221 Essential Festival Films
221 titles
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Human, Space, Time and HumanMovie · 2018 · 122mA diverse group of people embark on a voyage aboard an aging warship. Among the passengers are a senator and his son, a newly married couple, a reclusive older man, sex workers, and a violent gang. Initially, the gang's aggression targets the wealthier passengers, but soon escalates indiscriminately against everyone. Rape and murder follow, leading to a series of brutal mutinies.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.6 - 2
In My RoomMovie · 2018 · 120mArmin, a man in his forties living a freelance life with limited funds, is generally unfulfilled but resigned to his existence. One morning, he awakens to find the world unchanged, yet humanity is gone.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.8 - 3
Backstabbing for BeginnersMovie · 2018 · 108m · Thriller, Drama, HistoryA hopeful young U.N. worker begins looking into the brutal death of his former colleague. His investigation leads him to a huge international plot, one that potentially implicates his own superior.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 4
ShirkersMovie · 2018 · 97m · DocumentaryIn 1992, then-teenager Sandi Tan made Singapore's first independent road movie with her mysterious American mentor, Georges, who later disappeared with all the film. Two decades later, the 16mm film is found, prompting Tan, now a novelist in Los Angeles, to embark on a journey to trace Georges' disappearance.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 5
The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer HunterMovie · 2018 · 83m · ComedyA popular hunting video star attempts to connect with his 12-year-old son during a camping trip, but discovers that family bonds can’t be manufactured.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.2 - 6
Nervous TranslationMovie · 2019 · 90mYael, a very shy eight-year-old, often retreats into her own imagination. Her life changes when she discovers a special pen that can understand the unspoken emotions of anxious people.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.0 - 7
OverlordMovie · 2018 · 110m · Horror, War, Science FictionJune 1944, France. On the night before D-Day, several American paratroopers crash-land behind enemy lines during a mission to destroy a radio tower in a small village near Normandy. Having completed their objective, the surviving soldiers discover they face a threat beyond the Nazi patrols in the village.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 8
Quiet HeroesMovie · 2018In Salt Lake City, Utah, the city's strict religious beliefs made the AIDS crisis particularly difficult. Patients throughout the state and surrounding area depended on a single doctor. This is the story of her struggle to save a group of people who were widely condemned and seemingly abandoned by society.IMDb 8.4TMDB 6.5 - 9
DonbassMovie · 2018 · 122m · Drama, WarIn eastern Ukraine's Donbass region, people struggle to survive amidst the ongoing war between the self-proclaimed People's Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk and the Ukrainian government, which began in 2014. In this chaotic environment, violence masks as peace, propaganda dictates truth, and hatred is justified by love.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.8 - 10
Never Goin' BackMovie · 2018 · 87m · ComedyBest friends Angela and Jessie plan a carefree beach getaway. However, their plans change when their roommate loses their entire savings to a drug scam. While under the influence, the girls embark on a series of increasingly risky and outlandish schemes to recover the money.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.1 - 11
The UnicornMovie · 2019 · 88mA couple on their way to a weekend celebration for the parents' 25th wedding anniversary discovers the secret to their enduring marriage: they have threesomes. Hoping to recapture their spark, the couple seeks a similar experience. However, their night of experimentation escalates, revealing unresolved issues and jeopardizing their relationship.IMDb 5.2TMDB 4.6 - 12
BeanpoleMovie · 2019 · 134m · Drama, WarLeningrad, 1945. World War II has left the city in ruins, its people broken. Amidst the devastation, two young women, Iya and Masha, seek purpose and a glimmer of hope as they try to rebuild their lives.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 13
EvaMovie · 2018 · 102m · Drama, RomanceWhile seeking refuge in a mountain chalet during a fierce snowstorm, a playwright meets an enigmatic woman and becomes increasingly captivated by her.IMDb 4.7TMDB 4.4 - 14
High LifeMovie · 2018 · 113m · Science Fiction, Drama, MysteryA father and his daughter fight to survive in the vast emptiness of deep space, isolated from everything.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.7 - 15
United SkatesMovie · 2018 · 89mWith America's roller rinks facing closure, a diverse community fights to preserve their unique subculture amidst racial tensions.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.4 - 16
After EverythingMovie · 2018 · 95m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceElliot, a carefree 23-year-old in New York City, has his life upended when he meets Mia and receives a serious medical diagnosis. As they fall in love while navigating his treatment, they realize his illness is just one of many challenges they face together.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 17
Finding Your FeetMovie · 2017 · 111m · Comedy, Drama, FamilyA woman's carefully ordered world is shattered when she uncovers her husband's infidelity.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.1 - 18
Birds of PassageMovie · 2001 · 115mIn a desperate bid for freedom, 100 orphaned girls – victims of China's "One-Child" policy – embark on a perilous journey in the South China Sea. A dedicated activist, Mrs. Brown (Charlotte De Turckheim), guides them aboard a dilapidated freighter, attempting to evade Chinese authorities in a harrowing escape.IMDb 6.9 - 19
Ash Is Purest WhiteMovie · 2018 · 136m · Crime, Romance, DramaThis story, set within China's criminal world, centers on a dancer who shot a gun to defend her gangster boyfriend during a conflict. After serving a five-year prison sentence, she is released and embarks on a journey to locate him.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 20
Island of the Hungry GhostsMovie · 2019 · 98mChristmas Island, Australia, is known for its massive annual crab migration – forty million crabs traveling from the jungle to the ocean. However, the island also hides a secret: a heavily guarded facility where people seeking asylum are held without end.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.0 - 21
GarbageMovie · 2018 · 105mPhanishwar, a taxi driver, lives with Nanaam, a mysterious girl he keeps chained. Rami, a medical student targeted by revenge porn, flees to Goa seeking refuge and encounters Phanishwar and Nanaam's unusual, yet peaceful existence.IMDb 3.6TMDB 4.2 - 22
GrassMovie · 2018 · 66m · DramaIn a quiet café, Areum types away on her laptop, observing the everyday dramas unfolding around her. As she listens to snippets of conversations, she begins to question the nature of her own writing: is she capturing reality, or is she unconsciously recreating something already written?IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 23
GenesisMovie · 2018 · 120mGenesis tells three interconnected stories about family. One follows a woman in her late thirties who reconnects with the faith she abandoned as a child. Another depicts a mother's desperate efforts to protect her daughter from a terrible past. The final story centers on a Roma boy whose family is murdered, shattering his idyllic childhood.IMDb 5.9TMDB 7.5 - 24
HorizonMovie · 2018 · 105mGiorgi makes a complete break from his old life: his city, his art, his comfortable middle-class existence, and his marriage to Ana are all left behind. He is now alone. Seeking solitude, Giorgi isolates himself on a small, desolate island in a simple seaside hut. Surrounded by a few other people and occupied with farming chickens and hunting ducks, he attempts to rebuild his life. But his emotional scars run deep, and memories of happier times keep returning.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.3 - 25
WidowsMovie · 2018 · 129m · Crime, Thriller, DramaFour women, each the widow of a thief killed in a Chicago police shootout during a robbery, find themselves united by their shared loss and the debts left behind by their husbands. Determined to control their own destinies, they decide to team up and plan a heist of their own.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5 - 26
BurningMovie · 2018 · 148m · Mystery, Drama, ThrillerDeliveryman Jong-su encounters Hae-mi, a former neighbor, who asks him to watch her cat while she's traveling in Africa. Upon her return, Hae-mi introduces Jong-su to Ben, a mysterious young man she met abroad. Eventually, Ben shares with Jong-su a very peculiar hobby of his.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 27
Science FairMovie · 2018 · 90mNine high school students from different countries compete in a global science fair. They face 1,700 other talented teens representing 78 nations, vying for the title of Best in Fair.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2 - 28
The Elephant and the ButterflyMovie · 2017 · 95mWhen the babysitter cancels at the last minute, a single mother must leave her intelligent five-year-old daughter with her father, with whom she has a strained relationship, for a three-day weekend.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 29
Murder Me, MonsterMovie · 2019 · 109mIn a rural area, a police officer investigates the strange discovery of a headless woman. The leading suspect claims the crime was committed by a legendary monster.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.4 - 30
Pain and GloryMovie · 2019 · 114m · DramaFilmmaker Salvador Mallo, nearing the end of his career, reflects on his life: his mother, his relationships, and the actors he collaborated with. He revisits the sixties in a Valencian village, the eighties in Madrid, and the present, grappling with profound emptiness and confronting his own mortality. He struggles with the end of his filmmaking, the blurring lines between his work and his personal life. He believes recounting his past might offer him a path to healing.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 31
PerfectMovie · 2019 · 85mHaunted by a troubled history, a young man seeks refuge in an enigmatic clinic. There, he encounters patients undergoing radical physical and mental alterations through advanced genetic engineering.IMDb 3.9TMDB 4.3 - 32
The Dead and the OthersMovie · 2019 · 114mTo avoid his destiny as a shaman, Ihjãc flees his village to the city. There, disconnected from his traditions and community, he confronts the realities of being an Indigenous person in modern Brazil.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.9 - 33
A Bag of MarblesMovie · 2017 · 113m · War, DramaIn 1940s France, under Nazi occupation, the Jewish Joffo family faces a grim future when they are forced to wear the yellow star. To protect their children, the parents arrange for twelve-year-old Maurice and ten-year-old Joseph to flee to the south, hoping to join their older brothers in Nice. Alone, the brothers display remarkable cleverness, courage, and resourcefulness as they navigate the dangers of the occupation and strive to reunite with their family.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.8 - 34
Ghostbox CowboyMovie · 2018 · 112mTech entrepreneur Jimmy Van Horn travels to China with a new invention and a strong belief in himself. However, he soon discovers that his American background alone won't guarantee success.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.5 - 35
The Gentle Indifference of the WorldMovie · 2018 · 100mFollowing her father's sudden death, Saltanat leaves her peaceful village for a harsh city life. She must earn money to cover her father's substantial family debt and prevent her mother from being imprisoned. Her childhood friend, Kuandyk, follows her to ensure her safety. Saltanat's uncle presents a potential husband who offers to resolve their financial problems. However, Saltanat learns that the men in the city are unreliable. When Kuandyk tries to assist Saltanat in securing the money, he finds himself in escalating danger. Despite constant hardship, Saltanat and Kuandyk remain determined to overcome their challenges.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.1 - 36
You Shall Not SleepMovie · 2018 · 106m · Horror, ThrillerA theatre group rehearsing a play experiments with sleep deprivation in an abandoned psychiatric hospital. As they go without sleep, their perceptions change, revealing the hospital's hidden history and unsettling presence. When a young actress named Bianca joins the cast, vying for the lead, she finds herself battling not only the demanding rehearsal and her fellow actors but also a mysterious force driving them toward disaster.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.6 - 37
DovlatovMovie · 2018 · 126mDovlatov chronicles six days in the life of a sharp, ironic writer who perceived the world beyond the confines of 1970s Soviet Russia. Sergei Dovlatov navigated his artistic integrity alongside fellow writers like Joseph Brodsky, while witnessing his artist friends succumb to the oppressive state.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.8 - 38
LemonadeMovie · 2018 · 85mMara, a 30-year-old Romanian single mother working in the US on a temporary visa as a caretaker, marries an American man named Daniel. With the birth of their son Dragos, her life appears to be perfect. But when the process of obtaining a green card takes an unexpected turn, Mara encounters abuse of power at every level and is forced to confront a difficult question: how much would you do to achieve your goals?IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.2 - 39
My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an IdiotMovie · 2019 · 174mTeenage twins Robert and Elena experience time differently – a weekend can feel both endless and fleeting. They spend hours discussing philosophy, relaxing in a cornfield near a lonely gas station, lost in their own world of shared experiences and affection. This confined existence amplifies their emotions, creating intense moments of frustration and anger—the hallmarks of adolescence.IMDb 4.8TMDB 4.8 - 40
Ex-ShamanMovie · 2018 · 81mSince first encountering the Western world in 1969, the Paiter Suruí, an Amazonian indigenous people, have faced rapid social changes. Modern conveniences like smartphones, fuel, electricity, medicine, weapons, and social media have largely replaced their traditional way of life. The community now struggles with illness, increasingly exposed to modernization and the influence of the church. Their cultural identity is under threat. Perpera, a former shaman, is determined to find a way to revive the spirit of his village.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6 - 41
The Snatch ThiefMovie · 2018 · 94mIn Tucumán, Argentina, Miguel earns a living as a motorbike thief. When he steals from an elderly woman named Elena, he seriously injures her. Haunted by guilt over the brutal incident, Miguel can't shake the memory of his victim. He tries to atone by secretly caring for Elena, concealing his true identity. The closer he becomes to her, the more deeply he's caught in a web of lies. Afraid to confess the truth, Miguel remains trapped by his past, unable to find forgiveness.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 42
MarilynMovie · 2018 · 80mMarcos and his family are ranch workers. His father and brother do the hard labor, but Marcos stays with his mother. Everyone expects them to follow a predictable path, but Marcos looks forward to Carnival, the only time he can express himself. When his father dies unexpectedly, his family's future becomes uncertain. The ranch owner pushes them to leave, and Marcos’s mother wants him to take over the farm work. Often teased by other teenagers, Marcos, nicknamed Marilyn, faces unwanted attention and prejudice.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.4 - 43
The TrialMovie · 2018 · 137m · DocumentaryThe 2016 impeachment and removal of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff stemmed from a corruption scandal that implicated her vice-president, Michel Temer. Director Maria Augusta Ramos chronicles Rousseff's trial from the perspective of her defense team. The film unfolds as a slow-burn courtroom drama, with the appearances of different figures transforming the proceedings into a theatrical spectacle. Inside the courtroom, heightened emotions are displayed, while outside, lobbyists and supporters move restlessly. Demonstrators chant outside Brasília's government buildings, creating a backdrop of collective voice. Rousseff herself maintains a detached and composed demeanor throughout.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.5 - 44
Diary of My MindMovie · 2018 · 70mOn February 27, 2009, student Benjamin Feller carries out a crime he had detailed in a diary. He goes to the post office to mail the diary to his teacher before shooting his parents and surrendering to the police. His teacher, Esther Fontanel, attempts to understand what happened afterward. However, as the diary's recipient, she becomes the focus of the police investigation.IMDb 6.9TMDB 4.9 - 45
3 FacesMovie · 2018 · 100m · DramaDirector Jafar Panahi and actress Behnaz Jafari journey to a remote village after a girl seeks their assistance. Her family has banned her from pursuing an acting career. The pair experience humorous interactions, but also realize the villagers' warmth is matched by a strong need to uphold their customs.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7 - 46
A Bluebird in My HeartMovie · 2018 · 86m · ThrillerA former convict trying to build a peaceful existence has his life upended when the daughter of the woman he's staying with is brutally assaulted.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.9 - 47
When the Trees FallMovie · 2018 · 88mIn rural Ukraine, where fantasy blurs the line between reality, life is a constant struggle against death. Old traditions and revenge deeply shape people's lives. Vitka, an imaginative and spirited young girl, observes with fascination the intense love her teenage cousin Larysa has for Scar, a young criminal.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.9 - 48
The LighthouseMovie · 2019 · 109m · Drama, Fantasy, ThrillerIn 1890s New England, two lighthouse keepers struggle to hold onto their minds while stationed on a secluded and enigmatic island.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.5 - 49
Boys CryMovie · 2018 · 95m · Crime, DramaMirko and Manolo are close friends living in the outskirts of Rome. Both have difficult home lives with their single parents and are students working odd jobs to survive. They share aspirations of romance, wealth, and a brighter future. Their lives take a sharp turn after they accidentally kill someone in a hit-and-run incident, drawing them into the world of the local mafia and fundamentally altering their destinies.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.0 - 50
El AngelMovie · 2018 · 115m · Drama, CrimeBuenos Aires, Argentina, 1971. Carlos Robledo Puch is a seemingly innocent 19-year-old with a talent for theft and a cold heart. His life takes a dangerous turn when he meets Ramón, and together they embark on a path of crime and violence.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.4 - 51
TlamessMovie · 2019 · 117mS, a soldier stationed in the Tunisian desert, receives news of his mother's death and takes a week's leave to return home. He doesn't return to the camp. Back in his neighborhood, a manhunt begins, and he flees into the mountains. Years later, F, a young woman married to a wealthy businessman who has recently moved into a lavish villa, discovers she is pregnant. One morning, she goes for a walk in the forest alone and disappears.IMDb 6.1TMDB 4.7 - 52
StyxMovie · 2018 · 94m · DramaRike, a driven forty-year-old doctor, plans to spend her annual vacation sailing solo from Gibraltar to Ascension Island, a remote tropical destination in the Atlantic. Her dream of a relaxing escape begins to unfold, but after a storm, her planned adventure becomes a daunting challenge when she discovers a severely damaged refugee boat struggling nearby, overloaded with people.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 53
Hard PaintMovie · 2019 · 118m · DramaPedro makes money online by performing in chat rooms, adopting the persona of NeonBoy in front of his webcam. He paints his body with vibrant colors. His routine is disrupted when he discovers someone is copying him. He accepts a date with this mysterious imitator, a meeting that will dramatically alter his life.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.2 - 54
On Body and SoulMovie · 2017 · 116m · Drama, Romance, FantasyTwo shy individuals unexpectedly discover they're both experiencing the exact same dream each night. Confused and disbelieving, they're also a little unnerved by this odd connection. As they cautiously come to terms with this unusual coincidence, they attempt to replicate their dream's events in reality.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2 - 55
Central Airport THFMovie · 2018 · 100mThis documentary explores Berlin's former Tempelhof Airport, a place of departures and arrivals. It follows Berliners seeking respite from everyday life and refugees hoping to find a new home.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.4 - 56
Song of Back and NeckMovie · 2018 · 85mA man struggling with severe back pain seeks medical help and unexpectedly discovers a unique ability, leading him to find love.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.2 - 57
ArcticMovie · 2018 · 98m · Drama, AdventureA man stranded in the Arctic is finally expecting rescue. But a sudden accident ruins his chance, forcing him to choose between staying safe at his camp or risking a dangerous journey into the wilderness for a possible escape.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5 - 58
BlacKkKlansmanMovie · 2018 · 136m · Crime, Comedy, DramaColorado Springs, late 1970s. African American police officer Ron Stallworth and his Jewish colleague Flip Zimmerman undertake an undercover mission to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 59
A Fantastic WomanMovie · 2017 · 104m · DramaFollowing the death of her partner, Marina's world is shattered. As she grieves the loss of her love, she becomes the target of intrusive attention from people who disregard her privacy.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 60
Everybody KnowsMovie · 2018 · 132m · Crime, Mystery, ThrillerLaura, a Spanish woman living in Buenos Aires, travels to her hometown near Madrid with her Argentinian husband and children. Their trip takes an unexpected turn as unforeseen events reveal hidden secrets.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 61
They RemainMovie · 2018 · 102mTwo scientists travel to a secluded location to study environmental shifts and unusual animal behavior linked to a past cult's violent history. As they isolate themselves, their relationship deteriorates, and the environment itself seems to push them toward disaster. Ancient forces emerge, threatening to overwhelm them. This is an adaptation of Laird Barron's short story "–30–".IMDb 4.3TMDB 4.6 - 62
Dead SoulsMovie · 2018 · 497mSixty years ago, in the Gobi Desert of Gansu Province, China, the remains of thousands of prisoners were left behind. During the Communist Party's 1957 Anti-Rightist campaign, these individuals were labeled as ultra-rightists and died of starvation in re-education camps. The film follows the survivors of these camps, offering their personal accounts of who they were, the brutal hardships they faced, and the paths their lives took afterward.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.3 - 63
3-Way (Not Calling)Movie · 2016 · 11mThe night before her birthday, a woman grappling with a deep sense of meaninglessness persuades her partner to try a threesome, believing it could be transformative.IMDb 6.0TMDB 3.0 - 64
Our Blood Is WineMovie · 2018 · 78mFilmmaker Emily Railsback and sommelier Jeremy Quinn offer a personal look at family life in rural Georgia. They document the revival of ancient winemaking practices, traditions nearly lost during the Soviet era.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.2 - 65
Green BookMovie · 2018 · 130m · Drama, Comedy, HistoryIn 1962, Tony Lip, a tough bouncer, takes a job driving pianist Don Shirley on a tour of the Deep South. At the time, African Americans depended on a guidebook called the Negro Motorist Green Book to find safe places to stay and services, as segregation laws restricted their options below the Mason-Dixon Line.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.2 - 66
Vox LuxMovie · 2018 · 114m · Drama, MusicIn 1999, teenage sisters Celeste and Eleanor endure a devastating earthquake. The sisters write and perform a song about their experience, transforming tragedy into something beautiful and healing, which launches Celeste into fame. By 2017, Celeste, now 31, is a mother to a teenage daughter and faces a career complicated by controversy when a new act of violence forces her to confront the past.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.8 - 67
Thunder RoadMovie · 2018 · 90m · Comedy, DramaA police officer struggles with emotional turmoil after a divorce and the loss of his mother.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 68
Midnight SunMovie · 2018 · 91m · Romance, DramaSeventeen-year-old Katie has lived a sheltered life, confined indoors by a rare condition that makes sunlight dangerous. Her world changes when she meets Charlie, and they begin a summer romance.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.8 - 69
Love, SimonMovie · 2018 · 110m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceSeventeen-year-old Simon Spier is navigating a complicated situation: he's kept his sexuality a secret from his family and friends. He's also secretly in love with an anonymous classmate he's connected with online, but he doesn't know who this person is.IMDb 7.5TMDB 8.0 - 70
Happy as LazzaroMovie · 2018 · 128m · Drama, FantasyLazzaro, a kind-hearted teenager, enjoys a simple life working on a farm in the Italian countryside. However, his world is turned upside down when he forms an unexpected friendship with the marquise's son.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 71
Wild RoseMovie · 2019 · 101m · Music, Comedy, DramaRose-Lynn Harlan, a young singer from Scotland, is released from prison with a goal: to become a country music star in Nashville.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 72
YomeddineMovie · 2018 · 97mA Coptic man afflicted with leprosy and his young apprentice leave the isolated leper colony for the first time. They travel across Egypt together, searching for any remaining members of their families.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.9 - 73
A VigilanteMovie · 2019 · 92m · Thriller, DramaAfter enduring abuse, a woman dedicates her life to helping other victims of domestic violence. She seeks justice for them while also pursuing the person she believes is the key to her own liberation – someone she must ultimately kill to find freedom.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.4 - 74
The Wild Pear TreeMovie · 2018 · 188m · DramaA recent university graduate with dreams of being a writer returns to his rural Turkish village and begins saving to publish his book. As he attempts to reconnect with his past, he grapples with doubt and questions about life, complicated by his father's gambling problems, which create significant challenges.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.5 - 75
The American MemeMovie · 2018 · 98m · DocumentaryAmerican Meme examines the rise to internet fame of Paris Hilton, "The Fat Jew," and Brittany Furlan, all leveraging social media for massive online audiences. The film questions whether this pursuit of viral notoriety is ultimately worthwhile.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.7 - 76
AdamMovie · 2018 · 72mA techno musician, recovering from years of alcoholism, asks her son, Adam, to promise she won't live in a hospital for the rest of her life. Doctors then tell her Adam, 20 and deaf, has permanent brain damage. Now alone, Adam must decide if he will keep his promise to his mother or help her end her life.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.6 - 77
CapernaumMovie · 2018 · 126m · DramaEscaping an uncaring home, a resourceful 12-year-old Lebanese boy commits a violent act and receives a five-year prison sentence. He then takes legal action, suing his parents to challenge the life they have provided for him.IMDb 8.4TMDB 8.1 - 78
SouvenirMovie · 2016 · 90mA washed-up singer from European song contests, working in a pâté factory, finds a spark of connection with a hopeful young boxer. They decide she should try to revive her music career.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.8 - 79
BoundariesMovie · 2018 · 105m · Comedy, DramaLaura, a single mother, and her socially awkward 14-year-old son, Henry, are compelled to drive Laura's estranged, carefree father, Jack, across the country after he is evicted from another nursing home.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.6 - 80
What Walaa WantsMovie · 2018 · 89mWalaa grew up in a West Bank refugee camp, with her mother incarcerated. She aspires to be a policewoman – wanting the uniform, independence from marriage, and financial security. Facing family disapproval, Walaa defies expectations by applying to the police academy and succeeding. However, her rebellious nature and complex relationship with her mother, compounded by her challenging circumstances, present ongoing obstacles. This film follows Walaa from age 15 to 21, offering an unprecedented look inside the Palestinian police academy as she confronts formidable hurdles, learns to navigate rules, and challenges preconceived notions about her potential.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.0 - 81
ClimaxMovie · 2018 · 97m · Horror, DramaA dance company accepts a job rehearsing in an abandoned school, but their excitement turns to terror when someone poisons their sangria. What begins as a celebratory rehearsal quickly becomes a desperate fight for survival as they try to uncover the identity of the person who wants them dead – before nightfall.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 82
The New RomanticMovie · 2018 · 82m · Drama, ComedyTo avoid a future of student loans and loneliness, aspiring journalist Blake Conway becomes a sugar baby. While documenting her experiences, she explores societal judgment of women in this lifestyle and questions whether her own sense of self is tied to financial transactions.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.3 - 83
BorderMovie · 2018 · 110m · Fantasy, Drama, CrimeA border guard, skilled at spotting smugglers, faces a crisis when she encounters someone she can't definitively prove is guilty. This forces her to grapple with disturbing truths about both herself and humanity.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7 - 84
Angel FaceMovie · 2018 · 120m · DramaIn a quiet French Riviera town, 8-year-old Elli and her mother Marlène find solace in playful acting, a way to escape their loneliness and avoid the attention of social services. When Marlène succumbs to a night of indulgence, she impulsively leaves Elli behind for a new acquaintance. Elli is then forced to face her mother's struggles in a desperate attempt to reunite with her.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.2 - 85
ProspectMovie · 2018 · 98m · Science FictionA teenage girl and her father journey to a distant alien moon hoping to find wealth. They have a deal to collect valuable gems from the moon's hazardous forest. However, they discover they are not alone in the wilderness, and their mission quickly becomes a struggle for survival.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 86
The Night Eats the WorldMovie · 2018 · 94m · Horror, Thriller, Science FictionSam wakes up alone in an apartment after a massive party, only to discover a terrifying reality: Paris is overrun with the undead.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.0 - 87
Sicilian Ghost StoryMovie · 2017 · 122m · Mystery, Drama, FantasyIn a small Sicilian village bordering a forest, thirteen-year-old Giuseppe disappears. Luna, his classmate and secret admirer, refuses to believe he's simply gone. Challenging the surrounding silence and hidden truths, she ventures into the shadowy world that has taken him, a world marked by a mysterious lake.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 88
The MisandristsMovie · 2017 · 91mIn Germany, a group of radical women are on the verge of launching a final revolution to create a utopian world without men. A young male soldier arrives at a convent seeking refuge.IMDb 4.9TMDB 3.2 - 89
The SeagullMovie · 2018 · 98m · Drama, Romance, ComedyA legendary diva, Irina, finds herself caught in a love triangle with her lover, Boris, and a young, promising actress named Nina, all set against the backdrop of a beautiful lakeside estate.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.4 - 90
Treat Me Like FireMovie · 2018 · 107m · DramaThe story centers on a gambling addict and a young woman who becomes deeply infatuated with him. Driven by her love for him, she is determined to win his affection at any cost.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.8 - 91
Status UpdateMovie · 2018 · 106m · Comedy, Fantasy, Science FictionFollowing his parents' divorce, a teenager struggles to adjust to a new town and feel like he belongs. He discovers a magical app that makes his social media posts reality.IMDb 5.8TMDB 7.3 - 92
L'AnimaleMovie · 2018 · 93mMati and her group of male friends control their village, using their bikes to intimidate and harass the local girls. However, her close friend Sebastian falls in love with Mati, and her rival Carla unexpectedly becomes an ally. These changes threaten Mati’s position with her friends. At the same time, Mati's parents must decide whether to prioritize appearances or genuine happiness.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 93
ColumbusMovie · 2017 · 104m · DramaWhen a famous architecture professor falls ill mid-speaking tour, his son Jin is left in Columbus, Indiana – a small city known for its important modernist architecture. There, Jin befriends Casey, a young architecture lover who works at the local library.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 94
SubmissionMovie · 2018 · 106mA highly regarded professor and successful novelist finds himself consumed by an obsession with a bright and driven student, leading to personal turmoil.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.9 - 95
The OutsiderMovie · 2018 · 120m · Crime, Drama, MysteryAfter serving time, a former American G.I. finds himself drawn into the world of a powerful yakuza family in post-war Osaka. He joins their ranks, navigating a dangerous new life.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 96
Call Her GandaMovie · 2018 · 93mFollowing the brutal murder of Jennifer Laude, a Filipina transgender woman by a U.S. Marine, three women deeply involved in the case – an activist lawyer, a transgender journalist, and Jennifer's mother – spark a political movement. They fight for justice while confronting the long-standing legacy of American imperialism.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.4 - 97
The Director and the JediMovie · 2018 · 95m · DocumentaryThis intimate documentary follows Rian Johnson as he takes on directing a Star Wars film for the first time. It reveals his approach to the project and his experience entering the iconic universe.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3 - 98
Winter BrothersMovie · 2017 · 100mDuring a harsh winter in a working-class community, the lives of two brothers are explored – their daily routines, familiar habits, and established rituals. Their world is disrupted by a violent feud that ignites with another family.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.9 - 99
Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking BarbieMovie · 2018 · 91mBarbie, the world's best-selling doll, has long been a fashion icon and a subject of debate for feminists. This documentary uses newly released footage and a look at Barbie's latest update to explore how women have been viewed over the past 60 years, all through the perspective of an 11.5-inch plastic doll.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 100
Operation Red SeaMovie · 2018 · 138m · Action, Thriller, WarThe Jiaolong Commando Unit – Sea Dragon, a special operations team from the Chinese Navy, undertakes a hostage rescue mission in Yewaire, a nation on the Arabian Peninsula. They engage in intense combat with local rebel forces and the terrorist group Zaka.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.4
