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Begin 2017 with great weekend movies from Cinema World

January 04, 2017 01:45 PM

SEE THE WORLD SUNDAYS

DARK DIAMOND

(FRANCE/BELGIUM/CANADA/2016/THRILLER/DRAMA) January 15, 9PM

Pier Ulmann blames his family of diamond dealers for his father's tragic life – and death. To take revenge, he returns among them, in Antwerp, with a robbery plan in mind.

Language: French, German, Dutch, English

FATHER-OUT-LAW

(GERMANY/AUSTRIA/2016/COMEDY) January 1, 9PM

A 2016 comedy, Hans is a racist stuck with a Thai daughter-in-law, Lamai, when his son dies suddenly. Worse still, her mother comes to stay. The only saving grace is Lamai’s son who steal Hans’ heart. When Lamai is attacked, an unexpected hero arises.

Language: German

ADIDAS VS PUMA – THAT’S THE NAME OF THE GAME!

(GERMANY/2016/DRAMA (BIOGRAPHY)) January 8, 9PM

This is the story of brothers Adi and Rudi who would go on to head two of the world’s most popular sportswear empires, Adidas and Puma. Rivalry between their wives rips them apart and the hatred and bitterness behind the brands take on epic proportions.

Language: German

THE MAN FROM ORAN

(ALGERIA/FRANCE/2014/DRAMA (HISTORY)) January 22, 9PM

During the first heady years that followed Algeria's independence, two friends, Djaffar and Hamid, look forward to a fine future in a free Algeria. But there comes a day when betrayal separates them.

Language: French, Arabic

MY INTERNSHIP IN CANADA

(CANADA/2015/COMEDY) January 29, 9PM

An independent Canadian MP holds the decisive vote that will determine if the country goes to war. He travels his district with his family and an idealistic intern from Haiti to consult his constituents even as lobbyist threaten to complicate matters.

Language: French, English, Creole

FESTIVAL PICKS SATURDAYS

CHILDREN OF SARAJEVO

(BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA/FRANCE/GERMANY/2012/DRAMA) January 7, 9PM
Director Aida Begic won the Un Certain Regard - Special Distinction of The Jury, Cannes Film Festival Official Selection, 2012 for this drama about the struggles of two Bosnian war orphans in Sarajevo. One turns to Islam; the other leads a double life.
Language: Bosnian
24 HOURS IN THE LIFE OF A WOMAN

(FRANCE/2002/DRAMA) January 14, 9PM
Life in a French family boarding house in 1936 turns upside down when Louis’s mother runs away with a tennis coach. All the tenants denounce her except an enigmatic widow who tells Louis her own love story. Stars Oscar Best Actress Nominee, Berenice Bejo.
Language: French
THE BUFFALO BOY

(FRANCE/BELGIUM/VIETNAM/2004/DRAMA) January 21, 9PM
1940 French-occupied Indochina, 15-year-old Kim takes his family’s two buffaloes to the mountains to escape the floods. The journey is treacherous but he befriends a gang of buffalo keepers who are part-time bandits and learns the meaning of friendship.
Language: Vietnamese
IN YOUR WAKE

(FRANCE/2007/DRAMA) January 28, 9PM
Marco’s estranged father, Gabriel, returns unexpectedly. Though old hurts exist, he also brings a new lease of life. Gabriel dreams of opening a bar like no other. All they need is money. Caught in his father’s ideals, no price is too high for Marco.
Language: French

THRILLER FRIDAYS

EVA BLOND: THE SIXTH SENSE

(GERMANY/2006/CRIME) January 6, 10PM
The body of a six year old girl is found. Blonde and Alyans learn that the youth welfare office previously made representations to the parents on suspicion of child abuse already. In particular, increasing evidence points towards the father.
Language: German
THE SOUL OF EVIL

EVIL (FRANCE/2011/THRILLER) January 13, 10PM
A serial killer who chops up women and burns them with acid is shot to death. But a year later, a copycat killer surfaces. Is it really a copycat or is the killer still alive? César Award-winners take the leads in this electrifying thriller.
Language: French
CRIMINAL PAST

(FRANCE/2010/CRIME/THRILLER) January 20, 10PM
Louise is happy to be expecting a child with her partner of five years, Paul. While holidaying in France, Paul disappears and Louise discovers that he is really Antonio, a former robber and murder suspect. As investigations begins, so does her nightmare.
Language: French
DEATH LIST

(FRANCE/2009/CRIME) January 27, 10PM
An ex-cop receives an anonymous mail with the names of those responsible for his parents murder 25 years ago. When the first person on the list is killed, he is a suspect. Working with his detective brother to clear his name, they uncover the dark truth.
Language: French