AS THE New Year gets underway, film fans can laugh along with Frozen Assets (UA Queensway). Directed by George Miller the story revolves around a bank in an out-of-the-way village. The bank's owners appoint corporate executive Ben (played by Corbin Bernsen) to wipe out its deficit.
However, when Ben reaches the village, he discovers it is a sperm bank. Co-starring Shelley Long, this movie is sure to be a pleasant diversion.
Award-winning Journey of Hope (special screening at the Majestic on Sunday morning) is a drama with a moral, set against the backdrop of Turkey.
Director Xavier Koller has taken a deep look at the misery of poor peasants and their struggles as they seek to find a new home in Switzerland. The stars are Necmettin Cobanoglu and Nur Surer.
Continuing La Gloire de Mon Pere , Le Chateau de Ma Mere (Majestic) details the exploits of little Marcel in Provence during his Christmas holiday and his journeys through mysterious castles.
Director Yves Robert has successfully resurrected renowned French novelist Pagnol's young hero, Marcel in this remarkable work.
