Top War, Survival, and Humanity Focused Films from 2016
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OperatorMovie · 2015 · 6mA first responder working a late shift in a fire control room receives a call from a frantic young mother. An hour earlier, Gemma had fallen asleep while watching television and awoke to find her home filled with smoke. Her three-year-old son is trapped in his upstairs bedroom as flames begin to spread down the stairs she must use to reach him. The operator’s instructions are Gemma's only hope for survival.IMDb 7.4TMDB 8.1 - 2
Mining Poems or OdesMovie · 2015 · 11mRobert, a former welder from the shipyards of Govan, Glasgow, considers how his life experiences have driven his need to write.IMDb 7.7 - 3
samuel-613Movie · 2015 · 15mShmilu, a Hasidic Jew, struggles with inner turmoil as he's pulled between the traditions of his community and the allure of a modern romance in East London.IMDb 7.3 - 4
Second ComingMovie · 2014 · 105mA married couple living a comfortable life in London are astonished when they appear to have conceived without any sexual intercourse. They are left questioning whether this miraculous event is a blessing or a curse.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.2 - 5
The AssassinMovie · 2015 · 105m · Drama, Action, HistoryIn 9th century China, ten-year-old Nie Yinniang is taken by a nun and trained in martial arts, becoming a deadly assassin tasked with punishing corrupt officials. After a mission fails, she's ordered to return to her homeland and kill the man she was betrothed to – a cousin who now commands the largest military region in North China. Thirteen years later, Yinniang must face her family, confront her past, and grapple with long-suppressed emotions.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 6
TimbuktuMovie · 2014 · 96m · Drama, WarNear Timbuktu, Mali, where Islamic militants enforce strict religious law and disrupt everyday life, a cattleman kills a fisherman.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 7
Listen to Me MarlonMovie · 2015 · 103m · DocumentaryThis documentary offers an unprecedented look into Marlon Brando's life and career. Using exclusive access to his personal archive – including hundreds of hours of audio recordings – the film charts his remarkable journey as an actor and explores his life outside of the spotlight. Brando himself guides the audience through his story, sharing his perspective directly in his own voice. The film features no interviews or commentary; it's solely Brando speaking about himself and his experiences.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.5 - 8
Force MajeureMovie · 2014 · 120m · DramaA Swedish family on vacation in the French Alps faces moments of fear as an avalanche occurs.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 9
A Syrian Love StoryMovie · 2015 · 76mOver five years, *A Syrian Love Story* follows Raghda and Amer's remarkable journey toward political freedom. It's a story of hope, dreams, and heartbreak – for the revolution, for Syria, and for their relationship with each other.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8 - 10
The SurvivalistMovie · 2015 · 104m · Drama, Science Fiction, ThrillerDuring a period of widespread famine, a survivalist maintains a secluded farm in the woods. His isolated life is disrupted when two women in search of food and refuge stumble upon his property, putting his existence at risk.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 11
OverMovie · 2015 · 14mThe film opens with a crime scene. Nine wide shots reveal a compelling story unfolding in this seemingly peaceful neighborhood. What occurred here – a murder, a hit-and-run, or an accident? The truth is both profound and surprisingly unforeseen.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.5 - 12
The LobsterMovie · 2015 · 119m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceIn a near-future dystopia, the city mandates that single individuals be sent to The Hotel. There, they have forty-five days to find a romantic partner. Failure to do so results in a transformation into an animal and exile to The Woods.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 13
He Named Me MalalaMovie · 2015 · 87m · DocumentaryThis film examines the circumstances surrounding the Taliban's attack on Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai, who became an advocate for girls' education. It follows the events leading up to the attack and details the immediate aftermath, culminating in her address to the United Nations.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7 - 14
Ant-ManMovie · 2015 · 117m · Science Fiction, Adventure, ActionScott Lang, a master thief with the incredible ability to shrink and grow strong, must become a hero. He joins his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, to protect the secret of the Ant-Man suit from powerful new enemies. Together, Pym and Lang face overwhelming challenges and plan a daring heist to save the world.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 15
SherpaMovie · 2015 · 96m · DocumentaryIn 2013, news outlets worldwide covered a violent clash between European climbers and Sherpas on a high mountain. Filmmakers Jennifer Peedom and her team planned to document the 2014 climbing season from the Sherpas' perspective, seeking to understand the cause of the conflict. Instead, they unexpectedly filmed a devastating event on Mount Everest: a massive icefall that struck the climbing route.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 16ManomanMovie · 2015 · 11mA primal scream therapy session unexpectedly unleashes a man's inner self in a wild and chaotic display of puppetry.IMDb 7.0TMDB 4.0
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EdmondMovie · 2015 · 10mThis stop-motion film follows a peculiar, felted character who falls through floors, traveling both to the past and into the depths of his own mind. His journey is driven by a desire to understand himself.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2
