Explore 134 Films from IFFR 2017: A Global Cinema Journey
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Japanese Girls Never DieMovie · 2016 · 101mA group of high school girls are randomly attacking men at night. The missing person poster of a young woman is used as a template and painted on the walls of a quiet, small town.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.5 - 2
Lady MacbethMovie · 2016 · 86m · DramaEngland, 1865. Katherine is trapped in a loveless marriage, controlled by her husband and his domineering father. She discovers a powerful inner strength and becomes determined to achieve her desires, no matter the cost.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 3
American HoneyMovie · 2016 · 163m · DramaA restless teenager leaves her difficult home and joins a group of young people traveling the American Midwest, selling magazines. She becomes part of a lifestyle filled with wild parties, dangerous schemes, and short-lived relationships, seeking freedom and a sense of community as they journey across the country.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 4
AscentMovie · 2016 · 80mA film called Ascent uses 4,500 photographs from the last 150 years to explore Mount Fuji, a volcano seen as having many faces. The film blends documentary and fiction, photography and filmmaking, following an English woman and her late Japanese partner, Hiroshi, as they virtually climb the mountain. Their journey transcends time, geography, and culture, revealing unexpected stories along the way.IMDb 7.0TMDB 5.4 - 5
BeduínoMovie · 2016 · 75mA couple with a shared passion for art searches for something elusive, driven by a deep, almost spiritual longing. Their quest unfolds in a luminous world where hope and despair are intertwined, explored through countless artistic expressions.IMDb 6.0TMDB 4.7 - 6
Rat FilmMovie · 2016 · 82m · Documentary"Rat Film" is a documentary that explores the history of Baltimore by examining the relationship between people and rats. The film follows rats as they navigate the city's spaces – across walls, fences, and alleys – and make homes within them. It also looks at the humans who interact with rats, whether through affection, co-existence, or attempts to eradicate them.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 7
KékszakállúMovie · 2016 · 72mThis film offers an intimate look at several young women navigating uncertain lives – exploring their inner worlds, relationships, and experiences within a society facing economic and spiritual decline. The story is loosely based on Bela Bartok's opera, Bluebeard's Castle.IMDb 5.5TMDB 4.9 - 8
JackieMovie · 2016 · 100m · DramaThis film chronicles the days following President John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963, focusing on the experiences of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. It depicts her life in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 9
MoonlightMovie · 2016 · 111m · DramaThis is a poignant story about a young man's journey to self-discovery, shown through three key periods in his life. It follows his experiences with love – the joy, heartbreak, and beauty – as he also comes to terms with his own identity.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 10
Baboy HalasMovie · 2016 · 105mA family of indigenous people, among the last to live as forest dwellers, struggles to adapt to a changing world. They face the increasing presence and customs of more settled tribes from the plains.IMDb 7.6TMDB 3.2 - 11
LemonMovie · 2017 · 83m · Drama, ComedyIsaac is facing a difficult time. His acting career is failing, his girlfriend of ten years is considering ending their relationship, and his family consistently disappoints him. While pursuing a new romance, he grapples with finding his purpose in a world that feels hostile to him.IMDb 4.8TMDB 4.4 - 12
Asura: The City of MadnessMovie · 2016 · 136m · Action, Crime, ThrillerA morally flexible police officer is drawn into a dangerous situation when he becomes caught between the department's internal investigators and the city's powerful, corrupt mayor.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 13
The Road to MandalayMovie · 2016 · 108mLianqing and Guo, refugees from Burma, find safety in Thailand. However, Gho's affection for Lianqing might be stronger than her feelings for Guo.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9 - 14
The Wedding RingMovie · 2016 · 96mAfter finishing her studies overseas, a young woman returns to her family home in Zinder, grappling with heartbreak. She finds a path to healing as she awaits the arrival of the new moon, a time of mystical hope.IMDb 6.7TMDB 8.0 - 15
The AmateurMovie · 2017 · 90mPiero Portaluppi, a celebrated Milanese architect who thrived during the Fascist era, is rediscovered through his surviving works and a newly found 16mm film diary he made throughout his life. A charismatic and influential figure, Portaluppi navigated a significant yet turbulent period with a detached irony, seemingly creating beauty while observing the world. The relentless march of history dramatically reshapes the world of the eclectic artist and his extensive family.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.5 - 16
White SunMovie · 2016 · 87mIn a Nepalese village, young Pooja lives with her mother. She is grieving the loss of her grandfather, but also secretly excited about the possibility of meeting Chandra, a man she believes might be her father. Chandra is a former Maoist guerrilla returning home after ten years of civil conflict.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 17
Yourself and YoursMovie · 2016 · 87m · Drama, ComedyA South Korean man searches the city for his ex-girlfriend after their breakup. Meanwhile, she encounters two men who each insist they have previously met her.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.2 - 18
The LevellingMovie · 2017 · 83m · DramaWhile completing her veterinary studies, Clover learns her brother has passed away and returns to her family's farm in rural Somerset, which is facing financial difficulties.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 19
PatersonMovie · 2016 · 118m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceThis film follows a week in the life of Paterson, a poet who works as a bus driver, and his wife Laura, a highly creative artist. They live in Paterson, New Jersey, a city with a rich history as a birthplace for many renowned poets and artists.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1 - 20
The Girl with All the GiftsMovie · 2016 · 111m · Action, Horror, Science FictionA strange fungus has transformed most people into mindless, flesh-eating creatures in the future. When a scientist and a teacher discover a girl who appears immune, they embark on a journey to find a way to save humanity.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6 - 21
Family LifeMovie · 2017 · 80mA lonely man agrees to house-sit for a relative and invents a story about a spiteful ex-wife who is keeping his daughter from him. He does this to gain the sympathy of a single mother he's recently met.IMDb 6.3TMDB 4.4 - 22
A Decent WomanMovie · 2016 · 101mWorking as a housemaid in a wealthy gated community near Buenos Aires, a woman finds a path to sexual and emotional freedom when she ventures into a secluded nudist swingers' club hidden within the community's high walls.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.2 - 23
HarmoniumMovie · 2016 · 120m · DramaToshio takes on Yasaka as a worker in his workshop. However, Yasaka's recent release from prison leads him to interfere in Toshio's family.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.5 - 24
This Is Our LandMovie · 2017 · 117m · DramaPauline is a dedicated and caring home health aide who is raising her two children while also caring for her father, a retired steelworker. Because of her respected position in the community, leaders of a radical political party ask her to run for mayor.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.8 - 25
Beyond the Mountains and HillsMovie · 2017 · 90mAfter 27 years of military service, David is discharged and returns home to his family, a life he's largely missed. He hopes to transition to a managerial role in the civilian world, following in the footsteps of his fellow veterans. However, David struggles to adjust to the fast-paced, success-driven culture of modern Israel, where money and ambition reign supreme.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.3 - 26
Jean of the JonesesMovie · 2016 · 88mThe death of the Jones family patriarch on their doorstep throws the family into disarray. As the paramedic who answers their 911 call tries to connect with the sharp-tongued Jean Jones, unresolved tensions erupt and long-held conflicts resurface during the funeral.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.2 - 27
The Summer Is GoneMovie · 2016 · 105mIn the early 1990s, Xiaolei, a recent primary school graduate in a remote western Chinese village, dreams of a carefree summer. Instead, he's met with a monotonous routine and a growing sense of unease. With his father gone, Xiaolei comes to understand the profound changes in his life.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.1 - 28
Cassette: A Documentary MixtapeMovie · 2016 · 80mTo understand why his magnetic audiotape won't fade, cassette tape inventor Lou Ottens revisits his history. As rock musicians embrace the format for their new recordings, they inadvertently help him piece together the forgotten details of his invention's enduring legacy.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 29
Gimme DangerMovie · 2016 · 108m · Documentary, MusicThe Stooges uniquely blended raw, powerful music with psychedelic sounds, bluesy rhythms, and sharp, angry lyrics. Their charismatic frontman was a distinctive figure, embodying a mix of theatricality and rebellious energy. They were unlike any other band before them, yet countless artists have since drawn inspiration from them. This film explores the musical, cultural, political, and historical forces that shaped The Stooges. It follows their journey, examining their influences, early struggles for success, and enduring impact on music.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8 - 30
The Eye's DreamMovie · 2016 · 102mMaya is a photographer who specializes in images of the eye. Kunio, a neurosurgeon and documentary filmmaker, wants to make a film about her. Meanwhile, a secretive collector of eyeballs becomes fixated on Maya, specifically her own eyes.IMDb 6.2TMDB 1.0 - 31
Heis (chronicles)Movie · 2016Pia returns to her Mediterranean family to tell them she wants to become legally independent.IMDb 7.5TMDB 5.0 - 32
The Mole Song: Hong Kong CapriccioMovie · 2016 · 128mAn undercover police officer navigates a complicated situation as he attempts to reconnect with his past love, all while investigating a disturbing secret connected to the police chief. He must also ensure the safety of the chief's daughter.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.0 - 33
The Idea of a LakeMovie · 2016 · 79mPhotographer Inès is determined to finish her book project before her first baby arrives. The project, exploring her childhood memories, repeatedly leads her back to her family home in southern Argentina – the place that defined her. It's also where she finds the last photograph she has of her father, taken before he vanished during the military dictatorship. This photo unlocks a series of fragmented recollections about her relationships with her mother and brother.IMDb 6.3TMDB 4.7 - 34
Super Dark TimesMovie · 2017 · 103m · Drama, ThrillerBest friends Zach and Josh have shared everything, but after a terrible accident, they become involved in a cover-up. This secret slowly destroys their friendship, leading them into a world of growing suspicion and violence.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 35
A WeddingMovie · 2017 · 95m · DramaEighteen-year-old Zahira has always deeply valued her Pakistani family and the guidance of her parents. But when they ask her to follow tradition and choose a husband from their community, Zahira's life becomes complicated. She struggles to balance her cultural heritage with the independence she feels in her modern life. Zahira turns to her brother Amir for support as she navigates this emotional conflict.
The film examines the challenges of identity and culture through the story of a young woman caught between her upbringing and family expectations. It portrays Zahira's difficult situation with sensitivity, while also showing the important relationships within her family. The film highlights the crucial role Amir plays in helping his sister through her dilemma, emphasizing the strength of sibling bonds during tough times.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6 - 36
Night of a 1000 HoursMovie · 2016 · 92mPhilip inherits his family's business from his father and is unexpectedly visited by the ghosts of his ancestors. As a night unfolds filled with murder, a secret romance, and mistaken identities, Philip discovers a deeply hidden family secret.IMDb 5.7TMDB 4.0 - 37
The Death of Louis XIVMovie · 2016 · 115m · Drama, HistoryAugust 1715. During a walk, Louis XIV experiences a leg pain. In the following days, the king continues with his duties, but struggles to sleep and develops a high fever. He eats very little and grows progressively weaker. This marks the beginning of the great French king's prolonged suffering, as he is attended by family and physicians.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5 - 38
Thousand CutsMovie · 2017 · 90mOmar Petit could have a happy life with his wife and daughter, but a group of local farmers are making things difficult for them because of Omar's background. One night, one of these farmers is sabotaging their vineyard when he witnesses the murder of three South American drug smugglers. The killer, an injured but tough biker, seeks refuge on the Petits' farm and takes the family hostage.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.9 - 39
A Brief ExcursionMovie · 2017 · 75mStola has spent his summer attending endless festivals. Then, he meets Roko, an old friend searching for medieval frescoes at a monastery. Roko persuades Stola and a group of strangers to join him. But when their bus breaks down in the middle of nowhere, their short trip becomes a symbolic journey into the unknown.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.0 - 40
When Paul Came Over The SeaMovie · 2017 · 97mA surprising friendship develops amidst a turbulent political climate.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.8 - 41
FilthyMovie · 2017 · 87mLena, a 17-year-old from a middle-class family, experiences a blossoming first love filled with secret nighttime adventures and magical Danube River walks. This idyllic world is destroyed when she is raped. She becomes withdrawn and attempts suicide. Her family, overwhelmed, seeks help by entrusting her to a psychiatric institute.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.8 - 42
Burning BirdsMovie · 2016 · 90mAfter her husband, a fish salesman, is murdered by militants because of his political beliefs, Kusum is left to care for her eight children and mother-in-law. She works breaking rocks in a quarry to make ends meet. This is a deeply moving and difficult story of hardship.IMDb 6.9TMDB 4.8 - 43
ThreeMovie · 2016 · 88m · Action, Crime, ThrillerFacing certain defeat in a police confrontation, a criminal shoots himself, hoping to force officers to stop firing and transport him to the hospital. Once there, he invokes patient rights to delay treatment, buying time for his associates to orchestrate a rescue. The lead detective recognizes the ruse but chooses to cooperate, aiming to capture the entire gang.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0 - 44
The GiantMovie · 2016 · 86m · DramaRikard is a 30-year-old man with autism and significant physical disfigurement, living in a residential home for people with disabilities. The separation from his mother at age three deeply affects him. To cope with the difficulties of his life, Rikard retreats into a fantasy where he is a giant, fifty meters tall.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.1 - 45
Strange But TrueMovie · 2017 · 100mJonathan and Yesi, two garbage collectors working for the ruthless Master Clean, are constantly watched by Mum, a veteran collector who silently cleans the city streets. One night, they discover a body with money. Master Clean makes a devastating choice, prompting Jonathan and Yesi to plot their escape. Disaster is imminent.IMDb 6.0TMDB 3.6 - 46
ManifestoMovie · 2017 · 98m · DramaManifesto, an adaptation of Rosefeldt's installation, celebrates influential art manifestos from the 19th and 20th centuries – including those of the Communist and Dogme movements. Thirteen distinct characters, all portrayed by Cate Blanchett, embody these manifestos: a homeless man, a factory worker, and a corporate CEO among them. The film offers a uniquely humorous audio-visual experience.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.8 - 47
SieranevadaMovie · 2016 · 173m · DramaA successful neurologist returns from Paris and picks up his wife for a family gathering. They're headed to his mother's apartment for a meal honoring his father, who passed away the previous year. At the apartment, guests are gathered, awaiting the priest, and engaged in conversations ranging from significant global events to trivial matters.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.7 - 48
Free FireMovie · 2017 · 90m · Action, Crime, MysteryIn 1978 Boston, a planned meeting between rival gangs in an abandoned warehouse quickly escalates into a violent confrontation, forcing everyone to fight for their lives.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3 - 49
Personal ShopperMovie · 2016 · 106m · Drama, Mystery, ThrillerMaureen, in her mid-twenties, works as a personal shopper for a famous media personality. The job allows her to live in Paris, a city she's determined to leave only after finding her twin brother, who died there years ago. Her search takes an unexpected turn when she begins receiving cryptic text messages from an unknown number.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.9 - 50
Tonsler ParkMovie · 2017 · 80mTonsler Park documents the democratic process in action at polling places in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Election Day, November 8, 2016, using black and white 16mm film.IMDb 5.6TMDB 4.8 - 51
PortoMovie · 2017 · 75mIn Porto, Portugal, Jake and Mati, both feeling like outsiders, shared a fleeting connection. They are haunted by the memory of that encounter, and as they try to understand what happened between them, they revisit a night where they were free from worry and the constraints of time.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.6 - 52
By the Time It Gets DarkMovie · 2016 · 106mFilmmaker Ann is working on a project about the 1976 killing of Thai students. She interviews Taew, a survivor, at a remote mountain location, but Taew's recollections and viewpoints begin to shift as Ann delves deeper into the project.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.1 - 53
Where is Rocky II?Movie · 2016 · 93mPierre Bismuth enlists a private investigator and two screenwriters to look into a puzzling piece of art.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.0 - 54
PrevengeMovie · 2017 · 89m · Horror, Comedy, DramaA widow who is pregnant and convinced her unborn child is guiding her begins a series of murders.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.5 - 55
20th Century WomenMovie · 2016 · 118m · DramaIn 1979 Santa Barbara, California, Dorothea Fields, a determined single mother in her mid-50s, is raising her teenage son, Jamie, during a time of significant cultural shifts and youthful rebellion. Dorothea seeks assistance from two younger women: Abbie, a free-spirited punk artist who lives with them, and Julie, a sharp and outspoken teenage neighbor, to help navigate Jamie's adolescence.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3 - 56
Big Big WorldMovie · 2016 · 100mAli and Zuhal leave the orphanage and cross a line, forcing them to live outside society. The forest they seek refuge in becomes their isolated world. Two young people, cast out from civilization, must now begin their lives anew.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4 - 57
The UntamedMovie · 2016 · 98m · Science Fiction, Drama, ThrillerAlejandra, a young mother and housewife, feels trapped in a violent marriage with her husband, Angel. She turns to her brother Fabián for help, unaware he's hiding secrets. When the couple discovers a meteorite, they encounter a mysterious creature that dramatically changes their lives. The creature offers both intense pleasure and destruction, attracting others who crave its unique power. Amidst this chaos, Fabián has a sexual relationship with Angel. Eventually, Fabián's discovery of the creature’s effects leads to Angel being abandoned once again.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.9 - 58
A Bride for Rip Van WinkleMovie · 2016 · 179m · Drama, RomanceA woman arranges for hired actors and everyday people to pose as her friends and family at her wedding.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 59
Elon Doesn't Believe in DeathMovie · 2017 · 75mEach day, Elon visits his wife at her work, but she's not there. He checks their home, but she's missing. He begins retracing her daily route. The next morning, Elon reports her disappearance to the police and visits hospitals and morgues. Alone, he wanders the city, searching for any information about his wife's sudden and unexplained absence.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.1 - 60
Mister UniversoMovie · 2016 · 90mTairo, a young lion-tamer, is feeling down. The loss of a cherished lucky charm prompts him to embark on a journey through Italy. He's searching for Arthur Robin, a former Mister Universe who had given him the charm many years ago.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 61
The Last FamilyMovie · 2016 · 124m · Drama, HistoryBeksiński is a gentle man who secretly fears spiders, even though he has intense sexual fantasies and creates unsettling dystopian art. He's a devoted family man, striving for the well-being of his wife Zofia, his anxious son Tomasz, and their aging mothers. His dedication to painting while listening to classical music eventually leads to recognition in the contemporary art world. Zofia, a devout Catholic, tries to maintain family harmony, but Tomasz struggles with violent moods and suicidal thoughts. Their brief respite is shattered when he begins dating, becomes a radio personality and film translator, requiring his parents to constantly worry about his self-destructive tendencies. However, Beksiński always knew family life wouldn't be perfect. He documents the next 28 years of his family's life with his camcorder, capturing it all through paintings, close calls, music trends, and funerals.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1 - 62
Knife in the Clear WaterMovie · 2018 · 93mA man fights desperately to prevent his prized bull from being sacrificed as part of his late wife's funeral rituals.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.7 - 63
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 - 64
Train to BusanMovie · 2016 · 118m · Horror, Thriller, ActionA zombie virus outbreak forces South Korea into a national emergency. Onboard a speeding train to Busan, passengers must fight desperately to stay alive.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.7 - 65
Introduction to the End of an ArgumentMovie · 1990 · 40mLebanese-Canadian artist Jayce Salloum and Palestinian filmmaker Elia Suleiman, now based in New York, examine how our understanding of the Palestinian Intifada has been shaped by films and television. They trace the origins of these impressions.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 66
BlackheartsMovie · 2016 · 87mBlackhearts offers a new perspective on the infamous Norwegian black metal scene. The film journeys to South America, Europe, and the Middle East to document three devoted fans of the music, each with deeply held religious and political beliefs.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.3 - 67
HarunekoMovie · 2016 · 90mIn this strikingly original Japanese film, people seeking death find a strange sort of solace in a peculiar café.IMDb 5.1 - 68
I Am Truly a Drop of Sun on EarthMovie · 2018 · 61mApril is released from prison after being arrested for illegal sex work. While working in the basement of a luxury hotel in Tbilisi, she meets Dije, a young Nigerian man who thought he was traveling to Georgia, USA. Instead, he finds himself in a country with no opportunities. April is hiding and grappling with a past love she can't discuss openly. Amidst longing and a struggle to survive in the hot city, an unexpected relationship blossoms between them, two people living outside mainstream society.IMDb 6.0TMDB 4.9 - 69
The Pot and the OakMovie · 2017 · 72mWhen an Iranian man discovers he is infertile, he is confronted with a profound personal crisis. His inability to have children triggers a deep existential struggle.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.8 - 70
Self-Criticism of a Bourgeois DogMovie · 2017 · 99mThe film centers on the title dog, who recounts his transformation from an unemployed communist filmmaker. He explains to a foreign exchange student, Camille, that his work on a farm is research for a new movie. Julian, the director, relies on Camille's help, forcing him to maintain a fabricated story about the farm. Though the experience isn’t the idealistic life he envisioned, a spiritual connection with a character reminiscent of Francis of Assisi gives him a renewed purpose.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 71
UglyMovie · 2017 · 92mThis is a story about people facing hardship, loss, and despair, and their fight to overcome their challenges and find hope.IMDb 5.1TMDB 4.5 - 72
MatangtubigMovie · 2015 · 88mA violent crime shatters the peaceful life of a rural town in Batangas. When a girl's body is found, the entire community is scrutinized while her friend disappears. The growing media attention reveals long-hidden secrets. During the town's annual lakeside festival, an ancient evil awakens, terrifying the residents.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.7 - 73
The Wolf from Royal Vineyard StreetMovie · 2016 · 75mThis film chronicles the life of Jan Nemec, a prominent and influential figure in the Czech New Wave movement of filmmaking.IMDb 5.5TMDB 3.0 - 74
Live from DhakaMovie · 2019 · 91mThe film presents a series of scenes depicting a man with physical limitations struggling with despair as he desperately seeks a way to escape Dhaka.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.3 - 75
Lightning Falls BehindMovie · 2017 · 82mHaving previously worked in Guatemala and Mexico, Hernandez discovers inspiring settings, a unique atmosphere, and energetic young people in Costa Rica for this project. The film is deliberately raw and features rebellious girls, Sole and Ana, who uncover something deeply unsettling while exploring their grandmother's garden.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.0 - 76
BoundariesMovie · 2016 · 100mEmily Price juggles her family with leading critical talks between a Canadian politician and the president of a nation facing resource exploitation.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.8 - 77
Marjorie PrimeMovie · 2017 · 99m · Drama, Mystery, Science FictionA company offers a service that generates realistic holographic projections of deceased loved ones. An elderly woman uses this technology to interact with a younger version of her late husband.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 78
Raoul Ruiz, Drama Against Ignorance!Movie · 2016 · 63mThis documentary features recollections from friends and colleagues about the work of filmmaker Raúl Ruiz. The film explores three key elements that shaped Ruiz's distinctive cinematic style: poetry, science, and his personal history. It offers insights into how these influences combined to create his unique worldview. The film is presented alongside two previously released short films by Ruiz, who passed away in 2011.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.7 - 79
Antonio One Two ThreeMovie · 2019 · 95mAntonio runs away from home and seeks refuge at his ex-girlfriend's apartment, where he encounters an unexpected Brazilian guest. Meanwhile, Johnny is preparing to stage his first play in Lisbon, and his friendship with a young lighting technician forces him to confront his personal issues. Débora, after a long absence, returns home and later visits the theater, falling asleep during the performance and being awakened by the main character. The film explores three interconnected perspectives on the same story.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.7 - 80
Happy Times Will Come SoonMovie · 2016 · 100mTommaso and Arturo are fleeing through a secluded forest, struggling to survive by hunting and navigating the dense woods. The atmosphere is tranquil until gunshots shatter the peace. Years later, the forest is plagued by wolves. While exploring, Ariane discovers an unusual hole in the ground. Is she the woman mentioned in local legends?IMDb 4.8TMDB 5.4 - 81
RawMovie · 2016 · 98m · Horror, DramaJustine comes from a family of veterinarians and vegetarians. At sixteen, she's a bright student about to begin her first year at vet school, following in her older sister's footsteps. But she quickly finds herself facing intense hazing. Justine is unexpectedly forced to eat raw meat for the first time. This experience triggers unforeseen changes as she starts to discover who she really is.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 82
MimosasMovie · 2016 · 93mA Sheikh nearing the end of his life journeys through the Moroccan Atlas Mountains, accompanied by a caravan and guarded by two untrustworthy men.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.9 - 83
TramontaneMovie · 2017 · 105mRabih, a young blind man living in a Lebanese village, supports himself by singing in a choir and working as a Braille editor. His world is turned upside down when he attempts to obtain a passport and learns his identification card – the one he's always known – is fraudulent. He is forced on a journey across Lebanon to uncover the truth about his identity.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 84
The HandmaidenMovie · 2016 · 145m · Thriller, Drama, RomanceKorea, 1930s. During Japanese occupation, Sookee takes a job as a handmaiden to Hideko, a Japanese heiress living in isolation on her family's estate, ruled by her controlling Uncle Kouzuki. However, Sookee hides a secret: she's a skilled pickpocket recruited by a con man pretending to be a Japanese Count. His plan is to seduce Hideko and steal her wealth.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.2 - 85
Before the Rooster CrowsMovie · 2016 · 98mCarmín, a teenager growing up in a remote mountain village in Puerto Rico, lives with her strict grandmother, who has raised her alone since her mother emigrated to the United States. The return of her father, after a long prison sentence, brings Carmín some relief from her sadness. But her relationship with him is complicated, and as she approaches adulthood, it creates significant confusion for her.IMDb 7.1TMDB 5.8 - 86
The Future PerfectMovie · 2017 · 65mThis film offers a thoughtful exploration of the potential paths for a young Chinese immigrant in Buenos Aires. The story is presented using the formal, somewhat awkward language typically found in introductory Spanish textbooks.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.2 - 87
X500Movie · 2016 · 104mX Quinientos follows Alex, David, and Aurora, three individuals living on opposite sides of the United States. They are linked by their shared difficulty with grief and their desire for personal transformation as they try to find a way forward.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 88
Solo, SolitudeMovie · 2017 · 97mFor over three decades, the Suharto regime has suppressed democracy in Indonesia. Wiji Thukul is a poet who openly criticizes the government, and his poems are frequently chanted by protestors. In 1996, following riots in Jakarta, he and other activists are wrongly blamed. Forced into hiding, Wiji flees to Pontianak, Borneo, where he lives under assumed identities for eight months, continuing to write under a pseudonym. Meanwhile, his wife Sipon and their two children in Solo, Java, live under constant watch. In May 1998, Wiji Thukul disappears, just a month before Suharto is overthrown.IMDb 7.3TMDB 9.0 - 89
Heal the LivingMovie · 2016 · 104m · DramaA surfing trip brings together several teenagers, while a woman with a heart condition is attended to by two teams of doctors and medical specialists.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.4 - 90
Sleeping BeautyMovie · 2017 · 82mIn the kingdom of Letonia, Prince Égon secretly practices the drums while harboring a singular ambition: to find Sleeping Beauty in Kentz and end her enchanted slumber. His father, the king, dismisses fairy tales and disapproves of Égon's quest. However, Maggie Jerkins, an archaeologist from UNESCO, offers Égon a chance to pursue his dream.IMDb 5.9TMDB 4.5 - 91
Light ThereafterMovie · 2017 · 101mPavel, a young man struggling with his emotions and feeling isolated, travels across Europe to find his idol, the mysterious painter Arnaud. Deeply lonely and without direction, Pavel attempts to connect with the various people he encounters during his journey.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.0 - 92
Wolf and SheepMovie · 2016 · 86mIn rural Afghanistan, storytelling is how people make sense of their world. The shepherd children rule the mountains, adhering to strict rules, like the prohibition against boys and girls being together. The boys train with slingshots to defend against wolves, while the girls secretly smoke and play at marriage, hoping for husbands. They whisper about Sediqa, an eleven-year-old outsider they believe is cursed. Then, Qodrat, also eleven, becomes the focus of gossip when his mother remarries an older man with two wives. Qodrat wanders the most remote parts of the mountains and encounters Sediqa, and they form a friendship.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 93
A Magical Substance Flows Into MeMovie · 2015 · 68mRobert Lachmann, a German-Jewish ethnomusicologist, hosted a radio show called "Oriental Music" in the 1930s. The program showcased the musical traditions of Palestine, featuring live performances by musicians from various ethnic and religious backgrounds. Inspired by Lachmann's research, Palestinian artist Jumana Manna journeys through present-day Israel and the Palestinian territories with recordings from the show. The film explores how these songs sound today when performed by Moroccan, Kurdish, or Yemenite Jews, Samaritans, Palestinian communities in cities and villages, Bedouins, and Coptic Christians.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 94
The ManMovie · 2017 · 93mSimon, a prominent and affluent figure in the Danish art world, enjoys a privileged life with his wife and mistress. His world is upended by the unexpected arrival of Casper, a son he never knew. Casper, it turns out, is the renowned graffiti artist known as "The Ghost," whose actions directly challenge Simon. This forces them both to confront their strained relationship. Despite initial difficulties, a bond slowly forms between father and son, but the question remains: can blood truly bridge the gap? Simon is unprepared for fatherhood, while Casper has his own agenda for a relationship with his father that goes beyond simple connection.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.2 - 95
The BurglarMovie · 2016 · 98mEighteen-year-old Alex lives with her mother in Arad, a small desert town near the Dead Sea. One day, her mother vanishes without a trace, leaving Alex alone. Struggling to survive, Alex begins secretly entering homes at night. She isn't searching for money, but rather trying to absorb the feeling of other people's lives and their intimacy.IMDb 5.7TMDB 4.7 - 96
Sister of MineMovie · 2017 · 94m · Drama, ThrillerOliver, a young film director, finds out on a pornographic website that the actress in one of the videos is his younger half-sister, Aurora. As he investigates how she ended up there, Oliver becomes increasingly drawn to her.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.2 - 97
Quality TimeMovie · 2017 · 86mThe film follows five men in their fifties as they each navigate the often absurd realities of their lives.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5 - 98
Sexy DurgaMovie · 2018 · 85mAt midnight, anxious Durga and her friend Kabeer flee their village as a major festival honoring Goddess Durga unfolds at the temple. Devotees offer themselves to the goddess. As Durga navigates the dark highway, strangers offer assistance to get them to the railway station. Their journey through darkness and hardship becomes a mystical experience. While Devi Durga embodies power, what becomes of the woman Durga lost in the night?IMDb 6.0TMDB 4.2 - 99Voyage to TerengganuMovie · 2016 · 62mDirector Amir Muhammad, who had never visited Terengganu, one of Malaysia's 13 states, travels there in December 2015 to create a travelogue. He incorporates excerpts from Munshi Abdullah's 1838 book "Voyage to Kelantan," which contains sharp criticisms of the state and its people. These historical quotes are woven together with contemporary conversations with Terengganu residents. The film is co-directed by Badrul Hisham Ismail, a native of Terengganu.TMDB 5.0
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Cairo JazzmanMovie · 2017 · 82mThis documentary follows Amr Salah as he tirelessly organizes the annual Cairo Jazz Festival, striving to connect people through music in a nation where the majority of the population is under 30 and cultural initiatives often receive limited governmental support.IMDb 7.8TMDB 5.0
