In our selection, the most anticipated premieres of world cinema in February. Drama, comedy, thriller, fantasy or family-run movie, thrilling and romantic … For Ukrainian moviegoers, February will be rich on screen stories. Let’s go!
«Special» The touching picture from the creators of the cult movie «1 + 1» will make you not only laugh but also cry. Vincent Cassel and Reda Cateb in the film are the restless, energetic Bruno and the harsh but just Malik. Bruno is a Jew, Malik is a Muslim. Together, they help people with autism. They take on the most difficult cases when progress seems impossible. The prototypes of their characters are real people: Stefan Benamou and Dawood Tatu, who head two support centers for people with autism spectrum disorders. The story will make you believe that the superheroes. live among us. They do not have superpowers, they just do their important business on a daily basis. Fans of good French films will be able to see this creation already in February.
«Portrait of a girl on fire» The plot of the picture transports viewers in the late eighteenth century to a small island in Brittany. There goes a talented artist who needs to write a portrait of one bride. But at some point the girls begin to come closer and cease to be responsible for the feelings that they suddenly absorb. The film has already received an award in the Best Screenplay nomination at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival. The premiere of the French historical drama will take place in Ukraine on February 6.
«Fantasy Island» is a fantasy horror film adaptation of the eponymous television series that aired on American television from 1977 to 1984. The feature film tells the story of a tropical island where all dreams come true. This is exactly what mysterious Mr. Roorke offers his clients. The rich and successful guests of his hotel can not only relax in a luxury resort, but also order the fulfillment of any of their most secret dreams. But at some point guests realize that not everything will happen strictly according to the script. A trap from Roorke’s evil genius, survival games and island puzzles – what else can this American thriller surprise? The Ukrainian viewer learns about it on the day of the premiere – February 13.
«Call of the Ancestors» This 20th Century Fox adventure film is the ninth adaptation of Jack London’s eponymous novel. Events unfold in America in the midst of a gold rush. Once upon a time, a smart and strong Buck dog lived on a California ranch, but his quiet life turned upside down: he was kicked out of his home in California and transported to wild and cold Alaska. Initially a newcomer to the Postal Service, and later a leader, Buck finds himself in an incredible adventure, finding his place in the world and becoming the master of his life. Breathtaking landscapes, a dynamic plot, a straight-laced, four-character hero, and the incomparable Harrison Ford all these is «Call of Ancestors.» A good adventure story based on a masterpiece of world literary classics will be released in Ukrainian cinema on February 20.
«Richard Jewell» American guard Richard Jewell saves thousands of lives at the 1996 Olympics by noticing a bomb on the stadium in time and notifying police. Jewell’s heroism story quickly turns against him: the press exposes him as the prime suspect in planning a terrorist attack. Clint Eastwood’s film is based on real-life stories – a story about the heroism of the common man and the truth that must be proven in the fight against fact-masked speculation and lies. The biographical movie will reveal all the secrets on February 20.
Psychoanalysis star Carl Jung believed that cinema made it possible to safely feel the hobbies, passions and aspirations that in ordinary life are suppressed. Let’s take this attractive prospect, ladies and gentlemen!
