Emotional Journeys: 2022 Cannes Films That Resonate
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Mediterranean FeverMovie · 2022 · 108mWaleed, a 40-year-old living in Haifa with his family, longs to pursue a writing career but struggles with chronic depression. He forms a bond with his neighbor, a small-time criminal, who has hidden intentions. What begins as a plan between them unexpectedly blossoms into a friendship, drawing them both into a series of unsettling and dangerous situations.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 102
RebelMovie · 2022 · 135m · Action, Thriller, DramaKamal decides to improve his life and travels from Belgium to aid war victims in Syria. However, upon arrival, he's compelled to join a militia and becomes trapped in Raqqa. Back home, Kamal's younger brother Nassim is quickly targeted by radical recruiters who promise to bring him back together with their family. Their mother, Leila, desperately tries to safeguard her remaining son.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.9 - 103
More Than EverMovie · 2022 · 123m · Drama, RomanceHélène, a 33-year-old woman living a happy life with her husband Mathieu in Bordeaux, France, faces a life-altering diagnosis: a rare lung disease. Inspired by a blog, she becomes drawn to Norway and decides to pursue this new direction. Though deeply loved and supported by Mathieu throughout her illness, she leaves him behind in France, embarking on a solitary journey across Europe to Norway. Her goal is to find a new path and meet a blogger named Mister she connected with online.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4 - 104
The DamMovie · 2023 · 84mIn North Sudan, Maher works at a traditional brickyard powered by the Nile. Each night, he secretly builds a strange structure from mud in the desert. He endures a painful, worsening wound on his back, yet continues his work. As the Sudanese people fight for independence, Maher’s mud creation begins to evolve.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.3 - 105
HarkaMovie · 2022 · 90mAli, a young Tunisian, longs for a better life and survives by selling illegal oil. After his father's death, he must care for his two younger sisters, whose home is about to be lost. Overwhelmed by responsibility and facing injustice, Ali's anger grows – reflecting the frustration of a generation still seeking to be heard years after the revolution.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 106
HarkisMovie · 2022 · 82mDuring the Algerian War (1954-1962), many poor young Algerians, called "Harkis," joined the French Army. Salah and Kaddour are assigned to Lieutenant Pascal. As the war nears its end and Algerian independence becomes likely, the future for the Harkis looks uncertain. Lieutenant Pascal argues with his superiors, demanding that his entire platoon be evacuated to France.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.8 - 107
Holy SpiderMovie · 2022 · 118m · Thriller, Drama, CrimeA journalist investigates the serial murders of sex workers in Mashhad, Iran, committed by a man known as the "Spider Killer." He believes he's purifying the city by eliminating sinners. The investigation leads her into the city's hidden, dangerous world.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3 - 108
The Eight MountainsMovie · 2022 · 147m · DramaThe Eight Mountains is a sweeping story of friendship and finding oneself, unfolding over four decades in the stunning Italian Alps. It explores the deep and intricate bond between Pietro and Bruno.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.6 - 109
PamfirMovie · 2022 · 106m · Drama, CrimePamfir, a former smuggler trying to start an honest life for his son Nazar back in his Ukrainian village, finds his plans derailed when Nazar deliberately sets fire to the local church to keep him close. To cover the cost of the damage, Pamfir is forced to take on one final job: a dangerous smuggling operation run by a crime syndicate in a world where everything has changed.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3 - 110
Return to SeoulMovie · 2022 · 119m · DramaFreddie, 25, impulsively travels to South Korea to visit friends, marking her first return to the country where she was born before being adopted and raised in France. This unexpected trip plunges Freddie into a journey that dramatically alters her life.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.3 - 111
SalamMovie · 2022 · 80mAt the start of the 2000s, French music was changed by the arrival of Diam's, a young rapper who quickly became a global phenomenon. Winning major awards, appearing on magazine covers, and selling millions of records, she reached the peak of her career. Then, in 2010, Diam's shocked France by converting to Islam. How did this troubled artist find peace? For the first time, Diam's – known as Mélanie to her family – shares her true story.IMDb 5.0TMDB 7.3 - 112
Showing UpMovie · 2023 · 107m · Comedy, DramaAs a major exhibition looms, a sculptor deals with the complexities of her relationships with family, friends, and fellow artists.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.9 - 113
The StrangerMovie · 2022 · 117m · Thriller, Crime, DramaDuring a long trip, two people begin talking. But they're both hiding things. Secrets that could destroy them. And a major police investigation is getting closer to finding them.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.1 - 114
Everybody Loves JeanneMovie · 2022 · 95m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceJeanne is struggling with mounting debt and the difficult task of selling her mother's apartment in Lisbon a year after her death. Feeling lost and filled with regret, she unexpectedly reconnects with Jean, a former high school classmate whose persistent personality at first annoys her. However, their connection blossoms into an unlikely friendship as they explore Lisbon together and confront their own challenges. Their journey becomes a heartfelt exploration of self-discovery, forgiveness, and the strength found in human connection during hard times.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 115
All That BreathesMovie · 2022 · 97m · Documentary, DramaIn a New Delhi choked by pollution and growing unrest, two brothers dedicate themselves to safeguarding a single black kite, a creature struggling to survive amidst the chaos.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 116
The Night of the 12thMovie · 2022 · 114m · Crime, Mystery, DramaCaptain Vivés, newly promoted to head of the Grenoble Criminal Squad, takes on the murder of Clara. As Vivés and his team delve into Clara's complicated life and relationships, their professional investigation gradually transforms into a disturbing obsession.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 117
ScarletMovie · 2023 · 105m · Drama, History, RomanceAfter serving as a WWI veteran, a French widower returns to his village to care for his new baby daughter.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.8 - 118
Little Nicholas: Happy As Can BeMovie · 2022 · 86m · Animation, FamilyIn the heart of Paris, Jean-Jacques Sempé and René Goscinny create Little Nicolas, a charmingly mischievous boy. Through his adventures – from schoolyard antics to summer camp escapades – Nicolas experiences a joyful and formative childhood, which in turn inspires friendship and a renewed sense of life in his creators.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 119
Funny PagesMovie · 2022 · 87m · Comedy, DramaA teenage cartoonist leaves behind the ease of his suburban home, searching for something deeper.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.7 - 120
RodeoMovie · 2022 · 105m · Drama, CrimeJulia, a quick-tempered and independent mechanic, joins a group of dirt riders known for their high-speed stunts. She tries to prove herself in their all-male environment, but an accident threatens her place with the team.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.5 - 121
CloseMovie · 2022 · 104m · DramaDuring a perfect summer, two 13-year-old boys form a close bond. However, their friendship faces challenges as rumors and gossip begin to circulate among their classmates.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.8 - 122
The WaterMovie · 2022 · 101mIn a small town in southeastern Spain, Ana, her mother, and grandmother face suspicion from the community.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.8 - 123
Sons of RamsesMovie · 2023 · 98m · Drama, FantasyRamsès, a 34-year-old clairvoyant, has built a successful business comforting people in the La Goutte d’Or neighborhood of Paris. He's a skilled talker and something of a poet, adept at understanding people's troubles. However, the arrival of mysterious and potentially dangerous young men from Tangier throws his business and the community into turmoil. Everything changes when Ramsès experiences a genuine vision.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.8 - 124
Decision to LeaveMovie · 2022 · 139m · Thriller, Mystery, RomanceA man falls to his death from a South Korean mountaintop. Was it suicide, or something more sinister? Detective Hae-joon investigates, initially focusing on the deceased man’s wife, Seo-rae. However, the deeper he investigates, the more entangled he becomes in a complicated story of lies and hidden feelings.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 125
Falcon LakeMovie · 2022 · 100m · Drama, Romance, MysteryDuring a summer break, a reserved teenager navigates the complexities of growing up as he develops a surprising connection with an older girl, experiencing both the happiness and heartache of early adulthood.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 126
Final CutMovie · 2022 · 110m · Horror, ComedyA small film crew working on a low-budget zombie movie finds themselves in deadly trouble when they are unexpectedly confronted by actual zombies.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.7 - 127
TsutsueMovie · 2023 · 15mIn a small Ghanaian town bordering a sprawling landfill that contaminates the ocean, Sowah and Okai, sons of a fisherman, grapple with the death of their eldest brother, who drowned while fishing. Plagued by his brother's disappearance, Okai is convinced he is still alive.IMDb 6.2 - 128
The Five DevilsMovie · 2022 · 96m · Drama, Fantasy, RomanceVicky, an 8-year-old with a unique ability to perfectly recreate any smell – including her mother Joanne's – has her world turned upside down when her estranged aunt Julia reappears. Triggered by Julia’s scent, Vicky is transported back in time and drawn into a hidden past filled with long-buried family secrets.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 129
Revoir ParisMovie · 2022 · 103m · DramaThree months after surviving a terrorist attack in a bistro, Mia is still deeply traumatized and struggles to remember what happened that night. Hoping to find a way to heal, she begins to explore her fragmented memories and retrace her steps from the day of the attack.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.1 - 130
BrokerMovie · 2022 · 129m · Drama, Comedy, CrimeBurdened by debt, Sang-hyun and Dong-soo are living hand-to-mouth. They seize an opportunity on a rainy night, stealing baby Woo-sung from a baby box with the intention of selling him for a substantial sum. Unbeknownst to them, detectives have been monitoring their activities, carefully following their trail to gather the evidence needed for their arrest.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 131
CherriesMovie · 2022 · 15mOn a warm summer day, ripe cherries hang heavy on the trees in a garden. A recently retired father asks his son to join him picking them. He's not focused on the harvest; he wants to reconnect with his son. Working in quiet companionship, they both reflect on the thirty years they've spent apart. The cherries evoke shared memories, offering them a chance to relive the past.IMDb 6.4TMDB 4.0 - 132
Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in MindMovie · 2022 · 71mThis film offers a captivating look at the extraordinary life and performances of Jerry Lee Lewis, a pioneering figure in rock and roll known for his energetic and unforgettable shows.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.2 - 133
Our BrothersMovie · 2022 · 92m · Drama, HistoryThis film draws inspiration from the events surrounding Malik Oussekine, a case of alleged police brutality that occurred on the night of December 5-6, 1986. It follows weeks of student protests against a university reform bill and the circumstances leading to the death of 22-year-old Malik Oussekine.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2 - 134
Same OldMovie · 2022 · 15mWhen a food delivery driver in New York City has his e-bike stolen, he confronts the precariousness of his existence in America.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.0 - 135
The Worst OnesMovie · 2022 · 100m · Drama, ComedyA group of local teenagers are cast in a summer movie. The film follows them both on set and as they form relationships with each other.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 136
Cairo ConspiracyMovie · 2022 · 121m · ThrillerThe son of a fisherman receives an exceptional opportunity to study at Al-Azhar University in Cairo, the heart of Sunni Islam. Soon after arriving, the death of the university’s most respected religious leader, the Grand Imam, thrusts the young student into the middle of a dangerous power play between Egypt's religious and political leaders.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 137
Fire at the LakeMovie · 2022 · 15mIn a remote mountain village, early summer, Félix returns from watching his cows to find his mother dead in bed. Distraught, he flees. He drives to the house of a young man he recently connected with on a dating app, a few miles down the valley.IMDb 5.3TMDB 4.2 - 138
EOMovie · 2022 · 88m · Drama, AdventureSeen through the eyes of a donkey, the world is full of wonder. EO, a grey donkey with a wistful gaze, encounters both kind and cruel people as he journeys through life. He knows happiness and sorrow, fortune and misfortune, despair and unexpected joy. Yet, throughout it all, he never loses his inherent innocence.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 139
The Silent TwinsMovie · 2022 · 113m · DramaIn 1970s and '80s Wales, June and Jennifer Gibbons are twins and the only Black family in their small town. Feeling cut off from everyone, they withdraw from the world, communicating only with each other and creating a private fantasy life filled with dreams and teenage longings. Following an act of vandalism, the twins are sent to Broadmoor, a notorious psychiatric hospital, where they must decide whether to stay together or risk their lives by separating.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.7 - 140
Leila's BrothersMovie · 2022 · 170m · DramaLeila, 40, has dedicated her life to caring for her parents and four brothers. They live in a family constantly beset by arguments and financial strain due to sanctions against Iran. As her brothers struggle to survive, Leila devises a plan.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.6
