Who says Wednesday says cinema. Today, we bring you our selection of films for the week, to guide you in the best way possible in the dim movie theaters.
1. Playing with Fire – Delphine and Muriel Coulin
The Coulin sisters, known for their sensitivity and incisive perspective, return with Playing with Fire, a poignant drama starring Vincent Lindon. The film explores the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of impulsive choices. True to his reputation, Lindon delivers an intense and nuanced performance, highlighting his trademark commitment to deep and engaged roles.
Pierre raises his two sons alone. Louis, the younger one, excels in his studies and progresses easily in life. However, Fus, the elder, is adrift. Fascinated by violence and power dynamics, he is drawn towards right-wing extremist groups, opposed to his father’s values. Pierre watches helplessly as these influences seize control over his son. Gradually, love gives way to misunderstanding…
2. Better Man – Michael Gracey
After the success of The Greatest Showman, Michael Gracey takes on the musical biography of Robbie Williams with Better Man. The film recounts Williams’ meteoric rise from his beginnings with Take That to his triumphant solo career. Robbie Williams himself portrays his own role, offering an authentic and emotional performance. During filming, Williams revealed that reliving certain scenes from his past was a cathartic experience for him.
The rise of British singer/songwriter Robbie Williams. Having become a star with the boy band Take That in the 1990s, he gradually plunged into a world of excess before regaining his success in 1997 with the song “Angels.”
3. High-Risk Flight – Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson returns behind the camera with High-Risk Flight, a thrilling suspense featuring Mark Wahlberg. The film follows a U.S. Marshal tasked with escorting a notorious criminal on a transatlantic flight. Gibson, known for his keen sense of storytelling, keeps the suspense at its peak throughout the film. To prepare for his role, Wahlberg underwent intensive training with real U.S. Marshals.
U.S. Marshals agent Madelyn Harris is assigned to escort Winston, a criminal and informant, who will testify against a mafia boss. During their flight, she quickly becomes suspicious of the pilot, Daryl Booth, who does not seem to be the man he claims to be…
4. Jane Austen Ruined My Life – Laura Piani
Laura Piani offers us a refreshing romantic comedy with Jane Austen Ruined My Life. The film tells the story of Agathe, a modern young woman whose vision of love is influenced by the novels of Jane Austen. Camille Rutherford portrays Agathe with charm and humor, delivering a performance that will resonate with anyone who has ever dreamed of an Austen-style romance.
Agathe is as charming as she is contradictory. She is single but dreams of a love story worthy of a Jane Austen novel. She is a bookseller but dreams of being a writer. She is overflowing with imagination but has a non-existent sex life. Life never measures up to the promises of literature. Invited to a writers’ residency in England, Agathe must confront her fears and doubts to finally realize her dream of writing… and falling in love.
5. Burn the Blood – Akaki Popkhadze
The Georgian director Akaki Popkhadze presents Burn the Blood, an intense drama that explores family tensions and hidden secrets. The film has been acclaimed for its stunning cinematography and poignant storytelling. Interestingly, Popkhadze drew inspiration from his own family history to write the script, adding a layer of authenticity to the narrative.
In the working-class neighborhoods of Nice, a pillar of the local Georgian community is murdered. His son Tristan, who aspires to become an Orthodox priest, is left alone with his grieving mother. It is then that Gabriel, the older brother with a checkered past, reappears from a long exile with the intention of redeeming himself by restoring his family’s honor.