The cycle returns Anem al Cine this 2024 second quarter to bring us great films in original version with subtitles in the Multicines Eivissa.
An unmissable event for movie lovers, especially those of us who like auteur or different cinema, prize, de other nationalities, of superior quality, and, above all, away from the Hollywood blockbusters.
The Anem al Cine sessions are every Thursday at 20:30 p.m.
On this occasion, the series has programmed us with interesting films from the April 11 to July 4, 2024.
Tickets cost 5 euros.
LIST OF SPRING-SUMMER 2024 PROJECTIONS:
-Thursday, April 11, 2024: PERFECT DAYS
Japan. 2023. (124'). Drama.
Interpreters: Koji Yakusho, Arisa Nakano, Tokio Emoto, Sayuri Ishikawa, Tomokazu Miura.
Direction: Wim Wenders.
Synopsis: Hirayama seems completely content with his simple life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured daily routine, he enjoys his passion for music and books. He loves trees and takes photos of them. A series of unexpected encounters gradually reveal more of his past.
Award for Best Actor at the Cannes Festival. Nominated for the Oscar for Best International Film.
-Thursday, April 18, 2024: FALLEN LEAVES (Kuolleet Lehdet)
Finland. 2023. (81'). Dramatic comedy.
Interpreters: Alma Pöysti, Jussi Vatanen, Janne Hyytiäinen, Nuppu Koivu, Matti Onnismaa.
Direction: Aki Kaurismäki.
Synopsis: Ansa is single and lives in Helsinki. She works on a zero-hours contract at a supermarket, stocking shelves; she then she sorts the recyclable plastic. One night she accidentally meets the equally lonely worker Holappa, an alcoholic. Against all odds and misunderstandings, they try to build a relationship. As a result, Holappa manages to control his addiction to alcohol.
Jury Prize at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.
-Thursday, April 25, 2024: ON SLOW FIRE (La passion by Dodin Bouffant)
France. 2023. (135′). Romantic drama.
Interpreters: Juliette Binoche, Benoît Magimel, Patrick d'Assumçao, Galatéa Bellugi, Bonnie Chagneau-Ravoire, Jan Hammenecker.
Direction: Tran Ann Hung.
Synopsis: Set in the world of French gastronomy in 1885. The relationship between Eugenie, a prestigious chef, and Dodin, the gourmet for whom she has worked for 20 years. Increasingly in love with each other, their bond becomes a romance and gives rise to delicious dishes that impress even the most illustrious chefs in the world.
Award for Best Director at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.
-Thursday, May 2, 2024: SECRETS OF A SCANDAL (May December)
USA. 2023. (117'). Romantic drama.
Interpreters: Natalie Portman, Julianne, Moore, Charles Melton, Cory Michael Smith, Charles Green, Andrea Frankle.
Direction: Todd Haynes.
Synopsis: Twenty years after the media romance between Gracie Atherton-Yu and her young husband Joe scandalized the country, with their children about to graduate from high school, a film is going to be made about their story. Actress Elizabeth Berry will spend time with her family to try to better understand Gracie, whom she is going to play, causing the family dynamic to falter under the pressure of her outside gaze.
Award for Best Screenplay from the New York Critics Circle and at the Independent Spirit Awards 2024.
-Thursday, May 9, 2024: THE BLUE STAR
Spain. 2023. (129'). Biographical drama, music.
Interpreters: Pepe Lorente, Saul Belindo (Cuti) Carabajal, Bruna Cusí, Marc Rodriguez, Mariela Carabajal, Noelia Verenice Díaz, Catalina Sopelana.
Direction: Javier Macipe.
Synopsis: 90s. Mauricio Aznar, a famous Spanish rocker travels through Latin America looking to rediscover his vocation, leaving behind the ghost of addiction. There he meets Don Carlos, an elderly musician in a downturn who, despite being the author of some of the most famous songs in his country's folklore, barely manages to pay his bills. Carlos generously welcomes the strange visitor, acting as musical maestro Miyagi. From their meeting an extravagant quixotic duo is born, with all the signs of being an absolute commercial failure.
Youth Award and Spanish Cooperation Award at the San Sebastián Festival 2023.
-Thursday, May 16, 2024: STRANGERS (All of Us Strangers)
United Kingdom. 2023. (105'). Fantastic drama.
Interpreters: Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell, Claire Foy. Carolina van Wyhe, Christian di Sciullo.
Direction: Andrew High.
Synopsis: One night, in his almost empty tower block in modern-day London, Adam has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbor, Harry, who turns the rhythm of his daily life upside down. As a relationship develops between them, Adam becomes troubled by memories of the past and returns to his hometown and his childhood home.
Award for Best Director at the British Independent Film Awards 2023. Award for Best Screenplay at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association 2023.
-Thursday, May 23, 2024: THE INFINITE MEMORY
Chili. 2023. (85'). Documentary film.
Direction: Maite Alberdi.
Synopsis: Augusto, a well-known Chilean cultural journalist, and Paulina, actress and former minister of culture, have been together and in love for 25 years. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's eight years ago. They both fear the day when he stops recognizing her.
Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the 2023 Sundance Festival. Prize for Best Ibero-American Film at the Goya 2023.
-Thursday, May 30, 2024: DREAM SCENARIO
USA. 2023. (96'). Dramatic comedy.
Interpreters: Nicolas Cage, Julianne Nicholson, Michael Cera, Dylan Baker, Kate Berlant, Dylan Gelula.
Direction: Kristoffer Borgli.
Synopsis: Paul Matthews, a hapless father, sees his life turn upside down when millions of strangers begin to see him in his dreams. But when his nightly appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.
Nominated for the Best Actor Award at the 2024 Golden Globes.
-Thursday, June 6, 2024: REBEL
Belgium. 2022. (130'). Drama, thriller.
Interpreters: Aboubakr Bensaihi, Lubna Azabal, Amir El Arbi, Tara Abboud, Ala Riani..
Direction: Adil El Arbi. Bilall Fallah.
Synopsis: Kamal decides to go to Syria to help the victims of the war. But upon arriving, he is forced to join an armed group and finds himself blocked in Al Raqa. His little brother, Nassim, who dreams of joining him, becomes easy prey for jihad recruiters. Leïla, his mother, will try to protect her youngest son.
Nominated for Best Film (out of competition) at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.
-Thursday, June 13, 2024: TEACHERS' ROOM (Das Lehrerzimmer)
Germany. 2023. (99'). Drama, teaching.
Interpreters: Leonie Benesch, Michael Klammer, Rafael Stachowiak, Anne-Kathrin Gummich, Eva Löbau.
Direction: Ilker Çatak.
Synopsis: Carla Nowak, an idealistic teacher, starts her first job at a high school. When a series of robberies occur at school and she suspects one of her students, she decides to get to the bottom of the matter on her own. Carla tries to mediate between outraged parents, opinionated colleagues, and aggressive students, but she is confronted by the unforgiving structures of the school system.
Nominated for the Oscar for Best International Film. Best Film Award at the German Film Awards 2023.
-Thursday, June 20, 2024: MORE THAN EVER (Plus que ever)
France. 2022. (123′). Romantic drama.
Interpreters: Vicky Krieps, Gaspard Ulliel, Bjørn Floberg, Liv Ullmann, Jesper Christensen.
Direction: Emily Atef.
Synopsis: Hélène, a 33-year-old woman, lives happily as a couple. Her life turns upside down the day she discovers that she suffers from a rare lung disease. Thanks to a blog of hers, she discovers Norway and decides to follow her instinct. Despite all the love she feels for Mathieu, her life partner, she will cross all of Europe until she reaches Norway, in search of a new path.
Nominated for the Un Certain Regard Best Film Award at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.
-Thursday June 27, 2024: I CAPTAIN (Io capitano)
Italy. 2023. (121'). Drama.
Interpreters: Seydou Sarr, Moustapha Fall, Issaka Sawagodo, Hichem Yacoubi, Doudou Sagna, Khady Sy.
Direction: Matteo Garrone.
Synopsis: Seydou and Moussa are two young people who leave Dakar to head to Europe. A contemporary odyssey through the dangers of the desert, the horrors of the detention centers in Libya and the dangers of the sea.
Audience Award at the 2023 San Sebastián Festival. Silver Lion for Best New Director at the 2023 Venice Film Festival. Nominated for the Oscar for Best International Film.
-Thursday, July 4, 2024: CONCRETE UTOPIA
South Korea. 2023. (130'). Dramatic thriller, black comedy.
Interpreters: Seo-Joon Park, Lee Byung-HunBo-Young Park, Park Ji-hu, Kim Do-yoon, Kim Sun Young.
Direction: Um Tae-hwa.
Synopsis: After a very strong earthquake, Seoul has been reduced to rubble. Everything in the city has collapsed, except one building. The Hwang Gung Apartments still stand. When the survivors outside hear about this, they begin to gather there. This causes the original residents of the building to begin to feel threatened and decide to unite for their survival. They elect 'Young-tak' as the residents' delegate. Under his leadership, the entry of outsiders is strictly prohibited and a new Regulation for residents is made. But, amid the continuous threats to the residents' survival, unexpected conflicts begin to arise between them.
Awards for Best Director and Actor at the Blue Dragon Film Awards 2023.
