17 h – Kokuho: el maestro del kabuki

Born into a disgraced yakuza clan, Kikuo Tachibana is taken in by a family of kabuki actors, one of Japan’s most popular theater genres. After extensive training, he becomes an exceptional performer, inspiring admiration, but also envy.

This film is for you if… you’re interested in Japan beyond sushi.

What you should know: Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Makeup, it’s the second highest-grossing Japanese film of all time, with over 14 million viewers.

20 h – El caso Elisa

Elisa was arrested for murdering and burning her older sister. Ten years later, in prison, she agrees to meet with criminologist Alaoui and talk about what happened.

This film is for you if… you enjoy true crime.

What you should know: Based on a true story from Italy, it features cinematography by Luca Bigazzi, a frequent collaborator of Paolo Sorrentino.