Prequel Minions a comedy about dating apps starring Malena Altherio, or the new Mia Hansen-Løve-inspired project inspired by Ingmar Bergman opens the week on this week’s movie billboards premiere.
The fifth saga, “Minions: The Origin of Gru”
The prequel to the beloved animated saga invites audiences to discover how Gru, the world’s greatest supervillain, first meets his iconic Minions and faces down a formidable criminal force. This Illumination Entertainment feature traces Gru’s early days as a determined mastermind, entertaining audiences with the minions who accompany him on a wild journey from the basement of a quirky ’70s home to the halls of world domination.
Voicing the characters are comedian Florentino Fernández (as Gru), singer Monica Naranjo (Donna Disco), and influential Pablo G. Join them on a ride that blends humor, heart, and high-stakes capers. The film follows a young mastermind’s ascent as he gathers allies and confronts the world’s most ambitious rivals.
‘Mom, make a mess’, a comedy about dating apps
Malena Altherio stars in this inclusive comedy written and directed by the Argentine filmmaker. The story shines a light on adventures and the upheavals of dating in a modern era, exploring the experiences of someone navigating romances at a certain stage of life.
The cast includes a performer known for roles in No One Lives Here and The Ladies of (h)AMPA, who portrays Clara, a mother of two who is open to new experiences. Clara decides to create a profile on the popular dating app TILINK, prompting a series of humorous and revealing moments as she redefines love and connection.
Mia Hansen-Løve went to Bergman’s Island
French director Mia Hansen-Løve reflects on personal experiences shaping artistic creation in a tribute to Ingmar Bergman and his famed house. The film features Vicky Krieps, Tim Roth, and Mia Wasikowska in a meditation on cinema and memory.
Filmmakers Chris and Tony spend the summer on the legendary Swedish island of Fårö, where Bergman lived and crafted his most celebrated works, seeking inspiration for their next projects and explorations of what keeps artists moving forward.
‘My dear children’, a French family comedy
Chantal and Christian enjoy a peaceful retirement until their grown children drift away. When they announce they won’t be home for Christmas, the couple hatches a playful plan to win them back by pretending to have won the lottery and become multi-millionaires.
Alexandra Leclère directs this warm family comedy, starring César-winning talents Josiane Balasko and Didier Bourdon, delivering a story of love, laughter, and rekindled family ties.
‘Sinjar’, women in the face of war and violence
The third feature by director Anna Maria Bofaru exposes three women confronting the fallout of violence and war as they strive to protect their families. The narrative follows their journeys and the lengths they will go to keep their loved ones safe.
Shots unfold between Catalonia and Iraqi Kurdistan, featuring Nora Navas, Halime İlter, and Eman Eidoa, who represents a real survivor of ISIS who speaks through the film to convey endurance and resilience.
‘My best friend’, a Turkish drama about friendship
A tender drama from Turkish filmmaker Ferit Karahan, set in the Anatolian mountains. Yusuf and Memo are students at a boarding school for Kurdish children. When Memo becomes gravely ill, Yusuf faces a series of obstacles to support his friend and preserve their bond.
‘Singing on the Roofs’, the story of Gilda Love
A documentary by Enric Rib about the life of Gilda Love, a survivor whose journey unfolds across the Raval neighborhood. The film also explores themes of love and aging, offering a portrait of a complex life in the gay community of Barcelona.
Ribas, a Barcelona native born in 1989, previously created a short film about the life of this famous transvestite from Barcelona’s rogues’ gallery during the 70s and 80s.
Clara Martínez-Lázaro dreams about love in ‘Special Pajamas’
Clara Martínez-Lázaro, a Madrid-based director and screenwriter, branches from Emilio Martínez-Lázaro’s cinematic lineage. She blends romance with astrophysics in a film that follows a couple who have long grown tired of living together and begin to rethink their relationship.
Mariona Terres, known for Paquita Salas, and a popular social media figure, plays the lead partner in the film, challenging stereotypes about how couples are portrayed and depicted on screen.
‘Tooth of the dog’, an adrenaline thriller
Rodrigo Sorogoyen directs this gripping feature from Caballo Films, a tense tale that unfolds in retail spaces where danger lurks. The story follows Darío Manzano as he discovers his colleagues are entangled with dangerous drug lords, triggering a spiral of fate that pushes him and his family to race against time for survival.