Films for English Speakers

From a young age, sisters Claire and Jeanne train in piano under their strict father. Sent to a prestigious school, their relationship strains until a diagnosis unites them in a fight to keep playing. Prodigies celebrates human resilience and the transformative power of music.

Gable is a journalist who meets heiress Colbert while she is running away from her father. Frank Capra created the all-American romantic comedy. The result is a classic that is an entertaining today as it was 90 year ago.

Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.

An eccentric California executive, controlled by seven sisters, obsessively collects frequent flyer miles to escape. In this sly, small, and unusual film, Paul Thomas Anderson brings back his signature elements: a brilliant soundtrack, playful use of randomness, and, above all, a deep yearning for redemption.

When Dieter Dengler was a boy in WWII Germany, he decided that he wanted to be a pilot. He immigrated to America and in 1965 was stationed in Vietnam, where he found himself fighting for his life in a Vietcong prison.

A human mosaic set during one day in Los Angeles, the plot weaves together the stories of 9 characters. Paul Anderson's personal and operatic style charge the stories with surprising power and emotion. 

30-year-old Justine’s life is at a standstill; she’s married to a loser, and her work is unfulfilling. Perhaps an affair with the younger Holden will bring some much-needed change. With Jennifer Aniston’s magnetic presence, The Good Girl offers 90 minutes of heartfelt and clever distraction. 

A young Mexican dancer dreams of fame in the U.S. and meets Jennifer, a wealthy socialite who believes in him. His arrival turns her world upside down. Dreams, by Michel Franco, stars Oscar-winner Jessica Chastain in a powerful, moving, and intelligent performance.

We accompany Daniel Plainview, an oil tycoon chasing the black gold, from his beginnings up to the heights as he conquers generous portions of northern California turning into an unchallenged tycoon. There Will Be Blood is one of the cinematic climaxes of 2007.

Precision and perfection govern the life of haute couture designer Reynolds Woodcock. An eternal bachelor, things changes when Reynolds meets the young Alma. Masterful Paul Thomas Anderson offers an insightful look at the power games present in every relationship and presents an aesthetic and emotional viewing experience.

Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight explores morality in an age of terror, contrasting good and evil through the Joker's chaotic villainy. With stunning action and deep moral exploration, the film is heightened by Heath Ledger's haunting, unforgettable performance.