Films Released on Friday, August 23

Cecile Boyer,

Correspondent (Film)

 

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (releasing in America and Europe):

If you want some adventure this week, catch the movie The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, directed by Harald Zwart. The film follows Clary Fray (Lily Collins), who learns that her ancestors were warriors aimed at protecting the Earth from demons. Therefore, Clary decides to embrace her destiny and joins people who are like her. Together they go to an alternate New York known as Downworld. Check the out.

The Grandmaster [Yi dai zong shi] (releasing in the United States):

Everybody knows Bruce Lee. But who can name his master? The Grandmaster, directed by Wong Kar Wai, throws light on the man who trained Bruce Lee — Ip Man (Tony Leung Chiu Wai). This Chinese film particularly focuses on his meeting with Gong Er (Ziyi Zhang) who asks his help to get her family’s honor back. Watch the  here.

The Dyatlov Pass Incident (releasing in the United States and United Kingdom):

Directed by Renny Harlin, the movie tells the story of a group of filmmakers who try to solve the mystery of the nine Russian skiers’ death, which occurred in 1959. If you want to know more about these unexplained deaths, then go have a look at the .

Blood Ties (releasing in Norway):

Here is the new Guillaume Canet film! Blood Ties follows two brothers, one on the good side of the law and the other one on the wrong side. They both have to fight against crime in Brooklyn during the 70s. The trailer can be found .

Blue Jasmine (releasing in Poland and Sweden):

Fan of Woody Allen’s works? Here is his new film! Blue Jasmine, focuses on Jasmine (Cate Blanchett) who decides to settle in San Francisco in order to reconnect with her sister. Go watch the !

Madras Cafe (releasing in India):

This Indian film, directed by Shoojit Sircar, tells the story of Vikram Singh (John Abraham), a special agent whose goal is to destroy a rebel group. On his way, he meets Jaya (Nargis Fakhri) a journalist who wants to highlight the truth concerning the civil war. Find the trailer .

Upstream Color (releasing in Mexico):

Upstream Color, directed by Shane Carruth, takes an interest in a man and woman who are endlessly attracted to each other through the eternal cycle of life. They need to put the pieces of their disseminated lives together. Here is the !

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