Sundance 2021: Diverse Stories Spanning Drama, Docuseries, and More
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Mountain CatMovie · 2020 · 13mA troubled teenager is pressured into meeting with a local shaman for spiritual help. Held captive by old traditions designed to calm her mother, she discovers inner peace through physical expression when she realizes the shaman's true identity.IMDb 5.9 - 102
Ava from My ClassMovie · 2020 · 11mTen-year-old Anna takes an after-school theater class. She's more comfortable watching than participating, especially around more outgoing kids. Lately, she's captivated by her classmate Ava, admiring the way Ava's expressive eyes convey emotion during her performances.IMDb 6.0 - 103
Spirits and Rocks: An Azorean MythMovie · 2020 · 14mA volcanic island emerges from the ocean, shrouded in mist. The dark rock contrasts sharply with the rising vapor. A narrator recounts how the island's original people believed violent eruptions were the anger of gods. This poetic film, captured in stunning black-and-white cinematography, explores the complex relationship between people and this volatile land. Residents live with a mixture of reverence, fear, and awe in the face of potential eruption. Scenes showing dark and light existing together reveal both the physical and spiritual aspects of this unique place, where life persists despite the dangers of nature.IMDb 7.2 - 104
i ran from it and was still in itMovie · 2021 · 11m"I ran from it and was still in it" blends personal family memories with original and discovered footage to create a nuanced look at loss and separation within a family. Kae explores profound emotions connected to his father's death and his children's sudden move. He reworks private family moments from his archives by combining them with online media from various sources, examining how personal stories can connect to broader experiences.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.0 - 105
The FourfoldMovie · 2020 · 8mInspired by shamanic practices in Mongolia and Siberia, this film explores the importance of reviving animistic beliefs for the well-being of the planet and our relationship with the natural world.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.0 - 106
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 - 107
Night of the KingsMovie · 2021 · 93m · DramaA young man is sent to "La Maca," a prison deep in the Ivorian forest where the inmates are in charge. As the red moon rises, the prison boss chooses him to be the new "Roman," tasked with telling a story to the other prisoners. Discovering his impending fate, he begins to narrate the mystical life of the legendary outlaw, "Zama King," and must continue the story until dawn.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 108
The CriminalsMovie · 2022 · 24m · Drama, ThrillerIn a quiet Turkish town late one night, a young couple seeks a hotel room for the night. Repeatedly turned away for lacking a marriage certificate, they devise a plan. Their attempt to circumvent the rules escalates unexpectedly.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.2 - 109
Excuse Me, Miss, Miss, MissMovie · 2019 · 16mVangie, a disheartened saleswoman working under contract, faces imminent job loss. In a last-ditch effort to save her position, Vangie discovers a shocking secret about company regulations.IMDb 4.4TMDB 7.7 - 110
My Own LandscapesMovie · 2024 · 19mThe French and American militaries are using virtual reality to train soldiers for combat and to treat post-traumatic stress. Antoine Chapon meets Cyril, a former military video game designer and veteran struggling to adjust to civilian life and find his place.IMDb 6.6TMDB 4.0 - 111
In the Air TonightMovie · 2020 · 11mRecent information about the drowning incident that motivated Phil Collins' song "In the Air Tonight" has come to light from someone who knew him personally during that period.IMDb 6.8TMDB 3.0 - 112
Judas and the Black MessiahMovie · 2021 · 126m · Drama, HistoryFBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover task Bill O'Neal with infiltrating the Black Panthers. As Fred Hampton rises to prominence and develops a relationship with a fellow revolutionary, O'Neal struggles with his loyalty.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3 - 113
Ghost DogsMovie · 2020 · 11mThis unsettling horror film follows a family whose newly adopted dog is haunted by the ghosts of the household's previous pets.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 114
BJ's Mobile Gift ShopMovie · 2021 · 16mIn Chicago, a young Korean-American man navigates the city selling goods from his mobile shop. He hustles throughout the urban landscape, making sales as he goes.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.0 - 115
I Was a Simple ManMovie · 2021 · 100mThis is a ghost story set in the peaceful countryside of Oahu's north shore. It follows an aging man as he confronts his mortality and is haunted by apparitions from his past.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1 - 116
UnliveableMovie · 2020 · 20mShortly before the pandemic began, the world witnesses an unprecedented event. Marilene searches for her daughter, Roberta, a transgender woman who has gone missing. As time runs out, she finds a glimmer of hope for what's to come.IMDb 5.2TMDB 7.0 - 117
Don't Go Tellin' Your MommaMovie · 2021 · 34mIn 1970, Black educators in Chicago created an alphabet flashcard set to offer culturally relevant learning resources within a predominantly white school system. This initiative resulted in the development of the Black ABCs.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.0
