The return of the cult 2000 comedy “The Devil Wears Prada”, the British military action film “Pressure” and the Ukrainian drama “The Tired” about the invisible traumas of war: we talk about the main film premieres of May.
“The Devil Wears Prada 2”
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The sequel to the cult 2006 film that made the whole world fall in love with the lifestyle of glossy media workers. The plot of The Devil Wears Prada 2 tells the story of Andy, Anne Hathaway's character, who works as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the tough and uncompromising editor-in-chief of Runway magazine, returning to the editorial office during a period of profound changes in the media industry. Miranda Priestly is trying to save the magazine in a new digital environment, where the very existence of glossy media is under threat. An important part of the story is the return of another former assistant – Emily, played by Emily Blunt. Now she heads the luxury brand and controls the advertising budgets, on which the future of Runway directly depends.
Most of the cast and crew from the original film returned, including Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, who reprised his role as Nigel Kipling. “Everyone who was physically able to return for the second film did so. We immediately felt a shared understanding of what this film has meant to us and to audiences over the past 20 years,” says Anne Hathaway.
From April 30
“Monty Python and the Holy Grail”
The first feature film from the legendary comedy group Monty Python is one of the best according to Empire, The Guardian and IMDb users. King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table set off in search of the Holy Grail – a relic that grants eternal life. But instead of epic battles and heroic deeds, they are faced with killer rabbits, tricky puzzles and a bizarre order of warriors obsessed with bushes – and other absurd obstacles.
from April 30
“Display number 3”
A new film by one of the most famous German directors, Christian Petzold, known for his films “Undine” and “The Flaming Sky”. The tense dramatic film tells the story of Laura, who miraculously remains unharmed after a car accident in which her boyfriend dies. Having experienced a strong shock, she ends up with the family of a woman who witnessed the accident. Surrounded by almost maternal love, Laura finds comfort and support here to return her life to normal. But over time, she notices that something is wrong with the family.
April 7
“Tired”
Yuri Dunai's drama follows Lyuba and Andriy, two war veterans adjusting to civilian life and finding solace in each other as they navigate the long road to recovery. But as they grapple with the lingering effects of war trauma, which remains invisible to society, their bond is tested. Starring popular Ukrainian actors Dmytro Sova and Valeria Khodos, the lead roles are played by popular Ukrainian actors.
May 7
“Monsieur Aznavour”
On May 23, the birthday of the legendary musician, the “October” cinema will show the film “Monsieur Aznavour”. The film tells the story of how the son of poor Armenian refugees, Charles Aznavour, becomes a symbol of France and a favorite of the public, overcoming poverty, racism and merciless criticism. The film depicts his path to the musical Olympus and friendship with the most famous people of his time – in particular, with Edith Piaf. In the role of the legendary Aznavour – Tagar Rahim, one of the brightest actors in France, the star of the film “Madame Cobweb” and the TV series “Snakes”.
May 23
“Pressure”
Brendan Fraser, Andrew Scott and Damien Lewis star in the tense war drama “Pressure.” The film follows the 72 tense hours leading up to the Allied landings in Normandy in 1944. The plot centers on British meteorologist James Stagg, who must make a fateful decision, with Brendan Fraser playing Dwight Eisenhower.
May 28