Diverse Independent Gems: Explore 2024 Cannes Hidden Treasures
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Everybody Loves ToudaMovie · 2024 · 102m · Drama, MusicTouda is a Sheikha, a traditional Moroccan singer who performs in local bars. She dreams of leaving her town for the bright lights of Casablanca, hoping to gain recognition and secure a better future for her deaf-mute son.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.7 - 2
Holy CowMovie · 2024 · 92m · Drama, ComedyIn the French Alps, Totone, 18, is left to care for his younger sister after his father dies in a drunk driving accident. He sets his sights on winning a €30,000 prize for Comté cheese, despite little chance of success. Fortunately, Marie-Lise develops feelings for him.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 3
The KingdomMovie · 2024 · 111mTeenager Lesia is brought by a man to a villa where her father, in hiding with his men, is sheltering. A war breaks out, resulting in casualties and a subsequent pursuit that strengthens the bond between father and daughter.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.2 - 4
An Unfinished FilmMovie · 2024 · 107m · DramaA film crew reunites at a hotel outside Wuhan to restart filming a project paused a decade ago. However, an unforeseen incident throws their plans into disarray once more.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.6 - 5
The Village Next to ParadiseMovie · 2024 · 133m · DramaIn a windswept Somali village, a newly formed family struggles to reconcile their individual dreams with the challenges of their environment. Their journey is driven by love, trust, and the strength to overcome obstacles.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.9 - 6
Twilight of the Warriors: Walled InMovie · 2024 · 125m · Action, Crime, ThrillerSet in 1980s Hong Kong, the film follows Chan Lok-kwun, a young mainland refugee struggling to survive in the Kowloon Walled City. He participates in underground fights to make ends meet. After being betrayed by crime boss Mr. Big during a fake ID transaction, Chan steals drugs from him and finds refuge in the Walled City. There, he meets Cyclone, a crime lord who is both compassionate and in control.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 7
The DarwinnersMovie · 2024 · 80mIn a Stone Age world on the cusp of change, a troubled father and daughter's journey to the future has unforeseen consequences. They inadvertently return with an Ikea "bent key," an object that unexpectedly sparks evolution. As writing, religion, and politics emerge, who can possibly control these disruptive forces?IMDb 4.8TMDB 4.2 - 8
Everything in BetweenMovie · 2022 · 90mA teenager who is emotionally numb finds his life transformed by experiencing love and, subsequently, loss, ultimately discovering meaning in human connection.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.8 - 9
EephusMovie · 2025 · 99m · Drama, ComedyWith a new construction project threatening their town's baseball field, two local recreational teams play their final game together. The players experience heightened emotions, mixing friendly moments with a sense of loss as a shared history of fun comes to an end.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 10
NorahMovie · 2024 · 94m · Drama"Norah," set in a remote Saudi Arabian village in the 1990s, explores the struggle for artistic freedom under strict cultural rules. The story follows a former artist who becomes a teacher and unexpectedly arrives in the community. He meets Norah, a young woman with a talent for art that society hasn't suppressed. As they connect, the teacher and Norah find inspiration in each other, forming a bond built on mentorship and shared creativity. Together, they challenge societal restrictions and find strength in their defiance of a system that tries to silence them through art.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 11
Do Not EnterMovie · 2024 · 85m · HorrorTwo aspiring YouTubers, working-class and eager for fame, trespass into an abandoned mansion to retrieve their basketball. Lost within the house, they playfully prank each other while documenting their "quick adventure" on their phones for their channel. To boost views, they digitally insert a fake ghost to attract more subscribers. The video unexpectedly goes viral, prompting them to launch a challenge: if the views reach a certain number, they'll return to the mansion at night, alone and unprotected. With fans cheering them on, they must face the truth about the house and its possible inhabitants – a truth that suggests they might not be alive. The question becomes: how much would you risk for online fame?IMDb 5.3TMDB 6.8 - 12
Black.White.Red.Movie · 2024 · 105mBLACK.WHITE.RED. exists in the ambiguous space between life and death, presenting a meditative vision experienced just before the end. The film encourages personal interpretation, yet deliberately avoids offering definitive answers.IMDb 7.8 - 13
Block PassMovie · 2025 · 103mWilly and Jojo are best friends, united by their shared passion for motocross. Willy races to honor his late father, while Jojo hopes to gain his father's approval through success in the sport. The competitive world of racing offers a place to hide their vulnerabilities. However, Willy's discovery of Jojo's secret love life forces him to choose a side amidst a rising tide of homophobia.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 14
Visiting HoursMovie · 2024 · 108mAlma, living alone in her spacious home, and Mina, a single mother from a city housing project, structure their lives around visiting their partners in prison. Their paths cross in the room outside the visiting area, and an unexpected friendship blossoms.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.9 - 15
On Becoming a Guinea FowlMovie · 2024 · 99m · Comedy, DramaIn the middle of the night, while driving on a deserted road, Shula discovers her uncle's body. As the family gathers for the funeral, she and her cousins uncover long-hidden secrets about their Zambian family's past.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.8 - 16
Extinction of the SpeciesMovie · 2023 · 25mEsther, an 18-year-old from northern Mexico, finds herself disoriented and alone in Mexico City. After her morning routine, she sets out to find work. While wandering the city, she cautiously approaches strangers, eventually following a young delivery man to a woman's house. There, Esther discovers a kindred spirit and someone to share the end of the world with.IMDb 4.8TMDB 4.8 - 17
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 - 18
VolcelestMovie · 2024 · 15mWinter has arrived, and with it, a desperate search for food. Fuseline, a young ermine, is driven from her natural habitat and ends up near a remote farm and its chickens. Her presence puts the farmer's already fragile life at risk.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 19
I, the ExecutionerMovie · 2024 · 118m · Action, Crime, ComedyVeteran detective Seo Do-cheol and his Major Crimes team are determined to catch a serial killer terrorizing the country. They team up with a rookie officer, Park Sun-woo, to solve the case.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.9 - 20
RumoursMovie · 2024 · 104m · Comedy, HorrorOn their way to the annual G7 summit, the leaders of the world's richest democracies become lost in the forest. As they try to create a statement about a worldwide emergency, they encounter growing danger.IMDb 4.8TMDB 4.8 - 21
Jim's StoryMovie · 2024 · 101m · Comedy, DramaIn Saint-Claude, Haut-Jura, Aymeric encounters Florence, a former colleague, who is six months pregnant and unmarried. He is present when she gives birth to their son, Jim. They enjoy years of happiness together until Jim's biological father, Christophe, appears. This encounter marks not only a potential turning point in their lives but also the beginning of Aymeric's journey into fatherhood.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 22
Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know...Movie · 2023 · 15mIn a village, an elderly woman steals a rooster, and as a consequence, the sun ceases to rise.IMDb 8.1TMDB 4.0 - 23
To a Land UnknownMovie · 2025 · 106m · Thriller, CrimeCousins Chatila and Reda are saving money for fake passports to escape Athens. When Reda loses their savings to a drug habit, Chatila devises a risky plan: they will pretend to be smugglers to get them both out of the country before time runs out.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 24
GazerMovie · 2025 · 114m · Mystery, Thriller, HorrorFrankie, a young mother who has difficulty with her sense of time, relies on cassette tapes to keep track of her days. To provide for her family, she accepts a dangerous job from an enigmatic woman, unknowingly stepping into a world of dark repercussions.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.9 - 25
Emilia PérezMovie · 2024 · 132m · Drama, ThrillerRita, a lawyer overlooked by her firm, which prioritizes acquitting criminals over seeking justice, is hired by the leader of a criminal organization.IMDb 5.3TMDB 6.5 - 26
The Most Precious of CargoesMovie · 2024 · 81m · Animation, Drama, HistoryIn a vast forest, a poor woodcutter and his wife struggle with hardship: cold, hunger, poverty, and war. Their lives change when the wife rescues a baby girl from a train. This child becomes central to their lives and the lives of everyone she meets, including the person who abandoned her. As those around her fight to protect her, the story explores the capacity for both cruelty and kindness within people.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.6 - 27
My SunshineMovie · 2024 · 90m · DramaTwo young skaters, with very different personalities, decide to train together for an ice-dancing competition. As winter progresses, their connection deepens, and the line between partners begins to fade.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.1 - 28
Beating HeartsMovie · 2024 · 160m · Romance, Crime, DramaRebellious teenager Clotaire falls for his classmate Jackie, but escalating gang violence pushes him toward a destructive life. Years later, the two lovers find their lives converging, realizing that despite the distance and choices they've made, they are destined to be together.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.2 - 29
The Child Who Measured the WorldMovie · 2024 · 104mAlexandre Varda, a successful Greek property developer, experiences a dramatic shift in his life. He is fired by his partners and simultaneously receives news of his daughter's death, a daughter he hasn't seen in 12 years. Arriving in Greece the following day to arrange her repatriation, he unexpectedly learns he is the grandfather of a 9-year-old boy with autism.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.5 - 30
A Boat in the GardenMovie · 2025 · 75m · Animation, Drama, FamilyI'll tell you about my father's trip, since I was with him the whole time. It wasn't a typical voyage; no ocean, no sea, not even a canal to navigate. The boat didn't leave home, and neither did my father. But that doesn't mean there wasn't excitement.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3 - 31
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost TapesMovie · 2024 · 101mRecently unearthed interviews with Elizabeth Taylor, combined with exclusive access to her private collection, offer a revealing look at the celebrated actress's emotional world and hidden vulnerabilities.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.6 - 32
Head SouthMovie · 2024 · 98m · Drama, MusicChristchurch, New Zealand, 1979. While spending two weeks with his emotionally distant father, Angus discovers the city's underground post-punk music scene. With encouragement from his friend Kirsten, Angus confronts his insecurities, faces criticism, and deals with a family loss as he prepares for his first performance.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.5 - 33
Black DogMovie · 2024 · 116m · DramaLang returns to his hometown in Northwest China after serving time in prison. He takes a job with the local dog patrol, tasked with removing stray dogs from the town before the Olympics. There, he forms an unexpected bond with a black dog, and the pair begin a journey together.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 34
MisericordiaMovie · 2024 · 104m · Drama, Thriller, ComedyJérémie goes back to his hometown for the funeral of his old boss, the village baker. He plans to stay with the baker's widow, Martine, for a few days. But his visit turns complicated when a mysterious disappearance occurs, a neighbor becomes threatening, and a priest displays unsettling motives, changing his short trip into something unexpected.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4 - 35
Motel DestinoMovie · 2024 · 115m · Thriller, Drama, RomanceIn a Northern Brazil motel known for its adult services, Elias and his fiery wife, Dayana, manage the business. Their routine is disrupted when Heraldo, a young gang member fleeing from the law, checks in. Dayana finds herself drawn to him, and their interactions become a complex interplay of control and attraction. This connection sparks a dangerous scheme for Heraldo's escape.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.7 - 36
The Other Way AroundMovie · 2024 · 114m · Comedy, DramaAle and Alex, after 15 years together, decide to celebrate their breakup with a party. This unusual choice puzzles their friends and family, prompting them all to examine their own beliefs about love, relationships, and starting over. It's a poignant and emotionally honest story.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.5 - 37
Limonov: The BalladMovie · 2024 · 133m · History, DramaEduard Limonov lived a life of extremes. He was a revolutionary, a criminal, a writer working in the shadows, and a servant to the wealthy in New York City. He was also a poet who brandished a switchblade, a womanizer, a warmonger, a political activist, and an author who wrote about his own importance. Limonov's story follows his travels across Russia, America, and Europe throughout the latter half of the 20th century.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.4 - 38
Sweet AsMovie · 2023 · 87m · DramaFifteen-year-old Murra is struggling at home and close to giving up. Her police officer uncle steps in, offering a chance at change: a photo expedition for troubled teens. Hesitant, Murra joins Kylie, Sean, Elvis, and counselors Fernando and Michelle on the journey.
They travel to the Pilbara region, where the bus trip becomes a journey of self-discovery. Through shared experiences in nature, Murra and the others learn about friendship, finding themselves, and the unexpected possibilities of love. The film contrasts the carefree world of adolescence with the challenges of adulthood.
This story follows five teenagers as they navigate growing up and their individual difficulties, exploring the connection between innocence and experience.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.0 - 39
In His Own ImageMovie · 2024 · 110mThe film follows Antonia, a young photographer working for a local Corsican newspaper. Her personal life – her friendships and relationships – becomes deeply connected to the island's major political events, spanning from the 1980s to the start of the new millennium. It’s a portrait of a generation.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.5 - 40
Being MariaMovie · 2024 · 100m · History, DramaA young actress, working to make it in Hollywood, gets her dream part in a movie by a promising Italian director. She'll be sharing the screen with a major American star. But what starts as a career highlight rapidly descends into a nightmare.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.5 - 41
The DamnedMovie · 2024 · 88m · War, History, DramaWinter 1862. During the Civil War, the U.S. Army dispatches a company of volunteer soldiers to patrol the uncharted western territories. Their mission gradually shifts, and the purpose of their service becomes increasingly unclear.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.9 - 42
The ShroudsMovie · 2025 · 120m · Science Fiction, Thriller, HorrorGrief-stricken after his wife's death, Karsh, a successful businessman, develops a groundbreaking but controversial technology: a way for the living to observe the deceased. When several graves, including his wife's, are vandalized, he begins investigating the culprits.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.8 - 43
Caught by the TidesMovie · 2025 · 111m · DramaYears after her boyfriend moved to a major city, promising to follow her, a Chinese woman embarks on a journey to find him and be reunited.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 44
The SurferMovie · 2025 · 100m · Drama, ThrillerA man revisits the peaceful beach where he grew up, hoping to surf with his son. After a humiliating encounter with local surfers, he becomes entangled in escalating conflict that tests his limits.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.7 - 45
Ernest Cole: Lost and FoundMovie · 2024 · 105m · DocumentaryOver 60,000 film negatives by Ernest Cole were unexpectedly found in a Stockholm bank vault, many believed lost forever, including thousands from his time in the U.S. This film uses Cole's writings, accounts from those who knew him, and an examination of his powerful work to reintroduce this important Black artist to a new audience and explore the mystery surrounding his missing negatives.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.6 - 46
NikiMovie · 2024 · 98m · Drama, HistoryNiki de Saint-Phalle, a French-American artist, is a wife, mother to a two-year-old, and aspiring actress when she's 23. During the restrictive McCarthy era, she and her family leave the U.S. for France, initially finding a brief sense of happiness. However, unsettling memories soon resurface in Niki's mind. Finding solace and purpose, she embraces her artistic calling.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.1 - 47
ElementaryMovie · 2025 · 105mAt Makarenko public elementary school in the Paris suburbs, students are eager to learn and feel supported, while their teachers understand they're shaping more than just academics. Through dedication and hard work, the children are being nurtured to become both responsible citizens and compassionate individuals.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.1 - 48
Eat the NightMovie · 2024 · 106mPablo, a young drug dealer, and his sister Appoline connect through an online game called Darknoon. Pablo becomes infatuated with another player, Night, and starts to ignore Appoline. As Appoline progresses in the game, Pablo and Night find themselves caught in a dangerous gang war.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.3 - 49
So LongMovie · 2025 · 66mCan friendships forged in high school endure a lifetime? Soon, Aurore, Nours, Jeanne, Diane, and their close group will leave their shared rooms, the Drôme countryside, and mountain gatherings behind. Louison will change his appearance, and their tight-knit circle will fragment. For some, this isn't a new experience, making it all the more painful.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 50
She StaysMovie · 2024 · 10mDuring a night out in downtown Tijuana, Laura awaits a significant encounter.IMDb 5.2TMDB 6.0 - 51
SavagesMovie · 2024 · 87m · Animation, Adventure, FamilyIn Borneo, near the tropical forest, Kéria rescues a baby orangutan in the palm oil plantation where her father works. Kéria's cousin Selaï arrives seeking refuge from the conflict between his people and logging companies. Kéria, Selaï, and the baby orangutan, now named Oshi, must fight to protect their forest from destruction.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.9 - 52
The InvasionMovie · 2025 · 140mThis film chronicles the impact of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. It portrays the lives of ordinary people during wartime, examining how violence and loss shape their daily existence. The story follows them from schools sheltering in bomb shelters to rehabilitation centers for the injured, capturing their wounds, silences, gestures, and words.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.8 - 53
Something Old, Something New, Something BorrowedMovie · 2025 · 100m · DramaIn Buenos Aires, a close-knit working-class family secretly runs a sports betting business. After the death of their father, the mother must take charge. The story is a moving look at family, strength, and the hidden world of illegal gambling. As problems grow and secrets are revealed, the family has to work together to protect their business and their family history.IMDb 6.5TMDB 8.5 - 54
NastyMovie · 2024 · 104m · Documentary1972 marked a pivotal moment for Ilie Nastase, as he claimed his first US Open title and reached finals at Wimbledon and the Davis Cup. This documentary journeys through Nastase's career, blending archival footage with exclusive interviews from fellow athletes to explore his triumphs and struggles, the controversies that defined him, and his lasting influence on tennis. A complex figure – charming and generous yet also temperamental and provocative – Nastase challenged the traditional norms of the sport in the 1970s, becoming an unlikely rock star.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.6 - 55
The Other SonMovie · 2023 · 90mFederico and his brother Simon enjoy a carefree teenage life, which is shattered when Simon dies after falling from a balcony at a party. As his family struggles to cope, Federico attempts to navigate his final weeks of school as if nothing has happened. Unable to grieve, he develops a close bond with Laura, his deceased brother's girlfriend, and finds solace in her presence.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.0 - 56
PoppyMovie · 2021 · 100mA young woman with Down syndrome sets out to pursue her ambition of becoming a mechanic, facing obstacles from someone she deeply trusts.IMDb 7.1TMDB 8.2 - 57
Universal LanguageMovie · 2024 · 89m · Comedy, DramaIt's winter, somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg. Negin and Nazgol discover a large amount of money trapped in the ice on the sidewalk and try to figure out how to retrieve it. Massoud guides a group of confused tourists on a walking tour of Winnipeg's historic locations, leading them on an increasingly odd path. Meanwhile, Matthew quits his job with the Québec government and sets off on a secretive trip to see his mother, with whom he has a strained relationship.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.3 - 58
The Monk and the GunMovie · 2023 · 112m · Comedy, DramaAn American journeys to Bhutan in pursuit of a rare antique rifle and encounters a young monk traversing the peaceful mountains. The monk is on a pilgrimage, guided by his teacher to restore balance and harmony.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.3 - 59
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1Movie · 2024 · 182m · Western, DramaIn 1859, families are drawn to the American West, settling in territories stretching from Wyoming to Kansas. Separately, a hardened cowboy is forced to flee after killing another gunslinger, taking a prostitute and a young boy with him.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.9 - 60
OotidMovie · 2024 · 9mDuring a summer camp, a group of girls each create their own stories about what happened to a friend who had to leave and go home.IMDb 5.7 - 61
Into the WonderwoodsMovie · 2024 · 81mAngelo, a ten-year-old aspiring explorer and zoologist, visits his grandmother. His parents, however, leave him at a rest stop, and he sets off on foot through the forest to find them.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 62
Scars We LoveMovie · 2024 · 15mGaspard is still deeply in love with Leïla. A month after she left, they unexpectedly meet in a busy bar. The conversation sours, and Gaspard retreats under the tablecloth, seeking privacy and lost in his memories.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.9 - 63
Việt and NamMovie · 2024 · 124mDeep within the dangerous, dark coal mines, young miners Nam and Việt find solace in brief moments together, aware that one of them will soon be leaving for a new life overseas.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.0 - 64
Across the WatersMovie · 2024 · 15mA sandstorm hits a remote mining town, making water scarce. Cut off from the outside world by the storm and without any radio signals, a curious teenage girl becomes intrigued by a truck driver who passes through.IMDb 6.9TMDB 4.8 - 65
On the WayMovie · 2025 · 15m · DramaFaced with frustrating bureaucracy and a seemingly hopeless political climate, a father and son find solace and resilience in their shared hope for what's to come.IMDb 7.5 - 66
The Man Who Could Not Remain SilentMovie · 2025 · 14m · Drama, HistoryIn 1993, a train traveling from Belgrade to Bar is halted by paramilitary groups during a campaign of ethnic cleansing. While they forcibly remove civilians, one man bravely resists. This is the true story of someone who refused to be silent.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.4 - 67
Sanki YoxsanMovie · 2024 · 15mFleeing family conflicts, Samir vanishes the day after he and Leyla decide to leave. Leyla's search for him pulls her into a complex situation, linking her destiny to his unexplained disappearance and drawing her into the mystery surrounding it.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.0 - 68
Bad for a MomentMovie · 2024 · 15mA company team-building exercise takes a disastrous turn, forcing the architect studio owner to confront the working-class community his firm is helping to displace.IMDb 5.7TMDB 4.8 - 69
Olympics! The French GamesMovie · 2024 · 99mTwenty-seven Olympic and Paralympic champions, ranging in age from 20 to 100, recount their experiences in this documentary by Mickaël Gamrasni, narrated by Marion Cotillard. As descendants of athletes from past eras, they explore the rich history of French Olympic achievement. The film looks back at over a century of French involvement in the Games, from the very beginning in 1896 to the recent successes that have made France a leading force. It’s a deeply personal story filled with memories, courage, and powerful emotions: the shared journey of France's victories.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.7 - 70
AmarelaMovie · 2024 · 15mOn the day of the World Cup final between Brazil and France, Erika Oguihara, a Japanese-Brazilian teenager who rejects her family's traditions, experiences a subtle form of violence that overwhelms her with painful emotions.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.0 - 71
ThreeMovie · 2024 · 15mDuring her birthday celebration, a Chinese woman who recently relocated to the U.S. to live with her daughter struggles to shield her daughter’s secrets from her daughter's new acquaintances.IMDb 7.0 - 72
VadakkanMovie · 2025 · 120mIn Kerala, a paranormal investigator from Helsinki investigates a string of strange deaths linked to a reality TV show. The investigation leads him to a remote island where he encounters a terrifying entity connected to a local Dravidian cult.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.5 - 73TerminalMovie · 2024 · 18mTrying to win back his ex-girlfriend, Charlie fabricates a cancer diagnosis. His attempt at reconciliation quickly spirals into unexpected complications as he discovers his ex, Jess, and his best friend, Alex, are both hiding secrets and pursuing their own goals.
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BunnyhoodMovie · 2024 · 9mA father's world is shattered when his daughter is kidnapped. Driven by desperation, he embarks on a relentless pursuit to bring her home, confronting a dangerous and unpredictable adversary. His unwavering determination will be tested as he navigates a perilous journey, risking everything for the one person who matters most.IMDb 6.8TMDB 3.0 - 75
WeedsMovie · 2024 · 14mIn a vast, desolate landscape of overgrown fields, a hidden garden is meticulously tended by the Gardener. Her peaceful existence is shattered when a violent storm floods her garden with weed seeds, sparking a desperate fight for survival. As the weeds take hold, the Gardener's struggle against this natural invasion becomes a battle for her very world, fueled by fear and a fierce determination to protect what she has.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 76
ParthenopeMovie · 2024 · 137m · DramaBorn in the waters off Naples in 1950, Parthenope is a striking woman, known for her mystery and sharp mind. She attracts the attention of countless admirers. But her beauty carries a hidden price.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.7 - 77
Marcello MioMovie · 2024 · 121m · Comedy, DramaFeeling overwhelmed by her father's influence, Chiara Mastroianni chooses to resurrect him within herself. She adopts the identity of Marcello, dressing as he did and requesting to be addressed as an actor, not an actress. Those around her initially dismiss it as a fleeting jest, but Chiara remains resolute in her new self-perception.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.9 - 78
Crow ManMovie · 2024 · 8mIn a secluded cabin by a lake, a young girl lives with her ailing grandfather deep in the woods. When Death arrives to claim him, the girl, understanding the situation, bravely decides to face the grim visitor.IMDb 7.1 - 79
An Ordinary CaseMovie · 2024 · 115m · Drama, CrimeDisillusioned lawyer Jean Monier is assigned to defend Nicolas Milik, a man accused of killing his wife. Despite overwhelming evidence suggesting Milik's guilt, Monier takes on the case, believing in his client's innocence.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 80
Banished LoveMovie · 2024 · 40mXiwen Cong's film follows a young woman navigating relationships where affection is constantly shadowed by conflict and aggression. Observing ambiguous interactions and underlying hostility, she questions whether genuine connection can ever exist without causing pain. - 81
It'll PassMovie · 2024 · 27mA woman whose father was a cigarette smuggler begins to reconsider her childhood recollections of him. She starts to examine the stories she told herself about him and develops a more complex understanding of the man.IMDb 6.9 - 82
EchoesMovie · 2024 · 7mA flickering torch reveals strange sights as we walk, the sound of water echoing around us. Distant music drifts through the air – its source unknown. - 83Us and ThemMovie · 2024 · 20mWhile lost and aimless, Chris encounters Sissi. A shared living situation begins to form between them, two people who feel forgotten.
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ElevationMovie · 2024 · 28mFugazi, a withdrawn young woman, and Samuel, who is searching for his missing brother, spend their days observing the army's increasing control over their city. At the same time, a rebellion begins to develop among the city's residents.IMDb 3.3TMDB 7.0 - 85
AnoraMovie · 2024 · 139m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceA young woman working as a sex worker in Brooklyn unexpectedly finds herself in a fairytale when she meets and quickly marries the son of a powerful Russian oligarch. However, her newfound happiness is jeopardized when news of the marriage reaches Russia, and the oligarch's parents begin efforts to have the marriage annulled.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1 - 86
In SpiritoMovie · 2024 · 14mIn 15th-century Italy, a young courtier becomes entangled in the perplexing mystery surrounding a girl who bears the wounds of Christ.IMDb 5.4TMDB 7.0 - 87
The Deer’s ToothMovie · 2024 · 16mA young man living in a refugee camp undertakes a dangerous trip to grant his younger brother's wish: to cast his lost milk tooth into the ocean.IMDb 6.6 - 88
Withered BlossomsMovie · 2024 · 14mAfter avoiding the subject of her separation from her long-term partner for two weeks, a young woman finally visits her aging Grandma. - 89
It’s Not Time for PopMovie · 2024 · 14mSecuring an apartment in Tel Aviv is a challenge, particularly during Memorial Day. However, Yael is left with no alternative but to relocate. - 90
HaMovie · 2023 · 27mIn a steamy bathhouse filled with men, two women, Alma and Ha, find themselves confronted with their own realities. Amidst the swirling steam and hushed conversations, they are compelled to confront the truths they've been hiding.TMDB 7.0 - 91
It Doesn't MatterMovie · 2024 · 86mAlvaro, a Staten Island native, embarks on a journey across the country and forms an unexpected bond with a young filmmaker. Over seven years, Alvaro grapples with the problems that led to his struggles, and begins a path toward recovery.IMDb 6.1 - 92
East of NoonMovie · 2025 · 109mEast of Noon is a fable set in a timeless, isolated community. It tells the story of Abdo (19), a gifted young man who uses music to challenge the authority of the elders: Shawky (70), a theatrical showman who maintains control through spectacle and intimidation, and Jalala (75), who offers solace with tales of a mysterious Sea. The film is a satire exploring the dynamics of a failing regime and its susceptibility to the hopeful vision of a new generation.IMDb 6.8 - 93
Hayao Miyazaki and the HeronMovie · 2024 · 121mThis documentary follows the seven-year creation of Hayao Miyazaki's film, *The Boy and the Heron*, with unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Studio Ghibli.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.8 - 94
To Live, To Die, To Live AgainMovie · 2024 · 109mEmma is in love with Sammy, who is in love with Cyril, and Cyril reciprocates Emma’s feelings. This potential love triangle, set at the close of the last century, is dramatically altered by the emergence of AIDS. Facing a grim future, each of the characters experiences an unforeseen shift in their fates.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.8 - 95
Across the SeaMovie · 2025 · 112mIn Marseille, twenty-seven-year-old Nour lives a life on the margins with his friends, marked by both camaraderie and a vibrant spirit. Between 1990 and 2000, he experiences love, matures, and holds onto his aspirations, all while grappling with the sadness of being permanently away from home.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.4 - 96
BirdMovie · 2024 · 119m · DramaBailey, a 12-year-old girl, lives with her father, Bug, and brother Hunter in a cramped apartment in North Kent. Bug is often preoccupied, leaving Bailey feeling neglected. As she enters adolescence, Bailey looks for attention and excitement outside of her family.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.2 - 97
Most People Die on SundaysMovie · 2024 · 75m · DramaThis moving drama centers on David, a shy young man from a middle-class Jewish family in Buenos Aires. Dealing with insecurities about his body and his identity, and battling a fear of flying, David's life is complicated by the news of his estranged uncle's death. He returns from Europe to face his family and confront difficult decisions, including his mother's choice to remove his critically ill father from life support. As David navigates these emotional challenges, he explores the complexities of family relationships and his own identity within a traditional society undergoing change.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.8 - 98
The Seed of the Sacred FigMovie · 2024 · 167m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeIn Tehran, investigating judge Iman faces mounting paranoia amidst growing political turmoil. When his firearm disappears, he becomes suspicious of his own family – his wife and daughters. He responds by enacting strict rules, which put a severe strain on their relationships as the city's social order begins to break down.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.6 - 99
SantoshMovie · 2024 · 128m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerAfter her husband's death, Santosh inherits his position as a police constable in the remote countryside of Northern India. She becomes involved in a murder investigation when a low-caste girl is found raped and killed. Inspector Sharma, a compelling feminist, takes her under his guidance as they work to solve the case.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 100
FotogenicoMovie · 2024 · 94mHaunted by grief, Raoul travels to Marseille, the city where his daughter disappeared. He seeks out her old friends, her bandmates, and even her drug contacts. But where will this deeply personal search take him? Could music offer a path to healing, a way to rekindle his emotions?IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.7
