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Jasmine Women
Jasmine Women (2004) on 1 october 2006

Genres Drama, Romance
Themes Films about families
Actors Zhang Ziyi, Joan Chen, Jiang Wen, Lu Yi, Liu Ye
Rating65% 3.299873.299873.299873.299873.29987
The film is divided into three chapters: "grandmother, mother, and daughter"; respectively the story of Mo, Li and Hua.
Waiter
Waiter (2006) on 28 september 2006
, 1h37
Directed by Alex van Warmerdam
Genres Comedy
Actors Alex van Warmerdam, Ariane Schluter, Thekla Reuten, Pierre Bokma, Kees Prins, Lyne Renée
Rating68% 3.44513.44513.44513.44513.4451
Waiter tells the story of Edgar (Alex van Warmerdam), a waiter with a flair for the unfortunate. His wife is sick, his girlfriend Victoria (Ariane Schluter) is overly possessive, customers at work constantly bully him and his neighbours make his life impossible.
School for Scoundrels
School for Scoundrels (2006) on 29 september 2006
, 1h40
Directed by Todd Phillips
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Heder, Michael Clarke Duncan, Jacinda Barrett, Sarah Silverman, Ben Stiller
Rating58% 2.9474052.9474052.9474052.9474052.947405
Roger (Jon Heder) is a downtrodden meter reader, subject to ridicule from co-workers and regular denizens, who dreams of dating the foreign graduate student who lives in his building, Amanda (Jacinda Barrett). To overcome his lack of self-esteem, he signs up for a course taught by Dr. P (Billy Bob Thornton) where Roger and his classmates are constantly bullied by Dr. P and his assistant Lesher (Michael Clarke Duncan), who likes to use outrageous and unethical methods on them, including humiliation. Some tasks they are required to do are quite cruel and primitive – like the task to start a conflict or even a fight with somebody they meet just to prove they are fearless. However, nobody intends to quit the course because Dr. P says he won't give a refund of $5,000 to anyone who quits or disobeys the orders given to them. The classmates even warn Roger that Dr. P will destroy him if his progress is too fast, just like he has done to one of his former students.
Blame
Blame (2006) on 27 september 2006
, 1h12
Directed by Narciso Ibáñez Serrador
Origin Espagne
Genres Drama, Thriller, Horror
Themes Pregnancy films
Actors Leonor Watling, F. Javier Gutiérrez, Montse Mostaza, Sancho Gracia, María Asquerino
Rating50% 2.503822.503822.503822.503822.50382
Espagne, 1970. Ana (Nieve de Medina), gynécologue réputée, accueille Gloria (Montse Mostaza) et sa fille, Vicky (Alejandra Lorenzo), dans sa vieille bâtisse. En échange de son hospitalité, Gloria la secondera dans ses opérations médicales. Elle ignore toutefois que son amie pratique d'étranges avortements. Lorsque Gloria tombe enceinte, la situation bascule et Ana la supplie d'avorter. Mais la jeune femme refuse et de mystérieux phénomènes se produisent...
Paprika
Paprika (2006) on 1 october 2006
, 1h30
Directed by Satoshi Kon
Origin Japon
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Thriller, Fantasy, Animation
Themes Films about films, Films about sexuality, Bisexuality-related films, LGBT-related films, Films based on science fiction novels, Children's films, LGBT-related film
Actors Megumi Hayashibara, Akio Ōtsuka, Tōru Furuya, Katsunosuke Hori, Tōru Emori, Daisuke Sakaguchi
Rating77% 3.851033.851033.851033.851033.85103
In the near future, a revolutionary new psychotherapy treatment called dream therapy has been invented. A device called the "DC Mini" allows the user to view people's dreams. The head of the team working on this treatment, Doctor Atsuko Chiba, begins using the machine illegally to help psychiatric patients outside the research facility, using her alter-ego "Paprika", a sentient persona that she assumes in the dream world.
Facing the Giants
Facing the Giants (2006) on 29 september 2006
, 1h51
Directed by Alex Kendrick
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Films about religion, Sports films, American football films
Actors Alex Kendrick, Steven Williams, Jim McBride, Erin Bethea
Rating65% 3.2604553.2604553.2604553.2604553.260455
Grant Taylor (Alex Kendrick) is the head coach at Shiloh Christian Academy, and has yet to post a winning record in his six-year tenure. After his seventh season begins with a three-game losing streak, the players' fathers start making noises about replacing him with defensive coordinator Brady Owens (Tracy Goode). This is not the only problem Grant is facing. His car is breaking down, and he discovers that he is the reason that his wife Brooke (Shannen Fields) cannot become pregnant.
The Danish Poet
The Danish Poet (2006) on 1 october 2006
, 15minutes
Directed by Torill Kove
Origin Norvege
Genres Animation, Romance
Actors Liv Ullmann
Rating74% 3.7413453.7413453.7413453.7413453.741345
The film follows Kaspar Jørgensen, a Danish poet in the 1940s who is seeking inspiration. At the suggestion of his psychiatrist, Dr. Mørk, he travels to Norway to meet the famous author Sigrid Undset. However, after arriving in Norway, he meets Ingeborg, a farmer's daughter, and they fall in love. He proposes to her, but discovers that she is already engaged, at her father's wish. She promises not to cut her hair until they are reunited, and Kaspar returns to Denmark.
The Family Friend
The Family Friend (2006) on 1 october 2006
, 1h42
Directed by Paolo Sorrentino
Origin Italie
Genres Drama
Actors Giacomo Rizzo, Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Laura Chiatti, Luigi Angelillo, Clara Bindi, Marco Giallini
Rating71% 3.5506753.5506753.5506753.5506753.550675
Geremia, an aging tailor/money lender, is a repulsive, mean, stingy man who lives in his shabby house with his scornful, bedridden mother. He has a morbid, obsessive relationship with money and he uses it to insinuate himself into other people's affairs, pretending to be the "family friend". One day he is asked by a man to lend him money for the wedding of Rosalba, his daughter.
Silk
Silk (2006) on 28 september 2006
, 1h46
Origin Taiwan
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Thriller, Horror
Actors Chang Chen, Chen Bo-Lin, Yōsuke Eguchi, Barbie Hsu (徐熙媛), Karena Lam, Janine Chang (张钧甯)
Rating63% 3.1977353.1977353.1977353.1977353.197735
In Taipei, a team of ghost hunters pay a freelance camera man to photograph places looking for paranormal activity. From the sounds of things, previous attempts have been unsuccessful. The camera man is taking his pictures and this time captures a picture of a boy in a seemingly empty room. The team of ghost hunters are thrilled and take it upon themselves to further investigate.
The Queen
The Queen (2006) on 30 september 2006
, 1h39
Directed by Stephen Frears
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Biography, Documentary, Historical
Themes Politique, Political films, Films about royalty
Actors Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell, Helen McCrory, Alex Jennings, Roger Allam
Rating72% 3.64813.64813.64813.64813.6481
In the 1997 general election, Tony Blair (Michael Sheen) becomes Britain's Labour prime minister. However, the Queen (Helen Mirren) is wary of Blair and his pledge to modernise Britain, despite his promises to respect the Royal Family. Three months later, Diana, Princess of Wales dies in a car crash at the Alma Bridge tunnel in Paris. Blair's director of communications, Alastair Campbell (Mark Bazeley), prepares a speech in which Diana is described as the people's princess. The phrase catches on and millions of people across London display an outpouring of grief at Buckingham and Kensington Palaces. Meanwhile, the Royal Family is still at their summer estate in Balmoral Castle. Diana's death sparks division amongst members of the family, with some of the view that since Diana was divorced from Prince Charles (Alex Jennings) a year prior to her death, she was no longer a part of the royal family. They argue that Diana's funeral arrangements are thus best left as a private affair of her noble family, the Spencers. Charles, however, argues that the mother of a future king cannot be dismissed so lightly, and persuades the Queen to authorise the use of an aircraft of the Royal Air Force to bring Diana's body back to Britain.
Nina's Heavenly Delights
Nina's Heavenly Delights (2006) on 28 september 2006
, 1h34
Directed by Pratibha Parmar
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film, Lesbian-related films
Actors Shelley Conn, Laura Fraser, Art Malik, Veena Sood, Atta Yaqub, Raji James
Rating63% 3.152583.152583.152583.152583.15258
When young Glaswegian cook Nina Shah (Shelley Conn) returns home for her father's funeral after three estranged years in London, England, she begins a romantic relationship with Lisa (Laura Fraser), an old childhood friend who now owns half the late father's Indian restaurant, The New Taj. Together they seek to save the restaurant by winning the national "Best in the West Curry Competition" for a third time. Nina's mother Suman (Veena Sood) and brother Kary (Atta Yaqub), however, want to sell the place to fellow restaurateur Raj (Art Malik), whose chef son Sanjay (Raji James) had been left at the altar by Nina. Lending the young women moral support is Nina's flamboyant gay friend Bobbi (Ronny Jhutti), and Nina's younger sister Priya (Zoe Henretty).
Open Season
Open Season (2006) on 29 september 2006
, 1h26
Directed by Roger Allers, Anthony Stacchi, Jill Culton
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Adventure, Musical, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Film d'animation mettant en scène un animal, Films about dogs, Mise en scène d'un ours, Musical films, Buddy films, Children's films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Martin Lawrence, Ashton Kutcher, Gary Sinise, Debra Messing, Billy Connolly, Cody Cameron
Rating61% 3.0512153.0512153.0512153.0512153.051215
In the tranquil town of Timberline, 900-pound (407 kg) grizzly bear Boog enjoys a captive, but happy existence and spends his day as the star attraction of the town's nature show with nights living the life of luxury in the garage of park ranger Beth, who raised him since he was a cub. One day, the hunting fanatic Shaw drives into town with the one-antlered deer Elliot strapped to the hood of his truck. Boog frees Elliot at the last minute and against his better judgment, before Shaw can go after him. Boog never expects to see his "buddy" again. Elliot follows Boog home and finds him sleeping in the garage and starts to throw rabbits at the window. He tells him to be "free" from his garage captivity and introduces Boog to a world of sweet temptations outside of the garage that he has unknown. When Boog becomes intoxicated with sugar sweets, events quickly spiral out of control as the two ransack the town's grocery store. Elliot escapes before Boog is caught by a friend of Beth, police officer Gordy. At the nature show, Elliot who is being chased by Shaw, sees Boog who attacks him, causing the whole audience in the show to panic before Boog threatens to hurt Elliot. Shaw attempts to shoot Boog, but Beth sedates them with a tranquilizer gun before he could, thanks to Gordy. Shaw flees before he can arrest him for shooting a gun in the town. The two trouble-makers are released into the Timberline National Forest, only three days before open season starts, but they are set over the falls, where they will be safe.
The Science of Sleep
The Science of Sleep (2006) on 29 september 2006
, 1h42
Directed by Michel Gondry
Origin France
Genres Drama, Fantastic, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Fantasy
Actors Gael García Bernal, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Miou-Miou, Alain Chabat, Emma de Caunes, Aurélia Petit
Rating71% 3.598843.598843.598843.598843.59884
Stéphane Miroux is a man whose vivid dreams and imagination often interfere with his ability to interact with reality. He is coaxed back to his childhood home after his divorced father passes away and his mother, Christine, finds him a job in a calendar printing company in France. His mother implies the position is a creative role, and he prepares colourful drawings, each showing a disaster, for his "disasterology" calendar. However, nobody appreciates his talents and it transpires that his mother had led him on - the real vacancy is for nothing more than mundane typesetting work. While leaving his apartment to go to work one day, Stéphane injures his hand helping his new neighbor move a piano into her apartment. The new neighbor, Stéphanie, invites Stéphane into her apartment (unaware that he lives next door) where her friend Zoé tends to his wound. Stéphane initially forms an attraction to Zoé, though he suspects it is instead Stéphanie who likes him.
Five Across the Eyes
Five Across the Eyes (2006) on 1 october 2006
, 1h35
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Horror
Themes Films about sexuality, Transport films, Rape in fiction, Films about automobiles, Serial killer films, Rape and revenge films, Road movies
Rating26% 1.321211.321211.321211.321211.32121
On their way home from a football game, five high school girls get lost in an area known as "the eyes". An ensuing accident with a parked SUV in a store parking lot causes the students to panic and flee the scene. A vehicle with one headlight starts to follow them until the driver traps them on a deserted road. The driver thinking that they wrecked her marriage forces the five girls from their vehicle, forces them to strip and urinate on their clothing at gunpoint. After letting them go the driver continues to pursue them throughout the film and performs several violent and sexual acts on them. The girls also discover that in the back of the driver's truck there are dead bodies. They get their revenge however, when they stab the driver multiple times with a screwdriver and light her corpse on fire. They eventually return to the store to find that the driver killed everyone in the store and drove off. The movie ends with the girls drive off into the night, one of them puking and then another girl who is driving tells her not to mess up her mother's car.
Outlaw Trail: The Treasure of Butch Cassidy, 1h27
Directed by Ryan Little
Origin USA
Genres Adventure, Western
Actors Ryan Kelley, Brian Wimmer, Arielle Kebbel, Dan Byrd, Brent Weber, Bruce McGill
Rating55% 2.756382.756382.756382.756382.75638
The film starts with a prologue scene set in Bolivia in 1908. Butch Cassidy writes a letter to his family, enclosing a belt buckle engraved with a treasure map. Cassidy and his accomplice, Harry Longabaugh (the "Sundance Kid"), attempt to elude capture when their hideout is surrounded by Bolivian police.
The Guardian
The Guardian (2006) on 29 september 2006
, 2h19
Directed by Andrew Davis
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Action, Adventure, Horror
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Films about the labor movement, Aviation films, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Melissa Sagemiller, Clancy Brown, Neal McDonough, Brian Geraghty
Rating69% 3.4513653.4513653.4513653.4513653.451365
Ben Randall (Kevin Costner) is the top rescue swimmer at the United States Coast Guard's Aviation Survival Technician (AST) program. Jake Fischer (Ashton Kutcher) is a hot-shot candidate for AST, who was ranked as a top competitive swimmer in high school with scholarships to every Ivy league college, but he opted to enlist in the Coast Guard. The film's title is introduced by a mythic tale: people lost at sea often claim they feel a presence lifting them to the surface, breathing life into their bodies while they are waiting for help to arrive. They call this presence "The Guardian".
The Last Time
The Last Time (2006) on 1 october 2006
, 1h36
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Romance
Actors Michael Keaton, Brendan Fraser, Amber Valletta, Daniel Stern, Alexis Cruz, Neal McDonough
Rating59% 2.9977752.9977752.9977752.9977752.997775
Ted Ryker (Michael Keaton) is the top salesman in the New York office of business machine company Bineview. The corporate stock lives by quarterly sales numbers, the competition is very intense, and the economy may be headed into a downturn. Ted's company is marking time until a revolutionary new product is ready, probably within a few months. Some competitors may know something about this secret innovation, through industrial espionage, and fear its impact on the market.
The Go Master
The Go Master (2007) on 27 september 2006
, 1h44
Directed by Tian Zhuangzhuang
Genres Drama, Biography
Actors Chang Chen, Sylvia Chang, Akira Emoto, Ayumi Itō, Keiko Matsuzaka, Kaho Minami
Rating61% 3.050213.050213.050213.050213.05021
The Go Master shines a light on the life and times of Wu Qingyuan, pronounced Go Seigen in Japanese. Wu is considered the greatest Go player of the 20th century, his talents bringing him from his native China to a professional career in Japan when he was only a teenager. Based on Wu's autobiography, this elegantly shot and remarkably restrained biopic follows the life of a singular figure, fascinating not only for his genius and achievements in the game of Go, but also for his unique experiences as a Chinese man in Japan during an immensely turbulent period in history. Acclaimed Taiwanese actor Chang Chen (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon) portrays the titular role in a subtle, poignant performance that is as penetrating as it is opaque, underlying the brooding lyricism of the film. The Go Master co-stars Sylvia Chang, Matsuzaka Keiko, Emoto Akira, and Ito Ayumi, and Wu Qingyuan himself appears briefly in the film's prologue. Also of note is the film's costume design, which is by renowned designer Wada Emi (Ran, Hero, House of Flying Daggers).
My Silent Partner
My Silent Partner (2006) on 26 september 2006
, 1h27
Directed by Ron Oliver
Origin Canada
Genres Thriller, Action
Actors Joanna Going, Greg Evigan, Peter Bryant
Rating50% 2.509232.509232.509232.509232.50923
La vie confortable d'une policière de la ville de San Francisco tombe en pièce alors que son mari demande le divorce. Incapable de se payer un bon avocat, elle se voit aidée à la dernière minute par un avocat hautement reconnu, qui espère ensuite qu'elle devienne une informatrice pour la mafia locale. Elle accepte alors, mais lorsque son fils disparaît, elle réalise qu'elle aura besoin de toute l'aide possible si elle souhaite le retrouver.
Times and Winds
Times and Winds (2006) on 29 september 2006
, 1h40
Directed by Reha Erdem
Origin France
Genres Drama
Themes Films about families
Actors Taner Birsel, Selma Ergeç, Yiğit Özşener
Rating72% 3.647483.647483.647483.647483.64748
In a small village in the mountains overlooking the sea the people struggle to survive on a daily basis. Their lives, like those of their ancestors, follow the rhythms of the earth, air and water, of day and night and the seasons, with days divided into five parts by the call to prayer. Childhood is difficult and a father typically has a preference of one son over the other. Ömer, the son of the Imam, is such a victim of his father's dislike and he wishes for the death of his father. When his wish is not granted he begins to look for ways to kill him as a twelve-year-old boy might think of with his friend Yakup. Yakup seeing his father sexually interested in his teacher also develops a hatred of his father in the same way and as the children grow up they are riddled between guilt and love and hate for their fathers.
Live Feed
Live Feed (2006) on 26 september 2006
, 1h21
Origin Canada
Genres Thriller, Horror comedy, Action, Horror
Themes Films about films, Snuff films in fiction, Films about television, Comedy horror films
Rating35% 1.764721.764721.764721.764721.76472
The film revolves around five young adults who are about to find themselves in a fight for their lives, pitted against evil itself. While on vacation in a foreign city, one of the five makes a seemingly innocent albeit ignorant mistake and soon all of them will realize the cost of such an inconsequential action.
Retribution
Retribution (2007) on 1 october 2006
, 1h44
Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Origin Japon
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Thriller, Horror, Crime
Themes Ghost films
Actors Kōji Yakusho, Manami Konishi, Tsuyoshi Ihara, Joe Odagiri, Ryō Kase, Hiroyuki Hirayama
Rating62% 3.1493553.1493553.1493553.1493553.149355
Yoshioka, an experienced detective, investigates the murder of an unknown woman in a red dress. She was drowned on the Tokyo waterfront, but an autopsy reveals that her stomach is full of seawater. Moreover, all the clues he finds relate to himself: A button found at the murder scene matches one that is missing from his own coat, and fingerprints found match his own. Yoshioka realizes that the only viable suspect is himself; but he doesn't remember a thing.
The Woods
The Woods (2006) on 26 september 2006
, 1h31
Directed by Lucky McKee
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Horror
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Witches in film
Actors Agnes Bruckner, Patricia Clarkson, Bruce Campbell, Rachel Nichols, Gordon Currie, Cary Lawrence
Rating56% 2.8013252.8013252.8013252.8013252.801325
In 1965, after burning down a tree in her yard, rebel teenager Heather Fasulo (Agnes Bruckner) is sent to the boarding school Falburn Academy in the middle of the woods by her estranged mother Alice Fasulo (Emma Campbell) and negligent father Joe Fasulo (Bruce Campbell). The headmistress, Ms. Traverse (Patricia Clarkson), accepts Heather in spite of her father's bad financial condition. The displaced Heather becomes close friends with Marcy Turner (Lauren Birkell), while they are maltreated by their abusive classmate Samantha Wise (Rachel Nichols). During the night, Heather has a nightmare of a student named Ann, covered in blood, and hears voices that seem to be coming from the woods. The next day, Marcy tells Heather that Ann was taken to a mental institution after attempting to commit suicide, and that she'd been covered in blood.
Connors' War
Connors' War (2006) on 26 september 2006
, 1h30
Directed by Nick Castle
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Adventure
Actors Nia Peeples, Blu Mankuma, Treach, Garwin Sanford, Elias Toufexis, Sage Brocklebank
Rating46% 2.3233052.3233052.3233052.3233052.323305
Après une mission sabotée qui l'a laissé aveugle, Connor, ex-agent de la CIA, se voit offrir la possibilité de recouvrer la vue par son ancien patron. En effet, grâce à un nouveau sérum, il pourra la lui rendre, mais à condition qu'il accepte une nouvelle mission. Hélas pour Connor, la situation est loin de suivre le scénario qui lui avait été annoncé.
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) on 29 september 2006
, 1h38
Directed by Dito Montiel
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Biography, Crime
Actors Robert Downey Jr., Shia LaBeouf, Rosario Dawson, Melonie Diaz, Eric Roberts, Channing Tatum
Rating68% 3.4475953.4475953.4475953.4475953.447595
Present Day: Dito is a successful writer in Los Angeles. One day, after being urged by his mother, Flori, and his friend, Nerf, Dito visits his childhood home, Astoria, New York, because his father has suddenly become very ill. The film switches back and forth between the present and flashbacks with Dito's memories in the summer of 1986.
Days of Glory
Days of Glory (2006) on 27 september 2006
, 2h8
Directed by Rachid Bouchareb
Origin Algerie
Genres Drama, War, Fantastic, Historical
Themes Films set in Africa, French war films, La colonisation française, La provence, Political films, Histoire de France
Actors Jamel Debbouze, Samy Naceri, Sami Bouajila, Roschdy Zem, Bernard Blancan, Mathieu Simonet
Rating69% 3.496023.496023.496023.496023.49602
The film begins in North Africa where large numbers of indigènes (French Algerian Tirailleurs as well as Tunisian or Moroccan Goumiers) have been recruited into the French First Army of the Free French Forces, that has been formed to liberate France of the Nazi occupation in World War II.
Delirious
Delirious (2007) on 26 september 2006
, 1h47
Directed by Tom DiCillo
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romance
Actors Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Alison Lohman, Gina Gershon, Callie Thorne, Kevin Corrigan
Rating63% 3.198923.198923.198923.198923.19892
Toby and Les meet when Toby interrupts a crowd of paparazzi waiting to take pictures of pop diva K'harma Leeds (Allison Lohman). Les requests that Toby go get coffee for himself and two of his colleagues. On his way back with coffee, Toby is stopped by K'harma's agents from the inside of a building and asked to see if the photographers are looking.
Just Yell Fire
Just Yell Fire (2006) on 28 september 2006

Actors Josh Holloway, Evangeline Lilly
Rating73% 3.6968453.6968453.6968453.6968453.696845