April 29 Solntse (The Sun) (Russia, 2005) Dir. Aleksandr Sokurov. Drama. Solntse focuses on the Japanese Emperor Hirohito and his defeat in World War II. 115 min. Japanese with English or Dutch subtitles.
May 6 Entre les murs (The Class) (France, 2008) Dir. Laurent Cantet. Drama. The French candidate for best foreign film at the 2009 Oscars, Entre les murs tells the story of a teacher in a mixed high school in inner city Paris. Won the Golden Palm at Cannes. 128 min. French with English or Dutch subtitles.
May 13 Happy-go-lucky (UK, 2008) Dir. Mike Leigh. Comedy/Drama. A look at the life of Poppy, who is a cheerful London school teacher determined to hold onto her optimistic way of life. The script was nominated for an Oscar. Actress Sally Hawkins received several awards for her performance as Poppy. 118 min. English with Dutch subtitles.
May 20 Der Baader Meinhof komplex (Germany, 2008) Dir. Uli Edel. Drama/History. Germany's candidate for best foreign film at the 2009 Oscars tells the story of terrorist group `Die Rote Armee Faktion' that organized bombings, robberies, kidnappings and assassinations in the late `60s and `70s. 150 min. German with English or Dutch subtitles.
May 27 JCVD (Belgium, 2008) Dir. Mabrouk El Mechri. Comedy/Drama. In an alternate reality, Jean-Claude van Damme is an out-of-work actor, in the midst of a legal battle for custody of his daughter. Starring Jean-Claude van Damme. 97 min. French with English or Dutch subtitles.
Schedule subject to change. Consult website for updates: www.bellettrie.utwente.nl/filmhuis.php.
Wednesdays, 9pm, Vestingbar Movie Theatre. Admittance free.
