Films for English Speakers

Tamara and Adam, a chaotic couple expecting a child, face eviction in Tel Aviv. Tamara searches for a new home in Adam’s hometown, Haifa, sparking a wild day that reveals the depth of their passionate, turbulent relationship.

This cinematic biography of Bob Dylan is sketched out by six actors. With brilliant changes in cinematic style, Haynes manages to give full expression to Dylan's drastic changes. The sharp transitions infuse the work with energy and keep it from falling into any pitfall.

The last show of "The Band" and it`s leader Bob Dylan is documented by Martin Scorsese and seven different camera-men, combining parts from the show with interviews with Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, etc.. Many consider The Last Waltz as one of the best Rock'n 'Roll films of all time.

Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown, the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history.

With a sharp narrative and cinematic language, Inside Llewyn Davis presents the story of a singer-song writer that tries to find his place in New York’s music scene of the 1960s. 

A comedic mockumentary biopic on the life of jazz guitarist Emmett Ray who considered himself second only to Django Reinhardt. Excellently played by a moustachioed Sean Penn. 

The film portrays the complex relationships between Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, and Sabina Spielrein, shaping psychoanalysis. Cronenberg delivers a historical, romantic story that explores, like his other works, the connection between body and soul and the tension between fantasy and reality.

Germain is a simple guy, but he has a big heart. One afternoon, he meets Margueritte, an old kind lady who introduces him to the world of fine literature. Through the words of Albert Camus, Romain Gary, and others Germain encounters a whole new and delightful world.

Manhattan, 2259. A red-haired woman with supernatural powers, the fifth element, lands in Bruce Willis’ flying taxi. Together, they must unite the elements to stop evil forces. Luc Besson creates a visually stunning, effects-driven future crafted purely to dazzle and entertain the audience.

Iman’s appointment to a senior position in the Iranian judiciary sparks a family conflict when his daughters support the protests. When his gun disappears, tension rises. Mohammad Rasoulof, one of today’s greatest directors, masterfully transforms political struggles into dramatic questions, engaging the senses and the mind.

12-year-old Akira lives in a small apartment in Tokyo with his three brothers. Their mother is out of the picture and it is Akira’s responsibility to take care of the family. 

Dedicated beyond reason to his employer, Stevens is the perfect butler – always anticipating the needs of others and neglecting his own. It will take years before he realizes that he missed living. An excellent exploration of class structure and its social and psychological implications.