At the Naro Expanded Video, we always have lots of excellent DVDs to suggest for you to rent. From the recent Hollywood titles to classic films from around the world, our selection can be delightfully overwhelming.
Here are 5 DVDs to consider:
"The Earrings of Madame de..." (1953)
To cover her debts, a countess sells the earrings her husband gave her and lies about where they went. He discovers the deceit and buys them for his mistress, and so begins the extravagant French classic tale of secret love affairs directed by Max Ophüls.
"King of Thieves" (2004)
Two kids from a poor Ukrainian village are sold to a circus artist promising them a lucrative future. He smuggles them into Germany where he trains the young boy Barbu to be a thief while his sister is sold into prostitution. Realizing his dreams are shattered, Barbu fights his situation and vows to rescue his sister. "King of Thieves" is a riveting dramatic adventure.
"Red without Blue" (2007)
This truly fascinating documentary is about a pair of identical twins who struggle with their queer identity. One emerges as a young gay man, while the other transitions from male to female.
"They Won't Forget" (1937)
A small Southern town is shattered by the murder of a popular young woman. Her teacher is arrested and charged with the crime, but with the frenzy for justice and the political aspirations of those involved in the investigation, the accused's innocence or guilt is overlooked by the public. Did he actually do it? This is the first speaking role for Lana Turner, and it remains a relevant judicial thriller.
"Yes Nurse! No Nurse!" (2002)
How about an outrageous Dutch musical comedy? Adapted from a 1960s TV series, the movie follows the inhabitants of a guesthouse who are battling a crotchety landlord. Once a young thief falls into their lives, everything changes.
