The Extremists' Opera

After World War II, Antonia and her daughter, Danielle, go back to their Dutch hometown, where Antonia's late mother has bestowed a small farm upon her. There, Antonia settles down and joins a tightly-knit but unusual community. Those around her include quirky friend Crooked Finger, would-be suitor Bas and, eventually for Antonia, a gr...

Runtime

1h 42m

Director

Marleen Gorris

Cast

Willeke van Ammelrooy, Els Dottermans, Dora van der Groen

Two women, one American and one British, swap homes at Christmastime following bad breakups. Each woman finds romance with a local man but realizes that the imminent return home may end the relationship.

Runtime

2h 16m

Director

Nancy Meyers

Cast

Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law

Serving as Ludwig van Beethoven's copyist gives a conservatory student access to the composer's musical genius, but also exposes her to his cruelty.

Runtime

1h 44m

Director

Agnieszka Holland

Cast

Ed Harris, Diane Kruger, Matthew Goode

A Jewish woman named Jettel Redlich flees Nazi Germany with her daughter Regina, to join her husband, Walter, on a farm in Kenya. At first, Jettel refuses to adjust to her new circumstances, bringing with her a set of china dishes and an evening gown. While Regina adapts readily to this new world, forming a strong bond with her father'...

Runtime

2h 20m

Director

Caroline Link

Cast

Juliane Köhler, Merab Ninidze, Sidede Onyulo

Jimmy Muir comes from a typical gritty, northern town where there are only two options: working down the pit or in a factory. But Jimmy has other ideas — he dreams of becoming a professional footballer. Confronted by a bitter and unsupportive father, hard-drinking friends and a lifetime of bad habits...has Jimmy the will to achieve his...

Runtime

1h 35m

Director

Maria Giese

Cast

Sean Bean, Emily Lloyd, Craig Kelly