10 films that give you hope for the future
Feeling like the future looks bleak, and everything seems a bit dark? Tired of reading about Trump? No reason to give up. This year’s festival offers a joy guarantee. You can watch films that bring happiness, wisdom, an escape from reality, and most importantly – faith in humanity and the future.
MY SUNSHINE is a heartwarming and moving Japanese gem that bears more than a passing resemblance to the coming-of-age classic Billy Elliot. Young director Hiroshi Okuyama has crafted a charming, tender, and heartwarming story about growing up, falling in love, and feeling like an outsider. The film is also beautifully shot, with some frost-laden winter scenes that nearly take your breath away.
The Korean film LITTLE FOREST is an exceptionally warm and cozy film about food, self-discovery, relationships, and living a simple life.
«Everybody needs a film like Little Forest once in a while. It soothes and calms. It washes over you with an easy charm.» Grant Watson – VCinema
Experience India with LAGAAN: ONCE UPON A TIME IN INDIA. An arrogant British officer challenges an Indian village to a high-stakes cricket match in this vibrant, entertaining, and thrilling story set in the colonial era of the 1890s.
In the Iranian masterpiece MANNEN MOT STRØMMEN (A Man of Integrity), director Mohammad Rasoulof, with passion and elegant precision, returns to portraying the fates of individuals under an authoritarian regime.
If you wish to dive into music and melancholy, watch a final tribute from a legendary Japanese musician and composer, created by his own son, Neo Sora. RYUICHI SAKAMOTO | OPUS is a contemplative farewell gift from Sakamoto and his piano.
If you need wise and practical advice on peace, WISDOM OF HAPPINESS is highly recommended. This intimate and very beautiful documentary about the Dalai Lama, now 89 years old, offers guidance on how we should navigate contemporary challenges.
Enjoy the classic IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE at the outdoor cinema outside Deichman Bjørvika. Dress warmly, bring blankets, a thermos of cocoa, and someone you care about, and savor this beautiful drama in the winter darkness.
If you don’t want to sit outside in the November chill, warm up with a cup of steaming hot tea and a love story by experiencing the beautiful BLACK TEA. Aya emigrates from the Ivory Coast to China and gets a job in a tea shop where she falls in love with her boss. We’re also offering a crash course in tea at Cinemateket.
In the charming Peruvian drama REINAS, we meet two teenage daughters who have to spend time with their somewhat hopeless but also charming father before they leave Peru forever. The days are filled with unexpected experiences and memories for a lifetime.
Do you want to take it a step further by fighting for democracy? Don’t miss the South African classic MAPANTSULA, which tells the story of Panic, a petty criminal drawn into the anti-apartheid struggle, forced to choose between personal gain and standing united against the oppressive system.
As you can see, we have a wide variety of films that can cure discouragement and lift your spirits. We look forward to seeing you at the festival.