The Cremator by Juraj Herz, Spalovac Mrtvol, Czech Republic, 1969 ☆☆☆☆



Right at the start of World War II, he owner of a successful incinerator in Prague is convinced by his friends that he has German descendants. His wife being Jewish, he decides to take action in the most gruesome way. A very visual and surreal film.

Potiche France, 2010 ☆☆☆



Another film by François Ozon this time starting Catherine Deneuve as a housewife who suddenly needs to take charge of her husband's umbrella factory. Funny and with some musical interventions, a little kitch but still effective.

My Soul To Take USA, 2010 ☆☆☆



One of Wes Craven's less popular films, this movie took 4 years to finish. A mixture of serial killer and mental illness with teenage characters works better than you would think.

Videograms of a Revolution Videogramme einer Revolution, Germany, 1992 ☆☆☆☆



TV footage from Romanian TV and other anonymous sources of the day Nicolae Caesescu's dictatorship government fell.

Limitless USA, 2011 ☆☆☆☆☆



An aspiring writer starts taking a drug that enhances his brain capabilities in an extraordinary way. First he finishes writing his bestseller novel, later on he even becomes candidate for the US presidency. When he runs out of stock he will find himself in serious trouble.

Unstoppable USA, 2011 ☆☆☆

Denzel Washington and company are trying to stop a train carrying inflammable chemicals.

Private Perez Salvando al Soldado Perez, Mexico, 2011 ☆

Incendies Canada, 2010 ☆☆☆☆

Hinter Kaifeck Germany, 2009 ☆☆



A photographer and his child travel to Kaifeck. They discover an abandonded farm that hides demonic secrets.

Inside Job USA, 2010 ☆☆☆☆

A thorough explanation of the causes of the financial crisis of 2008.

In A Better World Hævnen, Denmark, 2010 ☆☆☆☆☆



Another excellent movie from Susanne Bier.A simple and effective story with great actors.

Thirst South Korea, 2009 ☆☆☆



A modern vampire tale set in urban South Korea. It combines the usual vampire folk with religious symbolism.

Rubber France, 2010 ☆☆



A car tire that suddenly starts moving around and using telepathic powers to blow up people's heads. Wonder how this movie was even considered for screening at the Cannes Film Festival.

Best Worst Movie USA, 2009 ☆☆☆☆



The documentary about the "best" worst movie ever made, Troll 2, by an Italian filmmaker in the late 80's in Utah. We see how the main actors and crew get together and re-enact some of the most famous scenes and how the fans get excited and cheer up every screening of the movie. Lots of fun.

Stories from the Golden Age Amintiri Din Epoca De Aur, Romania 2009 ☆☆☆


Five different urban legends about life in Communist Rumania in the 80s. Some are funny, most are depressing when you think about it, but overall quite interesting. From the director of 4 Months 3 Weeks & 2 Days.

The String Le Fil, Tunisia, France 2009 ☆☆

The story of a burgeoise family living in Tunisia. The son comes back after he finished his studies from France. He meets the young servant who works at his parent's house and falls in love with him.

Troubled Water De Usynlige, Norway 2008 ☆☆☆☆☆


Norwegian director Erik Poppe tells the story of a mother who loses child gets stolen. The young man who steals the child goes to jail, claims to be innocent, and years later comes out of prison. He will then meet the mother again in very different circumstances. The best movie I have seen from Norway in many years.

Solo or 120 Days of Sodom Italy, 1975 ☆☆

A movie that was banned in many countries for decades, 120 Days of Sodomo is Paolo Passolini's take on the Marquis de Sade's novel, which explores sexual acts and exploitation.

Olafur Eliasson: space is process Denmark, 2010 ☆☆☆

Icelandic-Danish contemporary artist Eliasson shows the techniques he uses to create his works of art. Exhibitions at the Moma, Tate Modern and other international locations are explored, such as the New York City Waterfalls.

Unknown UK-Canada, 2011 ☆☆☆

The story of a professional killer who, in a car accident, loses his memory and believes he is actually a biology scientist. The truth is that he was hired to kill this scientist. Putting together all the pieces of the story line will keep you guessing until the end.