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Babygirl, A Real Pain, All Shall be Well, Flow: what you should think of the 5 cinema releases this Wednesday January 15, 2025

IS THERE A LITTLE MORE OF IT? The full review is here

2. A Real Pain

Drama comedy by Jesse Eisenberg. With Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

What it says

Two American Jewish cousins ​​with diametrically opposed characters go on a pilgrimage to Poland to honor the memory of their grandmother.

What we think

Jesse Eisenberg’s second film as director oscillates between desperate nonchalance and ironic humor. Too bad for the rhythm, which is often absent.

IS THERE A LITTLE MORE OF IT? The full review is here

3. All Shall be Well (Tout ira bien)

Drama by Ray Yeung. With Patra Au and Maggie Li. Duration: 1 hour 33 minutes.

What it says

Pat and Angie have been in perfect love for thirty years. But Pat’s sudden death will force Angie to fight for her rights…

What we think

Beyond its legacy story, this Hong Kong drama approaches mourning with enormous modesty. Righteous and heartbreaking.

IS THERE A LITTLE MORE OF IT? The full review is here

4. The fourth wall

Drama by David Oelhoffen. With Laurent Lafitte, Simon Abkarian and Manal Issa. Duration: 1 hour 56 minutes.

What it says

In 1982, in Lebanon at war, Georges tried to put on a play bringing together actors from opposing camps, but violence and a budding love confronted him with the harsh reality of the conflict.

What we think

By telling his story through theater, David Oelhoffen (Far from men) skillfully demonstrates that art can be an essential tool for denouncing the atrocities of war. A strong, committed film and more relevant than ever.

IS THERE A LITTLE MORE OF IT? The full review is here

5. Flow, the cat who was no longer afraid of water

Animated film by Gints Zilbalodis. Duration: 1:25.

What it says

In a world deserted by humans, a cat escapes the rising waters by boarding a boat with other animals.

What we think

An animated film without dialogue which invites you on a sensory initiatory journey. A little gem to see with the family.

IS THERE A LITTLE MORE OF IT? The full review is here

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