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Dune: Part Two

After the Harkonnen family seized power back on Arrakis, Paul Atreides was forced to hide among the Fremen people, plotting his revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. The harsh environment compelled him to learn more about the native ways. Faced with the choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he struggles to prevent a terrible future that only he can foresee – could he truly be the great messiah promised by the prophecies?

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Love Proof

Thomas and Marie are going through a divorce and they must meet one last time on the final weekend to empty and sell their summer house. Neither of them knows the other’s true intentions. Suddenly, a young woman appears with her own jealousy-driven agenda. What was supposed to be a civilized end to their long-standing marriage turns into a crushing weekend minute by minute, turning everything upside down in their lives. Love Proof is a charming film about divorce settlement, elegantly mixing very dark humor with warmth and melancholy.

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Ordinary Love

Joan and Tom have been married for years. They are an ordinary couple whose love has been refined into a tight and harmonious bond over their long journey together. When Joan is diagnosed with breast cancer, the couple’s unwavering love and loyalty to each other only deepens. As they face the crisis together, they discover even more humor and compassion in their relationship, which helps them navigate through the challenges of the year ahead.

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Gran Turismo

Marketing Director Danny Moore travels to Japan to propose a very bold experiment to Nissan, one that could open the doors of motorsport to many skilled Gran Turismo video game talents. Nissan’s motorsport division decided to accept the offer and, in collaboration with PlayStation, establishes an annual GT Academy competition camp aimed at selecting the best amateur drivers to compete in professional series. Moore offers former top driver and current mechanic Jack Salter the opportunity to train these simulator players for the challenge.

Meanwhile, teenager Jann Mardenborough, who spends his days racing on the tracks of Gran Turismo video game, aspires to become a racing driver despite disapproval from his former footballer father. Jann is selected for a qualifying race with the prize being entry into the GT Academy. He faces many treacherous turns and demanding challenges before he can pursue his dream.

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Mean Girls

High school’s new student, Cady Heron, finds herself in the crosshairs of the popular girls’ elite clique when she develops a crush on the conniving school queen bee’s ex-boyfriend. Cady refuses to back down and dismantle the clique with the help of her misfit friends.

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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Black Manta, who failed to defeat Aquaman on his first attempt, still seeks revenge for his father’s death and will stop at nothing to finally destroy Aquaman. This time, Black Manta is an even stronger adversary, harnessing the power of the mythical Black Trident and its ancient evil. Aquaman engages in battle, unexpectedly enlisting the help of his imprisoned brother Orm, the former king of Atlantis. They must set aside their old grievances and join forces to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family—and the entire world—from irreversible destruction.

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The Old Oak

According to Ken Loach, his latest film encapsulates the overarching societal themes of the award-winning director’s entire career. When Syrian refugees are housed in a former mining town in England, emotions begin to boil over at the only remaining pub in the declining village, The Old Oak. The incoming refugees fleeing from war are seen as a threat by the locals, who already have plenty of their own problems. However, young Yara, who dreams of becoming a photographer, befriends the pub’s landlord, TJ. Slowly, people from different walks of life start finding their way to the same table.

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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Harold Fry is an ordinary man who has made mistakes in all the important aspects of life: as a husband, father, and friend. Now, well into his sixties, he resigns himself quietly to fading into the background of life. One day, Harold hears that his old friend Queenie is dying. Harold leaves home and walks to the post office to send her a letter. On a whim, Harold decides to continue walking all the way to Queenie’s hospice, which is 450 kilometers away.

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Bros

Two men perhaps possibly, probably, stumble towards love. Maybe. They are both really busy.

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Kerron sinulle kaiken

Maarit (played by Leea Klemola) is going through a major transition in life, as she recently underwent gender reassignment surgery and corrected her gender to female. However, Maarit must navigate the pitfalls of her past to move forward in life. She wants to reconcile with her ex-wife, build a relationship with her teenage daughter, and help other people. Maarit also longs to share the joys, sorrows, and her bed with someone. When Maarit meets Sami (played by Peter Franzén), who is struggling with a marital crisis, at the psychiatrist’s office, she believes she has found the right one.

Director:
Simo Halinen

Starring:
Leea Klemola
Peter Franzén
Ria Kataja
Emmi Nivala

The film was awarded the Jussi Award for Best Screenplay and Best Leading Actress.