221 Essential Festival Films
221 titles
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A Star Is BornMovie · 2018 · 136m · Music, Drama, RomanceVeteran musician Jackson Maine meets and falls for Ally, a singer who is losing hope of achieving her ambitions. He encourages her to pursue her dream, launching her into the public eye. However, as Ally's career gains momentum, their personal relationship struggles due to Jackson's persistent inner turmoil.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 102
ZoeMovie · 2018 · 104m · Science Fiction, Romance, ThrillerTwo colleagues at a cutting-edge research lab develop technology intended to enhance and optimize romantic relationships. As their research advances, their findings yield increasingly significant insights.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.9 - 103
Knife+HeartMovie · 2018 · 102m · Horror, Romance, MysteryDuring the summer of 1979, a gay pornography producer named Anne begins filming her most ambitious project. However, her actors are systematically murdered, one after another, by an unknown assailant.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.9 - 104
The World Is YoursMovie · 2018 · 94m · Comedy, CrimeA Paris drug dealer seeks a final escape from his criminal life by accepting a job in Spain. He finds himself entangled with dangerous gangsters, his long-held romantic interest, and his manipulative mother.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.7 - 105
Girls of the SunMovie · 2018 · 111m · Drama, WarBahar leads the Daughters of the Sun, an all-female Kurdish military unit, as they prepare to retake their town from ISIS extremists.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.0 - 106
Of Fathers and SonsMovie · 2017 · 99m · Documentary, WarTalal Derki returns to his native land and earns the trust of a radical Islamist family, documenting their lives for more than two years. His camera centers on Osama and his younger brother Ayman, offering an exceptionally rare look at what it's like to grow up within an Islamic Caliphate.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 107
The Laws of ThermodynamicsMovie · 2018 · 100m · Romance, ComedyManel, a physicist completing his PhD, unexpectedly falls in love with Elena, a young model with aspirations of becoming an actress.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.8 - 108
At WarMovie · 2018 · 105m · DramaA factory's managers abruptly shut down the plant, breaking a promise to their 1100 employees about job security. Laurent steps forward to lead the workers' resistance.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 109
Chris the SwissMovie · 2018 · 90mCroatia, January 7th, 1992: Amidst the war, a young journalist is found dead, wearing the uniform of an international mercenary group. Two decades later, his cousin Anja Kofmel revisits his story.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.5 - 110
State Like SleepMovie · 2019 · 105mAfter her husband's death, Katherine goes to Brussels and begins to uncover a complex network of secrets surrounding his final days. What starts as a few loose threads reveals a much larger, mysterious story.IMDb 4.4TMDB 4.7 - 111
To the Ends of the WorldMovie · 2018 · 99m · Drama, Adventure, WarIndochina, 1945. As the French colonial forces struggle against both the Japanese and Vietnamese rebels, Private Robert Tassen, haunted by a past tragedy, sets out to find Võ Bình Yên, a ruthless leader of the uprising.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.9 - 112
Non-FictionMovie · 2018 · 107m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceAlain, a successful Parisian publisher, is having trouble keeping up with the shift to digital publishing. He's deeply skeptical about the latest manuscript from Léonard, a writer known for his autobiographical works centered on his past relationship with a famous person. Alain’s wife, Selena, a well-known stage actress, disagrees with his assessment.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.4 - 113
EuphoriaMovie · 2018 · 109m · DramaMatteo is a young, successful businessman – audacious, charming, and full of energy. Ettore, in contrast, is a quiet, principled second-grade teacher who prefers to stay out of the spotlight, remaining in their hometown. They are brothers with strikingly different personalities. A significant event requires them to live together in Rome for a few months, providing a chance to confront their differences with understanding and warmth, culminating in a moment of both fear and excitement.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 114
BlockersMovie · 2018 · 102m · ComedyThree parents learn their daughters have secretly planned to lose their virginity at prom. Determined to intervene, they secretly work together to prevent their daughters from going through with it.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3 - 115
First ManMovie · 2018 · 141m · History, DramaThis film chronicles the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong and the historic space mission that culminated in his becoming the first person to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 116
CieloMovie · 2017 · 78mAlison McAlpine's debut film explores the connection between people and the cosmos. Set against the backdrop of the Andes and Atacama Desert in northern Chile, it follows the lives of astronomers, fishermen, miners, and cowboys who live in deep reverence and awe of the night sky.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.9 - 117
CurvatureMovie · 2017 · 90m · Science Fiction, ThrillerGrieving the recent suicide of her husband, a scientist who was about to perfect a time machine, Helen receives a mysterious phone call. The caller's voice eerily resembles her own, warning her she’s in danger. Has Helen traveled through time? And what prompted her to do so?IMDb 4.7TMDB 4.9 - 118
The Great Mystical CircusMovie · 2018 · 105mThis is the story of the Knieps family, an Austrian-Brazilian dynasty, spanning five generations. It follows the family and their Great Mystical Circus from its beginnings in the 1910s to the early 21st century, documenting both the circus's golden age and its eventual decline.IMDb 5.2TMDB 4.4 - 119
Cross My HeartMovie · 2017 · 102mIn 1970, during the Quebec FLQ Crisis, 12-year-old Manon vows to protect her younger brother, Mimi, from their unstable home life and the threat of foster care. Determined to stay together, Manon and their two cousins orchestrate a rebellion: they kidnap an elderly woman and hide her in the countryside.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.6 - 120
The Happytime MurdersMovie · 2018 · 91m · Action, Comedy, CrimeIn a world where humans and puppets exist, with puppets considered second-class citizens, actors from a popular 1990s children's show start being murdered. Puppet Phil Philips, a former LAPD detective now working as a private investigator, takes the case. His old boss asks him to help his former partner, Detective Connie Edwards.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.8 - 121
On Her ShouldersMovie · 2018 · 95mNadia Murad, a 23-year-old Yazidi woman, endured genocide and sexual slavery at the hands of ISIS. Sharing her story with politicians and the media, this young woman unexpectedly becomes the voice for her community. Outside of public appearances, she struggles to navigate bureaucratic hurdles, the pressures of fame, and well-meaning but sometimes overwhelming attention.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.6 - 122
The State Against Mandela and the OthersMovie · 2018 · 105mSouth Africa, July 11, 1963. In Rivonia, a country house outside Johannesburg, several members of the banned African National Congress are arrested. Among the detainees is Nelson Mandela, who has been imprisoned since 1962. The group faces serious charges related to their activism against the apartheid government.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 123
Sorry AngelMovie · 2018 · 133m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceThis is a story about a relationship and life in France during the early 1990s. It follows Jacques, a sophisticated writer from Paris, and Arthur, a young university student exploring life. They meet by chance and begin a casual romance that slowly evolves into a deep and meaningful connection.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 124
Zombi ChildMovie · 2019 · 103m · Fantasy, Horror, DramaHaiti, 1962: A man is revived from death only to be forced into brutal labor in the sugarcane fields. Fifty-five years later, at an elite boarding school in Paris, a Haitian girl shares a long-held family secret with new friends. The unusual story deeply affects a grieving classmate, leading them to a drastic decision.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.1 - 125
Last CallMovie · 2020 · 109m*Last Call* recounts the final days of the vibrant and famous Welsh poet Dylan Thomas during his last poetry tour of New York. Facing financial hardship and supporting his wife and three children, Thomas takes a job he considers beneath him. He spends his time in New York frequently at the White Horse Tavern and becomes increasingly unwell between readings. The situation escalates when he experiences an extreme period of heavy drinking, preventing him from delivering his final lecture, causing a disturbance at the bar, and ultimately spending his last drink contemplating life, death, and love.IMDb 6.3TMDB 4.1 - 126
SofiaMovie · 2018 · 80m · DramaIn Casablanca, 20-year-old Sofia lives with her parents and struggles to accept her pregnancy. Facing legal consequences for giving birth out of wedlock, she is given just 24 hours by the hospital to produce the father's identification before they are obligated to report her to the authorities.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.2 - 127
BraidMovie · 2019 · 85m · Thriller, Horror, MysteryTwo drug dealers fleeing the law take shelter in the mansion of their troubled friend. To stay hidden, they must join her in a complex and escalating game of fantasy.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.7 - 128
SuspiriaMovie · 2018 · 152m · Horror, Mystery, DramaA growing darkness threatens a prestigious dance company, impacting its artistic director, a driven young dancer, and a therapist dealing with loss. Some individuals will be consumed by the unfolding nightmare, while others may find a path to awakening.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.9 - 129
The Image BookMovie · 2018 · 88m · Documentary, DramaIn *Le Livre d’Image*, Jean-Luc Godard reuses existing images—films, documentaries, paintings, television archives—and incorporates excerpts from books and music fragments. Poetic rhyme, the connection or contrast of ideas, and editing as a central aesthetic element drive the film. Godard works like a sculptor, emphasizing the importance of the hand in this process, which he highlights at the beginning. The film presents a dazzling, syncopated sequence of images that reflects the intensity of modern screens, reaching a rarely seen level of brilliance. Awarded at Cannes, this latest Godard is a striking film with a melancholic beauty.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3 - 130
The BedMovie · 2018 · 95mDuring a sweltering summer weekend in Buenos Aires, Jorge and Mabel spend their final hours together as a couple in the family home that they've just sold.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.3 - 131
Fake TattoosMovie · 2018 · 87mOn his 18th birthday, Theo isolates himself, getting drunk at a chaotic punk rock concert. He encounters Mag, a young person on the fringes of society, who invites him to stay with her. A romance blossoms between them, but Theo must leave at the end of summer for a new life in a distant, quiet town, escaping a difficult history.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5 - 132
Elizabeth HarvestMovie · 2018 · 105m · Science Fiction, Thriller, HorrorNewlywed Elizabeth accompanies her scientist husband, Henry, to a grand house. He assures her she is free to do as she wishes throughout the property, with the sole exception of entering one particular room that remains off-limits.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.2 - 133
mid90sMovie · 2018 · 86m · Drama, ComedySet in 1990s Los Angeles, the story follows a 13-year-old boy as he spends his summer balancing a difficult home life with a group of new friends he finds at a skate shop.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.5 - 134
MantoMovie · 2018 · 112m · Drama, HistoryIn the vibrant, yet gritty, film industry of Bombay, Manto's stories are popular and respected. However, as religious conflict spreads across India, Manto is forced to leave his home. He arrives in Lahore, only to discover he's isolated and struggles to find an audience for his work.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.4 - 135
The HarvestersMovie · 2018 · 107mIn the isolated Afrikaans farming community of South Africa's Free State, where strength and masculinity are highly valued, Janno struggles with his own sensitivity and reserved nature. His devoutly religious mother introduces Pieter, a tough orphan, hoping to provide him with a home. She asks Janno to forge a bond between them, to make Pieter his brother. This sets off a struggle for dominance, identity, and their mother's affection.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.7 - 136
One DayMovie · 2018 · 99mA 24-hour glimpse into the life of a mother navigating the constant demands of work, family, and home.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.4 - 137
The House That Jack BuiltMovie · 2018 · 152m · Drama, Horror, CrimeJack, a failed architect and engineer, recounts his most meticulously planned crimes. Each murder is a complex, artistic endeavor, representing a lifetime of work for the serial killer who has operated for twelve years.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.1 - 138
The SquareMovie · 2017 · 151m · DramaThe head art curator at a renowned museum in Stockholm faces difficulties both at work and in his private life as he works to organize a highly debated new exhibition.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 139
SextapeMovie · 2018 · 98mYasmina is hiding something from her sister Rim. While Rim is unaware, Yasmina has been in a car park with their boyfriends, Salim and Majid, trying to keep it a secret. What happened? Something deeply shameful, the worst thing imaginable. And Salim captured it all on video – a video that could cause serious problems.IMDb 4.7TMDB 4.6 - 140
DiamantinoMovie · 2018 · 96m · Comedy, Science Fiction, FantasyA former soccer champion, now fallen from grace, tries to regain his reputation. However, he becomes a pawn for various groups eager to profit from his fame.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 141
SirMovie · 2018 · 99m · Drama, RomanceA successful young Indian man develops feelings for his servant, a woman who is a widow and aspires to work in fashion design.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.1 - 142
SauvageMovie · 2018 · 97m · DramaIn Strasbourg, Léo, a 22-year-old who lives on the streets and works as a sex worker, seeks authentic connection and love.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 143
John McEnroe: In the Realm of PerfectionMovie · 2018 · 95mThis film explores tennis icon John McEnroe during his peak as world champion. It documents his relentless pursuit of perfection, moments of frustration, and the painful experience of his most significant defeat at the 1984 French Open.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3 - 144
A Quiet PlaceMovie · 2018 · 91m · Horror, Drama, Science FictionA family must live in complete silence to avoid being hunted by creatures that are drawn to noise.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 145
VeronicaMovie · 2017 · 105m · HorrorIn 1991 Madrid, a teenage girl who recently held a séance at school begins to suspect that an evil presence has invaded her apartment while watching over her younger siblings.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 146
Infinite FootballMovie · 2018 · 70mLast autumn, a childhood friend named Florin told me his brother, Laurentiu, had invented a new sport by modifying the rules of football. A month later, I traveled to Vaslui, my hometown, with a small film crew to investigate this new sport.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 147
Let Yourself GoMovie · 2017 · 107m · ComedyElia, a depressed Jewish psychiatrist, encounters Claudia, a young and unconventional personal trainer, one day.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.1 - 148
You Were Never Really HereMovie · 2017 · 89m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerHaunted by his past, a war veteran with a talent for violence works as a tracker for missing girls. When a case goes wrong, his trauma intensifies, revealing a larger conspiracy. This may be the mission that destroys him or forces him to confront his demons.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 149
The Party's Just BeginningMovie · 2018 · 91m · Drama, ComedyIn a cold, bleak midwinter in Inverness, Luisaidh is struggling to cope with the suicide of her best friend. She tries to numb her pain with casual sex, unhealthy habits, and a forced optimism about drinking. Haunted by memories, she finds herself isolated and searching for connection and purpose during the most difficult time of the year.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2 - 150
First MatchMovie · 2018 · 94m · DramaGrowing up in Brooklyn's Brownsville, a tough teenage girl in foster care believes that competing in wrestling is her only chance to reconnect with her absent father.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 151
RafikiMovie · 2018 · 82m · Drama, RomanceKena and Ziki crave a life beyond expectations. Their families are locked in a bitter political feud, but the girls remain devoted friends, encouraging each other to chase their aspirations in a traditional world. As they fall in love, Kena and Ziki face a difficult decision: follow their hearts or protect themselves.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.0 - 152
SadieMovie · 2018 · 97mWhile her father is deployed, Sadie struggles to maintain his standing in the community as her mother develops a relationship with a new resident at the Shady Plains Trailer Park.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.8 - 153
ShopliftersMovie · 2018 · 120m · Drama, Crime, ThrillerOn the edge of Tokyo, a tight-knit but impoverished group scrapes by with petty theft and odd jobs. Their precarious lives are disrupted when Osamu and his son take in a neglected young girl. As the family bonds with her, long-hidden secrets emerge, challenging them to understand love, belonging, and the definition of family.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.8 - 154
At First LightMovie · 2018 · 91m · Thriller, Science FictionAlex, a high school senior, witnesses strange lights above her town. Afterward, she begins to develop dangerous, supernatural powers and seeks help from her childhood friend, Sean. As authorities investigate, they become targets, leading to a pursuit as officials attempt to understand the source of Alex’s abilities.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.7 - 155
The Spy Gone NorthMovie · 2018 · 138m · Drama, History, ThrillerSeoul, 1993. A South Korean intelligence agent travels to Beijing to go undercover within a group of North Korean officials. His mission: to gather information about North Korea's nuclear weapons development.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 156
DogmanMovie · 2018 · 103m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerMarcello, a quiet dog groomer, becomes entangled in a controlling relationship with Simone, a former boxer known for intimidating the neighborhood. Seeking to regain his self-respect, Marcello agrees to a surprising act of retribution.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.5 - 157
Rogers ParkMovie · 2017 · 87mIn Chicago, two couples grapple with the challenges of maintaining their relationships as hidden truths and unresolved feelings resurface.IMDb 6.9TMDB 5.3 - 158
People's Republic of DesireMovie · 2018 · 95mThree young adults in China's booming live-streaming scene – a karaoke singer, a migrant worker, and a comedian who has risen from poverty – chase fame, wealth, and connection. They discover that the online world offers the same hopes and dangers as their everyday lives.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.3 - 159
Social AnimalsMovie · 2018 · 87mA risk-taking photographer, a hopeful swimsuit model, and an ordinary Midwestern woman each seek similar things from their Instagram profiles: affection, validation, and recognition. They're willing to go to great lengths to achieve online fame.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.9 - 160
Pope Francis: A Man of His WordMovie · 2018 · 96m · DocumentaryPope Francis addresses inquiries from global audiences, offering his perspectives on subjects such as environmental issues, migration, excessive consumption, and fairness within society.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.2 - 161
WhitneyMovie · 2018 · 120m · Music, DocumentaryThis film explores the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. It includes previously unseen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances, and interviews with those closest to her.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3 - 162
ParadoxMovie · 2018 · 73mThis is a lively western story about music and romance. It's told through song, with a playful, imaginative feel.IMDb 4.1TMDB 3.8 - 163
Wobble PalaceMovie · 2018 · 86mA couple facing a potential breakup decides to spend the weekend living separately in their shared home, experimenting with independence to see if they can rekindle their relationship.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.4 - 164
All SquareMovie · 2018 · 99mA struggling bookie connects with his ex-girlfriend's son and hatches a plan to bet on local youth baseball games. He soon discovers that his involvement has corrupted the innocence of the sport, as the games become increasingly aggressive when large sums of money are involved.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 165
The Breaker UpperersMovie · 2018 · 82m · ComedyTwo women make a living by helping couples end their relationships, but their bond is tested when one of them starts to question their work. As a result, their friendship begins to fall apart.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.2 - 166
Abou LeilaMovie · 2020 · 135mIn Algeria, 1994, childhood friends S. and Lotfi journey through the desert in search of Abou Leila, a notorious terrorist in hiding. Their search feels pointless, as the Sahara has been untouched by the recent attacks. Lotfi's sole concern is protecting S., who is emotionally vulnerable, by keeping him away from the capital and its violence. However, as they venture deeper into the desert, both men are forced to confront their own inner demons.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.8 - 167
UnlovableMovie · 2018 · 80m · Comedy, Drama, MusicA woman with a deep craving for intimacy discovers genuine connection while collaborating on music with a solitary man.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.6 - 168
Wild Nights with EmilyMovie · 2018 · 84m · History, ComedyThe film explores a previously hidden aspect of Emily Dickinson's life: her lively and unconventional personality, often concealed throughout her career. It centers on her enduring romantic connection with a woman.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.9 - 169
Sherlock GnomesMovie · 2018 · 86m · Animation, Family, FantasyIn the whimsical world of Garden, Gnomeo and Juliet enlist the help of the famous detective Sherlock Gnomes to solve a puzzling mystery: other garden ornaments are vanishing.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.7 - 170
Alt-Right: Age of RageMovie · 2018 · 112mDuring the first year of Donald Trump's presidency, Antifa activist Daryle Lamont Jenkins confronts the growing Alt-Right movement. Simultaneously, Alt-Right leader Richard Spencer strives to expand his influence, leading to a devastating confrontation in Charlottesville.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 171
The Unknown SaintMovie · 2020 · 101mAfter serving time in prison, a thief goes back to the location where he hid his stolen treasure. He discovers, instead, that the spot has become a shrine dedicated to a mysterious saint.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 172
BirthmarkedMovie · 2018 · 90m · ComedyTwo scientists strive to demonstrate that environment is more influential than heredity by deliberately raising their three children in ways that directly oppose their natural predispositions.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.7 - 173
Mary MagdaleneMovie · 2018 · 120m · DramaIn the 1st century, Mary Magdalene breaks free from an arranged marriage and discovers a new life with Jesus, a charismatic preacher leading a revolutionary movement. She finds both refuge and a sense of purpose within his community.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.3 - 174
Daughters of the Sexual Revolution: The Untold Story of the Dallas Cowboys CheerleadersMovie · 2018 · 86mDaughters of the Sexual Revolution tells the story of Suzanne Mitchell, the devoted leader of the original Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, as she navigated a changing world.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.3 - 175
Support the GirlsMovie · 2018 · 91m · Drama, ComedyLisa Conroy manages Double Whammies, a highway sports bar known for its playful name. She's fiercely protective of her staff, but a difficult day tests her sunny outlook. Double Whammies sells an exaggerated version of the American dream, but what happens when reality disrupts that illusion?IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.1 - 176
Take Your PillsMovie · 2018 · 87m · DocumentaryIn today's demanding society, substances like Adderall promise those striving for peak performance – students, athletes, programmers, and more – the ability to achieve more, quicker, and with greater effectiveness. But the true price of that enhanced ability remains hidden.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5 - 177
MapplethorpeMovie · 2019 · 102m · Drama, HistoryThis film chronicles the life of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, charting his ascent to prominence in the 1970s and his tragic death in 1989.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3 - 178
6 BalloonsMovie · 2018 · 75m · DramaOne night, a woman drives across Los Angeles with her heroin-addicted brother and his two-year-old daughter, looking for a detox center.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0 - 179
RelaxerMovie · 2019 · 91m · Fantasy, ComedyWith the looming Y2K bug, Abbie is determined to conquer one last challenge: beating an impossible level in Pac-Man, and he won't move until he succeeds.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0 - 180
Age OutMovie · 2018 · 95m · Drama, CrimeAt eighteen, a young person leaving foster care resorts to small crimes to get by. There, they unexpectedly find a profound connection with someone they never anticipated.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.0 - 181
Asako I & IIMovie · 2018 · 120m · Drama, RomanceAsako lives in Osaka and falls in love with Baku, a carefree individual. He vanishes unexpectedly one day. Two years later, Asako is living in Tokyo when she meets Ryohei. He bears a striking resemblance to Baku, yet possesses a vastly different personality.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 182
The InterpreterMovie · 2018 · 113mAt 80, Ali Ungar discovers a book written by a former SS officer detailing his actions in Slovakia during the war. He learns the officer was responsible for the execution of his parents. Driven by a desire for revenge, Ali seeks out the man, but instead finds his 70-year-old son, Georg, a retired teacher who has deliberately avoided his father. Georg agrees to help Ali uncover the truth, offering his services as an interpreter.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.5 - 183
Number 37Movie · 2018 · 111mConfined to his apartment after becoming paralyzed, Randal receives binoculars from his girlfriend, Pam. Deeply in debt to a ruthless loan shark, Randal uses the binoculars to witness a powerful criminal commit murder while observing his neighbors. This leads him to devise a dangerous plan involving blackmail.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.8 - 184
1:54Movie · 2016 · 106mTim, a quiet 16-year-old athlete with a talent for running, is struggling with grief over his mother's death and coming to terms with his sexuality. His private life is suddenly thrust into the public spotlight when a personal video of him is shared online.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 185
Fast ColorMovie · 2019 · 102m · Thriller, Science FictionA woman is forced to flee when her extraordinary powers are revealed. Years after leaving her family behind, she finds herself with nowhere else to go but home.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.0 - 186
UpgradeMovie · 2018 · 100m · Action, Thriller, Science FictionFollowing a violent mugging that leaves him paralyzed and his wife dead, Grey Trace is offered a radical solution by a billionaire inventor: an AI implant called STEM, designed to enhance his physical abilities. Regaining the ability to walk, Grey discovers he now possesses superhuman strength and agility. He uses these newfound powers to hunt down the criminals responsible for his tragedy and exact revenge.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 187
Can You Ever Forgive Me?Movie · 2018 · 106m · Drama, Crime, ComedyA successful biographer finds herself struggling to get her work published as tastes change. Faced with declining opportunities, she begins to use her skills for deceit.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 188
RomaMovie · 2018 · 135m · DramaMexico City, 1970s. Two women working as domestic servants provide support to a mother of four while her husband is away for a long time.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.6 - 189
Sunday's IllnessMovie · 2018 · 113m · DramaAnnabel is a successful businesswoman married to a wealthy man. While at a reception at her villa, she meets a woman working in catering. The woman is Chiara, Annabel's daughter, whom she abandoned over thirty years ago. Chiara was eight years old then. Now, she asks her mother for ten days together.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 190
The Pluto MomentMovie · 2018 · 110mInspired by the traditional mourning song "The Tale of Darkness," the film centers on Wang Zhun, a director seeking inspiration for his next project. He journeys through the remote Shennongjia mountains in Hubei province with producer Ding Hongmei, actor Bai, and photographer Du Chun. The trip presents the group with a constant series of unforeseen physical challenges and quiet shifts in their emotions.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 191
The RangerMovie · 2018 · 80m · HorrorFollowing a confrontation with police at a punk concert, Chelsea and her friends go on the run, seeking refuge in a secluded family cabin in the woods. There, they encounter a vigilant park ranger who knows more about Chelsea's history than he lets on.IMDb 5.1TMDB 4.8 - 192
Samouni RoadMovie · 2018 · 129mIn the outskirts of Gaza City, the Samouni family, a close-knit group of farmers, prepares for a wedding – their first celebration since the recent war. Amal, Fuad, and their relatives have lost everything: their parents, homes, and olive groves. Their neighborhood is slowly being rebuilt, and as they replant trees and cultivate fields, they grapple with a profound challenge: rebuilding their shared memories. Through the recollections of these young survivors, *Samouni Road* offers a deep and complex look at a family's life before, during, and in the aftermath of a devastating tragedy that forever altered their world.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 193
The LoadMovie · 2019 · 96mIn 1999, during the NATO bombing of Serbia, Vlada works as a truck driver. He's hired to transport a mysterious shipment from Kosovo to Belgrade, navigating a war-torn country. As he completes the journey, he anticipates returning home and dealing with the repercussions of his involvement.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.2 - 194
To DustMovie · 2019 · 105mIn Upstate New York, Shmuel, a Hasidic cantor grieving his wife's sudden death, searches for spiritual comfort. He becomes consumed by morbid thoughts about her physical decomposition. He forms a secret alliance with Albert, a community college biology professor, and together they delve into a darkly humorous and increasingly literal exploration of the afterlife.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.7 - 195
Joan of ArcMovie · 2019 · 137mIn 15th-century France, both France and England fight for control of the throne. Young Joan, convinced she's been chosen by God, leads the French king's army. After her capture, the Church puts her on trial for heresy. Joan steadfastly refuses to accept the charges, remaining devoted to her purpose.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.0 - 196
The HeiressesMovie · 2018 · 95m · DramaWhen her girlfriend is jailed for fraud, Chela must adjust to a changed life. She starts driving a taxi for wealthy elderly women in her neighborhood. As Chela finds a rhythm, she meets Angy, a much younger woman, and develops a vibrant new friendship.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 197
PigMovie · 2018 · 104mIran is gripped by fear as a serial killer targets the country's most celebrated filmmakers. Hasan, a filmmaker who has been ostracized, finds himself consumed by despair and a haunting question: why isn't he the killer's next victim?IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.8 - 198
Being Frank: The Chris Sievey StoryMovie · 2019 · 100mThis is the funny and strange story of Frank Sidebottom, the popular British comedian known for his papier mâché head, and the private world of Chris Sievey, the man who lived inside it.IMDb 7.6TMDB 6.8 - 199
Touch Me NotMovie · 2018 · 125m · DramaA filmmaker and her subjects embark on a personal exploration of intimacy. The lines between reality and fiction blur as *Touch Me Not* follows Laura, Tómas, and Christian through their emotional journeys. Each character grapples with a desire for closeness and a fear of vulnerability, working to break free from past hurts and societal constraints. The film examines how people can find connection in unexpected places and learn to love authentically without sacrificing their individuality.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.0 - 200
In a RelationshipMovie · 2015 · 20m"In a Relationship" is a lively and emotionally honest film about modern romance. Presented in a mockumentary style, the short follows two couples at different points in their relationships: Matt and Willa, who have been casually dating for six days, and Owen and Abby, who are struggling to revitalize a five-year partnership that feels routine. The film examines the complexities of today's dating world and the secrets we often keep from those we're closest to.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.7
