Rambo 4...Freeman...Welcome to Bulgaria!!!
Well, this may seem like weird news to some but it is actually happening. An influx of major and not so major Hollywood stars have announced plans for having the small Eastern European country as their preferred destination regarding...
Karol, un uomo diventato Papa (Karol, the Man Who Became Pope)
Here's a film that is likely to gather a great deal of attention around the world. Directed by Giacomo Battiato this rather recent film retells the story of Pope John Paul II from his youth in Poland to his...
Holy Lola
Perhaps one of the most original French directors working today Bertrand Tavernier is back with yet another controversial film. This time around the French director delves deep into the world of child adoption. An all too common practice between...
Ha-Kala Ha-Surit (Syrian Bride)
Nominated for six awards by the Israeli Film Academy Eran Riklis' feature film Syrian Bride offers an interesting look at a place and its people we often associate with painful to watch CNN coverage. Following the story of a...
Babylonsjukan (Babylon Disease)
Director Daniel Espinosa's second feature film Babylonsjukan tells the story of 20-something old Maja living in Sweden. Gathering some attention while referring to the riots at Gothenburg in June, 2001 (the European Union's annual meeting) Babylonsjukan features Gustaf Skarsgard...
Sandor Slash Ida
Sandor Slash Ida directed by Henrik Georgsson is finally set to arrive on DVD in Sweden. Distributed by top label Sandrew Metronome I am farily certain the disc will offer English subs. Sandor Slash Ida was the winner of...
Golemata Voda (The Great Water)
Perhaps one of the most talked about films to ever come out of Macedonia after the Oscar nominated Before the Rain The Great Water will soon make its debut in US theaters. Needless to say when this film comes...
Schizo
Screened during the Cannes Film Festival (Un Certain Regard competition)and winner of the Best Female Director Award (Gulshat Omarova)at the Copehnagen Film Festival in Denmark Schizo is finally making its way around European cinemas. Set among the ruins of...
Sheitan Trailer now available
After the rather slow month of June finally a bit of interesting info. The earlier discussed new project by Vincent Cassel, Le Sheitan, finally has a teaser available on-line. Check the new teaser here: www.le-sheitan.com...
El Lobo (The Wolf)
Inspired by the true story of an infiltrator that managed to get to the highest echelons of ETA, the Basque Separatist Army in Spain, Eduardo Noriega's latest film is now out on DVD in Spain (English subs). The film...
New Independent UK label
Arfter the exciting news about Soda Pictures it appears that yet another UK indepndent label will enter the DVD marekt-DogWoof Pictures. So far on their site there are only three upcoming productions set for a Fall release: the Italian drama...
Emmanuelle Beart in Un fil à la patte
One of Emmanuelle Beart's latest productions has been getting some rather mixed reviews in Europe. It seems like after Nathalie... the critics have not been fascinated with her work to say the least. Being the dedicated fan that I...
Gegen Die Wand UK release
It seems like Soda Pictures, the newly established independent UK based company, has delivered some excellent product. Early reviews indicate stellar picture and an overall great presentation for their DVDs. The cover work for the much anticipated release of...
The Beautiful Country
I am sure many of you have already seen the trailer for this film. I absolutely love the way it looks and think that this could be quite a surprise. Release date is July 8. You can find the...
Deadlines
Just released in France Ludi Boeken's Deadlines stars an old familiar face: Anne Parillaud (Nikita). Sounds and looks quite good to me and I am looking to see a US distro deal. Anne Parillaud won the Best Actress award...
Ein Lied von Liebe und Tod a.k.a Gloomy Sunday
Without a doubt one of the most beautiful and haunting films from the last decade Ein Lied von Liebe und Tod is shrouded in mystery just as much as the true story surrounding the original song is. Inspired by...
El Sid
A charming little film that never really made a huge splash in North America EL SID has been touring the European cinemas for a few months now. The rather good reviews in Spain have also created speculations regarding a...
Le Sheitan...
It seems like the Dobermann, Vincent Cassel, is rignt on track to deliver yet another controversial film. Le Sheitan, set to debut in early 2006, is directed by Kim Chapiron and tells the story of a group of youngsters...
Joyeux Noël a.k.a Merry Christmas
I have been eagerly anticipating to hear and see more about a film that I think might very well be one of the surprises in European cinema this year. Joyeux Noël is directed by Christian Carion who has a...
Saimir
I wanted to bring to your attention a film that probably will spur some interesting memories. Remember Detlev and his powerful performance in Christiane F.? Well, he appears on the poster for Saimir, the winner of the Luigi De...
