In theaters on August 7, these are the films to see: Trap by M. Night Shyamalan, Super Papa with Ahmed Sylla… – Actus Ciné

M. Night Shyamalan's Trap

With Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan…

What is it about ? 30,000 spectators. 300 police officers. One killer. Cooper, a father and serial killer, finds himself trapped by the police in the middle of a concert. Will he escape?

Did you know ? Trap originated from M. Night Shyamalan's collaboration with his other daughter Saleka, a singer. In the film, she plays the role of a rock star, Lady Raven. The idea for Trap came about when the director followed Saleka around the world as she performed.

Borderlands by Eli Roth

With Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black…

What is it about ? Lilith, a bounty hunter with a troubled past, reluctantly returns to her home planet of Pandora, the most chaotic planet in the galaxy… Her mission is to find the missing daughter of Atlas, the most powerful (and despicable) man in the universe.

Did you know ? Borderlands is adapted from the video game franchise created in 2009 by Gearbox Software and 2K Games. A cross between science fiction and post-apocalyptic “à la Mad Max”, the universe of the role-playing game, resolutely violent and gory, is toned down in the feature film, closer to the spirit of Guardians of the Galaxy and Fallout.

Super Dad by Léa Lando

With Ahmed Sylla, Ismaël Bangoura, Zabou Breitman…

What is it about ? For his son Gaby's 8th birthday, Tom unwittingly gives him a book… which contains only blank pages. Faced with Gaby's disappointment and in order not to lose face, Tom claims that it is a magic book: all you have to do is write your dreams in it and they will come true.

This is how, completely overwhelmed, Tom will do everything to make his son's dreams come true, even the wildest ones!

Did you know ? To find the actor to play Gaby, Ahmed Sylla's son, Léa Lando and casting director Julie David launched a casting call where 80 mixed-race boys applied. The filmmaker recalls: “About twenty were pre-selected. It was very difficult because I have a particular fondness for children and I found that they all knew something very touching.”

My Friend the Little Penguin by David Schürmann

With Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza, Alexia Moyano…

What is it about ? Based on an incredible true story, discover the fabulous adventure of DinDim, this penguin saved by a big-hearted fisherman. The beauty of nature will transform this encounter into an extraordinary story of friendship.

Did you know ? My Friend the Little Penguin was filmed on the tropical coasts of Brazil and in the penguin colonies of Patagonia. Director David Schürmann took the gamble of featuring real penguins alongside an international cast led by Jean Reno and Mexican actress Adriana Barraza (Love Dogs, Babel, etc.).

Little Panda in Africa by Richard Claus, Karsten Kiilerich

With Thom Hoffman

What is it about ? Pang is a young panda growing up in an idyllic village in the heart of China. But when his best friend, Jielong the dragon, is kidnapped to be offered as a gift to a capricious young lion king, Pang doesn't hesitate for a second: he embarks on an adventure that will take him all the way to Africa!

Did you know ? Little Panda in Africa is set in a timeless universe, but the action takes place in a pre-industrial era, without cell phones. The filmmakers confide: “Our talking animals have a limited number of gadgets, they can operate a boat, but you don't see any cars or similar devices. You could say that the era doesn't matter.”

Tigress by Andrei Tănase

With Catalina Moga, Paul Ipate

What is it about ? Having recently lost a baby, Vera, a veterinarian, consoles herself by taking care of a female tiger who has just arrived at her zoo. One evening, after she has just surprised her husband in the act of adultery, Vera, drunk with anger, forgets to close the cage of the beast, which runs away. The next day, the young woman and her husband take the lead of an improbable expedition to find the animal.

Almamula by Juan Sebastian Torales

With Nicolás Díaz (II), Martina Grimaldi, Maria Soldi…

What is it about ? In his neighborhood in Santiago del Estero, in northern Argentina, young Nino is regularly the victim of homophobic acts because he is effeminate. In order to protect him, his very religious mother takes the whole family to the countryside for the summer holidays.

The forest near the house is said to be haunted by the Almamula, a monster that, according to legend, abducts all those who commit carnal sins.

Super Wings: Maximum speed of Xiaoqing Cai, Cai Dongqing, Gil Hoon Jung

With Zhang JiaQi, Yujuan Wu, Yi-Pei He…

What is it about ? Jett prides itself on being the world's fastest plane, but aspires to do more than just deliver packages.

God Can Defend Himself by Isabelle Cottenceau

What is it about ? On January 7, 2015, twelve people were murdered in the offices of Charlie Hebdo. Richard Malka, lawyer for the civil party, is preparing for a turbulent trial. Throughout his plea, he traces the history of freedom of expression, echoing the rise of intolerance. A poignant and essential manifesto for freedom and secularism.