Best of Open Air Cinemas

Mathieu Kasovitz's iconic film, which for the first time turned its gaze to the margins of the French capital, was awarded for its direction at the Cannes Film Festival and became a reference point for an entire youth culture that to this day finds its voice in it. Thirty years after its first screening, it remains resoundingly relevant. — After a chaotic night of riots in a marginal suburb of Paris, three young friends, Vinz, Hubert and Saïd, wander around idly waiting for news of the health of a mutual friend who has been seriously injured in a confrontation with the police. — Best Director | Cannes Film Festival | 1995 Best Film | César Awards | 1996 Best European Film | European Film Awards | 1996

One of the greatest moments in the Spanish master's filmography, this colourful, exuberant, totally idiosyncratic melodrama is a must-see for all lovers of the Almodovar universe and for all those who believe in beauty and friendship. — A single mother watches her only son die on the day of his 17th birthday in an attempt to get an autograph from an actress. Because of the painful loss, the woman decides to track down the child's father, a choice that paves the way for an existential odyssey she could never have imagined. — Best International Film | Oscars | 2000 Best Director | Cannes Film Festival | 1999 FIPRESCI Prize | San Sebastian Film Festival | 1999 Best European Film | European Film Awards | 2000 Best Director | BAFTA | 2000

Sometimes you find love in places where there is no hope. The most unusual vampire movie you've ever seen, full of romance and humor, where Wes Anderson meets Tim Burton. It was talked about as few in Venice where it premiered, and in all its appearances since then. — Sasha is a young vampire with a serious problem: she's too sensitive to kill! When her enraged parents cut off her blood supply, issuing her a death sentence, Sasha's life is in danger. Fortunately, she meets Paul, a lonely teenager with suicidal tendencies who is willing to give his life to save hers. But their friendly agreement soon becomes a nightly quest to fulfill Paul's last wishes. — Best Film - Giornate Degli Autori | Venice Film Festival | 2023 Best Director - Giornate Degli Autori | Venice Film Festival | 2023 Audience Award - International Competition | Thessaloniki Film Festival | 2023

A lot of people swear to this day that this is the most beautiful film ever created and 4K restoration catapults this beauty to the moon. A hallmark of Wong Kar Wai's career, with shots, colours, music and slow motion coming together in a celebration of the senses. — Chow, editor-in-chief of a newspaper, moves with his wife to a new house. There he meets Li-zhen, the beautiful woman living next door, wife of a commercial agent, who is usually on business trips. Chow's wife is also often away from home. One day they will realize that their spouses are lovers and will find themselves in the footsteps of an erotic desire that neither of them admits is their own. — Best Actor (Tony Leung) | Cannes Film Festival | 2000 Best Foreign Language Film | César Awards | 2001 Best Actor (Tony Leung) | Hong Kong Film Awards | 2001 Best Actress (Maggie Cheung) | Hong Kong Film Awards | 2001 Best Film Editing | Hong Kong Film Awards | 2001

In Louis Garrel's fourth feature behind the camera, always starring himself, the French star reveals his multifaceted talent with a well-tuned comedy that balances wonderfully between farcical humor and the finest irony. — The son of a mature woman who works as a drama therapist in prisons, panics when he learns that his mother plans to marry a soon-to-be-released robber. He will do anything to protect her, but meeting his would-be stepfather will have unpredictable consequences. — Official Selection - Out of Competition | Cannes Film Festival | 2022 11 Nominations | César Awards | 2023 Best Original Screenplay | César Awards | 2023 Best Supporting Actress (Noémie Merlant) | César Awards | 2023

Ten Hellenic Film Academy Awards, Greece's official entry for the Oscars, numerous festival distinctions and two outstanding performances by Vangelis Mourikis and Argyris Pantazaras, in Tzortzis Grigorakis’ directorial debut that combines western, ecology and ancient tragedy in the Greek province. — Withdrawn in a mountain forest, a man fights against an expanding industrial unit in the area. His alienated son’s arrival after his ex wife’s death and his claim for the part of the estate that she left him, will soon result in a clash between the two men. — CICAE Award | Berlin Film Festival Panorama | 2020 Best Actor (Vangelis Mourikis) | Sarajevo Film Festival | 2020 Silver Alexander for Best Film | Thessaloniki Film Festival | 2020 Audience Award | Tessaloniki Film Festival | 2020 10 Iris Awards | Hellenic Film Academy Awards | 2021

Jacques Audiard (A Prophet, Rust and Bone, Dheepan) in collaboration with Céline Sciamma (Portrait of a Lady on Fire) redefine the romantic comedy in a fresh and erotic black and white portrait of youth in Paris, based on Adrian Tomine’s graphic novel. — Paris, 13th District today – an area also known as “Les Olympiades” because of its eight tallest towers are named after cities that have hosted the Olympic Games. Emilie meets Camille, who is attracted to Nora, who crosses the path of Amber. Three girls and a boy redefine what modern love is. — Soundtrack Award | Cannes Film Festival | 2021

A riddle of identities, a satire of the entertainment world or simply a dream journey like no other, David Lynch's masterpiece changes, transforms and hypnotizes, certain that truth is only found in dreams. — A dark-haired woman gets amnesia after a car accident. She wanders the streets of Los Angeles before taking refuge in an apartment. There she is discovered by Betty, a blonde woman from the Midwest who has come to the City of Angels seeking fame as an actress. Together, the two try to solve the mystery of Rita's true identity in a dreamy Los Angeles, untroubled by traffic jams or smog. — Nomination for Best Director | Oscars | 2002 Nomination for Best FIlm | Golden Globes | 2002 Best Editing | BAFTA | 2002 Best Director | Cannes Film Festival | 2001

A sweet little poem about a mother and a daughter, a lush, dreamy postcard that plays music when you open it. The Boy's seventh feature film is overflowing with beauty and love. "A film for tender people in a not-so-tender world." — Sofia, the daughter, returns to Polydroso to take care of Sofia, her mother. In the neighborhood where she grew up, all the reasons that once made her want to leave are waiting for her. Polydroso is an isolated suburb and the two Sofias spend their days stumbling through first kisses, secrets and ghosts of the past. — Official Selection - Greek Competition | Thessaloniki Film Festival | 2023

If you loved "Perfect Strangers", you'll love this cinematic surprise from Spain for its funny dialogue, snappy editing and perfectly tuned performances, but especially for the shocking twist in the final scene. Please do not reveal it. — Three married couples in therapy are invited by their therapist to a group session. They will gradually air their dirtiest secrets about childcare, jealousy and sex until it all comes to a very unexpected and equally shocking end. — Special Jury Prize | Malaga Film Festival | 2023 Nomination for Best Supporting Actor (Juan Carlos Vellido) | Goya Awards | 2024