Films

What happens when the foundation of a relationship crumbles under the weight of time and individual choices? In “Let Go”, Josephine Bornebusch examines the dissolution of marriage without resorting to obvious melancholy, painting a sincere and poignant portrait of the struggle to preserve bonds that can no longer hold. Balancing humor and sorrow, the narrative challenges romantic illusions and confronts the burden of societal conventions.

Lainy Newton has always believed that marriage and motherhood were the natural paths to happiness. But when her boyfriend unexpectedly dumps her and her best friend announces a pregnancy, she spirals into doubt. In a moment of absurd impulse, she pretends to be pregnant, launching a lie that quickly gets out of hand. Blending humor with social critique, “Kinda Pregnant” explores the weight of societal expectations and the desperate need for validation.

Caught between the chaos of a false accusation and the anguish of a brutal kidnapping, “Ad Vitam” weaves its plot through twists that defy conventions. Rodolphe Lauga directs with a sharp balance between visceral action and introspective drama, transforming Franck Lazareff’s journey into more than just a quest for revenge. Moving between past and present, the film crafts a gripping story shaped by moral dilemmas and an unrelenting sense of tension.

The vastness of space reveals not only the unknown but also the loneliness of those who venture into it. Inspired by the novel by Jaroslav Kalfar, “Spaceman” follows Jakub Prochazka (Adam Sandler), sent to investigate a cosmic phenomenon while confronting the ghosts of his past. Between his wife’s absence and the unexpected company of an alien creature, he is forced to face his deepest emotions.

Through the fog of battles and the intrigues of a kingdom on the verge of collapse, “Outlaw King” resurrects one of medieval Scotland’s defining moments. Director David Mackenzie transforms Robert The Bruce’s saga into a visual and narrative spectacle that resists simplifications. The violence of the warfields intertwines with the machinations of power, crafting a tale where loyalty and betrayal are two sides of the same coin.

Amid strict protocols and the relentless flow of passengers, “Carry-On” turns the seemingly routine setting of an airport into a psychological battleground. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, the thriller follows Ethan Kopek (Taron Egerton), a TSA agent forced to choose between public safety and his girlfriend’s life. A meticulous villain, deep moral dilemmas, and unrelenting tension shape a gripping and unforgiving narrative.

A union forged under promises of security turns into a death sentence, transforming Elodie’s fate into a desperate fight for survival. Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, this film shatters the myth of the damsel in distress to present a brutal journey of resilience and self-discovery. With Millie Bobby Brown in the lead role, the story dismantles fairy tale illusions and plunges into a narrative where survival and freedom must be seized by force.

A brutal police hit-and-run triggers a storyline that lays bare the flaws of a system built to crush the weak. In “Rebel Ridge”, Jeremy Saulnier blends action with social critique, following a former Marine on a survival mission against forces determined to silence him. This thriller defies conventions and refuses to make things easy for the viewer, exposing the relentless machinery of power abuse and institutional corruption.

By exploring the pain of an irreparable loss, “Pieces of a Woman” goes beyond merely portraying grief and delves into the intimacy of a woman who must rebuild her life. Kornél Mundruczó directs this story with unsettling intensity, using a visceral long take to capture the rawness of the moment. In a drama marked by breathtaking performances, the film confronts the viewer with both the fragility and the strength of the human condition.