The culmination of New Wave master Jacques Rivette's legendary middle period (which ranged from L'Amour fou through Out 1, Céline and Julie Go Boating, Duelle, Noroît, and Merry-Go-Round), Le Pont du Nord envisions Paris as a sprawling game-board marked off with tucked-away conspiracies, where imagination and paranoia intermingle; where the hinted-at stakes are sanity, life, and death. Regular Rivette actress Bulle Ogier stars as Marie, a claustrophobic ex-con who, shortly after wandering into Paris, encounters the wild and potentially troubled young woman Baptiste (Pascale Ogier, Bulle's actual 22-year-old daughter). Baptiste, a knife-wielding, self-proclaimed kung-fu expert with a drive to slash the eyes from faces in adverts (including, in one instance, those on a placard for Akira Kurosawa's Kagemusha), accompanies Marie on her quest to solve the mystery behind the contents of her former lover's (Pierre Clémenti's) suitcase: an amalgam of clippings, patterns, and maps of Paris that points to a vastly unsettling labyrinth replete with signs and intimations whose menacing endgame remains all too unclear. Gorgeously shot by the master cinematographer William Lubtchansky, Le Pont du Nord is a freewheeling, powerful experience whose hypnotic rhythm and ominous undercurrents resolve into a frightening and exhilarating portrait of post-revolutionary, early-'80s Paris and in turn form a prime example of Rivette's uncanny, occult cinema. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present Jacques Rivette's rare and essential feature Le Pont du Nord in a Dual Format (Blu-ray & DVD) edition.
Evan is a hot young, gay newspaper writer - and he's just had his heart broken. Attempting to shake off his melacholy, he takes on an assignment profiling Hunter, an alluring gay club promoter. Around the guys are a host of other twenty-something urbanites, all longing for the same thing approval. Whether it s by the in-crowd, the hottie across the bar or in the industry they work, all strive for something greater, failing to appreciate what they already have. Seek explores fresher territory in gay cinema, and is all the more tender and heart-wrenching for it.
In the spirit of other successful high school coming out tales such as Edge of Seventeen, Dare and Get Real, Because of a Boy is an important entry into the New Queer Cinema canon.Vincent is an average high school boy, a good student, and a star swimmer. Life literally goes by swimmingly, that is until handsome new kid Benjamin (Jrmie Elkam, Presque Rien) arrives at the school, kicking up some serious inner turmoil. You see, Vincent is beginning to come to terms with his sexuality, yet he is terrified of upsetting feisty girlfriend Nomie and his conservative family. With passions riding high, Vincent’s idyllic life begins to crumble, culminating in the school messageboard being covered in graffiti labeling him a 'fag'. Slowly but surely, Vincent adapts to life as a young gay man, and finds that it isn't such a terrifying thing after all.
The fate of the Empire hangs in the balance... and in the hands of an unlikely pair of heroes! In the wake of the Great War Lieutenant Alice Malvin assumes command of the Imperial Army's Intelligence Section III - a ragtag bunch of pencil-pushers used to spread military propaganda. But Malvin an idealistic soldier who refuses to rest while her people suffer yearns to cut through the thick skin of deception perpetrated by power-crazed nobles. When her investigation reveals a clandestine super-soldier program known as The Invisible Nine she finds herself trapped in a whirlwind of deadly secrets. The closer Malvin gets to exposing government corruption the less likely her beloved IS3 is to survive. With the fate of the Empire hanging in the balance Malvin turns to an unlikely ally - Randel Orland a hulking veteran who may hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of The Invisible Nine. In a world where nobility and power make the rules the truth can get an honest soldier killed. Special Features: Textless Songs Trailers
A gifted pianist is given a second chance to shows her musical sensitivity in this French drama.
In 1985, Macoto Tezka (son of the great manga artist Osamu Tezuka) met musician and TV personality Haruo Chicada who had made a soundtrack to a movie which didn t actually exist: The Legend of the Stardust Brothers. At the time Macoto was just 22 years old, a film-student with many short experimental films under his belt, but yet to make a feature-debut and of course had the pressure of the TEZUKA name. With Chicada as producer, Tezka then adapted this fake sountrack into the real movie story of The Stardust Brothers . With inspiration from Phantom of the Paradise and Rocky Horror Picture Show , Tezuka assembled a cast of some of Japan s most famous musicians of the time, including such greats as Kiyohiko Ozaki, ISSAY, Sunplaza Nakano and Hiroshi Takano, alongside many famous names in Manga such as Monkey Punch (Lupin the 3rd), Shinji Nagashima (Hanaichi Monme), Yosuke Takahashi (Mugen Shinsi) and even many upcoming film directors of the time such as Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Tokyo Sonata) and Daihachi Yoshida (The Kirishima Thing). The resulting film The Legend of the Stardust Brothers is the exact definition of a cult film. Despite the huge array of talent on board with a large budget, the film is totally unknown even to this day in both Japan and worldwide. More than 30 years since its release, The Stardust Brothers will finally make itself known worldwide with a new master and a brand new Director s Cut! DUAL FORMAT BLU-RAY AND DVD + SOUNDTRACK CD CONTENTS New interview with director Macoto Tezka Making Of from the film s original release Soundtrack CD Slipcase
In 1972, the Apollo 17 mission discovered a hypergate to Mars on the surface of the moon. As a result war breaks out between Earth and Mars, and Martian soldiers begin to descend from the sky, riding steel giants, intent on exterminating humanity. Contains 12 episodes with both the English dub and the original Japanese track with English subtitles. Cast and Crew: Directed by Ei Aoki Animation studio: A-1 Pictures, TROYCA Music: Hiroyuki Sawano
Monteverde: Banquet Of Senses
Alain is a ballroom singer, he is past his best, overweight and out of style. He is also double Marion's age. But when the two meet there is a chemistry ...
Cosmic Era 73. Amidst the calamitous fall of Junius Seven, two employees of the Deep Space Survey and Development Organization (DSSD) struggle to escape the chaos. Engineer Selene McGriff and Deputy Security Director Edmond Duclos are both part of a special technological development team working on the GSX-401FW Stargazer, an advanced mobile suit designed for deep space exploration. As the city begins to collapse around them, Edmond opts to assist the local military and provide protection for Selene as she sets out to return the Stargazer to space for its final development. All the while, the Earth Alliance has had their sights set on the Stargazer's AI control module. Deploying a special task force within Phantom Pain led by Sven Cal Bayang, a young Natural and pilot of the GAT-X105E Strike Noir, the Earth Alliance military soon moves forward with their plans. The mission: assault the DSSD's Trojan Station and capture the Stargazer and all its research, no matter the cost. Product Features Collector's Slipcase 4 Art Cards Poster Promotional Videos Clean Closing
Guilt-ridden after recklessly crashing his car and leaving his daughter severely disfigured celebrated plastic surgeon Dr Gennesier becomes obsessed with restoring her beauty by transplanting a new face onto her mutilated features. Aided by his devoted assistant Louisa young woman are lured back to his home to become unwitting 'donors' in his horrific procedures. Although too much for many critics of the day to stomach Franju's masterpiece is now considered to be one of the greatest most influential and disturbing horror films ever made.
A 5-disc collection of movies starring Alain Delon. Un Flic (1972): A bank robbery in small town ends with one of the robbers being wounded. The loot from the robbery is just an asset for the even more spectacular heist... Plein Soleil (1960): Tom Ripley is sent to Europe by Mr. Greenleaf to fetch his spoiled playboy son Philip and bring him back home to the States. This film is based on the book ""The Talented Mr Ripley"". L'Eclisse (1962): A young woman meets a vital young man but the love affair is doomed because of the man's materialistic nature. Traitement De Choc (1973): Doctors at a rejuvenation clinic discover a formula that will prevent aging. However it involves harvesting the blood and body parts of young men a process that the doctors aren't particularly averse to. Flic Story (1971): This movie depicts the authentic story of the hunt for the dangerous criminal Emile Buisson who escaped from prison in 1947...
A perfect watch for a Valentine’s night in, Dennis Todorovic’s sensitive and eloquent tale of love and passion enveloped in a musical milieu echoes the brilliance of Chris Kraus’ ‘Four Minutes’ and the Academy-Award winning ‘Shine’.Sasha, confronted with the everyday prejudice of his homophobic family, struggles with his urge to come out. When his beloved piano teacher and local celebrity Mr. Weber plans to leave the city, the young man is heartbroken. The only person in whom he can confide his feelings is his best friend Jiao. After a failed audition, Sasha swears never to play piano again, but a consoling and heartfelt telephone call from the illustrious Mr. Weber changes his mind – resulting in a passionate love affair. All secrets are exposed with Sasha's family proving to be more understanding of his predicament than he first thought...
Tamako knows just about everything there is to know about mochi, the traditional Japanese dessert treats. When she's not attending her first year of high school, she even invents new flavors and varieties for Tama-ya, her family's mochi shop. School and growing up, on the other hand, are things that she's still trying to find the right recipe for. But with the help of her best friends Kanna and Midori, Tamako's determined to make the best of things. It's complicated though, especially when it comes to emotions and her relationship with her best BOY friend Mochizo, whose family runs a rival mochi shop. And lately, Kanna's been feeling a little odd about her feelings towards Tamako as well. And what's with up with that strange bird fluttering around, the one that speaks fluent Japanese? It's all very mysterious and overwhelming, but at least Tamako always has one thing she can count on: No matter if your day's been good or bad, there's certain to be something sugary and delicious waiting at the end of every adventure whenever you take a walk through TAMAKO MARKET! Includes: Episodes 1-12 in Japanese and English audio, with English subtitles. Product Features Web Previews Clean Opening and Clean Ending
In a brash decision Cole has secretly moved to San Francisco under the guise of his straight best friend's engagement party. It also doesn t hurt that San Fran is so far from New York, many miles from a dead-end career and the memories of a passionate summer fling with a beautiful boy. But when he arrives, he runs into his former fling and old feelings resurface. And after his friend, Darren, reveals his engagement was an accident, Cole uses the mysterious powers of a re-discovered sketchbook to try to put their lives back on track, whatever the consequences. A gay romantic fantasy dramedy about discovering who you are, and with a newly found magical power, becoming who you want to be, PAPER BOYS is a fun, modern look at gay twenty-somethings.
A psychotic serial killer on the loose in the woods crosses paths with a group of unsuspecting teenagers. Soon people are dying one by one... but the bad guy isn't who you think. Turning genre conventions on their head with a smart script and plenty of unexpected scares, Rabies is a surprising debut worthy of its mantle as Israel's first-ever slasher horror film.
Paradise a legend, a myth, and a hopeless dream in a world that become a wasteland. It is not meant for everyone, only the wolves, thought to be extinct yet still roam the lands. When the Flower Maiden awakens, the path to the end will open. Kiba, a lone wolf, wanders into a poverty-stricken city on a quest. The scent of Lunar Flowers and the will to find Paradise is all he has. Along the way, he runs into other outcast wolves Tsume, Hige, and Toboe, each with their own story and troubles. Fate bringing them together, they seek out the Flower Maiden, Cheza, and their way to Paradise. But, doing so is no simple matter. Up against a world that fears them and a man with mysterious abilities, their journey is overrun with challenges and worse sacrifices. With limited time, they must fight to protect Cheza against everyone who seeks her and discover the hidden path to their destiny. This group of broken souls will form a pack and take their journey to the doors of Paradise. But is it worth the end of the world? Contains episodes 1 to 30 on Blu-Ray with both the English dub and the original Japanese track with English subtitles. Presented in Collectors packaging. Extras/Episodes: Contains episodes 1 to 30 100 page book/artbook A3 posters (x2)
MICROBE ET GASOIL Daniel (aka Microbe) is a shy boy, often lost in his drawings. Théo (aka Gasoline) is a smart, inventive kid, who arrives at school in the middle of the year. The two instantly become great friends, and as the summer holidays draw closer, they both know that neither wants to spend two months with their respective families. Thanks to a lawnmower engine and a few planks, they build their own car and set off for an adventure on the roads of France...
Tom is a troubled, lonely young man- with a penchant for breaking and entering. In the midst of a burglary one day he spots Lars, a young history lecturer, and promptly becomes obsessed with him. Secretly observing Lars, and tracking his every movement without detection quickly becomes a daily pursuit. And then there s the mysterious motorcyclist he keeps running in to- soon the subject of a second obsession. More and more Tom gets further lost in his these of passionate fixations- until it s all he can focus on. But when Lars discovers Tom s dangerous game, things take a turn no one expects.
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