DVD Choice for August 2012

Nothing to Declare

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When the news drops about the opening of the borders between France and Belgium in the early ‘90s, a loud cry of panic goes up on both sides of the border. Nowhere is this more loudly heard than at the border control...

Ruben, a Belgian customs officer, has a hatred of all things French. Mathias is a French customs officer who’s secretly in love with Ruben’s sister, Louise, the girl from the chocolate shop. The would-be couple’s love will be tested by a series of hilarious misunderstandings involving a drug smuggling ring, a Gaul-hating Belgian father, and Ruben’s desire to see his sister get married… to a fellow Belgian, of course.

The Kid With a Bike

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From two-time Palme d'Or winning duo Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne comes THE KID WITH A BIKE, a realistic and touching human drama about growing up.

After being abandoned by his father, 11 year-old Cyril has gone to live in state care. One day, in the hope of finding his wayward father, Cyril escapes, seeking refuge from the school authorities in a doctor's surgery, where he meets the kind and loving Samantha. Samantha agrees to Cyril spending the weekends at her place, and in spite of the boy's self-destructive rage, the two lonely souls slowly start to develop a special bond.

Le Quattro Volte

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In a small village perched high on the hills of Calabria, at the southernmost tip of Italy, a breathtaking and majestic journey slowly unfolds following the passing of a soul through four elements; human, animal, plant and mineral. Set against magnificent natural scenery, the cycle of existence is celebrated in this tranquil and transcendent film infused with unexpected humour and mystery.

My Piece of the Pie

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France, a single mother from the industrial north, and Steve, a hotshot trader with a keen eye for the killer deal, are thrown together when he's looking for a cleaner and she loses her job...

Faced with having to support her three children, with no prospects in sight, France lands a position cleaning Steve's luxurious Parisian apartment. Then, when his 3 year-old son unexpectedly comes to stay, France strikes more gold as the perpetual bachelor also hires her as a nanny for a few weeks. France starts to become accustomed to the millionaire lifestyle, but she is left wondering: what really lies behind Steve’s bullish business ways and brash demeanor? Is he as innocent as France would like him to be?

The Forgiveness of Blood

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Nik is an ordinary Albanian teenager. He has two dreams: to open an internet cafe and to win the heart of his classmate, Klodi. His simple aspirations are rendered impossible after a long-standing feud between Nik's father and a neighbour results in the neighbour's murder. His family's life is thrown into turmoil due to an ancient Albanian "eye for an eye" law which forces them to remain inside their house for their own safety. The only one free to leave is Nik's younger sister who provides precious contact with the outside world.

Quietly affecting and absorbing, THE FORGIVENESS OF BLOOD carefully avoids judgement, presenting an inhumane cultural practice with grace and patience.