into an endless night, where each passing minute seems to stretch time to the point of suffocation. Michiel Blanchart, already noted for his mastery of suspense, immerses us here in a dreamlike and disturbing universe. Few details have emerged about the cast, but the first images promise an extraordinary cinematic experience, where the line between dream and reality blurs.
That night, Mady, a daytime student and nighttime locksmith, sees his life turned upside down when he opens the wrong door and unintentionally becomes an accomplice in a high-stakes crime scheme. In the heart of a city in turmoil, Mady has only one night to get out of trouble and track down Claire, the one who betrayed his trust. The countdown is on…
2. Alienoid-The Confrontation – Choi Dong-hoon
When the future meets the past, the clash of civilizations becomes inevitable. This epic saga by Choi Dong-hoon, master of the South Korean blockbuster, combines science fiction with martial arts in a spectacular interstellar duel. Alienoid propels us through time, following characters willing to do anything to save their world. With a top-tier cast, including Kim Tae-ri and Ryu Jun-yeol, this film promises total immersion in a relentless battle where humanity fights for its survival.
When aliens invaded Earth, Ean, a young protector, traveled to the past to attempt to reverse the course of history. Aided by Insiders with legendary powers, the young woman must now return to our time to face the Original Alien in a decisive battle to save humanity.
3. Crazies – Christophe Duthuron
A quirky comedy where laughter erupts with every line! Christophe Duthuron returns with a new gem, this time focusing on a group of colorful misfits. Featuring an irresistible cast, including Pierre Richard and Eddy Mitchell, Crazies tells the story of a group of old friends who, approaching retirement, decide to throw everything out the window to live their wildest dreams. Prepare yourself for a torrent of gags and improbable situations, all served with biting humor that hits the mark.
The Rainbow is a genuine community center in Marmande that welcomes ordinary people but those battered by life. Its members support each other in their struggle against daily hardships. When they are threatened with expulsion, a wave of solidarity organizes around Pierre, the founder, to save this unique shelter.
4. The Prisoner of Bordeaux – Patricia Mazuy
A descent into the depths of the human soul, carried by an Isabelle Huppert at the peak of her art! Patricia Mazuy delivers an intense and oppressive drama, where freedom becomes a distant concept. Huppert portrays a woman imprisoned in Bordeaux, whose mind, like her body, becomes captive to a situation beyond her control. The film explores themes of guilt, redemption, and madness, with a depth rarely achieved in cinema. A powerful work that will leave no one indifferent.
Alma, alone in her large house in the city, and Mina, a young mother in a distant suburb, have organized their lives around the absence of their two husbands detained in the same place… During a visiting session, the two women meet and embark on a friendship as improbable as it is tumultuous…
5. A Beautiful Affair – Natja Brunckhorst
Between dream and reality, fate weaves its threads in a mysterious way. Natja Brunckhorst delivers here a poignant yet luminous story. The choices of a lifetime can overturn everything. The film follows the path of a woman in search of truth and identity, exploring the depths of the human soul with rare sensitivity. With careful direction and a remarkable performance, “A Beautiful Affair” stands out as a true gem of auteur cinema. In essence, it’s a well-acted comedy about German reunification!
In 1990, during the complex reunification of the two Germanies, the workers of a neighborhood in the former East Germany found themselves unemployed. One day, they discover a stash of East German banknotes destined for destruction. They have three days to seize the money and convert it into Deutsche Marks, orchestrating the affair that will change their lives.
