New in cinemas: the film releases of the week

On to Pandora with "Avatar 2 - The Way of Water"</p>In 2009 director James Cameron set new standards with the science fiction adventure "Avatar - Aufbruch nach Pandora".

New in cinemas: the film releases of the week

On to Pandora with "Avatar 2 - The Way of Water"

In 2009 director James Cameron set new standards with the science fiction adventure "Avatar - Aufbruch nach Pandora". In it, the inhabitants of Pandora fought against the exploitation of their planet by humans. The film, with its excellent 3D technology and its fascinating worlds, inspired critics and viewers alike.

Now the Oscar winner brings the sequel to the cinema. "Avatar 2 - The Way of Water" takes place ten years later. Former US soldier Jake Sully and the daughter of the chief of Pandora, Neytiri, started a family there. But the adventures and the fight to preserve Pandora continue. Starring stars again include Sam Worthington as Jake, Zoe Saldana as Neytiri and Sigourney Weaver as researcher Dr. Grace Augustine.

Avatar 2 - The Way of Water, theatrical release December 14, USA 2022, 193 min., FSK 12+, by James Cameron, with Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver

Film drama about the attack on the "Bataclan"

Spanish director Isaki Lacuesta used the horror of "Bataclan" night in November 2015 as the basis for his film "Un año, una noche" ("Peace, Love and Death Metal"). In the series of attacks, terrorists shot 130 people during a concert in the "Bataclan" and in bars and restaurants in the popular trendy district. There were 350 injured. The story is told by Céline (Noémie Merlant) and Ramón (Nahuel Pérez Biscayart). The couple goes to the concert at the "Bataclan" on the evening of the attack. As accidentally as Céline and Ramón get caught in the attack, they survive the attack just as happily. Both of them deal with the consequences very differently. Lacuesta and the team shot on location in the "Bataclan", which gives the film oppressive moments.

Peace, Love and Death Metal, by Isaki Lacuesta, with Nahuel Pérez Biscayart, Noémie Merlant, Quim Gutiérrez, Alba Guilera, and others, Spain/France 2021, 100 mins, FSK12

Drama "Three Winters" tells a difficult story

Berlin (dpa) - The drama "Three Winters" is supposed to be in the running for the foreign Oscar for Switzerland, now the film is coming to the cinema. The story takes place in a small mountain village. Marco is a taciturn guy who likes to drink iced tea and starts a relationship with the waitress and mailman Anna. Others in the village have doubts that this will last. The two get married. Then Marco is diagnosed with a brain tumor and his behavior spirals out of control. Director Michael Koch tells the story with economical means and long shots. The film ran in competition at the Berlinale and received an honorable mention from the jury.

Three winters, Switzerland/Germany 2022, 137 minutes, FSK from 12 years, by Michael Koch, with Michèle Brand, Simon Wisler, Elin Zgraggen

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