43 Films Celebrating Diverse Awards
43 titles
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Days of the Bagnold SummerMovie · 2020 · 86m · ComedySue is a librarian. Daniel enjoys crisps and Metallica. This summer, Daniel was supposed to be in Florida with his father and stepmother. However, when the trip is canceled unexpectedly, Sue and Daniel are left with six weeks together.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.0 - 2
Three Identical StrangersMovie · 2018 · 97m · DocumentaryIn 1980 New York, three strangers unexpectedly discover they are identical triplets who were separated at birth. The 19-year-olds' happy reunion brings them worldwide attention, but also reveals a shocking and unsettling truth that extends beyond their personal history—potentially changing how we see humanity itself.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.3 - 3
The Black GodfatherMovie · 2019 · 118m · Documentary, MusicThis is the story of Clarence Avant, a powerful and influential figure who shaped the worlds of music, film, television, and politics from behind the scenes. He was known for his directness and his ability to make things happen.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.6 - 4
Boiling PointMovie · 2019 · 22mAgainst the backdrop of a hectic Christmas season, this film offers a single, continuous look at the intense pressure and expertise of a gifted head chef. Beneath the restaurant's polished exterior, simmering problems are about to overwhelm everything.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 5
The Last TreeMovie · 2019 · 98mFemi, a British boy with Nigerian roots who grew up in rural Lincolnshire, relocates to inner-city London to live with his biological mother. Adjusting to a new culture and values proves challenging for the teenage Femi, who must now decide how he wants to become an adult.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 6
A Bump Along the WayMovie · 2019 · 95mA cheerful, middle-aged single mother unexpectedly becomes pregnant, shocking her buttoned-up teenage daughter. As the pregnancy advances, the mother and daughter gradually begin to take on each other's roles.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.8 - 7
Vox LuxMovie · 2018 · 114m · Drama, MusicIn 1999, teenage sisters Celeste and Eleanor endure a devastating earthquake. The sisters write and perform a song about their experience, transforming tragedy into something beautiful and healing, which launches Celeste into fame. By 2017, Celeste, now 31, is a mother to a teenage daughter and faces a career complicated by controversy when a new act of violence forces her to confront the past.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.8 - 8
GwenMovie · 2018 · 84m · Drama, Mystery, HorrorIn this folk story set on a Welsh hillside farm during the Industrial Revolution, a teenage girl, her mother, and sister experience a troubling series of misfortunes. The events are mysterious and raise serious questions.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.4 - 9
Happy as LazzaroMovie · 2018 · 128m · Drama, FantasyLazzaro, a kind-hearted teenager, enjoys a simple life working on a farm in the Italian countryside. However, his world is turned upside down when he forms an unexpected friendship with the marquise's son.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 10
High LifeMovie · 2018 · 113m · Science Fiction, Drama, MysteryA father and his daughter fight to survive in the vast emptiness of deep space, isolated from everything.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.7 - 11
AnnaMovie · 2019 · 15mIn war-torn eastern Ukraine, Anna, a single mother nearing the end of her life, longs for a new beginning. Drawn in by a radio ad, she joins a group of American men traveling the country in search of romance. They're looking for love.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.1 - 12
Coup 53Movie · 2019 · 121mAugust 19, 1953, Tehran, Iran. Iranian conspirators, working with the exiled Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and agents from British MI6 and the US CIA, overthrow the democratically elected government of Mohammad Mosaddegh. This pivotal event marks the beginning of a decades-long era of CIA-orchestrated coups in numerous countries worldwide.IMDb 7.8TMDB 8.0 - 13
OpheliaMovie · 2019 · 114m · Drama, Romance, HistoryOphelia matures as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Gertrude, and her unique personality draws Hamlet's attention. Amidst growing lust and deceit within the kingdom, Ophelia struggles to balance her affection for Hamlet with the desire for independence.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.1 - 14
MuscleMovie · 2020 · 110mA disillusioned office worker's life is slowly but surely dominated by Terry, his intensely involved new personal trainer.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.6 - 15
Ash Is Purest WhiteMovie · 2018 · 136m · Crime, Romance, DramaThis story, set within China's criminal world, centers on a dancer who shot a gun to defend her gangster boyfriend during a conflict. After serving a five-year prison sentence, she is released and embarks on a journey to locate him.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 16
The VanishingMovie · 2019 · 108m · Thriller, MysteryThree lighthouse keepers stationed on a remote Scottish island find themselves with a discovery that doesn't belong to them.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.7 - 17
Seahorse: The Dad Who Gave BirthMovie · 2019 · 91mDirector Jeanie Finlay tells the story of a transgender man who chooses to carry his own child. This journey into pregnancy forces him to confront ideas about what it means to be a man, how he sees himself, and the complexities of biology.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 18
Vita & VirginiaMovie · 2019 · 110m · Drama, RomanceIn 1920s London, socialite Vita Sackville-West and literary giant Virginia Woolf exist in separate worlds. Against expectations, they develop a unique relationship, all while navigating their own modern marriages.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.8 - 19
MonosMovie · 2019 · 103m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeHigh in the mountains, eight children armed with weapons guard a hostage and a milk cow they've forced into service.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 20
AnimalsMovie · 2019 · 109mIn Dublin, Ireland, longtime friends and frequent companions, Laura and Tyler, experience the complexities of life and romance. However, their close bond begins to weaken as Laura announces her engagement.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.5 - 21
YuliMovie · 2018 · 115m · DramaCarlos Acosta is nicknamed Yuli by his father, Pedro, who believes he is the son of Ogun, an African god and warrior. Growing up in a poor and neglected Havana, Yuli resists rules and schooling, learning from the streets. But his father, recognizing his talent for dance, sends him to the National Ballet School of Cuba. Despite frequent attempts to leave and initial trouble, Yuli is drawn to dance and begins to build his legendary career early on. He becomes the first black dancer cast in major ballet roles – roles originally intended for white dancers – with companies like the Houston Ballet and the Royal Ballet in London.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 22
The White CrowMovie · 2018 · 127m · DramaThis is the story of Rudolf Nureyev, whose defection to the West shocked the world during the Cold War. Nureyev quickly became ballet's most celebrated star, captivating audiences with his passionate and unique dancing, yet feeling confined by life in 1950s Leningrad. His interest in Western artists and ideas drew him into a dangerous game of evasion with the KGB.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6 - 23
TuckedMovie · 2019 · 80mAn 80-year-old drag queen unexpectedly connects with a younger queen, each grappling with questions of gender and the passage of time. Through their growing bond, they both begin to understand what it means to live authentically.IMDb 6.9TMDB 5.8 - 24
Eternal BeautyMovie · 2020 · 94m · Comedy, DramaRejected by life, Jane descends into a chaotic and surreal world, blurring the lines between love and sanity with often funny results.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 25
Dirty GodMovie · 2019 · 104mJade, a vibrant young mother, suffers a severe acid attack that leaves her with life-altering facial scars, despite reconstructive surgery. As her relationships fall apart, Jade spirals into despair and considers extreme measures to regain control of her life.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.8 - 26
ScarboroughMovie · 2019 · 84mOver three days, two couples – each with a teacher and a student – find themselves seeking respite from their routines during a weekend getaway to the seaside town of Scarborough.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.6 - 27
In FabricMovie · 2018 · 118m · Horror, Fantasy, ComedyDuring the hectic winter sales season at a department store, a ghost story unfolds. It centers on a cursed dress and the people who wear it, each encounter leading to tragic outcomes. The film follows the dress's journey as it's passed from one person to another, revealing the devastating consequences of its haunting history.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.7 - 28
BeatsMovie · 2019 · 100m · Drama, Comedy, MusicSummer 1994, Scotland. Johnno and Spanner are close friends, but Johnno's family is relocating him to a new town for a better future, leaving Spanner behind with an uncertain path ahead. Seeking adventure and a final escape, they go to an illegal rave before Johnno's permanent departure.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6 - 29
The Devil's HarmonyMovie · 2019 · 14mA teenage girl who is constantly bullied starts a glee club and uses it to systematically target her high school tormentors.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.6 - 30
Ray & LizMovie · 2018 · 107m · DramaLiving on the edge of Birmingham, the Billingham family navigates a life shaped by forces they can't control, resorting to extreme rituals and defying social norms. This series presents three episodes that offer a powerful and unsettlingly humorous look at the realities of childhood in a Black Country council flat.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 31
The Boy Who Harnessed the WindMovie · 2019 · 113m · Drama, HistoryIn Malawi, a resourceful thirteen-year-old boy devises an unusual solution to avert starvation for his family and community.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.9 - 32
Varda by AgnèsMovie · 2019 · 115m · DocumentaryAgnès Varda's final film is an unconventional documentary where the acclaimed filmmaker reflects on her career. She offers a personal look at her approach to filmmaking, which she terms "cine-writing," as she journeys from Paris to Los Angeles and Beijing.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.9 - 33
Lynn + LucyMovie · 2019 · 81mLynn and Lucy have shared a close friendship since childhood, a bond as strong as a romantic one. Neither has ever left their hometown. Lynn, happily married with a daughter who is growing quickly, is thrilled when her friend Lucy has her first child, a baby boy. But Lucy doesn't respond to motherhood in the way Lynn anticipates. Their friendship is soon pushed to the limit by extraordinary events.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 34
Here for LifeMovie · 2019 · 88mTen Londoners and a dog form a close-knit group, sharing life's moments – dancing, working, and finding camaraderie. They support each other, celebrating their unique qualities and talents while also challenging each other's perspectives. Their interactions ignite conversations about societal issues, exploring themes of injustice and potential solutions for a better world.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.8 - 35
Children of the Snow LandMovie · 2019 · 97mThis is the remarkable story of children from the remote High Himalayas of Nepal. At just four years old, they are sent to a city school, with the hope that education will lead to a brighter future. They won't see their parents for the next twelve years. Now, at sixteen, they undertake a long journey back home.IMDb 8.1TMDB 10.0 - 36
Just MercyMovie · 2019 · 137m · Drama, Crime, HistoryThis is the powerful true story of Bryan Stevenson, a Harvard-educated lawyer who travels to Alabama to help those who have been failed by the justice system. He takes on cases involving the wrongly accused, most notably Walter McMillian, who is sentenced to death despite clear evidence of his innocence. Stevenson works relentlessly to fight for McMillian, facing a system that is working against them.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.9 - 37
Amazing GraceMovie · 2018 · 87m · Music, DocumentaryThis documentary offers a look at the making of Aretha Franklin's iconic, best-selling album, released over forty years ago. The film features previously unseen footage from the recording sessions.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2 - 38
Ordinary LoveMovie · 2019 · 92m · Drama, RomanceThis film offers a poignant portrayal of a middle-aged couple navigating life after a wife receives a breast cancer diagnosis.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.8 - 39
MoffieMovie · 2020 · 104m · Drama, War, RomanceIn 1981 South Africa, a young man faces two years of mandatory military service marked by brutal conditions and pervasive racism. He must also conceal his homosexuality throughout this difficult period.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 40
The KingMovie · 2019 · 140m · Drama, History, WarEngland, 15th century. Prince Hal, who prefers the company of commoners to courtly life, is unexpectedly thrust into a position of power and reluctantly accepts the throne, becoming Henry V.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 41
Where Hands TouchMovie · 2018 · 122m · War, Drama, RomanceGermany, 1944. Leyna, a 15-year-old with a white German mother and a black African father, meets Lutz, a kind Hitler Youth whose father is a high-ranking Nazi. They develop an unexpected bond amidst the rapidly shifting circumstances of the war.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.9 - 42
The StreetMovie · 2019 · 94mThis film tells the story of a baker, a pie-maker, and the dwindling community on Hoxton Street as they confront the pressures of gentrification in a transforming London.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.8 - 43
Tell Me Who I AmMovie · 2019 · 85m · Documentary, Drama, MysteryThis documentary follows Alex as he struggles to piece together his life after losing his memory. He relies on his twin brother, Marcus, to reveal his history. However, Marcus is concealing a troubling family secret.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4
