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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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Crawl
France, 2012, 95 min.
Martin, a petty crook struggling to make ends meet, falls hopelessly for Gwen, a young woman with a passion for swimming, but circumstances quickly becomes complicated. Life in a windswept seaside town in Brittany is explored with compassion in this impressive, atmospheric debut feature.... more
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Eagles
Israel, 2012, 104 min.
Two senior war vets teach Israel’s young generation a lesson. “Part Notebook, part Death Wish, Eagles seems a surefire crowd-pleaser. Providing a large-caliber allegory for contemporary discontent, the provocative content and director Sabo's dry sensibility should spell art-house gold.... more
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The Fifth Season
Belgium, 2012, 93 min.
An apocalyptic story of a rural Belgian village stuck in perpetual winter. Teenagers Alice and Thomas struggle to make sense of this new world as ancient mysticism blends with modern fears.... more
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Headshot
Thailand, 2011, 105 min.
A dazzling Eastern film noir, Pen-ek Ratanaruang’s slow-burn thriller follows a cop-turned-killer as a bullet to the head — which has him literally seeing life upside down — results in an increasingly fatalistic acceptance of his dark place in the universe.... 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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Jump
Ireland, 2012, 84 min.
A fateful New Year’s Eve throws half a dozen characters into cross-purposes in this complex, wildly inventive and occasionally giddy mix of crime caper, romance and moral tale from Northern Ireland.... more
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Just the Wind
Hungary, 2012, 87 min.
The Romany community in an isolated Hungarian village struggles to continue their simple daily routine after a spate of hate crimes in this gritty naturalistic drama. Winner: Silver Bear, Amnesty International Film Prize and Peace Film Prize, Berlin Film Festival.... more
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Nairobi Half Life
Kenya, 2012, 96 min.
In this slick Kenyan entry to the Academy Awards, young Mwas leaves his village for Nairobi to fulfill his acting dreams. He soon discovers that everything comes at a price and must balance his dreams with the necessities of survival.... more
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Stand Up Guys
USA, 2012, 94 min.
They don't make 'em like they used to! Pacino, Walken and Arkin play former gangsters who reunite for one last night on the town in this spicy, tongue-in-cheek, geriatric action comedy.... more
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Unfair World
Greece, 2011, 118 min.
An unorthodox, burnt-out Greek cop decides to forgive all those who are treated unfairly in life – a decision that is clearly asking for trouble. Influenced by Aki Kaurismäki, this minimalist comedy, police procedural and character study won best director and acting awards at the San Sebastian Film... more
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