2007 Film Guide

Winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes, Cristian Mungiu's masterly story about illegal abortion in the waning days of the Soviet Bloc demonstrates once again that Romania is in the midst of a cinematic renaissance. Pitch perfect... a stunning achievement, directed with purity and honesty...--Variety more...

Winner of the best screenplay award at Cannes earlier this year, this superbly cast drama limns the emotional arcs of six people--four Turks and two Germans--as they crisscross through love and tragedy. An utterly assured, profoundly moving fifth feature by Fatih Akin...--Variety more...

Carlos Saura (Flamenco, Tango) returns with this tribute to the Portuguese music known as fado. From its African and Brazilian roots to the newest interpreters of the form, fado continues to evolve, while maintaining its connection to the spirit of saudade. Featuring performers Mariza, Caetano Veloso, Chico Buarque, Lila Downs and Lura. more...

A captivating look at American cinema through the lens of the Chinese American experience, award-winning director Arthur Dong's latest documentary features Ang Lee, Wayne Wang, Joan Chen, David Henry Hwang and many others commenting on the memorable contributions made by Chinese Americans. more...

Director Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain) returns to 1940s Shanghai to bring to sprawling life a story of love, spies and red-hot intrigue. The incandescent Tony Leung meets his match in the figure of Tang Wei as a young woman assigned the tasks of seduction and murder. more...

The discovery of 100 precious manuscripts nailed (Christ-like) to a library floor is only the beginning in Ermanno Olmi's (The Tree of Wooden Clogs) final narrative feature. One part religious thriller to two parts philosophical inquiry, Olmi's intense drama charts the spiritual awakening of one man with grace and intelligence. more...

The Ayatollah Khomeini meets Iron Maiden in this spirited adaptation of Marjane Satrapi's celebrated graphic novel. When Iran's Islamic Revolution hits home, nine-year-old Marjane remains determined to discover all that life has to offer, including punk rock, boys and rebellion. more...