Invader ZIM is an animated TV show about an alien named ZIM who is sent to Earth by his leaders, the Almighty Tallest, with the mission to conquer it. However, ZIM is not very bright and his plans always backfire. With the help of his loyal robot sidekick GIR, ZIM tries to blend in as a human and carry out his evil schemes, but he often gets caught up in absurd situations and meets resistance from various characters, including his schoolmate Dib, who is determined to expose him. The show combines elements of sci-fi, comedy, and dark humor to deliver an entertaining and unique viewing experience.
In 1858 Italy, a Jewish boy named Edgardo Mortara is forcefully kidnapped and converted to Catholicism. His parents fight to free him, sparking a political battle between the papacy and forces of democracy and Italian unification.
In this comedy movie, the residents of a trailer park have to say goodbye to the bad guys. The story involves disgruntled customers, a Delorean car, dancing, alcoholism, bootlegging, and more hilarious situations. As they navigate through their adventures, they encounter a variety of funny and absurd scenarios, including driving a car without a door, watermelons, alcoholism spoofs, smoking marijuana, shotguns, sandwiches, pellet guns, pay phones, marijuana joints, living in a car, bologna, trailer trash, trailer parks, a homosexual cop, a grow-op, a gay couple, an alcoholic cop, alcohol abuse, poor white trash, a white rapper, and Nova Scotia, Canada.
Set in Italy during the 1940s, the movie follows a wealthy Jewish family, the Finzi-Continis, as they face the rise of fascism and the Nazi occupation. The story is centered around the relationship between a brother and sister and their unrequited love for each other.
Troubling Love is a neo-noir mystery drama that follows a female investigator who returns to her birthplace in Naples to uncover the truth behind her mother's death. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she must confront her dysfunctional family, a jealous husband, and the disturbing memories that have been suppressed. The story explores themes of abuse, infidelity, and the complexities of male-female relationships.
Mickey Mouse attempts to construct a building, but encounters problems such as falling from height, stealing food, and battling against Pegleg Pete.
Almost Blue is a gripping thriller that follows an investigation into a serial killer in Bologna, Italy. The story revolves around a psychopath who targets blind victims, leading to a race against time to catch the culprit. Based on a novel, this movie takes viewers on a suspenseful journey filled with twists and turns.
The Friends at the Margherita Café is a comedy-drama movie that takes place in Bologna, Italy during the 1950s. The story revolves around a group of friends who frequent a local bar and share their experiences and struggles. The movie explores themes of friendship, love, and societal norms of the time. It also delves into the life of a young woman working as a prostitute and the challenges she faces. With its charming characters and nostalgic setting, The Friends at the Margherita Café is a heartwarming tale about companionship and overcoming adversity.
Italy, 1914. Two teachers take their pupils for a school outing from Bologna to Florence.
The year is 2085 and no human babies have been born in over a decade. A group of disparate survivors respond to a call to meet in Athens, where the film’s narrator Jo, a boy of African descent, aims to make the world’s last film.
A man named Giovanni is living a double life. During the day, he is a successful businessman, but at night, he becomes a passionate dancer in the local mambo club. His complicated life takes a hilarious turn when his two worlds collide and he must find a way to keep his double identity a secret.
Six stories from Italian Islam. As in the rest of the country, in Bologna, intolerance and attempts at dialogue coexist, ghetto neighborhoods and second generations fighting, crime and everyday life.
A small town in Salento, some Soviet rock bands, CCCP and an 8-day trip between Moscow and Leningrad. The incredible story of a tour between two worlds that would never be the same again.
15-year-old Andrea lives in a world of his own, where an innocent friendship with a pretty girl becomes a full-blown romance. He invites her to a motor show in nearby Bologna, but she fails to show up at the bus station. Instead, Andrea is joined by his older sister Stefania–who's planning a runaway with her boyfriend Angelo.
In 'The Kid from Borneo', a group of children find themselves in a series of hilarious situations when they mistake a towering circus performer for a wild tribesman from Borneo. Chaos ensues as they try to outwit the mistaken identity and deal with fast-paced comedic situations.
AmeriQua is the story of a lazy recent graduate, Charlie (Bobby Kennedy), whose rich parents cut him off with a $5000 check and an ultimatum to start a life of independence and responsibility. Instead, he buys a plane ticket to Italy, gets robbed upon arrival and winds up in Bologna in the care of his new friend Lele (Lele Gabellone), the self-proclaimed King of Bologna, who lives with a scraggly punkabbestia, Ballo (Gianlucca Bazzoli), and the insatiable prostitute frequenter, Il Pisa (Giuseppe Sanfelice). In Bologna, Lele teaches Chrlie the subtle strategies that the King knows so well, namely hitting on Italian women, throwing all-night parties and inciting general anarchy. Charlie takes to it like a pro and in the process meets the dangerously beautiful Valentina (Alessandra Mastronardi) and all-American Jessica (Eva Amurri).
Working Slowly (Radio Alice) is a comedy-drama movie set in Bologna, Italy during the years of lead. It revolves around the story of a group of anarchist students who start a pirate radio station to protest against the political and social issues of the time. The movie explores themes of communism, student movement, and working-class struggles.
The adolescence of Mozart is chronicled in this Italian biopic. Here, young Wolfgang is seen as a prodigy who aspires to a normal life. He is studying music in Bologna when he falls in love with a local girl and makes friends with a boy his own age. Mozart is so elated that he fails a music exam on purpose so he can stay a little longer. Unfortunately, a priest rigs his test and the young composer is forced to move on.