António LourençoNurembergNuremberg, now directed by Russell Crowe, revisits one of the darkest chapters of the 20th century, distancing itself from the famous 1961 version starring Burt Lancaster and Marlene Dietrich.
Ricardo MartinsLa PiscineAn intriguing film from the late 1960s, La Piscine was made during the May ’68 protests, with the sexual revolution in full swing.
António LourençoLoveableA masterpiece of psychological analysis and a vivid example of a very typical and common psychological disorder, especially among politicians.
Ricardo MartinsThe Phoenician SchemeWes Anderson’s new comedy is very much what he described as “three hander”, a story mostly around three characters – the millionaire father, the daughter (a would be nun) and the assistant secretary.
António LourençoIndie Lisboa 25A competition that highlights experimental cinema — showcasing feature films and short films that push the boundaries of genre and form, in search of a deeper dialogue about the world.
António LourençoAnoraIn the story, the son of one of the oligarchs who emerged after the collapse of the Soviet Union appears. The young man, named Ivan (Mark Eydelshteyn), begins a romantic relationship with Anora.
António LourençoAbsolutionAn intriguing film from the late 1960s, La Piscine was made during the May ’68 protests, with the sexual revolution in full swing.
Ricardo MartinsThe SubstanceIt has been a very long time since I’ve seen a movie as brave as “The Substance”, in terms of theme and technique.
António LourençoVogterThe film "Vogter" directed by Gustav Möller, stands out as an intense and thought-provoking cinematic experience that delves into complex themes such as morality, justice, and the echoes of the past.
Ricardo MartinsLe Théorème de MargueriteLe Théorème de Marguerite is a movie that had its first showing at the Cannes Film Festival last year, and the protagonist played by Ella Rumpf had a great deal of praise winning a César award early this year as Best Female Revelation.
Ricardo MartinsThe Teachers’ LoungeThe classroom film is kind of a sub genre on its own, going from “Goodbye Mr.Chips”, “Blackboard Jungle”, “The Dead Poet’s Society”, “Dangerous Minds”,“The Emperor’s Club” to “Mona Lisa Smile”.
António LourençoThe Zone of InterestThe film is inspired by the book by Martin Amis with the same name. It tells the story of the commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf H ss, and his wife Hedwig, who want to build a happy life in a house next to the horrors that took place on the other side, in the extermination camp.
Ricardo MartinsAnatomie d'Une Chute“Anatomie d’une chute” is a tense courtroom drama, the kind that American cinema used to be expert at. It is actually less an anatomy of a fall and more an anatomy of a marriage that is being dissected before our eyes.
Ricardo MartinsConclaveBased on the bestselling novel by Robert Harris, and adapted for the screen by Peter Straughan ('Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy'), 'Conclave' immerses viewers in the high-stakes and secretive world of papal elections.