New Releases at globalcinema.online - May 9
NEW FILM RELEASES
THE DEVOTED
Feature Film | 69 min. | Hungary
Directed by: Zsolt Pozsgai
Lausanne, Switzerland, 1536: one of the most famous religious debates in history is in full progress. The debate is carried-out by two religious reformers, Ignatius of Loyola and the young Calvin. Who of them is right? In the end they too have to realize that Christian faith cannot be forced, it can only be a conviction, coming from inside.
WHAT TO DO ABOUT CLIMATE DISRUPTION?
Feature Documentary | 70 min. | USA
Written, Directed & Produced by: Eric Simon
In spite of much discussion of the problem for over three decades, observed temperatures and levels of carbon dioxide have only continued to increase. The film explores avenues available for making progress, while capturing the passion of protesters and activists who understand the perils of maintaining business as usual.
FILMS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
THE SINKING OF SOZOPOL
Feature Film | 100 min. | Bulgaria
Directed by: Kostadin Bonev
An aging man goes back to Sozopol and brings along his memories and ten bottles of vodka. It is clear that when the vodka is over, something must happen, something that will change his life forever. When hope is gone, miracle is the last resort.
THE MILLENNIAL DISRUPTION
Documentary | 28 min. | UK
Written, Directed, Produced by: Somi Arian
First in its kind, this documentary is an in-depth investigation on the impact of technology on today’s society, how the digital native generation is disrupting all industries and why many legacy brands are facing a challenge in the 21st century.
THE SKIN WALKER
Feature Film | 176 min. | South Africa
Written, Directed, Produced by: Martyn Le Roux
A paranormal investigator and self-made celebrity is sent on a bogus search for a very mysterious and allusive frog species in the Tankwa Karoo in South Africa. What he finds is something he never expected.
THE LOST VILLAGE
Documentary | 91 min. | USA
Written, Directed, Produced by: Roger Paradiso
Greenwich Village, once a haven for the proverbial starving artist who brought creativity as their currency, is now a ghoulish hang out for cover bands and Wall Street hipsters unable to create but desperately trying to recreate something that is lost. Can the Village be saved?
FILL IN THE BLANKS
Short Film | 9 min. | France
Written, Directed by: Chloe Marcais
At the laundry, a man listens to two girls’ intimate conversation. Unfortunately, several noises prevent him from hearing the most interesting details.