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There is no better way to cap off a great day of autumn hiking than checking out a movie in a nice warm cinema with a big bag of popcorn. Thankfully, there is plenty to look forward to in November in terms of new releases. Check out our top picks for the month!
All the Light We Cannot See (2 November, Netflix)
“All the Light We Cannot See”, based on a novel by Anthony Doerr, is set to make its debut on Netflix on the second day of November. As Budapest Reporter wrote earlier, the series was shot in Hungary, which is a popular shooting location for films set in the World War II era. Produced by Shawn Levy, who directed 10 episodes of the hit series “Stranger Things”, “All the Light We Cannot See”’s main characters include a blind young girl called Marie-Laurie (played by blind actress Aria Mia Loberti), and her father Daniel (Mark Ruffalo), who try to escape Nazi-occupied France with a priceless diamond. Hugh Laurie is also set to appear as Daniel’s brother, while Louis Hoffman will represent the German side alongside Lars Eindinger.
Priscilla (3 November, Theatrical release)
Just a day later, Sophia Coppola’s “Priscilla” is set to hit the silver screen. As the title suggests, the main focus of this movie will be the relationship of rock ’n’ roll legend Elvis Presley and Priscilla Beaulieu. In this biographical drama, we get to see a new, rarely seen, more vulnerable side of Elvis (Jacob Elordi), as seen by Priscilla (Cailee Spaeny) in their private moments during their turbulent relationship from Elvis’s time in the army to his days spent on the famous Graceland estate. The supporting cast features the likes of Ari Cohen, Dagmara Dominczyk, and Tim Post.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (17 November, Theatrical release)
The latest “The Hunger Games” film will explore the early life of Coriolanus Snow before he came to power as the tyrannical President of Panem. As a charming young man coming from a family, which has fallen on difficult times, he sees an opportunity to break out when he becomes a mentor for the 10th Hunger Games, facing the difficult task of mentoring Lucy Gray Baird, a girl tribute from the impoverished District 12. With Francis Lawrence returning to the director’s seat, the cast of “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes“ includes Tom Blyth as Coriolanus Snow, Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird, with Hunter Schafer, Jason Schwartzmen, and Viola Davis in supporting roles.
Napoleon (22 November, Theatrical release)
If you ever wanted to see an epic historic drama directed by Ridley Scott, starring Joaquin Phoenix as legendary French general Napoleon, all your wishes will be fulfilled on 22 November. The film is set to depict Napoleon’s origins and ruthless rise to power through the lens of his often volatile relationship with Empress Josephine (Vanessa Kirby), the love of his life. “Napoleon” will also be a “must watch” for the fans of epic battle sequences. Interestingly, Ridley Scott said earlier this year that he has a four-and-a-half hour director’s cut of the film that explore more of Josephine, and hopes that he will be able to release it in theaters and on Apple TV+, after the initial release.
(Cover Photo by Timea Saghy/Netflix)
