Francine
A film by Brian M. Cassidy and Melanie Shatzky
Starring Melissa Leo
| After years of incarceration, a quiet, lonely woman, Francine (Academy Award® winner Melissa Leo), is released to start a new life in a small, rural town. But despite opportunities for warmth and connection, her years of “rehabilitation” have left her with little ability to create relationships and happiness, finding her only solace in her connections with animals. What happens when a second chance isn’t enough? |
The Maid
A film by Sebastián Silva
Starring Claudia Celedón and Catalina Saavedra
| After 23 years working as a devoted maid in an upper class Chilean household, embittered and ailing Raquel (Sundance Film Festival and Gotham Award winner Catalina Saavedra) can no longer care for the family alone. Trapped by guilt, matriarch Pilar (Claudia Celedón) refuses to let Raquel go, even though it is clear their longtime maid is slowly unravelling. Instead, Pilar hires more help, throwing Raquel into a jealous frenzy. |
| OVID’s “Beautiful Horrors” Collection! Halloween is almost here, and Ovid has a collection of spine-tingling films and series from around the world to help you celebrate. Selections include Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s aptly named Creepy, France’s smash hit zombie series The Returned, the wild Brazilian werewolf fable Good Manners, and Alleluia from Belgian horror provocateur Fabrice Du Welz. Grab your fun-size Snickers and check out the collection! |
