Cardápio Semanal - 02.07.2026 / Programa 337

Check out today's premieres on your À LA CARTE: "The Anarchists" (2000), dir. YU Young-sik, the story takes place in 1920s Shanghai; "The Man and His Dream" (1988), dir. Francis Ford Coppola, Coppola had wanted to make the film since the 1970s; "The Solitary Man" (1987), dir. Jacques Deray, marked another collaboration between Belmondo and Jacques Deray; and "The Suspicion Window" (1987), dir. Curtis Hanson, an overt homage to the cinema of Alfred Hitchcock. "The Anarchists" (2000) – In 1920s Shanghai, a group of Korean revolutionaries lives amidst attacks, persecution, and moral dilemmas while fighting against the Japanese occupation. Amidst violence and paranoia, fragile alliances and dreams of freedom transform the political mission of these young people into a trajectory marked by idealism, melancholy, and tragic destiny. The story takes place in 1920s Shanghai and was based, albeit loosely, on Korean revolutionary movements fighting against the Japanese occupation. Long before the international explosion of Korean cinema in the 2000s, "The Anarchists" already boasted a sophisticated aesthetic, with the use of smoke, expressionist lighting, and choreographed shootouts reminiscent of Hong Kong cinema and even French gangster films. The film brings together actors who would later become giants of Asian cinema, such as Jang Dong-gun and Kim Sang-kyung. "The Man and His Dream" (1988) – Preston Tucker, a visionary inventor, challenges the giants of the automotive industry by attempting to launch a revolutionary car in postwar America. Between enthusiasm, ambition, and political pressures, his struggle to turn a dream into reality also becomes a direct confrontation against the interests of economic power. Coppola had wanted to make the film since the 1970s, but the studios thought the story was "not commercial enough." His friend George Lucas decisively helped bring the project to fruition, joining as executive producer and using his influence after the success of "Star Wars" to make the production viable. The film tells the true story of Preston Tucker, inventor of the Tucker 48, a car full of innovations for its time: a central headlight that followed curves, an ejectable windshield in accidents, and an extreme focus on safety. Many of these ideas would only become standard decades later. "The Loner" (1987) – After the death of a friend and colleague, a determined police officer plunges into an investigation marked by revenge, violence, and corruption. While pursuing a dangerous gang through the streets of Paris, he must also deal with his own emotional exhaustion and the growing feeling of fighting alone. The film marked another collaboration between Belmondo and Jacques Deray, who had already worked together on successful French crime films. "The Solitary Man" reinforced Belmondo's image as a tough, charismatic, and physically explosive hero, a trademark of his most popular phase. Even nearing 55 years old during filming, Jean-Paul Belmondo continued to insist on personally performing several dangerous sequences, a tradition that helped transform him into one of the great action stars of European cinema. "Suspicious Window" (1987) – After covering up an extramarital affair, a young executive becomes involved in a dangerous criminal case after lying to the police about an attack he didn't witness. What seemed like a small favor quickly turns into a spiral of suspicion, manipulation, and paranoia. Director Curtis Hanson constructed the suspense as an overt homage to the cinema of Alfred Hitchcock, especially to classics based on accidental witnesses, false suspicions, and voyeurism, such as "Rear Window". Known primarily for comedies like "Police Academy," Steve Guttenberg surprised many by taking on a more tense, insecure, and paranoid protagonist here. Isabelle Huppert's participation helped give the film a sophisticated and European feel. At the time, she was already highly respected in French cinema, but still appeared infrequently in American productions. Before directing "L.A. Confidential" and winning the Oscar for screenplay, Hanson was seen as a talented but discreet director. Service: Subscription plans with access to all films in the catalog on 2 devices simultaneously. Monthly subscription price: R$16.90 | Annual subscription price: R$185.00. To register, go to: www.belasartesalacarte.com.br and click on SUBSCRIBE. Or go directly to the registration page: https://www.belasartesalacarte.com.br Apps available for FireStick, Android, Android TV, iPhone, Apple TV, Roku, Samsung and LG. Download Belas Artes À LA CARTE on Google Play or the App Store.