Films for English Speakers

A young woman disappears during Afula’s burning hot summer. Nobody is looking for her, except for one female police investigator who won't let it go.

The Lunies family has not really been a family for a long time. Now, confronted with death, the estranged family members finally meet again. Winner of the Silver Bear for Best Script at the 2024 Berlinale.

Witek, a high schooler in pre-WWII Polish Lithuania, falls in love with Alina. Wajda blends their romance with Poland’s struggle against the Nazis, skillfully portraying quirky, powerful characters and crafting unforgettable cinematic moments. 

The daughter of a chauffeur returns from Paris and is torn between two Larrabee brothers—David, the carefree playboy, and Linus, the serious businessman—creating a classic love triangle. Audrey Hepburn shines in the titular role, delivering a memorable performance in this timeless romantic comedy directed by Billy Wilder.

Sam and Suzy are both outsiders in the summer camp. Both decide to run away to build their own world. The escape, the journey, and the search for the two will lead the kids and those around them to some realizations. Exceptional aesthetic beauty, a clever narrative structure, and unique characters create this poignant charming comedy. 

A contemporary film noir, based on a novel by George Simenon about Mr. Hire, a lonely single man who leads a very well-ordered life, until he witnesses to a murder…. 

Professor Higgins teaches cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle to speak proper English and become a lady. Asquith and Howard’s faithful adaptation of Shaw's "Pygmalion" highlights brilliant dialogue and class distinctions, creating a charming comedy with ambivalent characters.

Italy, 1980s. When 17-year-old Elio meets Oliver, unfamiliar feelings begin to surface and the two form a passionate relationship. A masterful and moving cinematic adaptation of André Aciman’s novel, which has received exceptional accolades. 

Elizabeth Sparkle, a 50-year-old movie star, faces career ruin due to aging. She experiments with a groundbreaking substance, leading to shocking results. The Substance is a stylish horror drama exploring age, beauty ideals, and self-fulfillment, with visually striking and unsettling themes.

The war in Ukraine has taken a heavy toll on its residents. In addition to fallen and wounded soldiers, many civilians have died, been injured, or fled, with entire communities destroyed. Dear Beautiful Beloved depicts the humanitarian efforts of volunteers, highlighting small acts of kindness in dark times.

1973.Wiliam Miller is a young and opinionated music critic for a couple of small newspapers. Courted by "Rolling Stone" to accompany an emerging rock band on its first music tour, he agrees. On his way through the world of 1970s rock, he will learn a few things about life and about himself.