An old storyteller tells European folk tales to his sarcastic dog.

The gripping true story of how two political rivals came together to bring peace to Northern Ireland. Starring John Hurt, Colm Meaney and Timothy Spall.

Bobby (Christian Bale) runs away from home to escape his violent stepfather. He's taken in by a reclusive older man (John Hurt) until the two of them must confront Bobby's stepfather. Christian Bale is a standout in this dark moral fable.

A man from another world crash lands on Earth during the age of the Vikings.

Helen Mirren in a violent, sexually daring gangster drama as a woman driven to desperate measures to stop a young waitress' descent into a world of lies, seduction & murder.

In this gritty Western written by acclaimed songwriter Nick Cave, a lawman (Guy Pearce) apprehends a notorious outlaw and gives him nine days to kill his older brother.

All the human spirit needs to thrive...is a chance. In one of his most legendary films, director David Lynch chronicles the intense emotional journey of a complex, lonely man and the dedicated surgeon who changed his life. John Merrick (John Hurt) was born with a horribly disfiguring congenital disease, and suffered the humiliation of being a sideshow freak. Only when London doctor Frederick Treves (Anthony Hopkins) rescues him does Merrick begin to regain the life of dignity and respect that everyone deserves. Based on a true story, the critically acclaimed ELEPHANT MAN has earned its place in cinematic history. Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud and Wendy Hiller lend moving performances to an already powerful story. Visually fascinating and historically relevant, Lynch has created a haunting masterpiece of compassion, beauty and ultimately, humanity. Nominated for 8 **Academy Awards** including Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role (John Hurt), and Best Director (David Lynch),

Following an initial misunderstanding between an older couple (John Hurt & Kika Markha) and a young family, fate takes a hand in bringing both parties closer together. One small act of kindness is then reciprocated by a very big one. Official Selection at the **Manchester Film Festival**.

Ten of the world's greatest directors (including Derek Jarman, Jean-Luc Godard, Ken Russell, and Robert Altman) were commissioned to create short pieces based on the world's greatest opera music. The result is erotic, demented, funny, poignant, extravagant, outrageous, breathtaking and totally unique.