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171 Films from IFFR 2016

171 titles

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  1. 101And When I Die, I Won't Stay DeadMovie · 2015 · 90mThis film explores the life and poetry of Bob Kaufman, a prominent figure in the Beat Generation. It reveals his deep belief that poetry is essential for humanity's moral well-being.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.7
  2. 102Brother DejanMovie · 2015 · 113mThis film follows the final twelve months of Dejan Stanić, a former general from the Balkan wars. For ten years, he evaded justice, hiding on secret military bases from the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. He eventually finds refuge with Slavko, an elderly man in a remote mountain village. Despite the peace, Dejan's isolation won't shield him from his past. He must confront a new world and a difficult reality, but ultimately cannot escape who he is.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.0
  3. 103GardenersMovie · 2016 · 21mA refugee from Africa, who is albino, saves a woman's life. Grateful, she offers him a place to stay. Despite their differences, the two form a connection. But the woman’s son, who holds neo-Nazi beliefs, urges the refugee to leave and continue his journey.IMDb 6.0
  4. 104The Love WitchMovie · 2016 · 121m · Horror, Comedy, RomanceIn today's world, a woman practices witchcraft, using spells to make men fall in love with her. But her actions have dangerous repercussions.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5
  5. 105Full ContactMovie · 2015 · 105m"Full Contact" follows a man searching for meaning after a devastating mistake: he accidentally bombs a school using a remotely controlled drone plane. Operating the plane from a distant air force base, Ivan has never visited the countries he attacks, nor has he ever physically interacted with the weapon he wields. Modern warfare allows him to remain detached from the consequences of his actions. But following this incident, Ivan's detachment begins to bleed into all aspects of his life, overwhelming him with an inability to cope with profound guilt.IMDb 5.6TMDB 4.5
  6. 106Crippled SymmetriesMovie · 2016 · 26mIn post-crisis Britain, an ambitious 11-year-old with a strong capitalist mindset and his companion, a declining composer, are the central figures in this unconventional exploration of money, music, and abstract concepts.
  7. 107The Garbage HelicopterMovie · 2015 · 100mIn Sweden, a large dumpster detaches from a helicopter and crashes to the ground, scattering garbage. Simultaneously, an elderly Roma woman awakens in her home with a powerful urge to retrieve her old wall clock.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.2
  8. 108DrakkarMovie · 2015 · 52mA couple lives together, their only companions a dog and the internet. Cut off from the world, they strive to maintain a sense of freedom in their isolated existence.IMDb 4.3TMDB 4.3
  9. 109The Dork, The Girl, and The DouchebagMovie · 2015 · 141mA man with a wife and child plans to elope with a hostess, but he fails to meet her at their arranged rendezvous. She waits for him, knowing he won't come. "The Dork, The Girl, and The Douchebag," the latest film from OKUDA Yosuke, who previously directed "Tokyo Playboy Club," is a compelling ensemble drama. It weaves together the stories of a drug dealer, a yakuza, an ex-convict, and others. While sharing a similar setting with his earlier work, this film’s intense realism and raw chaos surpass its predecessor, showcasing OKUDA's considerable talent. The film explores complex male characters driven by violence, and highlights OKUDA’s skill as an actor.IMDb 5.6
  10. 110The ArdennesMovie · 2015 · 93m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerA violent home invasion goes awry. One of the robbers, Dave, escapes, leaving his brother Kenneth behind. Four years later, Kenneth is released from prison, and a lot has changed. Dave is rebuilding his life and trying to support Kenneth, but he watches as the emotionally unstable Kenneth attempts to win back his former girlfriend, Sylvie.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6
  11. 111EdmondMovie · 2015 · 10mThis stop-motion film follows a peculiar, felted character who falls through floors, traveling both to the past and into the depths of his own mind. His journey is driven by a desire to understand himself.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2
  12. 112The Fourth DirectionMovie · 2016 · 115mIn rural Punjab during the 1980s, a climate of fear and suspicion grips the community. The conflict between separatists and security forces intensifies both before and after the events of Operation Blue Star.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.7
  13. 113The High SunMovie · 2015 · 123m · DramaThe film explores three separate love stories spanning three decades, all taking place in two villages in the Balkans with a deep history of ethnic conflict. It's a story about the risks and the resilience of love that defies boundaries.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9
  14. 114Chuck Norris vs CommunismMovie · 2015 · 80m · Documentary, HistoryIn late 1980s Romania under Ceausescu's rule, a black market VHS bootlegger and a brave translator shared Western films with Romanians, helping to inspire the revolution.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1
  15. 115The Other SideMovie · 2015 · 92m · Documentary, DramaHidden from mainstream society, a marginalized community struggles against being ignored by the government and having their basic rights denied. This group includes disarmed veterans, troubled teens, addicts seeking redemption, former soldiers battling inner demons, struggling young women, and elderly people determined to live fully. Through this overlooked part of America, a darker side of the country is revealed.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5
  16. 116High-RiseMovie · 2015 · 119m · DramaThe lives of the people living in a high-rise building start to spiral out of control.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.6
  17. 117Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love StoryMovie · 2017 · 96mStoryboard artist Harold and film researcher Lillian worked behind the scenes in Hollywood on countless famous movies, often without credit. Their contributions significantly shaped classics directed by Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Mel Brooks, Stanley Kubrick, Roman Polanski, and many other renowned filmmakers.IMDb 7.9TMDB 6.8
  18. 118ParadiseMovie · 2015 · 94mIn Tehran, Hanieh, a young teacher, lives with her sister and her husband. Overwhelmed by the monotony of her daily life and the conflicting expectations placed upon her as a woman, employee, sister, and partner, Hanieh desperately seeks a way to escape.IMDb 6.0TMDB 3.2
  19. 119MountainMovie · 2015 · 91mIn a Lisbon suburb, on the eighth floor of an apartment building, 14-year-old David's grandfather is hospitalized and nearing the end of his life – doctors say he has only days left. Facing his grandfather’s impending death and the emptiness it will create, David is forced to take on adult responsibilities. He lives with his mother, Mónica, in her thirties, and his three-year-old sister.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4
  20. 120ToponymyMovie · 2015 · 82mThe connections between place names and politics can be surprisingly revealing. This new film by Jonathan Perel aims to uncover and document the lasting impact of Argentina's past dictators. Set in Tucuman, a significant province in northern Argentina, the film explores a region where the first act of South American independence was signed in 1816 and where the "Operation Independence" of 1974 saw a violent crackdown on guerrilla insurgents.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.0
  21. 121Blood TrapMovie · 2015 · 90mSix criminals are hired to kidnap a young woman for ransom. However, after they are locked inside her mansion, they discover the situation is far more complicated than they anticipated.IMDb 3.8TMDB 4.0
  22. 122DemolitionMovie · 2016 · 101m · Comedy, DramaA deeply troubled investment banker finds a glimmer of hope in a woman he encounters.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8
  23. 123The ApostateMovie · 2015 · 80mA young man struggles through the complex procedures of the Catholic Church as he attempts to formally renounce his religious beliefs.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.4
  24. 124Girls LostMovie · 2015 · 106mFourteen-year-old friends Kim, Bella, and Momo find a magical flower. Drinking its nectar transforms them into boys, transporting them to a new world. Initially thrilled with their newfound freedom, Bella and Momo soon discover the drawbacks. However, Kim becomes deeply addicted to the transformation.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.4
  25. 125Men & ChickenMovie · 2015 · 104m · Comedy, DramaMen & Chicken is a dark comedy about two estranged brothers who, upon discovering their hidden family, uncover a shocking truth about themselves and their relatives.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5
  26. 126CaliforniaMovie · 2015 · 90m · DramaIt's 1984. Teenager Estela navigates the complexities of first love, friendships, and growing up. She idolizes her uncle Carlos and longs to visit him in California. However, her dream is shattered when he returns home weakened and ill. Amidst family struggles and personal revelations, Estela confronts a harsh reality that fundamentally alters her perspective on life.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1
  27. 127EndorphineMovie · 2015 · 84mAfter witnessing her mother's violent death, twelve-year-old Simone struggles with isolation. In her twenties, a solitary multimedia artist, she battles debilitating panic attacks while holding down a job in an underground parking garage. Meanwhile, a sixty-year-old physicist named Simone lectures on the nature of time. The lives of these three Simones become entangled in a complex, time-bending world where timelines intersect and stories echo. However, despite the shifting of time, ENDORPHINE remains deeply focused on the inner lives of its characters—an artistic exploration of scientific concepts and the enduring impact of trauma.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.6
  28. 12821 Nights with PattieMovie · 2015 · 110m · ComedyIn the middle of summer, Caroline, a 40-year-old Parisian and mother, travels to a small village in the south of France to arrange her mother's funeral. Caroline and her mother had a distant relationship. She meets Pattie, a local woman who freely shares stories of her romantic encounters. As the community prepares for its annual midsummer dance, Caroline's mother's body vanishes without a trace.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.7
  29. 129Problemski HotelMovie · 2016 · 110mThe life of a migrant navigating bureaucratic hurdles grows increasingly bleak as December arrives. Bipul resists acknowledging it, but the arrival of Lidia, a Russian girl, stirs something within him. Hope? Unlikely. A brighter future? Doubtful. Meanwhile, Martina is nine months pregnant, adding to the sense of despair. Yet, just when things seem impossible, assistance appears. It's a Christmas story.IMDb 6.4TMDB 4.4
  30. 130Bang Gang (A Modern Love Story)Movie · 2015 · 98m · DramaIn Biarritz, sixteen-year-old George, the popular girl at school, develops feelings for Alex. Hoping to gain his attention, she proposes a game to Alex, Nikita, Laetitia, and Gabriel. The group's interactions will lead them to explore and challenge their own boundaries of sexuality.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.0
  31. 131Los BarcosMovie · 2016 · 24mAn actress goes to Lisbon to promote a film in which she has a small part, as she was the only one available. During a question-and-answer session at the Cinematheque, she struggles to respond to the audience.IMDb 4.9
  32. 132Fear ItselfMovie · 2015 · 88mA young woman struggling with the aftermath of trauma guides viewers through a century of horror films. She examines the techniques filmmakers use to frighten audiences, and questions why we willingly allow ourselves to be scared.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0
  33. 133Sweet BeanMovie · 2015 · 113m · DramaThe owner of a dorayaki shop hires a 76-year-old woman whose skills draw customers from far and wide. However, she carries a hidden sorrow. The film explores finding happiness in simple moments, and how a delicious treat can bring comfort to everyone.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4
  34. 134AriannaMovie · 2015 · 84mAt nineteen, Arianna has yet to start menstruating. When summer arrives, her parents decide to revisit their country house on Lake Bolsena – a place Arianna lived until she was three and has never returned to. As the family settles in, buried memories begin to surface, and Arianna chooses to remain at the house after her parents return to the city.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.7
  35. 135The Endless RiverMovie · 2015 · 108mA young waitress greets her husband back to their quiet South African town after he's served four years in prison. It seems they can finally start building a life together. However, when a foreign family on a nearby farm is brutally murdered, the wife and the grieving husband find themselves drawn to each other. Caught in a spiral of violence, they forge an unexpected connection as they try to overcome their shared anger, sorrow, and isolation.IMDb 5.2TMDB 3.7
  36. 136The ClanMovie · 2015 · 109m · Drama, History, CrimeBetween 1982 and 1985, the Puccios, a wealthy family from the upscale suburb of San Isidro in Buenos Aires, Argentina, kidnap several individuals and take them hostage, demanding ransom.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8
  37. 137Much LovedMovie · 2015 · 108m · DramaThis is a social drama following four sex workers in Marrakech and their complicated relationships with their families and the wider community.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.9
  38. 138The Here AfterMovie · 2015 · 102m · DramaAfter serving a prison sentence, John returns home to his father with hopes of a new beginning. But in his community, his past crime continues to cast a long shadow.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3
  39. 139AsaMovie · 2014 · 1mTMDB 6.8
  40. 140The AsylumMovie · 2015 · 10mTwo refugees find their lives connected by a pond, which becomes a place of refuge as they wait for freedom.IMDb 4.4TMDB 5.8
  41. 141Bedside MannersMovie · 2014 · 2mMr. Clark's hospital visit takes a strange turn when a patient escapes and impersonates his doctor, unexpectedly paying him a visit.
  42. 142Bending to EarthMovie · 2015 · 15mBending to Earth explores how human activity shapes the landscape through inscriptions and transformations. A helicopter camera circles several radioactive sites as a voice-over, broadcast across various radio stations (often distorted), describes the materials used in their construction. This creates a commentary on how we organize space and the history embedded within it. The sites function like an alphabet of images imprinted on the earth. The camera observes this process, examining its connection to reality—not just as something already formed, but as something with potential or imagined possibilities. It reveals the hidden aspects, the disruptions within the story.
  43. 143The Cow FarmMovie · 2016 · 61mInitially intended as a straightforward documentary about a family and their hometown, the film quickly centers on Hassan, the maker's farmer cousin, and his beloved cows. Two years later, when Ali Sheikh Khudr returns, the war's devastating impact becomes painfully clear.IMDb 6.6
  44. 144KeeperMovie · 2015 · 95m · DramaMaxime and Mélanie are a typical teenage couple, deeply in love and certain of a future together. Their lives are upended when Mélanie becomes pregnant.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.8
  45. 145Nuts!Movie · 2016 · 79mThis is the true story of John Romulus Brinkley, a doctor from rural Kansas who, in 1917, discovers he can treat impotence by transplanting goat testicles. This is just the beginning of an unbelievable story. With the showmanship of P.T. Barnum, goat testicles, and the hopes of men struggling with impotence, Brinkley builds a fortune, comes close to becoming Governor of Kansas, pioneers junk mail and the infomercial, and creates the world's most powerful radio station. By the end of his extraordinary life, Brinkley’s story truly lives up to its name.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7
  46. 146Embrace of the SerpentMovie · 2015 · 125m · Drama, AdventureThis is the sweeping tale of first contact, betrayal, and an unlikely friendship. Karamakate, the sole survivor of his Amazonian tribe, meets two scientists who embark on a 40-year journey through the rainforest searching for a sacred plant with healing properties. The story is inspired by the journals of early explorers of the Colombian Amazon, Theodor Koch-Grunberg and Richard Evans Schultes.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.7
  47. 147Love & FriendshipMovie · 2016 · 94m · Drama, Romance, ComedyLady Susan Vernon, a charming but manipulative woman, goes to live with her in-laws to avoid gossip about her past and to arrange marriages for herself and her daughter. Her plans are disrupted by two attractive young men: the handsome Reginald DeCourcy and the wealthy Sir James Martin.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.1
  48. 148Where the Words GrowMovie · 2015 · 24m"Where the Words Grow" follows three Chicago slam poets as they compete to represent the city at the National Poetry Slam.
  49. 149MotherMovie · 2016 · 90mA Slovenian mother brings her daughter, struggling with addiction and self-destruction, to a secluded Italian village, hoping isolation will offer healing. Drawing inspiration from Proust, Skafar crafts a delicate and moving film – a quiet poem about two women where unspoken feelings gradually begin to emerge.IMDb 6.4TMDB 8.8
  50. 150Herberg van het geheugenMovie · 2016 · 75mKees Hin, a uniquely unconventional Dutch filmmaker, views the world as a performance. In a conversation with Barbara den Uyl, he reflects on his work, beginning with wartime shoes and old film reels. He explains that, for him, filmmaking is fundamentally about understanding people.
  51. 151Oleg and the Rare ArtsMovie · 2016 · 70mThis touching film by newcomer Duque explores the life of Oleg Nikolaevitch Karavaichuk, a legendary figure. Duque was inspired by music composed for a Kira Muratova film and became the first non-Russian to gain the trust of the enigmatic, still-active 89-year-old.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9
  52. 152This Summer FeelingMovie · 2015 · 110mDuring the height of summer, Sasha unexpectedly passes away. Her death draws together Lawrence, her boyfriend, and Zoé, her sister, who were previously barely acquainted. They find solace in sharing their grief and the weight of their loss as they navigate Berlin, Paris, and New York.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.6
  53. 153The Waiting RoomMovie · 2015 · 92mJasmin, a former star actor in Yugoslavia, wants to return to Sarajevo and resume his acting career. However, he worries about losing custody of his son, Daniel, if he decides to go.IMDb 6.2TMDB 4.6
  54. 154A Copy of My MindMovie · 2016 · 117mA beauty salon worker and a subtitle writer for pirated DVDs find themselves in peril after watching a restricted video.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.2
  55. 155RoomMovie · 2015 · 118m · Drama, ThrillerAfter seven years imprisoned in a confined space, a woman and her young son are released and experience the outside world together for the first time.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.0
  56. 156Heart of a DogMovie · 2015 · 75m · DocumentaryThis lyrical and deeply personal film explores grief through the lens of loss: the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother, and her dog, alongside reflections on family, surveillance, and Buddhist philosophy.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.5
  57. 157AnomalisaMovie · 2015 · 91m · Animation, Drama, RomanceA motivational speaker's life takes a turn when he encounters an energetic woman who disrupts his predictable routine.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1
  58. 158For Your LoveMovie · 2015 · 110mThis is a highly eccentric story about a woman in her forties struggling with an abusive and deceitful husband. Her life becomes further complicated by a charming soap actor who enters the picture, appearing almost unrealistically perfect.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.6
  59. 159Innocence of MemoriesMovie · 2016 · 97mNobel Prize winner Orhan Pamuk opens a museum in Istanbul, but the museum's contents are fictional – they tell a story of tragic love in 1970s Istanbul. The film explores these objects as a springboard for a journey through the city's sights, scenes, and atmosphere. It’s a film about Istanbul, love, memory, and loss.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.1
  60. 160SuburraMovie · 2015 · 130m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerA ruthless gangster nicknamed "Samurai" aims to transform Rome's waterfront into a dazzling new Las Vegas. The city's various mob bosses have united behind his ambitious plan. However, their fragile alliance is unlikely to endure.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3
  61. 161The EventMovie · 2015 · 74mIn August 1991, a failed coup by hardline communists in Moscow brought an end to 70 years of Soviet rule. The USSR quickly dissolved, and the Russian Federation's flag replaced the Soviet one over the Kremlin. As President Gorbachev was held captive, the coup leaders broadcast Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" on state media, disrupting news. In Moscow, protestors gathered around the White House, ready to defend democratic opposition led by Boris Yeltsin. Meanwhile, thousands of confused, frightened, and hopeful people flooded the streets of Leningrad, eager to participate in what they believed would reshape their future. Twenty-five years later, Sergei Loznitsa revisits these pivotal moments of August 1991, examining the event widely celebrated as the dawn of "Russian democracy."IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6
  62. 162My Good HansMovie · 2015 · 111mBefore the war, Soviet worker Pyotr and German engineer Hans meet during a business trip to the USSR. At a Soviet plant, their teams collaborate. When Hans makes a mistake causing an explosion and casualties, he is confronted by Pyotr, the only witness. Pyotr is also vulnerable; his presence near the furnace risks accusations of sabotage and a death sentence. Initially suspicious of each other, they develop a silent understanding that blossoms into friendship, noticing their similarities, including having young children. Pyotr secretly leaves town with his family, but Hans feels a sense of loss rather than relief at the disappearance of the witness to his error.IMDb 5.8TMDB 4.8
  63. 163NightlifeMovie · 2015 · 15mCyprien Gaillard, a multidisciplinary artist, combines elements of Cleveland, Los Angeles, and Berlin to construct a three-dimensional nighttime spectacle featuring powerful winds and bursts of fireworks.IMDb 8.7TMDB 8.7
  64. 164Pieta in the ToiletMovie · 2015 · 120mHiroshi, who abandoned his aspirations as a painter for a part-time job cleaning office windows, receives a devastating diagnosis: he has only three months to live. In his final summer, he meets Mai, a high school student, and finds himself drawn to her.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.7
  65. 165Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever MadeMovie · 2015 · 93m · DocumentaryIn 1982, three eleven-year-olds in Mississippi decide to recreate their favorite movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark. It takes seven challenging years, straining their friendship and almost causing a house fire. By the end, they've filmed every scene except one: the airplane explosion. Thirty years later, they reunite to finally complete their childhood ambition by building a 75-foot replica of the "Flying Wing" plane in a Mississippi mud pit... and then detonate it! This is the story of how they made what's considered the greatest fan film ever.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6
  66. 166He Hated PigeonsMovie · 2015 · 80mA young man journeys from the Northern Atacama Desert to the southern Patagonian coast of Chile, undertaking a deeply personal and spiritual quest to honor the final wish of his recently deceased lover.IMDb 6.2TMDB 4.6
  67. 167Rebel CitizenMovie · 2015 · 76mOriginally a video masterclass, this film explores the political documentaries of Oscar-winning cinematographer Haskell Wexler. Using footage from his films alongside interviews, it offers a personal look at the talent behind the lens.IMDb 5.9
  68. 168The Land of the EnlightenedMovie · 2016 · 83mIn a minefield near Bagram airfield, Afghanistan, a group of Kuchi children disarm landmines to sell the explosives. These mines are used by other child laborers in a lapis lazuli mine, with the precious stones destined for markets in Tajikistan and China, passing through areas controlled by child soldiers. Amidst the chaos of daily life, the children escape into their imaginations, as American soldiers prepare to withdraw.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.0
  69. 169Paths of the SoulMovie · 2015 · 115mFor seven months, eleven Tibetans undertake a grueling 1,200-mile pilgrimage. Throughout their journey, they prostrate themselves repeatedly with each step.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.7
  70. 170Beyond SleepMovie · 2016 · 108mA young geologist travels to the remote, expansive tundra of northern Norway to complete his research on meteorite impact sites. He soon becomes lost, not only in the wilderness but also grappling with his inner struggles.IMDb 6.0TMDB 4.8
  71. 171PréjudiceMovie · 2015 · 105mThis psychological drama explores the unraveling of a family's equilibrium on a seemingly idyllic summer evening. Cédric, typically withdrawn and isolated, struggles with the joyful announcement of his sister's pregnancy.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.9

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