115 Films from the 2021 Berlinale Festival
115 titles
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The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military OccupationMovie · 2021 · 109mThis film provides a detailed look at how a military power takes control of another territory and the resulting effects. Using the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip since 1967 as a central example – beginning with the Six-Day War – filmmaker Avi Mograbi presents this account, drawing on firsthand stories from Israeli soldiers.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 2
Night NurseryMovie · 2021 · 67mIn a working-class neighborhood of Bobo-Dioulasso, Madame Coda opens her home each evening to the children of sex workers. The young women then walk through the bustling "Black," a lively alley in the city center, until dawn when they return to collect their children. But Mrs. Coda, now over 80, is finding it increasingly difficult.IMDb 6.9TMDB 8.5 - 3
Just a MovementMovie · 2021 · 110mJuste un Mouvement is a contemporary reimagining of Jean-Luc Godard's 1967 film, La Chinoise, set in Dakar, fifty years later. The film updates the plot while exploring the connections between politics, justice, and memory. It centers on the legacy of Omar Blondin Diop, the original film's sole Maoist student, who becomes the pivotal character in this new version.IMDb 7.3 - 4
A River Runs, Turns, Erases, ReplacesMovie · 2021 · 87mThe film interweaves past and present, using archival footage and letters. It begins with images from Wuhan, captured by a surveillance camera, showing deserted streets that gradually fill with people again starting April 4th, 2020.IMDb 6.6TMDB 3.0 - 5
Ancient SoulMovie · 2022 · 93mA Kawa Ijen sulfur miner's life is upended when his wife leaves. He then becomes trapped in a time loop, which reshapes his world as his spiritual beliefs shift from traditional animism to Islam and then to capitalism. This film blends fictional storytelling with documentary elements to examine the idea of progress and the complexities of relationships in the post-colonial South Seas.IMDb 5.5TMDB 4.0 - 6
Jack’s RideMovie · 2021 · 70mJoaquim, 63 and nearing retirement, must comply with job center regulations to receive unemployment benefits. Though he knows he won't return to work, he's required to visit various companies to obtain work stamps. These trips trigger memories of his life as an immigrant in the U.S., where he drove a cab in New York and experienced several Wall Street crashes.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.0 - 7
What Will Summer BringMovie · 2021 · 85mIn late 2019, while visiting his girlfriend in the south of France, a director purchases a video camera online. He discovers old footage on the camera and decides to use it for a film. To do so, he must get permission from the camera's previous owner, Charles, an older man living in Arles. The director acknowledges that the footage might be imaginative.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 8
The Good Woman of SichuanMovie · 2021 · 87mA young woman travels anonymously to Leshan, her late husband's hometown in Sichuan province. There, she reconnects with an old friend, a local theater actress rehearsing a production of Bertolt Brecht's "The Good Person of Szechwan." In this unfamiliar place, the traveler encounters the imagined. Haunted by Shen Te, the play’s protagonist, the actress blurs the line between fiction and reality, losing her sense of self. The filmmaker, unprepared for this, loses control of her camera. Together, they enter a shared state of suspended time and rhythm.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.0 - 9
A BalanceMovie · 2021 · 152mA filmmaker documenting a divisive local tragedy faces a moral crisis when a hidden truth from her past comes to light.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.5 - 10
Ste. AnneMovie · 2021 · 80mRenée returns to Ste. Anne after a long absence. Her brother and his wife have been raising her daughter, Athene, as their own, and her arrival is unexpected. The return of the mother creates growing tension, as years of unanswered questions linger between them.IMDb 5.3TMDB 4.8 - 11
BlissMovie · 2021 · 91mIn a Berlin brothel, two sex workers find connection amidst a world where bodies are treated as commodities. They share moments of joy as they navigate attraction, fear, and the fight for their own identities. It's a passionate story about finding self-determination.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.1 - 12
CopilotMovie · 2021 · 118mIn the mid-1990s, Asli and Saeed fall in love and secretly marry, despite Asli's mother's disapproval. However, Saeed unexpectedly disappears, profoundly altering Asli’s life and setting in motion events that will have far-reaching consequences. It’s a tender story about the transformative power of love.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.7 - 13
The Luminous ViewMovie · 2021 · 88mDirector Emmer, weary of the film industry, and Catarina, assistant to a reclusive producer, travel together to find locations connected to the German poet Hölderlin. They aim to create a lasting film about him. However, their own ambitions repeatedly interfere with their efforts. It becomes a journey fueled by a love song for a wounded natural world.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.2 - 14
Zonder meerMovie · 2020 · 14mDuring a summer camping trip, a six-year-old boy vanishes without a trace, shocking everyone. The story unfolds from the perspectives of his little sister, Lucie, and her older brother, Jeroom.IMDb 5.5TMDB 1.0 - 15
The ColonyMovie · 2021 · 104m · Science Fiction, ThrillerYears after a global disaster has decimated Earth's population, an astronaut from the isolated Space Colony Kepler faces a critical choice. This decision will determine the future for the remaining people on both Earth and the colony.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.7 - 16
Easter EggsMovie · 2021 · 15m · AnimationAn empty Chinese restaurant. The exotic birds in their cage are loose. Jason and Kevin spot this as a chance to capture and sell the birds. However, catching them proves to be more complicated than they anticipated.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 17
Summer BlurMovie · 2020 · 88mYang Guo, living with her aunt, is troubled after witnessing an accident involving a friend. During a summer spent trying to leave her small town, she begins to understand herself as a woman, learns to confront life, and matures.IMDb 6.6TMDB 8.0 - 18
CensorMovie · 2021 · 84m · Horror, MysteryA BBFC screener known for her uncompromisingly strict ratings of violent films experiences a breakdown after watching a low-budget horror movie that eerily mirrors the disappearance of her sister.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.8 - 19
Any Day NowMovie · 2020 · 82mFour siblings – Bahman, Mahtab, Ramin, and Donya Mehdipour – are enjoying a peaceful summer in a Finnish town. Their sense of normalcy is disrupted when the Finnish Immigration Service denies their asylum application. As they navigate this setback, 13-year-old Ramin prepares to start junior high. The family makes a final attempt to appeal the decision while maintaining a remarkably optimistic approach to their daily lives.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.5 - 20
The Fisherman's DaughterMovie · 2020 · 70mPolina Schukina, a fish store saleswoman, is facing a tough time when her eccentric grandmother unexpectedly introduces her to a world of princesses. She discovers this seemingly magical realm is actually governed by strict bureaucracy, with long lines of hopeful young women vying for the chance to become a princess. Polina must navigate a series of tests designed to assess her suitability for this highly competitive role.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.5 - 21
Rock Bottom RiserMovie · 2021 · 70mRock Bottom Riser explores the island of Hawaii's deep connection to the sea, from its early navigators using the stars to modern astronomers searching for habitable planets. A crisis emerges as volcanic activity threatens the island. Plans are underway to build the world's largest telescope on Mauna Kea, a sacred mountain. The film examines the impact of colonization, the quest for extraterrestrial life, and the exploration of new worlds as humanity studies its own origins.IMDb 6.4TMDB 1.0 - 22
The Beta TestMovie · 2021 · 94m · Thriller, Horror, ComedyA Hollywood agent who is engaged receives a cryptic letter offering a secret sexual encounter. This sets her on a path into a dark world filled with deceit, affairs, and manipulation through digital information.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1 - 23
A Cop MovieMovie · 2021 · 107m · Documentary, Crime, DramaThis documentary explores corruption within Mexico's police force, where the line between truth and deception is easily lost. It follows two police officers struggling with difficult choices as they navigate a world of bribery, extortion, and violence used to maintain power. The film reveals the moral dilemmas faced by those involved in corruption and challenges our assumptions about justice, honor, and loyalty. By exposing the complexities of crime and deceit, it forces viewers to question their own perceptions of power.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.2 - 24
WindowMovie · 2021 · 11mFinding an old photograph of a window sparks memories and a desire to rebuild a place that's gone. Looking through that same window, a young boy of eight remembers the feel of the cold air and dreams about what's to come. - 25
Young HeartsMovie · 2021 · 22mThe summer heat fades as the holidays end, and four teenagers – Arthur, Yuna, Lucie, and Jurijn – find themselves yearning for connection. This film explores the dramatic and often unpredictable emotional landscape of adolescence.IMDb 6.2 - 26
Drift AwayMovie · 2021 · 115m · DramaLaurent, a young gendarmerie commander in a quiet Normandy town, is happily planning his wedding to Marie, his partner and the mother of his daughter. He finds fulfillment in his work, even amidst the town's hardships. His routine is disrupted when a farmer, seemingly intent on suicide, escapes.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.6 - 27
RehearsalMovie · 2021 · 14mA film exploring the creation of a staged miracle healing. The story follows the casting of actors and the experimentation with various approaches to achieve the desired effect, with each iteration refined or rejected. The line between religious ceremony and theatrical performance blurs, challenging the perception of faith and authenticity.IMDb 6.3 - 28
One Hundred StepsMovie · 2021 · 29mThe film explores two grand houses, both now preserved as museums for visitors to explore.IMDb 8.1 - 29
My Uncle TudorMovie · 2021 · 20mThe film opens with close-up shots depicting a serene, almost timeless setting.IMDb 7.3TMDB 9.0 - 30
More HappinessMovie · 2021 · 12mLate one night, a woman asks her mother for advice on how to live a good life.IMDb 6.1 - 31
A Present LightMovie · 2021 · 19mOn a rainy night, a grieving man sets out to deliver a letter to an ex-lover. At a street corner, he encounters a woman who cautions him about the hazardous road conditions. This is how Gonçalo meets Diana. Still heartbroken, he falls from his motorcycle.IMDb 6.5TMDB 4.0 - 32
Memory BoxMovie · 2021 · 97mIn Montreal, single mother Maia and her teenage daughter Alex receive a Christmas Eve package. Inside are notebooks, tapes, and photos from Maia's teenage years in Beirut, sent to her best friend who fled to Paris during the Lebanese civil war. Maia avoids the box and the memories it holds, but Alex secretly explores its contents. As Alex pieces together her mother’s story, she discovers a world of intense passion and hidden secrets from Maia’s turbulent adolescence.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.3 - 33
A Love Song in SpanishMovie · 2021 · 24mThis film explores a family's experience under a tropical dictatorship in the 1980s – a dictatorship within their own home. The family communicated in silence, their unspoken words echoing in the house itself: in the walls, the objects, even the food. As soldiers marched in the streets, the sounds of their footsteps seemed to reverberate within the home of a military family, a place where words had become forgotten. Using limited records – photographs and fragmented confessions – the director uses a fictionalized retelling of this family story to examine the connection between personal experience and political power during the dictatorship of Panama.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.0 - 34
Human FactorsMovie · 2022 · 102mTo escape work pressures at their advertising agency, Nina and Jan take their children, Max and Emma, to their seaside vacation home. A new, controversial client puts the couple at odds, testing their values. Their relaxing getaway turns unsettling when burglars enter the house, a secret known only to Nina. Initially, the family bonds strengthen, but this is quickly broken when Max claims to have seen his father hiding during the robbery. As police investigate and inconsistencies emerge, the truth of the break-in threatens to destroy the couple's trust in each other.IMDb 5.7TMDB 4.5 - 35
Short VacationMovie · 2021 · 79m · DramaA group of middle school students, passionate about photography, go on a memorable summer trip arranged by their teacher. They're given an old analog camera and asked to photograph images representing "the end of the world." As they consider this idea, they explore the edges of their city, including a remote subway station where one of the girls gets engaged. Through their journey, they discover hidden places, new viewpoints, and learn about friendship, strength, and growing up. The film explores self-discovery and finding beauty in everyday life, alongside the images they capture, making it a moving story about coming of age.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.8 - 36
Glittering BarbiebloodMovie · 2021 · 26mA young mother and her daughters find themselves under a bridge, embarking on a journey marked by shifting senses, personal revelations, and encounters with diverse communities. The film unfolds like an unconventional exploration, subtly weaving together symbols – from luxury car logos to pop culture icons like Barbie – and the remnants of industry, such as the abandoned Detroit auto plants. It questions how individuals navigate and develop within such a world.IMDb 5.0 - 37
Your StreetMovie · 2020 · 8mA bleak street in an industrial area of Bonn stands empty and unfinished. It's named after a child who was a victim of a racially motivated terrorist attack. The street serves as a forgotten public memorial, a stark reminder to prevent society from forgetting. This film is a statement against collective amnesia.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 38
Blastogenesis XMovie · 2021 · 27mResembling a lost film from the first era of filmmaking, this Dadaist nature documentary features costumes that blend human and animal characteristics. It envisions a harmonious world where all living creatures are considered equal.TMDB 7.0 - 39
Motorcyclist's Happiness Won't Fit Into His SuitMovie · 2021 · 10mA young man repeatedly rides his motorcycle, and with each ride, he becomes increasingly beautiful. Is this beauty truly his own, or does it reflect the perceptions of others? Is he shaping his destiny, or is the world shaping him? Where does he end and the world begin? Is he connected to something larger than himself, or is he isolated within? And does the concept of being "inside" or "outside" even apply to someone so strikingly beautiful?IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.8 - 40
TINAMovie · 2021 · 118m · Documentary, MusicTina Turner defied all expectations to become a groundbreaking Black artist who achieved widespread international fame. Her journey to becoming a superstar is a powerful tale of overcoming hardship. It’s a compelling story of resilience and a truly inspiring one for our era.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.7 - 41
Taming the GardenMovie · 2022 · 92mGeorgia's ex-prime minister has developed an unusual passion: collecting ancient trees. He acquires century-old specimens, some towering over 15 stories high, from coastal communities. He then has these massive trees uprooted – at considerable cost and disruption – to be transplanted into his personal garden.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 42
TasteMovie · 2021 · 97mBassley, a Nigerian soccer player now in Vietnam, struggles to find work after a leg injury. He and four middle-aged women he occasionally assists decide to leave behind the frustrations of their everyday lives. They seek refuge in an abandoned house, where they build a unique world together. However, their peaceful haven is ultimately unsustainable.IMDb 5.5TMDB 4.4 - 43
WeMovie · 2022 · 115mThe RER B, an urban train line, travels across Paris and into the surrounding areas, connecting the city to its outer districts. The film presents several distinct stories, each a separate piece contributing to a larger picture. It's a look at "we"—the people who live in these transitional spaces.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.4 - 44
District TerminalMovie · 2021 · 117mPeyman, a poet struggling with addiction, tries to complete a poem as his city, Tehran, is hit by both severe pollution and a deadly virus.IMDb 6.0TMDB 8.0 - 45
As I WantMovie · 2021 · 88mAfter witnessing her best friend's brutal assault in Cairo, a filmmaker turns her camera into a tool to fight sexual harassment. This journey becomes a path of self-discovery, forcing her to confront painful memories from her own history.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.5 - 46
Death of a Virgin, and the Sin of Not LivingMovie · 2022 · 87mTo prove their manhood, three troubled teenagers take Etienne to a prostitute for his first time. The experience unexpectedly forces Etienne to confront himself and embark on a journey of self-discovery.IMDb 6.4TMDB 4.6 - 47
Dirty FeathersMovie · 2021 · 75mIn the border towns of El Paso and Ciudad Juárez, the film portrays the lives of the homeless. Using intimate, straightforward black-and-white photography, it documents their daily routines on the streets, alongside their aspirations and spiritual beliefs.IMDb 6.9 - 48
LimboMovie · 2021 · 118m · Thriller, CrimeSeasoned detective Cham partners with a new officer, Will, to track a serial killer terrorizing the city. Their investigation uncovers a gruesome hideout filled with the remains of women, and a connection to a dangerous ex-convict who committed a horrific crime against Cham's family years prior.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.3 - 49
GenderationMovie · 2021 · 88mTwenty years after her film *Gendernauts*, Monika Treut revisits the early activists of the transgender movement. She interviews them to explore how their lives and activism have changed, how they've developed their sense of self, and how their work continues to resonate today.IMDb 6.2TMDB 8.0 - 50
Je suis KarlMovie · 2021 · 126m · Drama, ThrillerA bombing in Berlin devastates the city, destroying Maxi's home and killing her mother and brothers. Only she and her father survive the terrorist attack. Meeting Karl, a charismatic stranger, Maxi learns of a youth conference in Prague and sees it as a chance to escape Berlin with her grieving father. The political group organizing the conference promises a better Europe. Unbeknownst to Maxi, the people behind the meeting are dangerously close to those who murdered her family.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.3 - 51
CeltsMovie · 2022 · 106mIn Belgrade, 1993, a children's birthday party offers a brief respite from the city's mounting anxieties. As the children, dressed as Ninja Turtles, celebrate in the living room, the adults gather in the kitchen to talk, flirt, and share drinks and cigarettes.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.5 - 52
Miguel's WarMovie · 2021 · 128mThis film follows a gay man as he revisits his past. Thirty-seven years after escaping war and oppression, Miguel returns to Lebanon. There, he confronts buried desires, lost love, and painful regrets.IMDb 7.3TMDB 2.7 - 53
All Eyes Off MeMovie · 2022 · 88m · DramaAt a party in Tel Aviv, Danny seeks out Max to tell him she's pregnant with his baby. However, Max has recently begun a new relationship with Avishag, and is attempting to fulfill her intense sexual fantasies.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.7 - 54
The World After UsMovie · 2021 · 85mWhen struggling writer Labidi meets Elisa, he instantly knows she's the one. However, life in Paris is costly. This compelling film explores classic French New Wave themes of belonging, familiarity, and separation.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 55
Ted KMovie · 2021 · 120m · Drama, CrimeThis film examines the life of Ted Kaczynski in Lincoln, Montana, during the period before his capture as The Unabomber.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.0 - 56
Night RaidersMovie · 2021 · 101mIn 2043, North America is under military control, and children belong to the State. A determined Cree woman joins a group of underground fighters to infiltrate a State academy and rescue her daughter. *Night Raiders* is a dystopian drama about a mother's strength, bravery, and love.IMDb 5.3TMDB 4.8 - 57
Theo and the MetamorphosisMovie · 2022 · 96mTheo, a 27-year-old man with Down’s syndrome, lives a peaceful life with his father in a secluded forest home, surrounded by nature and animals. When his father departs, Theo is left alone with his inner world. This prompts a journey of self-discovery, where he embraces new experiences, finds freedom, and seeks to understand himself and the world around him.IMDb 5.7TMDB 3.7 - 58
The Last ForestMovie · 2021 · 74mLuiz Bolognesi uses striking visuals, shifting between documentary footage and staged scenes, combined with rich sound design, to portray the Yanomami Indigenous people and their endangered Amazon rainforest home.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8 - 59
Next DoorMovie · 2021 · 93m · Drama, ComedyIn Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg district, movie star Daniel enjoys a perfect life: a stylish apartment, a successful wife, and a well-managed family. He's about to leave for an audition in London for a role in a major American superhero film. While stopping at a local bar, he encounters Bruno, who has been planning this moment for years. Bruno, a man left behind by reunification and a victim of gentrification, decides to take revenge, targeting Daniel.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5 - 60
Last Days at SeaMovie · 2021 · 72mReyboy lives a simple life in a Filipino fishing village, surrounded by the ocean, coastal treasures, and the familiar taste of honey rice. A filmmaker documents Reyboy's world as his life stands on the cusp of a significant transformation.IMDb 6.4 - 61
Language LessonsMovie · 2021 · 91m · Drama, ComedyFor his 45th birthday, wealthy Californian Adam gets an unexpected gift from his choreographer partner: a year of weekly Spanish lessons with Cariño, a lively expat based in Costa Rica. Adam is hesitant; he's a man of habit and unsure how this new thing will fit into his planned life.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 62
FighterMovie · 2021 · 103mFollowing a period of adjustment training, Jina, a North Korean refugee, relocates to a small apartment in Seoul and begins building a new life. Her goal is to secure enough funds to bring her father to South Korea, but despite her diligent efforts, she faces persistent discrimination that hinders her ability to save.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.5 - 63
Mission Ulja FunkMovie · 2023 · 93mWhen 12-year-old Ulja is stopped from following her dream of studying astronomy, she takes control of her own destiny. She steals a hearse and enlists a 13-year-old friend as a driver, embarking on a journey across Eastern Europe to witness an asteroid impact. Along the way, she must evade those who are pursuing her and confront her own beliefs about friendship and family.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 64
IntroductionMovie · 2021 · 66mYoungho visits his father, a doctor, but finds him occupied with patients, including a well-known actor, so he waits. Later, Youngho travels to Berlin to surprise his girlfriend Juwon, who has moved there for studies. Through her mother, Juwon is staying with an artist whose beauty overwhelms her. Afterward, Youngho joins his mother for lunch, where she intends to introduce him to a colleague he previously met at the clinic. He brings his friend Jeongsoo along, and after lunch they go to the beach. Youngho falls asleep and dreams of Juwon. Waking up, he braves the cold to swim, while Jeongsoo watches over him.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3 - 65
Strange ObjectMovie · 2020 · 15mThis film investigates the Royal Air Force's "Z Unit," a unit responsible for determining the destruction of people, animals, and cultural sites in Somalia, Africa, and Asia. It uses archival materials to examine how the RAF crafted its image while carrying out these operations.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.0 - 66
French ExitMovie · 2021 · 113m · Comedy, DramaSixty-year-old Frances Price, a penniless Manhattan socialite, intended to die before her dwindling funds disappeared, but life had other plans. Her husband Franklin died twelve years ago, and his substantial inheritance was long spent. Now, she sells off her remaining possessions and decides to spend her final years anonymously in a Paris apartment, joined by her aimless son Malcolm and a cat named Small Frank – a feline who might just represent the ghost of Frances's late husband.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.6 - 67
Who We WereMovie · 2021 · 115mSix leading thinkers – intellectuals and scientists – offer their perspectives on today's world, reflecting on the now and considering what lies ahead.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 68
From the Wild SeaMovie · 2021 · 78mExtreme weather is increasingly common. The film documents the urgent medical needs of animals affected by these changes: a giant whale stranded ashore, seals with plastic in their systems, oil-covered swans, and dolphins injured by ships. Through powerful, visual storytelling, the director explores the critical connection between humanity and wildlife, and the devastating effects of climate change, relying on impactful imagery rather than explicit explanations.IMDb 6.6TMDB 8.0 - 69
CourageMovie · 2021 · 90mIn Minsk, Belarus, Maryna, Pavel, and Denis are part of an underground theatre group. During the 2020 presidential elections, they join thousands in peaceful protests. They barely avoid arrest and torture. Their shared belief is in the hope for freedom of speech and democracy.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.3 - 70
La MifMovie · 2022 · 110mThe film unfolds in a series of interconnected stories, blurring the line between fiction and reality. It explores the lives of young women without permanent homes and their relationships with their families. They find temporary refuge in a youth home, where they and the staff develop a strong sense of community, forming a new family. The home provides a safe space for vulnerable individuals who are open and honest, with no holds barred.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.4 - 71
Stop-ZemliaMovie · 2022 · 122mTeenage life is a whirlwind of friendship, smoking, games, and first kisses – a mix of joy and mistakes, dreams and reality. This Ukrainian director's debut film offers a deeply moving and complex look at a generation, blurring the lines between fiction and documentary to capture the beauty and challenges of those years.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.0 - 72
The Men Who WaitMovie · 2021 · 15mOn an abandoned coal mine site, men gather, waiting for one another.IMDb 5.6 - 73
Wheel of Fortune and FantasyMovie · 2021 · 121m · Drama, RomanceThe film unfolds in three parts, exploring the choices and consequences faced by three women. Each part presents a distinct episode: an unexpected love triangle, a dangerous seduction, and a chance meeting. Together, these stories reveal how their decisions lead to both fulfillment and regret.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2 - 74
Mr. Bachmann and His ClassMovie · 2021 · 217mMr. Bachmann And His Class follows the strong connection between an elementary school teacher and his students. His unusual teaching approaches create conflict with the complicated social and cultural issues present in their small German industrial town.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.8 - 75
I'm Your ManMovie · 2021 · 108m · Science Fiction, Comedy, RomanceAlma, a scientist seeking funding for her research, agrees to participate in an unusual study. For three weeks, she must live with a humanoid robot designed to perfectly match her personality and needs – an AI partner built for her. Then comes Tom, a uniquely advanced machine disguised as a human, created solely to bring her happiness.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 76
A School in Cerro HuesoMovie · 2021 · 70mAfter facing many setbacks, Ema's parents find a supportive environment for their daughter, who is on the autism spectrum. At a welcoming primary school in a quiet riverside town, Ema can learn and discover at her own speed. The film follows Ema's gradual progress, highlighting how small moments blossom into something truly special.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.6 - 77
What Do We See When We Look at the Sky?Movie · 2021 · 150m · Drama, Romance, FantasySummer in Kutaisi, Georgia, is filled with romance and excitement over the World Cup. Pharmacist Lisa and soccer player Giorgi meet by chance and begin planning a date. However, they both wake up magically transformed into someone else, unable to recognize each other and disrupting their plans.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 78
The White FortressMovie · 2022 · 88mFor some, it's a classic love story: a young man meets a girl. For Faruk, it's a descent into darkness. Caught between the dangerous world of his criminal cousins in Sarajevo and the blossoming of love, he navigates a world of stark contrasts – harshness and tenderness, reality and dreams. The film vividly portrays this duality.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.8 - 79
Forest: I See You EverywhereMovie · 2022 · 112mThis film weaves together several seemingly unrelated stories about everyday life and relationships in Budapest. It is a sequel to Fliegauf's 2003 film, 'Forest'.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.8 - 80
One Thousand and One Attempts to Be an OceanMovie · 2020 · 11mOne Thousand and One Attempts to Be an Ocean explores what it's like to experience the world without depth perception. The film uses short clips from online videos to create an abstract story, drawing on trance and minimal music. It examines a longing for impossible waves, set against the constant information overload of modern life.IMDb 5.7 - 81
The Scary of Sixty-FirstMovie · 2021 · 81m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerThe lives of two roommates are disrupted when they discover a disturbing secret hidden within their new Manhattan apartment.IMDb 4.5TMDB 5.5 - 82
Day Is DoneMovie · 2020 · 24mDuring a family lunch in China, a grandfather asks his grandson, who is preparing to study in Russia, to show him his film and pour him some brandy. A sense of sadness pervades the atmosphere as they say goodbye.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0 - 83
The Girl and the SpiderMovie · 2021 · 99mLisa is moving, and the transition brings a flurry of activity. Her mother develops a connection with a handyman. A neighbor prepares for a special occasion. Another family returns from their trip. A young girl chronicles the day's events. Amidst the packing, painting, and furniture assembly, hidden issues surface, a growing list of tasks emerges, and unspoken desires become apparent.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.9 - 84
Vadim on a WalkMovie · 2021 · 8mThis film follows an office worker as he undergoes a profound personal change, breaking free from the monotony of his daily routine and discovering a sense of inner freedom.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0 - 85
Social HygieneMovie · 2021 · 75mAntonin, a pleasure-seeking philosopher with a rebellious streak, always knows how to get people's attention – for better or worse. He consistently takes advantage of his wife, Églantine’s, kindness and patience, and repeatedly disappoints his sister, Solveig. While evading the relentless tax collector Rose, Antonin is consumed by his desire for the captivating Cassiopée. Torn between these women, Antonin must now find the perfect way to apologize to Aurore, one of those he has hurt. He finds himself caught in a complicated web of relationships with all five of them.IMDb 5.3TMDB 6.2 - 86
SouadMovie · 2021 · 96mThis film explores the bond between two teenage sisters in a Nile Delta city in Egypt. One sister secretly leads a life online in the virtual world.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.6 - 87
BeansMovie · 2021 · 92mTwelve-year-old Beans is struggling to find her place, caught between childhood and growing up. The Oka Crisis of 1990 forces her to mature quickly, becoming the strong Mohawk warrior her community needs during the tense 78 days of Indigenous resistance that shook Quebec and Canada.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.3 - 88
Petite MamanMovie · 2021 · 72m · Drama, Fantasy, FamilyFollowing her grandmother's passing, eight-year-old Nelly encounters an oddly familiar girl in the woods. Quickly bonding with this enigmatic new friend, Nelly begins a magical adventure that helps her process her grief.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1 - 89
Nelly Rapp – Monster AgentMovie · 2020 · 93m · Family, Fantasy, AdventureDuring autumn break, Nelly visits her Uncle Hannibal and quickly discovers he's not as quiet as she thought. He works as a monster agent, and Nelly finds herself pulled into a world of ghosts, vampires, and werewolves.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.9 - 90
Fabian: Going to the DogsMovie · 2021 · 176m · Drama, Romance, HistoryIn 1930s Berlin, Dr. Jakob Fabian works in advertising for a cigarette company but spends his nights exploring the city. He falls in love with an actress, but as her career takes off, his own future becomes uncertain.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.5 - 91
Moon, 66 QuestionsMovie · 2022 · 108mIn Paris, a 24-year-old woman named Artemis receives an urgent call: her father is hospitalized in Athens, and she must return home to care for him. Having grown up estranged from her father, Artemis is reluctant to take on the responsibility. During a summer spent with him, she begins to understand their complicated relationship. She uncovers a long-held secret: Jacob, her father's lifelong friend, was actually her father's lover, revealing the reason for their fractured past.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.8 - 92
BloodsuckersMovie · 2022 · 125mIn 1928, Lyovuschka, a Soviet worker, lands the part of Trotsky in Sergei Eisenstein's new film. His aspirations of an acting career are quickly dashed when Trotsky falls out of favor with Stalin. Exiled from the Soviet Union, Lyovuschka assumes the identity of a wealthy baron and finds himself stranded in a luxurious German seaside resort, waiting for a barge to take him to Hollywood. A summer romance begins when he meets the unusual factory owner Octavia Flambow-Jansen – though it turns out there are vampires nearby.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.6 - 93
Brother's KeeperMovie · 2021 · 85m · DramaYusuf and his close friend Memo are students at a boarding school for Kurdish boys, isolated in the mountains of Eastern Anatolia. When Memo suddenly falls ill, Yusuf battles the school's strict authorities to get help. But a heavy snowstorm traps the school, delaying any chance of reaching a hospital. As time runs out, tensions rise and old resentments surface among the teachers and students, revealing hidden feelings and secrets.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 94
The InheritanceMovie · 2020 · 102mInspired by true events, the film follows a protagonist who inherits a house in West Philadelphia. It becomes a home for a diverse group of activists of color. The story is a growingly tense drama about their efforts to live together and reach agreement through discussions of Black politics and ideas.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.0 - 95
CryptozooMovie · 2021 · 95m · Animation, FantasyA team of specialized keepers attempts to capture a Baku, a mythical creature that consumes dreams. As they work to contain this hybrid beast, they begin to question whether these creatures should be revealed to the world or kept secret.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.9 - 96
Ballad of a White CowMovie · 2021 · 105m · DramaMina's world is shattered when she discovers her husband was wrongly executed. Driven by a need for justice for herself and her daughter, she begins a quiet fight against a hardened system.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 97
International Dawn Chorus DayMovie · 2021 · 15mA group of birds, representing species from around the world, gather for a video call to discuss the recent deaths of Egyptian filmmaker Shady Habash and Egyptian LGBTQ+ activist Sarah Hegazi. - 98
Best SellersMovie · 2021 · 100m · Comedy, DramaA grumpy, retired author agrees to one last book tour to assist a young publisher.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3 - 99
Natural LightMovie · 2021 · 103mHungary, World War II. István Semetka, a farmer serving as a Sub-Lieutenant in a special unit, is tasked with finding partisan groups. Traveling to a remote village, his company is ambushed. With the commander dead, Semetka must confront his fears and lead the unit through escalating chaos.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.6 - 100
Bad Luck Banging or Loony PornMovie · 2021 · 106m · Comedy, Drama"The Silent Classroom" follows Emi, a committed teacher facing intense public criticism after a private video is leaked. The incident threatens her career and reputation, as parents call for her removal. Emi’s refusal to back down becomes a fight for her principles.
The film explores the loss of privacy and the struggle for personal dignity in a judgmental society, revealing hypocrisies within established systems. Emi's journey showcases resilience and dedication to teaching. This drama offers a close look at the challenges educators face today, prompting viewers to consider morality, privacy, and justice.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4
