Composed for the Paris Opéra, the romantic but ultimately tragic narrative of Donizetti’s grand opera La Favorite is set amidst the Moorish invasions of Spain and the power struggles between religion and the state in the 14th century. The novice Fernand abandons his monastery having fallen in love with the noble Léonor, not knowing that she is the King’s mistress and favourite. Drawing on traditions established by Rossini and Meyerbeer, La Favorite is noted for Donizetti’s innovative use of the orchestra and for some of his most renowned and enthralling arias. This acclaimed production opened the 2022 Donizetti Opera Festival in Bergamo, and is performed with its original French libretto.
This Japanese urban legend is quite different from typical German fairy-tales. In addition to classic themes like betrayal and revenge, the legend of the “slit-mouthed woman” also includes supernatural elements.
At a group meeting for recovering addicts, not everyone is telling the full truth about their reasons for attending. As each participant takes part, the truth of their pasts and experiences become disturbingly clear as each tries to benefit from the session for very different reasons.
When Daniel is fired right before his son's expensive surgery, an angel takes him on a journey back in time to witness the trials of Joseph and Mary before the very first Christmas, reminding him how God's love can carry him through anything.
Paolo, an aspiring Italian chef, fresh off of a heartbreak moves from Rome to LA to change his life. To make ends meet he accepts a job as dishwasher at a successful restaurant in Los Angeles, owned by a powerful couple Maya and Chef Carlos. However, the business and the marriage are threatened by a dark secret, could Paolo dream be over that quickly? Paolo's kind heart will help him save the restaurant and rescue Maya's heart.
A young woman who struggled with a childhood mental illness falls in love with a married man. Never having real love, she will do anything to keep it, even if murder is the only option.
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Through interviews with people on the street and songs recorded to memorialize JFK in the mid-1960s, the film explores the impact of the November 22, 1963 assassination on issues in today’s world, from lingering conspiracy theories to the proliferation of gun violence, homelessness, and the scourge of K-2.
A boy lies about his family occupation to his father in law to save his marriage. But it leads to further confusion and comical situations between the two families.
Fall of 1944. World War 2 is closing to an end. Nicu, a teenager, embarks on a journey through the wilderness of the Apuseni Mountains, trying to save the horses of his family.
Jay's love for Ananya leads to a deadly chain of events while Lekha's dreams collide with a stranger named Arya. As suicide killings grip the nation, a sinister force entwines their lives.
Illuminating the challenges often unseen beyond the toys, trees and tinsel, people in a small Irish village reflect on their difficult relationships with Christmas. "So This Is Christmas" is a heartwarming and charming portrait from award-winning director Ken Wardrop, which perfectly exemplies his innate ability to tell the stories of ordinary people, depicting their thoughts, feelings and experiences in an empathetic way. Beautifully rendered in 35mm, the film is authentic and compassionate, and a valuable addition to the Irish documentary canon.
Kevin Bridges is back and funnier than ever with his hotly anticipated new show from his sold-out live tour! The Overdue Catch-Up welcomes audiences into the mind of one of the sharpest comedy talents the UK has to offer. With a career spanning an incredible 18 years, Bridges already has the life experience of a man twice his age, helping him to hit the nail on the head with his shrewd and hilarious outlook on the modern world.
A woman recently separated from her wealthy husband is terrorized during one harrowing night when a masked intruder breaks into her home. Is it a random home invasion or is something more malicious and personal going on?
Fear engulfs a village as murders pile up mysteriously. Shailu, a young woman, is the heart of the story and the enigmatic tale unravels with a suspenseful cinematic journey.