FORGOTTEN LOVE
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH?
Such a delightful film. A joy to sit back, relax and watch a quiet, thoughtful story. A respected surgeon professor Rafal Wilczur, who, abandoned by his wife, falls victim to a mugging and as a result of his injuries loses his memory. Years later, poor and still suffering from amnesia, he meets his daughter. It is a touching story about love that overcomes all obstacles and makes people destined for each other find their way to one another.
DIRECTOR:
MICHAL GAZDA
CAST
LESZEK LICHOTA, MARIA KOWALSKA, IGNACY LISS, ANNA SZYMANCZYK, IZABELA KUNA, MIKOLAJ GRABOWSKI
THE CHAMPION
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH?
There’s always a football championship going on somewhere in the world, and this is the story of one boy’s ambition and drive to get to the top, if he can stay out of trouble. Diego is a hot-headed football star who has it all until a fight gets him benched and assigned Alex, a new tutor: a reclusive academic who’ll teach Diego to face his fears, whilst also facing his own.
DIRECTOR:
CARLOS THERON
CAST
DANI ROVIRA, SWIT EME, PABLO CHIAPELLA, LUIS FERNANDEZ, CARLOS LIBRADO, CINTIA GARCIA, PERE BRASO
UNTOLD: THE MURDER OF AIR MCNAIR
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH?
This is an interesting documentary detailing the investigation into Steve McNair, an NFL legend whose life was seemingly cut short by a crime of passion. Is there more to this chilling tragedy than meets the eye? Indeed, there is, and it all unfolds eventually.
DIRECTOR:
RODNEY LUCAS, TAYLOR ALEXANDER WARD
MOUNTAIN QUEEN: THE SUMMITS OF LHAKPA SHERPA
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH?
Back in the 1950s, the majority of kids at school knew of the mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay. To this day, most of us still remember his name. This documentary explores the life Lhakpa Sherpa, a young Nepalese woman of great strength of character and intelligence, who overcomes the male dominated Mt. Everest Sherpa Industry with her indomitable spirit. Uneducated and unmarried she refuses to allow the traditional “housewife culture” shame her with their ostracism. She becomes the first Nepalese Woman to Summit Everest and continues summiting despite her violent Romanian husband’s abuse. Never giving up, she continues breaking Everest World Records and inspires us all with her kind, loving and compassionate nature.
DIRECTOR:
LUCY WALKER
DAUGHTERS
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH?
An emotional documentary which follows four young girls who prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington, D.C., jail. Uplifting, but also heartbreaking, as the anticipation and excitement builds for both fathers and daughters. Such a wonderful story and a brilliant idea.
DIRECTOR:
ANGELA PATTON, NATALIE RAE
CAST
INSIDE THE MIND OF A DOG
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH?
Dogs are such wonderful creatures and often look as if they are about to impart some sage advice to their humans but can’t quite get it out. This documentary explores the the thought processes, intelligence and personalities of dogs, examining their history and relationship with wolves, their domestication and uses in helping people. In particular, we see how dogs are selected and trained to be service dogs. If you love the doggies in your life, you’ll love this one.
DIRECTOR:
ANDY MITCHELL
SECRET LIVES OF ORANGUTANS
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH?
If you’re feeling tired and stressed with the troubles of life, David Attenborough’s voice will lull you into a relaxed state immediately. Here we join him as he follows a multi-generational orangutan family through their treetop triumphs and travails in this immersive documentary experience. Truly wonderful and so calming on the mind.
DIRECTOR:
HUW CORDEY
THE UNION
WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH?
I was a bit dubious about this comedy drama, but it turned out to be a lot of fun watching Halle Berry putting Mark Wahlberg through his paces. Wahlberg stars as construction worker Mike who is thrust into the world of espionage when his high school sweetheart, Roxanne, recruits him for a high-stakes intelligence mission. Great locations are used for the fairly predictable scenario, but it’s all just a bit of a hoot and easy to watch if you don’t want to think too much.
DIRECTOR:
JULIAN FARINO
CAST
MARK WAHLBERG, HALLE BERRY, J.K. SIMMONS, MIKE COLTER, JESSICA DE GOUW, ADEWALE AKINNUOYE-AGBAJE, ALICE LEE