138 Heartfelt Films Exploring Love and Relationships at Cannes 2023
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SalemMovie · 2024 · 118mIn a Marseille slum, 14-year-old Djibril, a member of the Grasshoppers gang, lives a dangerous life with his pregnant girlfriend Camilla, who belongs to the rival Crickets. When Djibril is tricked into killing young Cricket Mahad, a gang war erupts. Haunted by Mahad's dying curse, Djibril begins to communicate with the spirit world and becomes convinced of an impending global apocalypse. He makes a desperate plan to escape with Camilla and their unborn child – the only one who can avert the curse. However, the law catches up to him. Twelve years later, after a prison sentence and psychiatric care, Djibril is determined to find his daughter and persuade her to fulfill his prophecy.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.4 - 102
RosalieMovie · 2024 · 115m · Drama, RomanceFrance, 1870s. Rosalie is a young woman with a hidden secret: she was born with hair covering her face and body. She has spent her life concealing this difference, shaving to appear normal. However, Abel, a bar owner in debt and unaware of her secret, marries Rosalie for her dowry. Can Abel truly love Rosalie and accept her for who she is when he discovers the truth?IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 103
The Real Truth About the FightMovie · 2023 · 14mNavigating school problems, social conflicts, popular songs, and a strange blue car, Lena recounts the events leading up to The Big Fight. But her story doesn't reveal everything.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.8 - 104Via DolorosaMovie · 2023 · 11mStruggling with drug addiction, exploring her emerging sexuality, and navigating constant conflict, a filmmaker wanders the streets of Jerusalem, searching for a lost sense of youthful innocence.IMDb 6.2TMDB 4.2
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Bonnard, Pierre and MartheMovie · 2024 · 122m · History, RomanceFrench painter Pierre Bonnard's life and art were profoundly shaped by his relationship with Marthe de Méligny, a woman who declared herself an aristocrat. She became his constant inspiration, appearing in over a third of his paintings. Their unconventional love brought them artistic fulfillment, creating a lasting mystery surrounding their unique bond. Based on a true story.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3 - 106Walking With Her into the NightMovie · 2023 · 30mIn the late hours of a city night, a man and a woman connect on the street. They talk, and the encounter feels like the start of something personal, though they both sense it's destined to be a fleeting moment.
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The RaptureMovie · 2023 · 97m · DramaLydia, a dedicated midwife, is also navigating a difficult breakup.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 108
Close Your EyesMovie · 2023 · 169m · Drama, MysteryJulio Arenas, a celebrated Spanish actor who vanished years ago, resurfaces in the public eye due to a television appearance.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 109
MonsterMovie · 2023 · 125m · Mystery, Thriller, DramaFollowing an incident at school concerning her son, a worried single mother seeks explanations, leading to growing doubt and emotional distress.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.9 - 110
The King of AlgiersMovie · 2023 · 92m · Comedy, DramaOmar, known as Omar the Strawberry, is a bandit of old. He's forced to start a new life in Algeria, where he and his longtime companion Roger make their living through minor offenses. After years of dominance in the French criminal world, they must adjust to their new existence, a life previously defined by indulgence and violence.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.0 - 111
Power AlleyMovie · 2023 · 92mThe night before a crucial championship game, seventeen-year-old volleyball star Sofia discovers she's pregnant. She seeks a safe, illegal abortion and becomes targeted by a radical religious group determined to prevent her from having one. But Sofia and her supporters refuse to back down from the group's extreme beliefs.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.2 - 112
Tiger StripesMovie · 2023 · 95m · Drama, HorrorWhen twelve-year-old Zaffan begins experiencing accelerated puberty in her rural Malaysian town, she becomes the focus of growing fear. Her friends distance themselves as a wave of mass hysteria spreads through the school. A doctor's attempt to explain the phenomenon as demonic only isolates Zaffan further.
Refusing to be controlled by superstition, Zaffan confronts her physical changes and embraces who she is becoming. This journey reveals a powerful sense of anger, and ultimately, beauty, as she navigates the challenges of transformation. The film examines self-acceptance, societal pressures, and finding oneself within a community struggling with fear and prejudice.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.9 - 113
Youth (Spring)Movie · 2023 · 212mFilmed in Zhili, a town in China's Zhejiang province, between 2014 and 2019, the movie focuses on the area’s 18,000+ privately-run workshops. These workshops primarily make children's clothing for the Chinese market, with some products also being exported. The factories employ approximately 300,000 migrant workers, mainly from rural provinces like Yunnan, Guizhou, Anhui, Jiangxi, Henan, and Jiangsu.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 114
CountersMovie · 2023 · 19m1978. As negotiations for a new deal in the metal industry progress, a group of radical libertarians urge factory workers to stand firm in their beliefs. They are disheartened to witness the workers' movement splinter into factions.IMDb 6.3TMDB 4.0 - 115
The Mother of All LiesMovie · 2024 · 96mA young Moroccan filmmaker builds a replica of her Casablanca neighborhood and gathers family and friends to reveal the hidden truths behind her upbringing.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.0 - 116
KubiMovie · 2023 · 131mLord Oda Nobunaga aims to unify Japan, but faces opposition from warring warlords and clans. His loyal retainer, Araki Murashige, launches a rebellion and then vanishes.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.0 - 117
The Sweet EastMovie · 2023 · 104m · Comedy, Drama, FantasyA South Carolina high school senior experiences the world beyond her hometown during a class trip to Washington, D.C., where she sees beautiful cities and the forests of the East Coast.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.5 - 118
27Movie · 2025 · 11mToday, Alice turns 27. Feeling stifled, she remains living with her parents, often retreating into fantasy to escape her monotonous life. Following a wild party on a factory rooftop, she suffers a severe bicycle accident while intoxicated. Will this event finally inspire her to embrace adulthood?IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.9 - 119
Along Came LoveMovie · 2023 · 123m · Drama, Romance1947. On a beach, Madeleine, a waitress and mother, meets François, a wealthy and educated student. They are drawn to each other by a mutual need to escape their pasts. As Madeleine follows François, we gradually learn what she is leaving behind, while he desperately tries to avoid something by intertwining her destiny with his.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 120
Strangers by NightMovie · 2023 · 90m · Romance, DramaOn a packed subway train, a woman shoves a man, sparking a lively argument. Their playful disagreement is spirited and surprisingly endearing. Later, in a photo booth at the station, the two strangers share an awkward but intimate moment. Finally, they part ways, saying goodbye.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.2 - 121
OmenMovie · 2023 · 90mA young Congolese man, who has lived in Belgium for years, returns to Kinshasa, his hometown. There, he must navigate the complexities of his family and the traditions of his culture.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.1 - 122
The Other LaurensMovie · 2023 · 117mGabriel Laurens, a fifty-year-old private investigator, has his life upended when his fifteen-year-old niece, Jade, asks him to investigate her father's death. The case forces Gabriel to confront painful memories he'd long suppressed. He becomes entangled in a complex investigation involving deception, illusion, and drug trafficking.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.1 - 123
AcidMovie · 2023 · 99m · Drama, Science Fiction, FantasyA severe heatwave is followed by bizarre acid rain that devastates France, causing widespread chaos. As the world faces collapse, a young woman and her divorced parents must work together to survive and find a way to escape the escalating environmental disaster.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.7 - 124
Banel & AdamaMovie · 2023 · 87mA young man in a remote Senegalese village is reluctant to take over as the new chief, and his refusal sparks widespread disruption.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.6 - 125
Anatomy of a FallMovie · 2023 · 151m · Thriller, Mystery, CrimeWhen a man is killed, his wife becomes the prime suspect. Their blind son holds the key to the truth, forced to grapple with a difficult choice as the only one who saw what happened.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 126
The Buriti FlowerMovie · 2024 · 125mSeen through the eyes of a child, *Patpro* chronicles three distinct eras in the history of her indigenous people deep within the Brazilian rainforest. The Krahô have faced relentless persecution, yet they persevere, guided by their traditions, their connection to nature, and their unwavering struggle for freedom. Throughout it all, they continually find new ways to resist.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.2 - 127
Terrestrial VersesMovie · 2023 · 77m · Comedy, DramaThis collection of nine stories offers a humorous look at the everyday absurdities of life in modern Iran, revealing moments of lightness amidst authoritarian rule. From naming a baby to graduating, getting a driver's license, searching for work, or trying to get a film approved, navigating life in Iran requires a keen understanding of irony and subtle critique.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.4 - 128
AnselmMovie · 2023 · 93m · DocumentaryThis film offers an intimate look into the life and work of artist Anselm Kiefer, exploring his inspirations, creative process, and fascination with myth and history. The film blends past and present, blurring the lines between film and painting to fully immerse the viewer in Kiefer's remarkable world. Directed by Wim Wenders, this unique portrait was captured over two years in stunning 3D.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.6 - 129
Pictures of GhostsMovie · 2023 · 93m · DocumentaryThe grand movie theaters of downtown Recife, built in the 20th century, are largely gone. The area now stands as a reminder of a bygone era, revealing details of past life. But this is only part of the story.IMDb 7.6TMDB 8.1 - 130
How to Have SexMovie · 2023 · 91m · DramaThree British teenagers embark on a summer holiday meant to be unforgettable: filled with drinking, clubs, and new experiences. It's supposed to be the best summer of their lives.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 131
KennedyMovie · 2023 · 147mKennedy, a former police officer presumed dead, secretly works within a corrupt system while searching for redemption. This film blends thriller and film noir as it follows his violent vendetta through the dark streets of Mumbai. As the murders escalate, Kennedy's character unravels, leading him deeper into a seemingly inescapable darkness.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.0 - 132
Just the Two of UsMovie · 2023 · 105m · Thriller, Drama, RomanceBlanche believes she's found her soulmate in Grégoire, and their connection quickly deepens into a passionate relationship. They move away together, and Blanche starts a new life far from her family and twin sister, Rose. However, she gradually becomes entangled with a deeply possessive and dangerous man.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.0 - 133
EurekaMovie · 2024 · 147m · DramaA cowboy seeks his daughter in a town. A Native American policewoman makes arrests in a snowy setting. Her niece, a basketball coach, journeys with her grandfather – a pivotal trip that will determine her path. Meanwhile, a bird travels through time and space, influencing the thoughts and dreams of an Amazonian tribe.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.0 - 134
SleepMovie · 2023 · 94m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerA pregnant woman grows concerned about her husband's sleep. Initially, it's just mild sleep-talking, but it quickly turns into disturbingly strange behavior. After unsuccessful treatment at a sleep clinic, the couple desperately turn to a shaman for help as his night terrors worsen.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 135
Killers of the Flower MoonMovie · 2023 · 206m · Crime, History, DramaIn the 1920s, the discovery of oil on Osage Nation land in Oklahoma brings wealth, but also a wave of murders targeting Osage people. The FBI is called in to investigate and expose the truth behind the killings.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 136
Abbé Pierre - A Century of DevotionMovie · 2023 · 138m · HistoryThis is the story of Henri Grouès, who became known as Abbé Pierre. It follows his life from his involvement in the French Resistance during World War II to his later tireless work advocating for the poor and homeless.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.5 - 137
The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has PassedMovie · 2024 · 88m · ComedyThis comedy follows a woman through life, exploring her ongoing casual BDSM relationship, her unfulfilling job, and her often-disagreeable family. Told in a mosaic style, the film captures moments across time as she navigates these aspects of her life.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.1 - 138
Perfect DaysMovie · 2023 · 124m · DramaHirayama leads a quiet life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo, finding satisfaction in his predictable routine. He enjoys listening to cassette tapes, reading, and photographing trees. Chance meetings lead him to contemplate the beauty around him.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.8
