The Michael Haneke Trilogy
(3 discs)
on DVD
Starring:Arno Frisch, Angela Winkler, Ulrich Muhe Director:Michael Haneke Certificate:
Long before he made the breakout hit, HIDDEN, director Michael Haneke was challenging the foundations of cinema. His films are stark, hard-hitting and thought-provoking, none more than this collection of three of the director’s early films: THE SEVENTH CONTINENT (1989), BENNY’S VIDEO (1992)and 71 ..read more »
L'Appartement
on DVD
(1995) Starring:Vincent Cassel, Romane Bohringer, Jean-Philippe Ecoffey Director:Gilles Mimouni Certificate:
Director Gilles Mimouni's first feature film is a stylish suspense thriller that confounds the audience while presenting them with an extraordinary and elusive mystery. Vincent Cassel stars as Max, a former playboy who has decided to settle down by marrying his current love, Muriel. However, during ..read more »
Farinelli - Il Castrato
on DVD
(1994) Starring:Stefano Dionisi, Enrico Lo Verso, Jeroen Krabbe Director:Gerard Corbiau Certificate:
Director Gerard Corbiau explores the frustrations, painful insecurities and triumphs of Carlo Broschi the legendary 18th century castrato singer. Who at age seven had surgery to become a castrato to preserve his sweet voice. He went on to become one of the most celebrated opera singers of the 18th ..read more »
Damage
on DVD
(1992) Starring:Jeremy Irons, Juliette Binoche, Miranda Richardson Director:Louis Malle Certificate:
In this gripping romantic thriller, a married and respected middle-aged MP becomes romantically and obsessively involved with his son's fiancee, ultimately ruining his career. Willing to pay any price for his passion, he goes a step too far, and ultimately arranges his own tragic demise.Academy ..read more »
Hamam - The Turkish Bath(1997) Starring:Alessandro Gassman, Francesca D'Aloja Director:Ferzan Ozpetec Certificate:
When Francesco's Aunt Anita dies she leaves him an inheritance, he travels to Istanbul to find out what he has been left. Upon his arrival he discovers a Hamam - a Turkish Bath, he promptly falls in love with the city and decides to stay and make a success of the Hamam.
The Girl On The Bridge
on DVD
(1999) Starring:Vanessa Paradis, Daniel Auteuil, Mireille Mosse Director:Patrice Leconte Certificate:
In his magical, erotic eighteenth feature, French director Patrice Leconte (RIDICULE, MONSIEUR HIRE) captivates viewers from the first elegant black and white frame. In the prologue, fragile beauty Adele (Vanessa Paradis) recounts her wayward, sadly promiscuous past in a comically matter-of-fact ..read more »
Life Is Beautiful
on DVD
(1998) Starring:Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi Director:Roberto Benigni Certificate:
An inspired, award-winning story about the power of love and the human spirit, Life Is Beautiful has been called a modern masterpiece! Guido - a charming but bumbling waiter who's gifted with a colourful imagination and an irresistible sense of humour - has won the heart of the woman he loves and ..read more »
Il Postino
on DVD
(1995) Starring:Philippe Noiret, Massimo Troisi, Maria Grazia Cucinotta Director:Michael Radford Certificate:
A young postman's world is brightened as he begins delivering letters to poet Pablo Neruda, exiled on an island off the coast of Italy. At first hoping friendship with the poet will improve his reputation with a local barmaid, he ultimately develops a genuine, touching relationship with the ..read more »
The Double Life Of Veronique
on DVD
(1991) Starring:Irene Jacob, Philippe Volter Director:Krzysztof Kieslowski Certificate:
Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski, creator of the masterful THREE COLORS TRILOGY, presents this enigmatic, philosophical drama about duality in the modern world. Veronika (Irene Jacob), a young Polish woman, embraces each aspect of her life with zeal. She has many friendships, sexual and ..read more »