In the present, a teenage girl reads a memoir about the Grand Budapest Hotel, a once-glorious establishment in a war-torn country. The story follows the hotel's lobby boy, Zero, and the eccentric concierge, Gustave, as they navigate a murder accusation, theft, and a chase with an assassin. Amidst the chaos, they uncover the truth and Gustave is proven innocent. The story ends with the hotel's decline and Zero's dedication to preserving its memory.
In Youth in Revolt, Nick Twisp (Michael Cera) is a teenage boy who falls in love with Sheeni (Portia Doubleday), a free-spirited girl. To win her over, he creates an alter ego named Francois, who is confident and rebellious. As Nick gets deeper into his double life, he must navigate through various obstacles and misadventures in order to be with the girl he loves.
The story follows the growth of Yamazaki Otome, a young girl lacking experience in love, who utilizes her hobby of making sweets to work at Patisserie MON, a french pastry shop.
Sweet Bean is a heartwarming drama about a small pastry shop in Japan. The story revolves around the unlikely friendship between a grumpy old man named Sentaro and a kind-hearted woman named Tokue. Sentaro reluctantly hires Tokue, who has been living in a sanatorium due to leprosy, to help him make dorayaki, a traditional Japanese confection. As they work together and bond over their shared passion for cooking, they learn valuable lessons about life, forgiveness, and the power of human connection. Despite facing social stigma and personal challenges, the characters find solace and joy in their mutual love for food. It's a beautiful story that highlights the importance of empathy, understanding, and finding happiness in the simplest of things.
Facing Windows is a drama-romance movie set in Italy. The story follows a woman named Giovanna who becomes captivated by the life of an elderly Holocaust survivor that she discovers while living with her husband and son. As Giovanna develops a deep connection with the man, she starts to question her own life and choices, leading to a journey of self-discovery, love, and compassion. The movie explores themes of memory, lost love, sacrifice, and redemption.
Sweeney Todd, a barber in 18th-century London, seeks revenge on those who wronged him by killing his customers and turning their bodies into meat pies. As his obsession grows, he descends into a double life of murder and cannibalism.
The Goddess of Fortune follows the life of a family from Rome, Italy, as they navigate through their own trials and tribulations. With themes of love, betrayal, and terminal illness, the movie explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of forgiveness.
The Tale of Sweeney Todd is a dark and twisted story about a psychotic barber who murders his customers and turns their bodies into meat pies. He is aided by his sinister partner, Mrs. Lovett, who runs a pastry shop that sells the pies. The barber's crimes are covered up by a corrupt insurance investigator, while a mute child in the basement discovers the horrifying truth.
Tina, Julie and Alfa simply turn the tables on love: they don't wait for the guys to come on, they throw themselves into the action when they meet the bowling clique around Tim, Freddy and Rolf. Although their goal is actually only the bowling competition in St. Tropez, they let the party go on. And then it turns out that Tina's father has a plane that might take the boys to St. Tropez...
Sophie Tatischeff's short film set in the small town of Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre, three decades after its use in her father's film 'Jour de Fête'. The conversation from a typical village bar is transplanted to a patisserie with particularly tempting tartlets: 'No reason for us not to have another' says one habitué; 'no more for me thanks,' says another. 'A shortbread at this time of day?' asks the woman behind the counter.
Summer Storm is a captivating movie set in Soviet Russia during the 1940s. It follows the story of a peasant woman who gets framed for murder and an innocent man gets wrongly convicted. The movie explores themes of love, betrayal, and the pursuit of justice.
Celestin works as an organist at a girl's school. By day, Celestin is the meek and mild target of the girls' incessant practical jokes. By night, however, he is the celebrated composer of popular operas -- and the romantic vis-à-vis of a celebrated stage star. When schoolgirl Denise stumbles onto Celestin's secret, she threatens to tell all -- but only if Celestin refuses to escort her to the opening night of his latest opera. As a result, Denise falls in love with a handsome young soldier, while Celestin is accidentally shipped off to an army camp. A series of silly coincidences brings happiness to all concerned by fade-out time.
Angora Love is a silent film comedy about an owner and his pet goat who escape from their home and cause chaos in the neighborhood. With slapstick humor and a happy ending, this black-and-white film is a hilarious and entertaining watch.
A mechanic and his partner come up with a cunning plan to search for a hidden treasure in an old house in Athens, Greece. They encounter various obstacles and comedic situations along the way.
Crooked Hearts is a story about a dysfunctional family in Berkeley, California. It explores themes of responsibility, commitment, and infidelity. The plot revolves around a manatee-shaped typewriter, a contract commitment, and the secrets hidden within the family. The movie takes place in various locations such as a gas station, a family home, a bowling alley, and a beach. It delves into the complexities of parent-child relationships and the consequences of voyeurism. With its emotional storyline and deep character development, Crooked Hearts captivates its audience.
The story of Ana and Diego, a couple who decide to go live on the coast in Chile. There, they meet Vicente, with whom Diego secretly begins a relationship. Ana, for her part, must decide if she wants to open up to a relationship that deconstructs the traditional ways of relating affectively.
Love and Larceny is a comedy movie from 1960 about an aspiring comedian who becomes a con artist and master of disguise. He uses his skills to carry out various scams, including a fake wedding and jewelry thefts. The movie features multiple plot twists and a series of humorous situations.
Stathis, an honest and hardworking young man who lives with his uncles, angry with everyone and everything and says literally out of his teeth. Enough, in fact, still arguing with the woman he loves, the attendant Katy, which eventually forced to flee abroad because of a serious illness.
In 1840, a young Russian aristocrat, Dimitri Sanin, is returning home after a long tour of Europe. In Germany, he falls in love with a beautiful pastry shop girl, Gemma Rosselli, who soon starts sharing his feelings. They decide to get married and, in order to finance the wedding, Dimitri goes back to Russia to sell his family estate. Unfortunately he falls prey to a seductress, Princess Maria Nikolaevna, who pretends to be willing to buy his land to come nearer him. Now Sanin is in a fix: should he choose the pure Gemma or the evil but irresistible Maria?