Age rating: K-7

I, Daniel Blake

Julkaistu:

“I, Daniel Blake” is a drama film that tells the story of Daniel Blake, a 59-year-old British man who struggles with health problems and a bureaucratic labyrinth.

The story begins when Daniel has a heart attack, and his doctor prohibits him from returning to work. He applies for sickness benefits but encounters a complex and unforgiving social security system that seems to not understand his situation. The bureaucratic labyrinth forces him to navigate through many difficult obstacles to get the support he needs.

At the same time, he meets Katie, a single mother with two children, who are also at the mercy of the system. Daniel and Katie form a strong friendship, helping each other survive with their difficulties.

The film explores the challenges people face in today’s society, particularly the bureaucracy of the social security system and the disregard for human needs. It also examines the strength of community and solidarity during tough times.

The movie was awarded a BAFTA for “Outstanding British Film of the Year.”

Greatest Showman

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“The Greatest Showman” is a musical film that tells the story of P.T. Barnum. He was a famous American showman and pioneer in the entertainment industry. The movie follows Barnum’s life starting from his youth. Barnum’s dream was to create a unique entertainment experience that brings together different people and gives them a chance to shine on stage.

Barnum (played by Hugh Jackman) puts together his own circus by gathering a group of diverse and unique performers, including acrobats, singers, dwarfs, and others who were traditionally discriminated in society. His attempt generates a lot of interest and captivates the audience, but it also faces resistance and criticism.

The film follows Barnum’s struggle for acceptance, success, and his family, all while trying to create a world where everyone can feel accepted and valued. Through the power of music, the movie emphasizes the uniqueness of individuals and encourages them to take pride in their differences.

Isle of dogs

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“Isle of Dogs” is a stop-motion animated film directed by Wes Anderson, set in Japan in the near future, where dogs have been exiled to an island due to fear and being considered spreaders of diseases.

The story is about 12-year-old Atari Kobayashi, the mayor’s ward, who leaves to find his lost dog Spots. Atari travels to the island in search of his furry friend and gets help from a diverse group of dogs: Rex, King, Boss, Duke, and Chief.

The film follows Atari and the dogs’ adventure on the island, their collaboration, and their struggle to retrieve Spots. Larger secrets are unveiled relating to both the island’s history and the fate of the dogs. The movie explores themes such as friendship, loyalty, and overcoming adversity.

Ice Age

Julkaistu:

During the Ice Age, a stubborn mammoth with a tragic background joins forces with a hilarious sloth and a smart saber-toothed tiger to reunite a one-year-old baby with its hunter father.

Nb! We also have public screening rights to other Ice Age movies.

Joulupukkia pelastamassa elokuvan juliste.

Saving Santa

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The unconventional elf Bernard, who dreams of a career as an inventor, faces another setback when his new invention when a machine that brings back the loveliest Christmas memories, is a dismal disappointment. However, he soon gets a new opportunity to showcase his creativity when the villainous Neville kidnaps Santa Claus with a help of his mother Vera.

The wicked duo demands Santa Claus to reveal them his greatest secret: How on earth does he manage to deliver gifts to all the world’s children on time for Christmas Eve? Bernard is aware of Santa’s mysterious time-traveling machine, which allows him to control the busy Christmas schedule. Despite earlier warnings, the brave elf uses Santa’s time machine and travels back in time to save Santa and Christmas.

Arthur Christmas

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Each Christmas, Santa and his vast army of highly trained elves produce gifts and distribute them around the world in one night. However, when one of 600 million children to receive a gift from Santa on Christmas Eve is missed, it is deemed ‘acceptable’ to all but one—Arthur.

Arthur Claus is Santa’s misfit son who executes an unauthorized rookie mission to get the last present halfway around the globe before dawn on Christmas morning.

All I Want for Christmas 2

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Way up north in Greenland lives 12-year-old Lucia with her mother and her father, who is best known as Father Christmas. Lucia is the first girl ever in Santa’s class at the International Christmas School. On the day that the present machine is supposed to be started for this year’s present production, Lucia’s best friend, the reindeer herder Oscar, is accused of stealing King Winter’s magical crystal that fuels the present machine.

Claudia, Lucia’s mother who has long been wary of the crude Oscar, tries to prevent Lucia from ruining her future career by defending the seemingly guilty boy. But Lucia is determined to fight injustice and escapes with Oscar to prove his innocence by finding the real thief.

Nb! Spoken in Danish. Public screening rights for the first film “Julemandens datter” are also available.

Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

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Celebrate the most magical time of the year with this irresistible Christmas movie, inspired by the beloved Disney classic. Mrs. Teapot tells once again an age-old Christmas tale that almost didn’t happen due to the scheming composer named Forte, who wanted to keep Belle and the Beast forever apart. This enchanting adventure is filled with delightful songs, charming visuals, and enduring themes of hope, friendship, and love.

Elliot the Littlest Reindeer

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Just before Christmas Eve, one of Santa’s reindeer retires, and Santa quickly needs to find a successor. Elliot the horse and his friend Hazel the goat head to the North Pole to witness the selection of the new reindeer, only to realize that Christmas is turning into a complete disaster. To make matters worse, an evil queen threatens Elliot and Hazel’s friends! Elliot is faced with a difficult choice: Will he save his friends or Christmas?

Kultainen maa

Julkaistu:

Kultainen maa (transl. Golden Land) is a story of refugee experiences, return migration, and the concept of home, as Mustafe, who has become Finnish, decides to move back to Somaliland with his family in search of a better future.