Lemore Syvan
Alix
Set against the backdrop of the lush Colombian jungle ALIX presents a stirring narrative that intertwines the lives of Conejo, a battle-weary cynical soldier and Alix, a 12-year-old innocent, involuntarily tricked into enlisting as a child soldier. This powerful film, crafted with a touch of magical realism, explores the complex relationship between captor and captive. We go down the rabbit hole with Alix, through her eyes of innocence and resilience we are drawn in by her optimism. She perceives Conejo as her guardian, but he is also her betrayer. And so, unfolds a poignant tale of growth, redemption, and the profound discovery of what we call ‘family’. Behind this cinematic gem is the writer/director, Ana Maria Hermida. She brings this emotionally charged tale to life with staggering beauty and subtlety. In the role of ‘Alix’ is the young acting sensation Cristal Aparicio (Sounds of Freedom). Along with an all-star cast, they bring this rich poignant story to our hearts: Roberto Urbina (Narcos) Natalia Reyes (Terminator; Dark Fate) Carlos Bardem (Assassins Creed) and Carolina Guerra (Animal Kingdom) deliver pitch perfect performances to make Alix a film that will stir your emotions and inspire your humanity
Redemption Day
Den anerkjente marinejegeren Brad Paxton vender hjem til New York med plagsomme minner fra et bakhold han overlevde under et oppdrag i Syria. Forhåpninger om å komme seg igjen ved å tilbringe tid med familien blir lagt i grus, når kona Kate får sitt livs mulighet med å lede en utgravning i Marokko. Katastrofen er et faktum når hun blir kidnappet av en ISIS-tilknyttet terroristgruppe. For å få kona fri, drar Paxton tilbake til området som vekker så mange mørke minner for ham. Men denne gangen er kampen langt mer personlig.
Balladen om Jack & Rose (The Ballad of Jack and Rose)
1986. Jack lives on the site of his abandoned island commune with his 16-year-old daughter Rose. Since the breakup of the commune, Jack has sheltered Rose completely from the influences of the outside world, but now his fatal illness and Rose's emerging womanhood pose troubling questions about the days ahead. A man who has lived a life motivated by environmentalism, Jack now rages at those who do not share his aesthetic, like developer Marty Rance, who is building a housing tract on the edge of his property. When Jack invites his girlfriend Kathleen and her sons Rodney and Thaddius to live with them, Rose feels betrayed and the situation quickly becomes precarious. Rose acts out wildly, creating chaos. As everything flies out of control, Jack finds himself trapped in an impossible place and is forced to take action.