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The Angels’ Share
United Kingdom, 2012, 101 min.
From acclaimed director Ken Loach comes a spirited crime caper that follows a gang of misfits who hatch a scheme to steal the world's most expensive whisky. A heart-warming ode to the importance of human friendship and forgiveness – and the “water of life”. Winner: Special Jury Prize, Cannes Film Fe... more
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Blancanieves
Spain, 2012, 96 min.
In this spectacular silent movie-style adaptation of Snow White, the daughter of a famous bullfighter is mistreated by her wicked stepmother. When she runs away and joins a band of dwarfs, her natural bullfighting talent is discovered, but her stepmother plots to bring her down.... more
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Dormant Beauty
Italy, 2012, 115 min.
Isabelle Huppert and Toni Servillo (Il Divo) are superb in this caustic political critique and keenly observed social drama centering on the hot-button issue of euthanasia. Directed by Italian master Marco Bellocchio (Vincere; Good Morning, Night).... more
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English Vinglish
India, 2012, 133 min.
An Indian wife and mother rediscovers her self-worth when she secretly enrolls in an accelerated English class during a stay in New York. This sweet, funny audience-pleaser proves a winning comeback vehicle for Indian megastar Sridevi after a lengthy hiatus.... more
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I, Anna
United Kingdom, 2012, 93 min.
Charlotte Rampling’s lonely divorcée is a murder suspect in this twisty psychological thriller, a London neo-noir costarring Gabriel Byrne and directed by the actress’s son, Barnaby Southcombe.... more
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Jackpot
Norway, 2011, 90 min.
This black comic caper about four dodgy types who must share a multi-million kronor jackpot unspools at a rollicking pace. Based on a story by best-selling Nordic crime writer Jo Nesbo.... more
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Key of Life
Japan, 2012, 128 min.
Japan's master of screwball comedy Kenji Uchida returns with this cynical and hilarious tale about a failed actor who switches identities with a stranger at a bath house — only to find himself filling the shoes of an elite assassin.... more
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King Curling
Norway, 2011, 75 min.
Evoking comparisons to The Big Lebowski and the films of Wes Anderson, Ole Endresen’s hilarious debut follows the comeback of a mentally unstable curling champion, turning the tropes of the “sports comeback” movie on their collective heads in the process.... more
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Kon-Tiki
Norway, 2012, 118 min.
A real-life action-adventure, Kon-Tiki follows Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl and five fellow scientists on a 1947 voyage of 4300 nautical miles from South America to Polynesia on a wooden raft. From the directors of PSIFF audience favorite Max Manus.... more
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Little World
Spain, 2012, 83 min.
This winsome documentary charms with the story of Albert Casals, a 20-year-old Catalan youth who decides that he and his girlfriend, Anna, will travel half way around the world to East Cape, New Zealand, and only 20 Euros in their pockets. His sense of freedom truly amazes and inspires.... more
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Magnificent Presence
Italy, 2012, 105 min.
A penurious aspiring actor (Elio Germano) takes an apartment already occupied by the ghosts of an old theatrical troupe in this light, engaging entertainment from Italy’s leading gay filmmaker, Ferzan Ozpetek (Loose Cannons; Facing Windows). Audience Award. Moscow Film Festival... more
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Mental
Australia, 2012, 116 min.
PJ Hogan reteams with Muriel’s Wedding star Toni Collette in this raucous and uproarious Australian comedy about an unconventional, bong-smoking nanny plucked off the street to care for the five daughters of an ambitious small town politician.... more
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Midnight’s Children
Canada, 2012, 148 min.
Salman Rushdie adapts his own monumental novel – a picaresque that doubles as a history of modern India – into a rich, sprawling, unruly movie, full of romance, satire, magic and anger.... more
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Papadopoulos & Sons
United Kingdom, 2012, 105 min.
No one does crisis like the Greeks. This feel-good comedy follows a London Greek family who lose it all in the latest economic crash – everything except a derelict fish and chip shop. Audience Award, Thessaloniki Film Festival.... more
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The Sapphires
Australia, 2012, 99 min.
Sparkling soul music and raucous humor anchor Wayne Blair’s irresistible tale, based on the real-life story of an all-female Aboriginal singing group in 1960s Australia that went from folk to soul with unexpected success. The feel-good film of the year.... more
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The Snitch Cartel
Colombia, 2012, 107 min.
A boy from a humble background rises through the ranks of a ruthless drug cartel in early ‘90s Colombia, determined to win over the girl he loves. But after a violent shake-up within the cartel he undertakes a dangerous new role as a DEA informant.... more
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Two Lives
Germany, 2012, 97 min.
An East German spy in Norway has built a life around a fake identity. With the fall of the Berlin Wall, her happy existence is threatened in this story of trauma, intrigue and espionage.... more
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Unfinished Song
United Kingdom, 2011, 93 min.
A curmudgeonly pensioner takes his ailing wife’s place in their unconventional local choir, with hilarious results. A stellar cast including Terence Stamp and Vanessa Redgrave lead this charming, tear-jerking tale about coming to terms with love and loss.... more
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