ARTHOUSE Autumn/Winter 2021

Perfumes     Les parfums

Showing Tuesday 2nd, November @ 8:15pm

100 Minutes, France, 2019, Cert: TBA

Director: Grégory Magne

Language: French

Cast: Emmanuelle Devos, Grégory Montel, Zelie Rixhon

Trailer: PERFUMES TRAILER

Guillaume is a divorced, private chauffeur, desperately trying to make ends meet so that he can afford a larger apartment, in the hopes of winning joint custody of his daughter. He is assigned a demanding new client, Anne, a once-famous professional “nose” in the world of perfume design. 

When Guillaume proves himself to be no pushover in the face of Anne’s normal diva-like behaviour, she begins to soften towards him and this odd couple’s initial fractious meetings quickly develop into a mutual respect. Can Guillaume help Anne overcome her own anxieties and relaunch her career?

Featuring winning performances from the always reliable Devos and Call My Agent!’s Montel, this French comedy-drama is charming, elegant and refreshing.

Festivals:

Edinburgh International Film Festival 2020

French Film Festival UK 2020

 Quotes:

“★ ★ ★ ★ What really sets Perfumes apart, however, is the creative friction between two excellent actors. … Montel is perfect at frazzle-haired confusion and sat-upon pathos. An ornament of her industry for 25 years, Devos once again shows an ability to work fragility in with domineering standoffishness. The two work together like a dream.” - Donald Clarke, The Irish Times

“★ ★ ★ ★ Gregory Magne's French comedy-drama is quietly delightful.” - Ed Potton, The Times UK

The Collini Case   Der Fall Collini

Showing Tuesday 9th,November @ 8:15pm

123 Minutes, Germany, 2019, Cert: TBA

Director: Marco Kreuzpaintner

Language: German / Italian / Latin

Cast: Elyas M'Barek, Alexandra Maria Lara, Heiner Lauterbach,

Trailer: THE COLLINI CASE TRAILER

 2001, Fabrizio Collini (Franco Nero), a retired Italian worker, who had been living in Germany for 35 years, kills an elderly wealthy industrialist well known throughout the country. Collini's defense has been assigned to a public defender, the young lawyer Caspar Leinen (Elayas M'Barek), at his first major trial. However, Caspar had been a protegee of the murdered person, who he considered as a kind of father.

Riders of Justice   Retfærdighedens ryttere

Showing Tuesday 16th,November @ 8:15PM

116 Minutes, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, 2020, Cert: 16

Director:  Anders Thomas Jensen

Language: Danish / Arabic

Cast: Mads Mikkelsen, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Andrea Heick Gadeberg,

Trailer: RISE OF JUSTICE TRAILER

 Markus (Mads Mikkelsen) returns home to care for his daughter when his wife dies in a tragic train accident. However, when a survivor of the wreck surfaces and claims foul play, Markus suspects his wife was murdered and embarks on a mission to find those responsible.

Monster     Arracht 

Showing Tuesday 23rd,November @ 8:15pm

90 Minutes, Ireland, 2020, Cert: 12A

Director: Tom Sullivan

Language: Irish Gaelic / English

Cast: Dónall Ó Héalai, Saise Ní Chuinn, Dara Devaney,

Trailer: Arracht Trailer

1845. The Great Hunger begins. Colmán Sharkey (Dónall Ó Héalai) is a fisherman living on the shores of Connemara. 

In an attempt to advocate for his starving community, Colmán visits his Landlord (Michael McElhatton) to plead for clemency in the face of continued tax hikes.  

After a violent altercation forces him on the run, he fleas to an island cave, living in isolation for many years.  

Starving, grieving, on the verge of giving up he meets Kitty, a sick young girl (Saise Ní Chuinn) and a life-saving friendship develops.

He teaches Kitty to fish and they find a way to live together. But the past is never far and a ruthless bounty hunter is continues to search for Colmán Sharkey…

Festivals:

Dublin International Film Festival 2020

Glasgow Film Festival 2020

Awards:

Winner - Discovery Award, Actor, Dónall Ó Héalai: Dublin International Film Festival 2020

Winner - Best Irish Film Joanna Scanlan: Dublin Film Critics Award, Dublin International Film Festival 2020

Winner - Audience Award: Glasgow Film Festival 2020

Winner - Best Sound: Irish Film and Television Awards 2020

Winner - Best Orginal Music, Kila and Macalla Teoranta: Irish Film and Television Awards 2020 

Quotes:

‘’★★★★ Featuring beautifully balanced compositions by the cinematographer Kate McCullough – putting shape on chaos…A powerful Irish film claims its place in a great tradition‘’

‘’A striking feature debut…this tough little drama/thriller benefits from an unusual setting and a flinty approach.’’ 

Pig

Showing Tuesday 30th, November @ 8:15pm

92 Minutes, United Kingdom, United States, 2021, Cert: 15A

Director: Michael Sarnoski

Language: English

Cast: Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff, Adam Arkin

Trailer: PIG TRAILER

 Nicolas Cage stars in this highly anticipated new thriller alongside Alex Wolff ( HEREDITARY) and Adam Arkin (SONS OF ANARCHY). 

A reclusive truffle hunter (Cage) who lives alone in the wilderness must return to his past in Portland in search of his beloved foraging pig after she is kidnapped.

Invisible Life      A Vida Invisível

Showing Tuesday 7th, December @ 8:15pm

139 Minutes, Brazil, Germany, 2019, Cert:TBC

Director: Karim Aïnouz

Language: Portuguese / Greek

Cast: Julia Stockler, Carol Duarte, Flávia Gusmão,

Trailer: INVISIBLE LIFE TRAILER

Rio de Janeiro, 1950. Eurídice, 18, and Guida, 20, are two inseparable sisters living at home with their conservative parents. Although immersed in a traditional life, each one nourishes a dream: Eurídice of becoming a renowned pianist, Guida of finding true love.

In a dramatic turn, they are separated by their father and forced to live apart. They take control of their separate destinies, while never giving up hope of finding each other.

Awards

Winner of the Un Certain Regard prize at Cannes Film Festival 2019.

Brazil's entry for the Oscars 2020 International Film. 

I'm Your Man      Ich bin dein Mensch

Showing Tuesday 14th, December @ 8:15pm

108 Minutes, Germany, 2021, Cert:TBC

Director: Maria Schrader

Language: German

Cast: Maren Eggert, Dan Stevens, Sandra Hüller,

Trailer: I'M YOUR MAN TRAILER

Alma is a scientist at Berlin’s famous Pergamon Museum. In an attempt to secure funding for her latest research, she reluctantly agrees to evaluate a new line of humanoid cyborgs. But Alma has taken on more than she bargained for – the process requires her to live for three weeks with Tom, a robot programmed to be her ideal life partner!

Actress-turned-director Maria Schrader has crafted a playful comedy, which cleverly explores themes of love, relationships, humanity and identity. Featuring outstanding performances from Maren Eggert, who won the Silver Bear Prize at this year’s Berlin Film Festival for her role, and a surprising Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey) speaking fluent German, I’m Your Man is an unlikely, but thoroughly enjoyable sci-fi rom-com.

Festivals

Berlin International Film Festival 2021

Toronto International Film Festival 2021

Awards

Winner - Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance, Berlin International Film Festival 2021

Quotes

★ ★ ★ ★ “The film makes you think but has a light touch and lots of humour.” 

- Áine O’Connor, The Sunday Independent

★ ★ ★ ★ “There’s unexpected depth to this smart, Berlin-set relationship comedy.” 

- Wendy Ide, The Observer