Abel Jafri

In this whimsical adventure, a young Indian street magician embarks on a journey across Europe, starting with a trip to Paris. The film stars Dhanush, a popular Indian actor, who…

In the 28th century, Valerian and Laureline are special operatives charged with keeping order throughout the human territories. On assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two undertake a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where species from across the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence, and cultures. At the center of Alpha is a mysterious dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.

Set against the backdrop of the jihadist occupation of Timbuktu, this 2014 film by Abderrahmane Sissako explores the impact of extremism on the lives of the city’s residents. The narrative…