221 Essential Festival Films
221 titles
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Lucia's GraceMovie · 2018 · 104m · Comedy, DramaWhile surveying land, Lucia, a single mother facing hardship, encounters a woman who identifies herself as the Virgin Mary.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.9 - 202
MuseoMovie · 2018 · 127m · Crime, DramaMexico, 1985. Two veterinary students, Juan and Wilson, pull off a daring robbery at the National Museum of Anthropology, stealing over one hundred priceless Mayan artifacts and unknowingly setting off a chain of events.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.5 - 203
Theatre of WarMovie · 2018 · 73m"Theatre of War" explores the complexities of representing war through the lens of former adversaries. Thirty-five years after the Falklands conflict, British and Argentinian veterans collaborate, rehearsing and performing their recollections of the war. The play examines how these veterans grapple with memory and storytelling in their shared history.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 204
At Eternity's GateMovie · 2018 · 111m · DramaVincent van Gogh, a celebrated yet deeply troubled artist, spends his last years in Arles, France, creating iconic paintings of the landscapes around him.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 205
Nina WuMovie · 2019 · 102m · Drama, ThrillerAfter years of small roles, an actress finally lands a leading part in a spy thriller. The role is demanding, particularly because it includes explicit sex scenes, and the director is often critical. However, both the film industry and the press consider her performance to be exceptionally strong.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3 - 206
No Greater LawMovie · 2018 · 89mIn the harsh American West, the head of a family that practices faith healing struggles to defend their right to refuse medical treatment for their children. As an investigation into child deaths gathers momentum, the family and their church become the target of scrutiny.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.3 - 207
The DarkMovie · 2018 · 95m · Horror, Drama, FantasyIn a remote forest, a young girl who is now a flesh-eating undead creature haunted by her own murder discovers a kidnapped boy hiding in a car trunk. Her choice to spare the boy disrupts her isolated existence and compels her to confront the extent of the humanity her killer could destroy.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.1 - 208
LibertéMovie · 2019 · 132m1774, just before the French Revolution, near Potsdam and Berlin. Madame de Dumeval, the Duke de Tesis, and the Duke de Wand – libertines banished from the strict court of Louis XVI – seek the aid of the renowned Duc de Walchen, a German seducer and independent thinker isolated in a land of hypocrisy. Their goal is to spread their philosophy of libertinism, an embrace of pleasure unbound by moral rules or authority. They also hope to find a haven where they can freely pursue their desires, guided only by their own unfulfilled appetites.IMDb 4.5TMDB 5.1 - 209
JinnMovie · 2018 · 92mSummer's easygoing teenage life is disrupted when her mother suddenly converts to Islam, drastically changing her personality. Initially opposed to the new faith, Summer starts questioning her own identity as she develops feelings for a Muslim classmate, blurring the boundaries between attraction and religious devotion.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.5 - 210
The FavouriteMovie · 2018 · 120m · History, Comedy, DramaEngland, early 1700s. Queen Anne's close bond with Sarah Churchill is challenged by the arrival of Abigail Hill, Sarah's cousin. This sparks a sharp rivalry between the two women as they both compete for the Queen's favor.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 211
Love, GildaMovie · 2018 · 84m · DocumentaryPersonal diaries, audio recordings, video footage, and accounts from friends and coworkers provide a look into the life and career of Gilda Radner, the celebrated comedian and actress who achieved iconic status on Saturday Night Live.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 212
Bomb CityMovie · 2017 · 98m · Drama, CrimeA long-standing rivalry between the town's punk rock scene and a wealthier group escalates, culminating in an act of hate.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.1 - 213
Her SmellMovie · 2019 · 136m · Drama, MusicA punk rocker battling addiction tries to find her spark again as she attempts to reignite the creativity that once fueled her band's rise to fame.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.8 - 214
Cold WarMovie · 2018 · 88m · Romance, Music, DramaIn the aftermath of World War II in Poland, a man and a woman encounter one another. Despite their contrasting personalities and origins, they find themselves inexplicably drawn together, even though their connection seems destined for tragedy.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 215
A Private WarMovie · 2018 · 106m · Drama, WarMarie Colvin was a highly respected war correspondent known for her exceptional courage and independent nature. She consistently placed herself in dangerous situations to report on conflicts worldwide, aiming to represent those who lacked a voice.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 216
Woman at WarMovie · 2018 · 101m · Drama, Thriller, ComedyHalla launches a determined campaign against the local aluminum industry, willing to risk everything to safeguard the unspoiled Icelandic Highlands she cherishes. Her resolve is tested when an orphan unexpectedly enters her life.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 217
Long Day's Journey into NightMovie · 2018 · 138m · Drama, MysteryLuo Hongwu goes back to Kaili, the place he left behind long ago. There, he starts looking for the woman he loved and can't stop thinking about.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 218
CargoMovie · 2017 · 105m · Drama, Thriller, HorrorFollowing a devastating pandemic, a father, given just 48 hours to live after contracting the virus, desperately searches for a safe place for his infant daughter.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 219
If Beale Street Could TalkMovie · 2018 · 120m · Romance, DramaWhen her fiancé is wrongly convicted of a crime, a pregnant African-American woman embarks on a determined journey to prove his innocence and secure his release.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 220
PetraMovie · 2018 · 107m · DramaPetra has never known her father's identity; it's been a secret throughout her life. Following her mother's death, she begins a search that brings her to Jaume, a renowned artist and a formidable, ruthless man. In her quest for answers, Petra encounters Lucas, Jaume’s son, and Marisa, his wife. Their stories become entangled in a cycle of bitterness, family secrets, and violence, pushing them all to their limits. However, a surprising turn of events offers a chance at hope and forgiveness.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.2 - 221
The Dawn WallMovie · 2017 · 101m · Documentary, AdventureThis film chronicles the extraordinary climb that captivated the world. Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson attempt the most challenging big wall ever undertaken: a 19-day ascent of The Dawn Wall, the 3,000-foot vertical face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. The movie explores not just the climb itself, but also the climbers' backgrounds, offering a personal look at Caldwell's life and his relentless pursuit of this seemingly impossible goal. A story of perseverance, teamwork, and the power of ambition, The Dawn Wall is an inspiring film about dreaming big and never giving up.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.1
