Vaathi

After a fictitious marriage with a Russian emigrant, Cellisten Louka, a Czech man, must suddenly take responsibility for her son. However, it’s not long before the communication barrier is broken between the two new family members.

Runtime

1h 45m

Director

Jan Svěrák

Cast

Andrei Khalimon, Zdeněk Svěrák, Libuše Šafránková

Despite their social differences Luise, called Pünktchen, a girl from rich parentage befriends Anton, a boy who has to earn his own money in order to afford life for his sick mother and himself. Together they undergo different adventures, even preventing a theft in Pünktchens home

Runtime

1h 31m

Director

Thomas Engel

Cast

Sabine Eggerth, Peter Feldt, Hertha Feiler

An aging, decadent landlord’s passion for music becomes the undoing of his legacy as he sacrifices his wealth in order to compete with the opulent music room of his younger, richer neighbour.

Runtime

1h 40m

Director

Satyajit Ray

Cast

Chhabi Biswas, Gangapada Basu, Padmadevi

In vivid images, the documentary-like story of a drover and his family in the northern badlands of Brazil during the drought. A family in the search of new hope and destiny.

Runtime

1h 40m

Director

Nelson Pereira dos Santos

Cast

Átila Iório, Maria Ribeiro, Baleia

War journalist Paul Prior returns to his New Zealand hometown after his father’s death, rekindling strained relationships with his brother and memories of a troubled past. He befriends Celia, a curious and aspiring writer, who shares a fascination with his world. When Celia mysteriously disappears, Paul becomes the prime suspect, forci...

Runtime

2h 6m

Director

Brad McGann

Cast

Matthew Macfadyen, Emily Barclay, Miranda Otto