2010
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?Even though you can?t tell, I am a good mother.?
The reason for the emotional impact achieved in Applause can be summed up in two words: Paprika Steen. One of the world?s most vibrant actresses (having starred in such films as Adam?s Apples, The Substitute and Open Hearts), Steen has the innate ability to make us laugh, cry and, yes, even to fear her with just a glance.
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At 11 years old, nothing seems to be more important than fitting in.
Ricardo is the new kid on the block. At the always awkward age of 11, he desperately wants to be accepted and invents a new family history to be accepted by the children with wealthier backgrounds?he even promises to show off his non-existent collection of Playboys to gain a little more popularity. But more important than impressing his friends is winning the heart of Anne, the smartest, prettiest girl in the class?even if it means accepting himself for who he truly is.
Jean-Carl Boucher, Claudio Colangelo, Sandrine Bisson
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Some secrets can only be uncovered by a determined force of nature...
When it comes to her mentally challenged adult son, Do-Joon, there is nothing this middle-aged matriarch won't do. Her devotion is put to the ultimate test when a schoolgirl is found murdered and all signs point to Do-Joon as the killer. Denied help by the authorities, she sets out to prove her son?s innocence. Using her amateur sleuthing skills, she uncovers a host of unpleasant secrets among the tormented townspeople. As the quest deepens, the heroine's own maternal instincts become increasingly blurred.
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Start the twentieth anniversary celebration of Cinequest in its tradition of discovering electrifying cinema. Cinequest kicks off with a powerhouse, starring Emmy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated Brian Cox (Match Point, Troy, The Bourne Identity) and emerging master Paul Dano (Little Miss Sunshine, Gigantic). Dagur Kári (Noi the Albino) directs, nurturing flawless performances from Cox and Dano while delivering a spectacular cinematic experience. And at its core, its story, The Good Heart resonates with quirks and jabs that pack the considerable punch.