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12:00. Documentary. UK 2019, 72 min. Directed by Amélie Ravalec. In English with Russian subtitles. A journey into art, madness and the unconscious. An exploration of visionary artists and the creative impulse, from the Flemish Masters of the Renaissance to the avant-garde movement of Surrealism and the unsung geniuses of Art Brut.
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21:20. Drama. Brazil 2019, 101 min. Directed by Gabriel Mascaro. Starring: Dira Paes, Julio Machado, Teca Pereira. In Portugal with Russian subtitles. In the year 2027, in a dystopian Brasil, a deeply religious woman uses her position in a notary's office to advance her mission to save struggling couples from divorce. Whilst waiting for a Sign in recognition of her efforts, she is confronted with a crisis in her own marriage that ultimately brings her closer to God.
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| The Death and Life of John F. Donovan |
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13:40, 23:50. Canada, United Kingdom 2018, 123 min. Directed by Xavier Dolan. Starring: Kit Harington, Natalie Portman, Jacob Tremblay, Emily Hampshire. In English with Russian subtitles. The English-language debut of Canadian film wunderkind Xavier Dolan is a piercing drama about solitude, the indifference of society, and the other side of fame. 11-year-old Rupert lives with his mother in England and goes to a school where his classmates pick on him. The only joy in his life is his favorite television show with his idol, John F. Donovan. The 29-year-old actor lives in New York and has everything: fame, money, fans, and a beautiful girlfriend. However, in reality, he’s just as alone as the young British schoolboy — and the two are connected by one other shared secret. When it becomes apparent, John kills himself. Only after 12 years does Rupert decide to share what happened.
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11:30. Fantasy. France 2019, 103 min. Directed by Bertrand Bonello. Starring: Louise Labeque, Wislanda Louimat, Katiana Milfort. In French, English and Haitian with Russian subtitles. Haiti, 1962: A man is brought back from the dead only to be sent to the living hell of the sugarcane fields. In Paris, 55 years later, at the prestigious Légion d'honneur boarding school, a Haitian girl confesses an old family secret to a group of new friends -- never imagining that this strange tale will convince a heartbroken classmate to do the unthinkable.
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