The charm of two Hollywood icons, Julia Roberts and George Clooney, shines through in a weekend movie premiere that promises romance, humor, and a hint of drama. The lineup invites audiences to feel a spectrum of emotions as the stars light up the screen in stories about love, reconciliation, and the messy reality of relationships.
‘Journey to Heaven’
In this romantic comedy, Julia Roberts and George Clooney reunite as a divorced couple who travel to Bali to attend their daughter’s wedding. Their mission is to understand each other better for the sake of their child, navigating old grievances with warmth and wit along the way.
Behind the scenes, Ol Parker keeps the energy high with a steady hand, drawing on Roberts and Clooney’s real-life friendship that has colored their on-screen chemistry in past projects like Ocean’s Eleven. The duo also appeared together in various collaborations that shaped their public personas and showcased their seamless rapport.
‘Cage’
Produced by Pokeepsie Films, the company of Álex de la Iglesia and Carolina Bang, The Cage is a horror feature directed by Ignacio Tatay. Elena Anaya, alongside Pablo Molinero, anchors a tense narrative about a couple who finds a lone girl wandering on a road and invites her into their lives. The story dives into unsettling memories and the idea that trust can be fragile in the face of an unknown past.
The girl’s fixation on a chalk-drawn circle of protection fuels a creeping dread, turning an ordinary encounter into a chilling game of fear and consequence.
‘Orphan: First Kill’
Jaume Collet-Serra directed the original saga in 2009, presenting Esther as a seemingly innocent adopted girl with a darker truth. The sequel brings back Isabelle Fuhrman in a new chapter directed by William Brent Bell, known for his work on suspenseful thrillers. Esther escapes a Russian psychiatric facility and travels to America, posing as the missing daughter of another family. The dream of a new life collides with haunting memories and dangerous identities.
The plot follows Esther as she navigates a fresh home and the allure of belonging, all while old instincts push her toward peril and deception.
‘Suspect’
Based on a novel by Karine Tuil, this drama from Yvan Attal explores the boundaries of sexual consent through a provocative story. Starring Ben Attal and Charlotte Gainsbourg, it invites viewers to weigh competing truths about a young man accused after a party. The film layers perspectives from victims, the accused, and their families, inviting the audience to consider justice from multiple angles.
The narrative disperses responsibility across a spectrum of viewpoints, challenging viewers to confront bias, empathy, and the fallibility of memory.
‘Who is who?’
One morning the Morel family wakes with a troubling anomaly: their minds have swapped, leaving each person trapped in the others’ bodies. This French comedy-drama examines family dynamics, marriage, upbringing, and disappointment through a humorous yet tender lens. The film stars Alexandra Lamy and Franck Dubosc, delivering a playful exploration of identity and connection.
‘School of Magical Animals’
This German film targets younger audiences and has captivated more than five million viewers in its home country. Adapted from a literary epic with over 75,000 copies sold worldwide, it follows a group of extraordinary animals who help a class uncover a thief. The adventure blends imagination with themes of friendship, courage, and curiosity.
‘My Space and I’
Directed by Adrián Silvestre, the documentary Sedimentos from 2021 is reframed here as My Space and Me. It follows the life of Raphaëlle Pérez, a trans woman from Barcelona. Co-written by the director, the lead performer, and Carlos Marqués Marcet, the film chronicles Raphaëlle’s journey through gender dysphoria toward a life of love and solidarity with others who share similar experiences.
‘I Bucco’
Set in 1961, a discovery by a group of cavers reveals the third deepest cave on the planet in southern Italy. Michelangelo Frammartino’s Il buco honors these explorers while critiquing the economic divide between the north and south of the country. The documentary presents a stark snapshot of exploration, resilience, and regional disparities, with minimal dialogue or music. It vied for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival the previous year.
‘Dual’
Directed by Meritxell Colell, Dúo follows a troupe of choreographers journeying through Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia. After two decades of collaborating, a shift in routine unsettles their partnership and personal lives. The film marks Colell’s return to collaboration with Mónica García, a renowned Asturian performer who earned recognition at the Malaga festival for her directing work in Con el viento.
‘The Other Tom’
Uruguayan duo Laura Santullo and Rodrigo Plá examine childhood mental health with care and curiosity. The film centers on questions about treatment approaches for young minds, drawing on years of research and personal experience as parents. The project grew from a deep interest in how conduct disorders are understood and addressed in families, and what happens when care systems collide with everyday life.