Welcome back to the Cause Cinema Spotlight.
This week, we share a charming, Finnish rom-com, an endearing friendship between a star and his stunt double, and a Hollywood star pays a visit to her next character. We’ll start there with…
May December
Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance, a married couple buckle under the pressure when a Hollywood actress meets them to do research for a film about their past. Inspired by a true story. Starring Natalie Portman & Julianne Moore, directed by Todd Haynes.
May December was released in Limited theaters this week and is coming to Netflix December 1.
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived
When stunt double David Holmes injured his spine test filming for the penultimate 'Harry Potter' movie, his career came to an end, but his bond with Daniel Radcliffe endures.
You can see David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived on MAX.
Fallen Leaves
In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls in search of love meet by chance in a karaoke bar. However, their path to happiness is has by obstacles - from lost phone numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog.
The Film was shot in Finnish language - and is this year’s Oscar submission from Finland - and can be seen with English subtitles .
Fallen leaves was just released in limited theaters.
And that’s a wrap for the Cause Cinema Spotlight. Have a great weekend.
Tabloid Romance, Hollywood Stuntman and Fallen Leaves