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Dunkirk

In May 1940, the German war machine had driven the British and French forces to the shores of the English Channel at Dunkirk. The beach offers no shelter and no mercy. The enemy bombards the troops, and hope for the evacuation of over 300,000 men is slim as ship after ship sinks and the enemy draws closer by the day. On land, young soldiers cling to hope, while in the air, Spitfire pilots do their best to provide cover. Across the sea, civilians sail to rescue the stranded soldiers in an unprecedented operation. The evacuation of Dunkirk was one of the most significant events of the early stages of World War II and had a major impact on the course of the war. Director Christopher Nolan weaves together three stories unfolding on different timelines, which ultimately converge. The struggle for survival is portrayed through the experiences of infantrymen awaiting evacuation, the crew of a rescue vessel, and the fighter pilots above.

Published: April 25, 2025

A Real Pain

Incompatible cousins David and Benji embark on a journey to Poland in honor of their beloved grandmother. David is a family man, a digital advertising professional living a safe and conventional life. His cousin Benji stirs up feelings of both jealousy and shame in him. Benji is a drifter – outspoken, emotional, and unfiltered in expressing his thoughts and feelings, no matter how inappropriate the situation. Benji, on the other hand, sees David as harmless but judges him through childhood memories, labeling him a loser.

They join a group led by a British guide named James, who takes them on a tour exploring Polish-Jewish cultural heritage. However, the nature of the trip changes when long-standing tensions between the cousins resurface, set against the backdrop of their family history.

A Real Pain carries a distinctly personal dimension, as director/actor Jesse Eisenberg’s roots trace back to Krasnystaw, Poland, from which his family emigrated before World War II.

Kieran Culkin won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film.

Military Wives

In an English military base, the women living there are used to the worry of their husbands heading to the front lines. Determined Kate and cheerful Lisa try to come up with something for the whole group to do together. Sewing circles and book clubs don’t seem to catch on, so the duo decides to try choir singing. The beginning is not without clashes. Kate believes the choir should sing classical music as perfectly as possible, while Lisa suggests pop songs that everyone knows the words to. Gradually, the strong-willed women begin to discover new sides of each other. The choir starts to sing more confidently, and at the same time, a shared goal emerges: to perform at a concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

The Dead Don’t Hurt

In the 1860s, fiercely independent French-Canadian Vivienne Le Coudy sets out on a journey with Danish immigrant Holger Olsen, as they try to build a life together in the dusty town of Elk Flats, Nevada. When Holger decides to join the Union army in the emerging Civil War, Vivienne is left to fend for herself – not an easy task in a town ruled by a corrupt mayor.

When in Rome

Gerda and Kristoffer are celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary in Rome, where Gerda studied art as a young woman. But the trip doesn’t go quite as planned when the couple runs into Gerda’s charismatic former art teacher and old flame, Johannes. Kristoffer is left on the sidelines as Gerda chases her youth through the alleys and streets of Rome, confronting the ghosts of her past.

The Florida Project

Halley and her 6-year-old daughter Moonee live in modest conditions at The Magic Castle Motel, managed by Bobby, a tough-on-the-outside but kind-hearted man. Despite the harsh circumstances, the resourceful Moonee manages to turn life into a celebration in her own way. The children’s seemingly endless summer days are filled with adventures, while young mother Halley resorts to increasingly risky means to survive their stark reality.

Gladiator 2

Years after witnessing the death of the revered gladiator hero Maximus at the hands of his own uncle, Lucius is forced to step into the Colosseum himself. His homeland has been conquered, as two tyrannical emperors now rule Rome with an iron fist. With the future of the Roman Empire hanging in the balance, Lucius must draw strength from the injustices he has endured and fight to return Rome to its people.

Euthanizer

If your pet is sick or suffering, Veijo Haukka offers it a merciful death. He believes that animals should not have to live in pain for the sake of humans. Petri Kettu brings a dog to Veijo to be put down, and the man accepts the task as he usually does. But this time, Veijo’s heart softens, and he decides to keep the dog as his own. Almost without noticing, his faith in humanity begins to return, and even love finds a small place in his heart.

However, when the dog that was supposed to be dead is discovered to be alive, a conflict of principles between the two men escalates into violent consequences — leaving the dog as the only innocent one in the story.

The film won Jussi Awards for Best Screenplay and Best Music.

Wicked

Misunderstood because of her green skin and in search of her true powers, Elphaba meets Glinda, a popular and privileged young woman striving for fame but still discovering her heart’s true voice, at Shiz University in the magical Land of Oz. An unexpected but deep friendship forms between them.

After meeting the Wizard of Oz, their bond is tested, and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s desire to please and maintain her status draws her toward a world of power, while Elphaba’s determination to stay true to herself leads to unforeseen and earth-shaking consequences. One will come to be known as Glinda the Good Witch – the other as the Wicked Witch of the West.

Genre: drama

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