Browsing Category 'Romance'

Que pena tu vida (Fuck My Life) 2010 Chile

Javier’s life sucks, he’s an out of work Creative Director and his relationship of 3 years with Sofia is over. He’s the only one that is oblivious to the reasons. He’s unlikeable but entertaining. He’s that jerk everyone knows but are still friends with.

Les poupées russes (Russian Dolls) 2005 France

Set five years after L’Auberge Espagnole where Parisian transfer student Xavier discovered himself, this sequel reunites the EU cast. The gang is nearing their 30s and life has only got more complicated since their Barcelona university days. Xavier is a writer of varying success, his luck with love is no different, he’s still looking for true love.

秋天的童話 (An Autumn’s Tale) 1987 Hong Kong

Jennifer is in NYC to study but her real desire is to be with her sweetheart Vincent. Her only contact in town is distant relative Sam. A former sailor, gambler and waiter, he seems to be leading an aimless life. When Jennifer experiences heartbreak, it starts to crack Sam’s tough exterior.

I rymden finns inga känslor (Simple Simon) 2010 Sweden

Simon is a young man with Asperger syndrome. He has extremely poor social skills and borders on rude. Simon lives with his brother Sam and his partner Frida. When Simon’s behaviour drives her away, Sam is distraught and Simon seeks a new girlfriend for him.

Keinohrhasen (Rabbit without Ears) 2007 Germany

Ludo is an unapologetic womanizer who works for tabloid newspaper. He’s sentenced to work 300 hours community service at a daycare. He meets Anna there, who has a history with Ludo. There’s a lot of hate going on between the two, until an accident at the daycare draws them together.

Habana Eva (Havana Eva) 2010 Venezuela

Set in Cuba, Eva is a young seamstress at a state run dress factory. When Jorge a handsome Venezuelan comes into her life, she sees the possibilities of life beyond her restrictive work, parents and country.

La vida de los peces (The Life of Fish) 2010 Chile

Andrés is a 30ish travel writer based in Berlin. He’s back in Santiago, the city of his youth after being away for 10 years. He drops in at a birthday party, when he’s told his ex is at there. Andrés’ demeanour changes, as conflicting emotions flood in.

Barfuss (Barefoot) 2005 Germany

Nick takes a job cleaning at a mental institution. He’s not very good and get’s fired the same day. While sulking in the bathroom he saves a woman from committing suicide. The woman, Leila escapes from the institution and follows Nick home.

Italian Comedy Mini Film Festival

8 Italian comedies from the past couple of years. Comedy Italian style with a focus on mothers, food, love, youth, style, and of course passion!

Generazione mille euro (1000 Euro Generation) 2009 Italy

Inspired by the free downloadable book of the same name. Matteo is one of millions of young people aged 25-35, that work for around 1000 Euros a month. He has a PHD and loves to teach, but can’t get job doing it. Instead he works a job he hates, but he’s got to survive, even if it’s from month to month.

Scusa ma ti chiamo amore (Sorry, if I love you) 2008 Italy

Alex is a 37 year old creative director. He’s devastated when his girlfriend leaves him. His world gets turned upside down, when he meets high school senior Nicki. They literally crash into each other in the streets of Rome. Despite their ages they fall madly in love.

Scusa ma ti voglio sposare (Sorry, if I want to marry you) 2010 Italy

Nicki and Alex have found a new home and moved in together. Alex finally has no doubts as to where his heart is and asks Nicki to marry him on romantic break in Paris. At first thrilled by the idea, but it’s Nicki who feels uncertain about their age differences and even the relationship.