Five unmissable premieres of February: what to watch.
A vibrant and carefree life that passes quickly, complex relationships with loved ones, intricate detective stories—this and much more awaits viewers on the big screen in February. UNN presents a selection of movie premieres that you shouldn't miss.
Parthenope - Set in the chaotic noise of Naples in 1950, the story revolves around Parthenope, as untamed as a force of nature. A curious and intelligent girl, she eagerly absorbed all the knowledge she could gather. However, people primarily saw her beauty. Overwhelmed by it, they were willing to do anything. In unconnected episodes, Parthenope actively and richly spends her youth, seducing, getting her way, and playing with others. She is encouraged to become an actress and is introduced to a renowned star who has distorted herself with plastic surgeries in a pursuit of fading beauty. Parthenope makes her last appearance in 2023 as an elderly woman who has spent her life trying to understand people.
Genre: romance, drama
Country: Italy, France
Director: Paolo Sorrentino
Cast: Gary Oldman, Celeste Dalla Porta, Isabella Ferrari, Stefania Sandrelli
Premiere in Ukraine: 06.02
The Silent Hour - In this film, a Boston police detective loses his hearing after a workplace accident. He is transferred to another department, where he is expected to wait until retirement. One day, the hero's former partner attempts to save a key murder witness who is being hunted by criminals. Since the girl is deaf, the only person who can communicate with her is the hearing-impaired detective.
Genre: crime action, thriller
Country: Malta, USA
Director: Brad Anderson
Cast: Joel Kinnaman, Mekhi Phifer, Mark Strong, Michael Eklund, Anthony Grant, Sandra Frank, Jonathan Coensgen, Christopher Dingli, Mike Perish, Matthew Camilleri, Katrina Lupi, Beppe Abela
Premiere in Ukraine: 06.02
A Real Pain - Cousins David and Benji travel to Poland to honor their late grandmother's memory. Their journey takes on new significance when long-standing family conflicts resurface against the backdrop of their history. Will the men ultimately be able to forget past quarrels and reconcile, if only for the sake of memories of the woman who gave them a happy childhood?
Genre: drama, comedy
Country: Poland, USA
Director: Jesse Eisenberg
Cast: Kieran Culkin, Jesse Eisenberg, Will Sharpe
Premiere in Ukraine: 20.02
The Brutalist - Fleeing post-war Europe, visionary architect Laszlo Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, career, and marriage to his wife Erzsebet, from whom he was separated by war. Alone in a foreign land, Laszlo settles in Pennsylvania, where a wealthy and prominent industrialist, Harrison Lee Van Buren, recognizes his building talent. However, power and legacy come at a steep price.
Genre: historical, drama
Country: USA
Director: Brady Corbet
Cast: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce
Premiere in Ukraine: 20.02
Cleaner - In an effort to expose a corruption scheme, a group of radical activists takes 300 employees of an energy company hostage during a lavish party. However, among the activists is a crazed maniac intent on killing the hostages. Only Joey Locke, a window cleaner and former special forces soldier, can save the people from the killers.
[Genre: action, drama, thriller]
Country: United Kingdom
Director: Martin Campbell
Cast: Daisy Ridley, Clive Owen, Taz Skylar
Premiere in Ukraine: 27.02