Here are the must-see movies in theaters on April 17: Civil War, Monkey Man, Here and There with Ahmed Silas…

Civil War by Alex Garland

With Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Kaylee Spani…

What is it about? A fierce race in a broken America that is on a razor’s edge like never before in the near future.

did you know Alex Garland wanted to pay tribute to war photographers and applaud their courage. The director grew up surrounded by journalists, his father was a political cartoonist in particular. The characters of Lee and Jesse are also named after two war photographers whom the filmmaker greatly admires: Lee Miller and Don McCullen.

Here and There by Ludovic Bernard

With Ahmed Silas, Hakim Cemil, Hugo Becker…

What is it about? Living in Senegal for 15 years, Adrien lives a peaceful life with his partner Aminata. When he is sent back to France because of a visa problem, he goes to live with Sekou, his wife’s distant cousin, who works as a salesman in Paris.

did you know Initially, producers Philippe Rousselet and Jonathan Blumenthal came to see Ludovic Bernard with an original screenplay by Sarah Kaminski and Kamel Geemra, the title of which immediately appealed to the director: “I quickly read and called him that this project was for no one but me (laughs) because I like this kind of film that combines emotions and humor, like the “Uplift” that he reminded me of!.

The Monkey Man by Dev Patel

With Dev Patel, Sikandar Kher, Charlotte Copley…

What is it about? A young man was released from prison in India. He finds himself in a world where the greed of business leaders reigns and, conversely, the erosion of spiritual values.

did you know Dev Patel spent about eight years of his life between two projects refining the script for Ape Man, a project that was particularly close to his heart: “It’s taking one of the oldest legends of Indian mythology and putting a modern spin on it, so I hope it will allow the story to be known internationally and why not create a whole new superhero epic, something completely original.”

Borgo by Stephane Demostier

With Hafsia Hertz, Musa Mansali, Louis Mami…

What is it about? 32-year-old Melissa, an experienced prison guard, moves to Corsica with her two young children and her husband. An opportunity for a new beginning. He joins the teams of the correctional center like everyone else. Here they say that the guards are watched by the prisoners.

did you know We find Saverio, this influential inmate who takes Hapsia Hertz’s character under his wing, Louis Memmy. This young Corsican actor finds his first role in a feature film for the occasion after appearing in several short films, including the outstanding animal.

LaRoy by Shane Atkinson

With John Magaro, Steve Zahn, Dylan Baker…

What is it about? When Ray discovers that his wife is cheating on him, he decides to end his life. He pulls into a motel parking lot. But just as he’s about to take action, a stranger breaks into his car, thinking he’s dealing with a hired killer.

did you know Shane Atkinson describes LaRoy as “A comedy that gets overlooked. It’s a story of blackmail, murder and deception. But above all, it’s a story of the friendship that brings Ray and Skip together.”

The Enduring Man by Stephen Carell

With Stefan Carell

What is it about? At the height of his fame, Stephen McRae, a brilliant principal dancer with London’s Royal Ballet, injured his Achilles tendon and collapsed on stage. It seems his career is over. However, after a 2-year absence, he follows a special program to return to the highest level, accompanied by coaches and the company’s medical team.

The Man with a Thousand Faces Sonia Kronlund

What is it about? His name is Alexander, Ricardo or Daniel. He calls himself a surgeon or an engineer, an Argentinian or a Brazilian. He lives with four women at the same time, adapting his history and even character traits to each one. A first-person investigation, aided by a private detective, of an impostor with a thousand phantom lives.

Amal – Free Spirit by Javad Ralib

With Lubna Azabal, Fabrizio Rongione, Catherine Sale…

What is it about? Amal, a high school teacher in Brussels, encourages her students to express themselves freely. With his daring teaching methods and enthusiasm, he will turn their lives upside down. To the shock of some. Little by little, Amal will feel oppressed and threatened.

did you know Amal – A Free Spirit is a project that has been around since 2017. The story has undergone many changes: in the beginning it was more about how education has evolved over time (the fact that parents are more and more involved in the process. The school curriculum, etc.).

Hopeless Chang-hoon Kim

With Xa-bin Hong, Joong-ki Song, Kim Seo-hyung…

What is it about? To escape a life without future and hope, a young man is caught in a spiral of violence that will lead him to the heart of a criminal organization led by a charismatic leader.

The Day I Met Mother Zara Dwinger

With Frieda Barnhardt, Rosa Van Leeuwen, Issa Winter…

What is it about? Eleven-year-old Lou dreams of her mother in her foster home’s bed. He says he is a famous Hollywood stuntman. But when he finally comes to visit her, Lou finds himself on a wild trip to Poland, despite her. He quickly realizes that with Kareena, his mother, it’s all or nothing.

did you know Zara Dwinger explains why she chose Poland to film The Day I Met My Mother: “As for the film, the options in Holland and Belgium were quite limited. And there is a connection with the reality of our country, where it often happens that in the case of child abduction by a parent, it is either towards Poland and that they are mainly acts committed by mothers.”