Diverse Human Journeys: Explore 176 Films at 2024 Berlinale
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Maria's SilenceMovie · 2024 · 100mThe film follows an artist who avoids challenging authority and the resulting artistic and personal repercussions. This powerful historical drama is based on the true story of Maria Leiko, a renowned actress who, late in her career, must choose between fame and her love for her grandchild, and between her principles and the falsehoods of Stalin's regime.IMDb 7.0TMDB 9.0 - 2
QueensMovie · 2024 · 104mIn the summer of 1992, amidst social and political turmoil in Lima, Peru, Lucia, Aurora, and their mother, Elena, plan to emigrate to the United States for a better future. Before they leave, they reunite with their estranged father, Carlos, which complicates their feelings of regret, hope, and apprehension about starting over.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.2 - 3
Mother and Daughter, or the Night Is Never CompleteMovie · 2023 · 89mAt 93, renowned director Lana shares memories of her mother, Nutsa, Georgia's pioneering female filmmaker. The film explores a cinematic legacy built on humanity during difficult times – a story of a feminist, loving woman who consistently challenged violence.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.0 - 4
SonsMovie · 2024 · 100m · Thriller, DramaEva, an idealistic prison officer, faces a life-altering challenge when someone from her past is transferred to her workplace. Keeping her history hidden, Eva requests a transfer to the young man’s ward – the prison's most dangerous. This sets the stage for a disturbing psychological thriller, where Eva's commitment to justice threatens her own principles and future.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.7 - 5
Scorched EarthMovie · 2024 · 101m · Crime, ThrillerFormer criminal mastermind Trojan comes back to Berlin looking for work after a failed attempt to seize power. He accepts a tempting job: stealing a painting. However, the carefully planned heist quickly spirals out of control, forcing him to fight for his life.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.4 - 6
The EmpireMovie · 2024 · 110mIn a peaceful fishing village along France's Opal Coast, the arrival of an unusual baby sets off a secret conflict between benevolent and malevolent alien powers.IMDb 5.1TMDB 4.7 - 7
My Stolen PlanetMovie · 2024 · 82mFleeing to a secluded planet for freedom, Farah, an Iranian woman, purchases memories captured on Super 8 films and recordings from others. Simultaneously, she documents her own life, building a personal archive to construct a different narrative of Iran's past.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.5 - 8
Healthy CureMovie · 2024 · 18mDuring the Noche de San Juan festival in Spain, sisters Jessica and Alma head to a Caritas charity to collect food stamps. Despite a history of domestic violence, they strive to overcome their circumstances and maintain a loving bond with each other.IMDb 6.9 - 9
A Traveler's NeedsMovie · 2024 · 90m · DramaIn Seoul, Iris, a French and English teacher with a unique teaching style, uses her classes as a platform for exploring her own philosophical ideas. Over the course of one day, she interacts with students and strangers in four separate encounters, questioning them about poetry, their pasts, and how they understand themselves.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5 - 10
Yuck!Movie · 2024 · 14mLéo finds kissing repulsive, especially the obvious signs people display right before. He joins in the laughter of his fellow campers as couples kiss, but hides a secret: his own lips are starting to shine. Secretly, Léo longs to experience kissing himself.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.1 - 11
All Shall Be WellMovie · 2024 · 93mFollowing the unexpected death of her partner, Pat, Angie finds herself facing the future of their shared home of over 30 years. With the help of her close friends and family, Angie embarks on a new chapter of independence in her later life.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 12
PorcelainMovie · 2025 · 16mOn a secluded German island, villagers gather for a customary pre-wedding celebration. Amidst the growing pile of broken dishes, ten-year-old Fina grapples with preserving her own sense of self.IMDb 6.7 - 13
AmplifiedMovie · 2024 · 19mHind is a young karate athlete who is deaf. After experiencing abuse at her training center, her reality begins to unravel. Hind must discover how to regain her strength.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.0 - 14
My New FriendsMovie · 2024 · 85mPolice officer Lucie's quiet routine is disrupted when a young couple with a daughter move in next door. She begins to care for them, but then learns the father is an anti-police activist.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.8 - 15
All the Long NightsMovie · 2024 · 119m · DramaTwo coworkers navigate the challenges of their jobs – he battles panic attacks, and she experiences severe PMS. They work for a company that distributes toy planetariums. Though seemingly simple, the film shares Ozu Yasujirō's gentle style: the characters offer each other quiet support and kindness, often unconsciously.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.2 - 16
Cidade; CampoMovie · 2024 · 120mTwo stories about people moving to new places. First, Joana (55), a rural worker, goes to São Paulo to find her sister Tania and her grandson Jaime after a tailings dam floods her hometown. She takes a job cleaning houses and connects with her coworkers, finding purpose in their fight for better working conditions. Spending time with young Jaime reminds her of the past. The second story follows Flavia (32), who moves to her family's farm with her wife Mara after her father dies. They are surprised by the difficulties of rural life. Exploring the abandoned house reveals hidden things about her father, and Flavia starts to wonder if something supernatural is in the woods.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.0 - 17
Some Rain Must FallMovie · 2024 · 98m · DramaCai, a 40-year-old housewife, feels disconnected from herself. While at her daughter's basketball game, she accidentally injures an elderly woman. This small incident triggers a cascade of events, forcing her to confront her past and grapple with an uncertain future. Director Qiu Yang, known for his acclaimed short films, presents a deeply personal and captivating drama about a woman compelled to face the consequences of her life and her desire for transformation.IMDb 5.6TMDB 7.8 - 18
ExhumaMovie · 2024 · 134m · Mystery, Horror, ThrillerA team of paranormal experts investigates a disturbing supernatural curse linked to a wealthy family's ancestral burial ground. They move the remains, but quickly realize tampering with the dead has dangerous consequences.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.5 - 19
Young HeartsMovie · 2024 · 99m · Drama, RomanceFourteen-year-old Elias feels increasingly isolated in his village. Meeting Alexander, a new neighbor his age, forces Elias to confront his developing feelings for another boy.IMDb 7.9TMDB 8.5 - 20
She Sat There Like All Ordinary OnesMovie · 2024 · 105mZhuang isn't like the other students. He impulsively takes responsibility for his classmate Meng's stolen starting pistol, hoping to connect with her. However, Meng rejects his attempt at friendship. Confused, Zhuang joins Meng's track team, sacrificing study time. Now, he faces academic pressure alongside the usual challenges of growing up. Zhuang is secretly planning a surprising act, waiting for the perfect opportunity.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.0 - 21
Brief History of a FamilyMovie · 2024 · 100m · Drama, Mystery, ThrillerIn China, following the one-child policy, a middle-class family's life is disrupted by their son's mysterious new friend. This relationship forces the family to confront hidden truths, their own hopes and disappointments, and unresolved feelings.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.0 - 22
I Saw Three Black LightsMovie · 2025 · 87m · DramaThis film tells the story of an elderly man who travels to a remote area of the Colombian jungle to die peacefully. His journey for tranquility is complicated by dangerous paramilitary soldiers who control the region. The movie explores the right to a dignified death, alongside themes of courage, acceptance, and the relationship between people and nature. Using powerful visuals and compelling performances, it depicts a man's deeply personal search for peace in a war-torn world.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3 - 23
The Adamant GirlMovie · 2024 · 104mA family journeys to their ancestral god for help curing their daughter, who they believe is possessed because of her love for someone from a different social class. The trip, with her fiancé, highlights the conflict between tradition and individual choice, revealing the daughter's quiet defiance.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.5 - 24
Which Way Africa?Movie · 2024 · 90mIn a world divided between those who live in harmony with nature and those who pursue relentless development, ancient traditions clash with modern ambition. As the land is increasingly exploited for its resources, a new generation rises up to challenge the status quo.IMDb 6.8 - 25
La CocinaMovie · 2024 · 139m · Drama, ComedyIn the hot kitchen of a Times Square restaurant, Pedro, an undocumented cook, struggles with workplace stress and a relationship with waitress Julia. When money disappears, accusations fly, jeopardizing the staff's precarious sense of community.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 26
Baldiga: Unlocked HeartMovie · 2024 · 92mThe film uses diary entries, photographs, and recollections from friends to create a portrait of Jürgen Baldiga, an artist who captured the West Berlin queer scene of the 1980s and early 1990s with his camera, portraying it with sensitivity and authenticity.IMDb 6.9 - 27
The Devil's BathMovie · 2024 · 121m · Drama, Mystery, HistoryIn 1750s Austria, Agnes, a devout woman, marries her beloved. However, her life quickly becomes consumed by endless duties and societal expectations. Trapped in a bleak and isolating existence, she battles increasingly dark thoughts. The idea of a shocking act of violence emerges as the only escape from her despair.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6 - 28
Another EndMovie · 2024 · 129m · Science Fiction, DramaIn a future where people can transfer their consciousness, Sal is encouraged by his sister to try a new technology: implanting the memories and personality of the deceased into a living person. Grieving the loss of his wife, Sal must decide how far he'll go to find a way to reconnect with her.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.7 - 29
No Other LandMovie · 2024 · 92mA film by a Palestinian-Israeli collaborative team documents the destruction of Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank, carried out by Israeli soldiers. The film follows the growing connection between Basel, a Palestinian activist, and Yuval, an Israeli journalist, as they find themselves allied against this destruction.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.0 - 30
You Burn MeMovie · 2025 · 64mThis film adapts "Sea Foam," a chapter from Cesare Pavese's 1947 work, "Dialogues with Leucò." The ancient Greek poet Sappho encounters the nymph Britomartis by the sea, and they discuss love and death. Legend says Sappho drowned after a lost love, while Britomartis fell from a cliff to escape a man. The two women explore the stories and interpretations surrounding their lives, seeking to understand the complex emotions of desire.IMDb 5.8TMDB 10.0 - 31
The Empty GraveMovie · 2024 · 97mJohn Mbano and Cesilia Mollel embark on a journey to repatriate the remains of their ancestor to Tanzania. This is a story about the remains of loved ones held in German museums, the influence of institutions, generational trauma, and the strength of those who persevere.IMDb 7.2TMDB 10.0 - 32
In the Belly of a TigerMovie · 2024 · 91mAn aging farmer and his family return to their village after failing to prosper in the city, only to discover it's now impoverished and controlled by ruthless employers and a man-eating tiger. The government protects both the greedy employers and the tiger, offering compensation only for death at the hands of either.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.0 - 33
Meanwhile on EarthMovie · 2024 · 87m · Science Fiction, Adventure, DramaElsa and Franck were close, but their lives fractured when Franck’s space mission ended tragically. Three years later, 23-year-old Elsa struggles to cope with his disappearance. Then, an unknown life form contacts her, promising to return Franck to Earth. But the offer comes with a cost.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.1 - 34
Turn in the WoundMovie · 2024 · 77mAbel Ferrara examines conflict and the pursuit of peace through the poetry and music of Patti Smith, interwoven with the realities faced by people living amidst war in Ukraine.IMDb 4.4TMDB 5.0 - 35
exergue – on documenta 14Movie · 2024 · 848mThe film documents artistic director Adam Szymczyk and his team as they spend two years preparing for documenta 14. It offers a behind-the-scenes view of the institutional art world and explores the significance of contemporary art within a changing world.IMDb 5.6TMDB 7.0 - 36
Eleven Tomorrows: Berlinale Meets FootballMovie · 2024 · 106mThis Berlinale project features eleven short documentaries, each focusing on a different youth football team – varying in age and potential. The films offer a glimpse into the world of youth football. This project is part of the cultural program for the 2024 European Football Championship, hosted by Germany. - 37
AguacuarioMovie · 2024 · 20mA ten-year-old boy on a remote Mexican coast faces a choice: fulfill his duties, disobey his brother, or set off on an adventure in a three-wheeled vehicle.IMDb 6.6 - 38
The OutrunMovie · 2024 · 118m · DramaRona returns to the ruggedly beautiful Orkney Islands after rehab. At 29, she's leaving behind a decade of turbulent experiences in London—where she experienced both love and loss. Back in her childhood home, Rona confronts a troubled past, as memories of a difficult upbringing intertwine with recent struggles that led her to recovery.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 39
Sour CandyMovie · 2024 · 20mGuddal, a lively five-year-old, adores eating Anaar Daana, tart and sweet candies. Her playful mischief with her brother Laddoo frequently gets them into trouble. But when a sorrowful event occurs within their home, Guddal's carefree world is irrevocably changed.IMDb 8.2 - 40
Andrea Gets a DivorceMovie · 2024 · 94mAndrea, a rural policewoman seeking a divorce and a promotion to detective inspector in the city, finds her life irrevocably altered after a birthday party. In a moment of panic, she accidentally hits her drunken husband with her car and flees the scene.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0 - 41
Teaches of PeachesMovie · 2024 · 102m · Documentary, MusicPeaches – artist, feminist, rock star. For over 20 years, she has challenged gender stereotypes and is now recognized alongside the biggest names in pop and rock. Using exclusive archival material and footage from her 2022 jubilee tour, "20 Years of Teaches of Peaches," we explore how Canadian Merrill Nisker became the internationally celebrated musician and electro-clash icon Peaches.IMDb 7.0TMDB 8.0 - 42
RessentimentMovie · 2024 · 11mIn 1990s USSR, seventeen-year-old Yasha challenges authority. However, he soon discovers that some opposition is more perilous than others. Driven by a desire for self-expression, Yasha’s defiance pushes him towards a point of no return.TMDB 7.5 - 43
IvoMovie · 2024 · 104mIvo is a home-care nurse specializing in palliative care, visiting patients ranging from individuals to families in homes of all sizes, each facing their own unique end-of-life journey. At home, Ivo's teenage daughter is grown. She spends her days and nights in her customized Skoda, a space for work, life, and dreams. She’s developed a close friendship with one patient, Solveigh, and a relationship with Solveigh’s husband, Franz. Together, they provide care for Solveigh, and their relationship deepens. As Solveigh's health declines, she increasingly needs assistance with daily tasks and requests Ivo's help in making her own end-of-life decisions.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 44
Small Things Like TheseMovie · 2024 · 99m · Drama, HistoryIn 1985, Bill Furlong works as a coal merchant to help his family. He then discovers troubling secrets hidden by the local convent and learns difficult truths about himself. This forces him to face his past and the quiet acceptance of wrongdoing within a small Irish town dominated by the Catholic Church.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 45
DembaMovie · 2024 · 116mDemba, a 55-year-old man nearing retirement after 30 years at the city hall in his Northern Senegal hometown, is struggling. As the second anniversary of his wife's death nears, he finds himself unable to cope with his grief. Facing declining mental health, he unexpectedly reconnects with his estranged son.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0 - 46
My Favourite CakeMovie · 2024 · 97m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceSince her husband's death and her daughter's move to Europe, Mahin lives alone in Tehran. An afternoon tea with friends prompts her to step outside her routine and rediscover romance.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3 - 47
ShambhalaMovie · 2024 · 150mIn a remote Himalayan village in Nepal, Pema begins her married life and pregnancy. However, her husband Tashi disappears on a trade route to Lhasa. With the help of Karma, a monk who is also her partner, she journeys into the harsh mountains to find him. This search becomes a path of personal growth and finding freedom.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.8 - 48
ArchitectonMovie · 2024 · 98m · DocumentaryThis film explores the world around us – specifically, concrete and stone, the materials shaping our environment. Victor Kossakovsky asks a crucial question: how will we live in the future?IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0 - 49
InterceptedMovie · 2025 · 93m · Documentary, WarIntercepted follows a trip through Ukraine, exposing the ordinary nature of evil that underlies the Russian invasion. The film presents a stark contrast between the Ukrainian people enduring and fighting against the war's violence, and the Russian military and civilians involved in carrying it out.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.5 - 50
I Was a StrangerMovie · 2025 · 103m · Drama, ThrillerWhen a Syrian doctor and her daughter escape Aleppo, they inadvertently connect with five strangers. A smuggler, a soldier, a poet, and a coast guard captain find their paths intertwined in a critical situation. The crisis forces them to confront their bravery, make difficult decisions, and examine their shared humanity.IMDb 8.0TMDB 6.5 - 51
Direct ActionMovie · 2024 · 216mDirect Action observes the daily lives of a key activist group in France, exploring how the effectiveness of radical protests might provide a solution to the global climate crisis.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.3 - 52
Sleep with Your Eyes OpenMovie · 2024 · 97mIn a Brazilian coastal city, Kai travels from Taiwan for a vacation, carrying a heavy heart. A malfunctioning air conditioner leads her to Fu Ang's umbrella shop. A friendship seems possible, but the rainy season never comes and his shop vanishes. Searching for Fu Ang, Kai uncovers the story of Xiaoxin and a group of Chinese workers in an upscale skyscraper. She finds herself unexpectedly reflecting Xiaoxin’s experience.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.7 - 53
The FableMovie · 2025 · 119m · Drama, Fantasy, MysteryIn the late 1980s, a man's life in the Himalayas is disrupted by a series of unexplained fires that devastate his orchards. As he fights to contain the outbreaks, the growing mystery forces him to confront not only the cause of the fires but also long-buried family secrets and his own forgotten past.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0 - 54
It’s Okay!Movie · 2025 · 102m · Family, DramaOrphaned In-young, a high school student, is evicted for unpaid rent and seeks refuge within the Korean Dance Art Troupe where she belongs. Despite her difficult circumstances, In-young maintains a resilient spirit. The troupe's strict director, who initially resisted accepting her, unexpectedly begins to share her living space.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.1 - 55
The Great Yawn of HistoryMovie · 2024 · 93mA man is driven by a dream of gold at the end of a cave. His religious beliefs prevent him from seeking it directly, so he enlists a non-believer to help him on a long journey across Iran in pursuit of this potential miracle. As they travel, their quest for treasure attracts unwanted attention from others they encounter. Aliyar Rasti's allegorical film transforms a road trip into a story exploring the conflict between faith and human weakness.IMDb 5.4TMDB 7.7 - 56
Diaries from LebanonMovie · 2025 · 110mIn Lebanon, 2018, Georges, Joumana, and Perla Joe confront a nation grappling with war, political turmoil, and uncertainty. United by a hope to restore their country, the three individuals navigate a landscape of despair. The film explores the challenge of maintaining dreams amidst widespread devastation.IMDb 7.0 - 57
What Did You Dream Last Night, Parajanov?Movie · 2024 · 82mOver ten years, Faraz Fesharaki recorded webcam conversations with his family in Berlin and Isfahan. This debut film combines these recordings with text and VHS footage to create a heartfelt, nostalgic look at family across generations. It explores how closeness can also be a demanding process.IMDb 7.1 - 58
Goodbye First LoveMovie · 2024 · 13mIn Frankfurt, a trip triggers recollections of Beijing 2015: a bittersweet blend of fading happiness, underlying unease, and the feeling that this could be a final farewell.IMDb 7.2TMDB 5.5 - 59
Gloria!Movie · 2024 · 100m · Drama, MusicIn 18th-century Venice, at a convent school for girls, Teresa, a student who can foresee the future, teams up with talented musicians. Together, they develop a fresh, vibrant pop music that questions the established, traditional order.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.9 - 60
Hands in the FireMovie · 2024 · 109mMaria do Mar, a film student completing her thesis on "Reality in Cinema," is making a documentary about historic manor houses along the Douro River. She approaches her project with an optimistic view of what she sees, appreciating the beauty and authenticity of the locations. However, when Maria enters the last manor on her list, she begins to suspect a darker truth. The house holds a hidden, horrifying reality.IMDb 5.2TMDB 1.7 - 61
Through the Graves the Wind Is BlowingMovie · 2024 · 84mDetective Ivan Peric reflects the struggles of modern Croatia. He chose a career in law enforcement to avoid the booming tourism industry, but now he's battling a string of seemingly impossible murders targeting tourists. With the victims widely disliked, Ivan receives no assistance, and evidence vanishes within the bureaucratic system. He faces public and online humiliation, and his boss in the local press calls him a "lazy bureaucratic parasite." The story unfolds in Split, a city deeply affected by the breakup of Yugoslavia.IMDb 6.8 - 62
Here We AreMovie · 2023 · 20mA housekeeper discovers a film her daughter has made. The film blends archival footage of Thailand from the Cold War era with contemporary images of Bangkok. Using these visuals, the daughter weaves together a narrative about the house's former owner and her own journey to the city.IMDb 4.8 - 63
Cu Li Never CriesMovie · 2024 · 93mAfter inheriting a pygmy slow loris from her estranged husband, a woman struggles to connect with fading memories. At the same time, her niece prepares for her wedding, and the young couple considers their uncertain future. The film offers a thoughtful and lyrical look at the interwoven present and the lingering impact of Vietnamese history.IMDb 6.6TMDB 8.0 - 64
The Wrong MovieMovie · 2024 · 96mThis is a deeply unsettling story about life's fundamental sadness. Alex, a former lover, becomes strangely controlled; the new partner is a stuntman. Timur struggles with his mother and addiction, while Nicole is haunted by her father's remains. It's a quiet, intimate film set in the city, featuring subtle electronic music.IMDb 5.4 - 65
The Major TonesMovie · 2024 · 101mDuring the winter holidays, fourteen-year-old Ana discovers that the metal plate in her arm, a remnant of a childhood accident, is inexplicably receiving a message in Morse code.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.5 - 66
My Summer With IrèneMovie · 2024 · 90mItaly, 1997. Seventeen-year-old Clara and Irène, initially very different, form an instant connection. They escape to a remote island off Sicily for the summer, seeking freedom and refuge from a painful past they wish to leave behind.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.3 - 67
Between the TemplesMovie · 2024 · 111m · Comedy, DramaA cantor struggling with grief and doubt has his life unexpectedly changed when his former grade school music teacher becomes his new Bat Mitzvah student. The pair, both feeling lost, form a deep bond.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.5 - 68
LapseMovie · 2023 · 24mFollowing a vandalism conviction, teenagers Bel and Juliano, both from the suburbs of Belo Horizonte, are assigned community service together. During this time, they develop a connection, marked by growing affection and a sense of uncertainty about their feelings. - 69
The Box ManMovie · 2024 · 121mA photographer is captivated by a strange man who consistently observes the world through a cardboard box worn over his head.IMDb 5.5TMDB 7.0 - 70
For Here Am I Sitting in a Tin Can Far Above the WorldMovie · 2024 · 18mA woman envisions a future economic collapse impacting the cryptocurrency world. Thousands of people have been cryogenically frozen, awaiting a recovery. Are they in suspended animation, or are they simply fading away?IMDb 6.0TMDB 2.0 - 71
FavoritenMovie · 2024 · 118m · DocumentaryFavoriten, a culturally diverse neighborhood in Vienna, is the setting for Ruth Beckermann’s new documentary. The film follows a class of students aged seven to ten as they navigate their school year. Their dedicated teacher, Ilkay, strives to build an inclusive and secure learning environment for them. Many of the children do not speak German at home, some have been affected by war, and others experience discrimination. With limited resources, Ilkay guides her class through everyday challenges and triumphs. The film presents a surprisingly optimistic look at this close-knit community, reflecting the complexities of modern Europe. It’s a tribute to childhood, highlighting the importance of educators and continuous learning both inside and outside of school.IMDb 7.6TMDB 5.0 - 72
Janet PlanetMovie · 2024 · 113m · DramaIn rural Western Massachusetts, 11-year-old Lacy spends the summer of 1991 at home, lost in her imagination and enjoying her mother Janet's attention. Throughout the summer, three visitors arrive, each drawn to Janet.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1 - 73
From Hilde, with LoveMovie · 2024 · 124m · DramaBerlin, 1942. Hilde is involved with an anti-Nazi resistance group and develops a relationship with fellow member Hans. They share a summer romance before being arrested by the Gestapo. Hilde is imprisoned, eight months pregnant.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 74
The Moon Also RisesMovie · 2024 · 23mAs artificial moons are about to be deployed, a retired couple seeks solace in the diminishing night. They attempt to keep pace with modern times, tracing the origin of this impending light back to the earth.IMDb 6.0 - 75
A Bit of a StrangerMovie · 2024 · 90mSvitlana, who speaks Russian and Ukrainian, delves into the suppressed aspects of her own mind. She seeks to understand how Soviet totalitarianism and the push for Russian culture shaped the dynamics within her family.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.5 - 76
RepublicMovie · 2023 · 107mConfined to a cramped, six-square-meter room, a young Chinese man named Eryang dreams of establishing his own republic.IMDb 5.8TMDB 7.5 - 77
BetâniaMovie · 2025 · 120m · DramaFollowing the death of her husband, Betânia, 65, is encouraged by her daughters to relocate from her isolated village. She begins a new chapter of life near the Lençóis Maranhenses sand dunes in northern Brazil.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.0 - 78
FarukMovie · 2025 · 97mAt over 90, Faruk finds himself at the center of his daughter's film documenting the demolition of his Istanbul apartment building. The film explores themes of gentrification and the intricate bond between a father and daughter.IMDb 6.6 - 79
PepeMovie · 2024 · 122m · DramaA voice, claiming to be that of a hippopotamus, speaks. This voice experiences time differently. Pepe, the first and last hippo killed in the Americas, recounts his story with the raw, unfiltered honesty of people from these communities.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.8 - 80
Paradises of DianeMovie · 2024 · 95mFollowing the birth of her first child, Diane vanishes into a city she doesn't recognize. As her body recovers, fragmented memories surface, revealing the reason for her desperate flight.IMDb 5.7 - 81
Oasis of NowMovie · 2023 · 90mA woman and a young girl form a close bond through clandestine meetings in a stairwell, finding comfort and happiness in simple games they play together.IMDb 6.0TMDB 3.5 - 82
SpacemanMovie · 2024 · 108m · Science Fiction, Adventure, DramaHalfway through a solitary mission, a lonely astronaut begins to question his marriage. He finds unexpected connection with a strange creature he discovers aboard his spacecraft.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.7 - 83
Skin in SpringMovie · 2024 · 92mMedellín. On the number 243 bus, Sandra travels to her job as a security guard at a mall, a job she approaches with dedication. Her uniform is well-fitting, and with her son now 15, she feels it's time for a fresh start. A film exploring locations, sounds, a woman, her physicality, her identity, and the world around her.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.4 - 84
Preoperational ModelMovie · 2024 · 13mSophie and Jessica, beings with human-like qualities, journey through various worlds, each seeking their own identities and the other's presence. Their uniquely detailed and worn appearances feel remarkably tangible.IMDb 4.3TMDB 3.0 - 85
Every You Every MeMovie · 2024 · 108mNadine, a factory worker, develops feelings for her coworker Paul. Years later, she reconsiders her perception of him. This romantic drama explores the wonder of first love and the sorrow of its loss, against the backdrop of the Rhineland's lignite mining area.IMDb 6.0TMDB 7.0 - 86
ReasMovie · 2024 · 79m · Documentary, MusicIn a Buenos Aires prison, women – diverse in appearance and background – find expression through movement and song. They perform vogueing and sing, seemingly lost in a trance, re-enacting aspects of their lives. This hybrid musical is a compelling story of shared strength and resilience.IMDb 6.8TMDB 8.6 - 87
Love Lies BleedingMovie · 2024 · 104m · Crime, Romance, ThrillerLou, a withdrawn gym manager, falls for Jackie, a determined bodybuilder on her way to Las Vegas to achieve her ambitions. Their relationship escalates into violence, drawing them into the dangerous world of Lou's criminal family.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6 - 88
Through Rocks and CloudsMovie · 2024 · 83mEight-year-old Feliciano, an alpaca herder in Peru, is overjoyed by the country's potential to qualify for the World Cup. However, his village faces danger as a mining company threatens their home and jeopardizes Feliciano’s hopes and dreams.IMDb 6.1TMDB 8.8 - 89
The Roundup: PunishmentMovie · 2024 · 109m · Action, Crime, ThrillerDetective Ma Seok-do, known as "Monster Cop," investigates an illegal online gambling ring run by former STS Baek and the tech-savvy CEO, Chang. Ma surprisingly teams up with Jang and starts tracking down the criminals.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.1 - 90
Sasquatch SunsetMovie · 2024 · 89m · Fantasy, ComedyIn the North American wilderness, a family of Sasquatches—possibly the last of their kind—undergo an absurd, epic, funny, and moving year-long adventure. These shaggy, proud creatures struggle to survive as they encounter the evolving human world.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.7 - 91
ShikunMovie · 2024 · 84mThe Shikun, a shared building housing Israelis from all walks of life, becomes a microcosm of the nation as people of different backgrounds and ages interact in intense ways. The story uses a powerful metaphor drawn from Eugène Ionesco's "Rhinoceros" to explore the present challenges facing Israeli society: some residents begin transforming into rhinoceroses, while others fight to remain human.IMDb 4.8TMDB 6.0 - 92
True Chronicles of the Blida Joinville Psychiatric Hospital in the Last Century, when Dr Frantz Fanon Was Head of the Fifth Ward between 1953 and 1956Movie · 2025 · 91mAlgeria is under French rule in 1953. Frantz Fanon, a young black psychiatrist, becomes the head doctor at the Blida-Joinville Hospital. He applies his ideas of 'Institutional Psychotherapy,' contrasting them with the racist views of the local Algerian psychiatrists, all while a war erupts within the hospital walls.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.0 - 93
The UndergrowthMovie · 2024 · 72m · DocumentaryOn the Canary Islands, three sisters live lives filled with a quiet, poetic beauty. They navigate life without a traditional provider, expressing their experiences through movement, observation, and recollections. A sense of peace settles over them before a volcanic eruption.IMDb 6.1 - 94
Disco Afrika: A Malagasy StoryMovie · 2025 · 81m · DramaIn present-day Madagascar, Kwame, a 20-year-old, works in illegal sapphire mines trying to survive. An unforeseen incident forces him to return to his hometown. Reconnecting with his mother and childhood friends, he discovers the widespread corruption affecting his nation. He must now decide between quick wealth and faithfulness, and between personal gain and becoming politically aware.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.0 - 95
Room 404Movie · 2023 · 29mIn 2020, Hong Kong experienced a profound change with the implementation of a new security law, accelerating developments that were previously anticipated only in 2046. This unexpected shift sparked widespread anxiety and distress, creating a climate of fear, self-censorship, and a longing to escape alongside a deep sense of loss. *Room 404* is an essayistic response from the same artists who previously documented the growing social unrest in Hong Kong during an art residency in 2019, in their film *Room 525*.TMDB 6.0 - 96
The Secret DrawerMovie · 2024 · 132mOn his 90th birthday, Sicilian journalist Giuseppe Quatriglio becomes the subject of a film made by his daughter. After his death, the filming continues, transforming boxes of his belongings into a record of his life: his travels, relationships, and experiences in post-war Europe. Ultimately, the film reveals a portrait of a father.IMDb 6.2 - 97
At Averroes & Rosa ParksMovie · 2024 · 143mAverroès and Rosa Parks are patients at Esquirol Hospital, part of the Paris Central Psychiatric Group, along with the Adamant. The film explores a psychiatric approach centered on listening to and supporting patients' voices, through individual interviews and interactions with caregivers. Gradually, the patients begin to share their inner worlds. Against a backdrop of a strained healthcare system, the film questions how marginalized individuals can find acceptance and belonging.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 98
Foreign LanguageMovie · 2024 · 105mFanny, a shy and isolated teenager, travels to Germany for a language exchange program. In Leipzig, she connects with her pen pal, Lena, a young woman passionate about political activism. Struggling to fit in with Lena, Fanny fabricates a new identity to impress her, ultimately becoming entangled in a web of deceit.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.8 - 99
The VisitorMovie · 2024 · 105mIn present-day London, a refugee appears naked in a suitcase on the Thames. This mysterious, gender-fluid newcomer is welcomed into the home of a wealthy family and hired. He then begins a series of explicit sexual encounters with each family member, fundamentally altering their lives and allowing them to explore new identities.IMDb 3.9TMDB 4.2 - 100
ElbowMovie · 2024 · 87mSeventeen-year-old Hazal lives in Berlin, dreaming of opportunity. For her upcoming 18th birthday, she anticipates a night of celebration with friends, a break from the routine. However, a sudden event upends her plans, forcing her to flee.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.2
