BOK-MCC invites those who are not fond of football to go to the cinema. The June programme at Forum includes “Bel Ami” starring Robert Pattinson (the actor known for playing a vampire in the “Twilight” film series). In the new film, Pattinson plays a charming seducer entangled in dangerous relationships with three beautiful women. The road to elegant salons leads through women’s hearts. Yet in a city where sex is power and fame a true obsession, everything comes at a price.
Fans of Tim Burton’s work and Johnny Depp are invited to a colourful, surreal spectacle balanced on the boundary between grotesque and horror: “Dark Shadows”, starring the brilliant Johnny Depp as a vampire.
Fans of thrillers are recommended the horror film “The Cabin in the Woods”, which boldly and decisively refreshes the genre’s formula. A film for viewers who appreciate good cinema and unexpected plot twists.
Another thriller will be “Headhunters”. Its protagonist is a greedy, cunning art thief leading a double life. Officially, he is a successful headhunter who recruits professionals for top positions. He gets his adrenaline and large sums of money from daring art thefts. One day, the brilliant thief encounters an exceptionally dangerous opponent. Shocked, he must fight desperately for his life and the woman he loves.
Comedy lovers will see “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”. The film is full of unexpected twists and shows the interwoven stories of five couples facing the challenges of impending parenthood. The leading roles are played by Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez.
The June programme of the DKF is equally promising. It includes Andrei Zvyagintsev’s new film “Elena”. The film tells the story of an older married couple, a simple woman and a millionaire. Their conflict begins when the man refuses financial help to his wife’s lazy, alcoholic son.
Another offering will be the Dardenne brothers’ latest film “The Kid with a Bike”. In 2011, the jury of the Cannes International Film Festival once again recognised the Belgian duo, awarding them the Grand Prix. Critics called the film “a small great film” and the most mature work in the brothers’ directorial career.
Another film recognised with a special Jury Prize at the same festival, which will be screened at the DKF, is “Poliss”. It is a realistic portrayal of the work of a Paris police brigade dealing with crimes against children.
The fourth title will be “Stories Only Exist When Remembered”. This is the remarkable debut of young Brazilian director Julia Murat. The film has won more than 20 international awards, and its beautiful cinematography, immersed in an aura of magical realism, delights audiences around the world.
(information: BOK-MCC/ii)