465 Films from the Lausanne Underground Festival
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A Little More ActionMovie · 2025 · 2mA protest escalates when two law enforcement units confront each other in a tense standoff. - 402
Immaculate ConceptionMovie · 1992 · 120mAlistair, a wildlife conservation agent from Britain living in Karachi, and his wife Hannah, an American Jew, have struggled to have a child. As Hannah's desire for a child intensifies, she convinces Alistair to join her on a three-day trip to a fertility shrine. During a ceremony where Hannah converts to Islam and persuades Alistair to do the same, she becomes pregnant. However, Hannah’s happiness is complicated by growing distance from Alistair, who begins an affair with their friend Samira. The couple's tensions rise further as they face harassment from eunuchs at the shrine.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.1 - 403
The FutureMovie · 2017 · 3mIn a future where water has vanished, leaving behind only dust and despair, a darkly humorous look at humanity's struggle for survival.TMDB 8.0 - 404
HuntedMovie · 2021 · 87m · Action, Horror, ThrillerA woman runs through a forest, pursued by two serial killers. They are close behind.Stream onIMDb 5.3TMDB 6.2
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Whatever Happened to GelitinMovie · 2016 · 82mArt dealer Salvatore Viviano and director Angela Christlieb search for the elusive artist collective Gelitin. Since the 1990s, Gelitin has repeatedly challenged conventional artistic boundaries with its outrageous actions and installations. The film interweaves interviews with former colleagues and friends of the artists across the U.S., Europe, and Asia with a chaotic collection of Gelitin's archival footage: featuring intense, provocative, experimental, brightly colored, humorous, and sharply satirical work.Stream onIMDb 7.9TMDB 2.0
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Prisoners of WarMovie · 1995 · 64mThis film uses archival footage from World War I, shot by both Czarist Russia and the Austro-Hungarian empire. The images have been tinted with rich colors, ranging from sepia to red, blue, and purple, and slowed down for careful examination. Without any narration, the film creates a powerful and unsettling experience. - MoMAIMDb 7.8TMDB 5.4 - 407
Mansfield 66/67Movie · 2017 · 84mThis film chronicles the final two years of iconic actress Jayne Mansfield's life, focusing on the rumors surrounding her sudden death. It explores the speculation that her demise was the result of a curse, stemming from her rumored affair with Anton LaVey, leader of the Church of Satan.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 4.8
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Death by DeathMovie · 2016 · 90mA man struggles with an overly anxious connection to his mother, fueled by a constant fear of illness.IMDb 6.4TMDB 4.9 - 409
Nitrate KissesMovie · 1992 · 67m · DocumentaryThis documentary explores the history of lesbian and gay culture by preserving forgotten images and stories. From a leading voice in LGBTQ+ cinema, this first feature combines interviews with gay and lesbian couples to reveal hidden and suppressed aspects of the past. The film honors the power of memory and the importance of preserving our shared history by bringing to light previously unseen experiences. With a distinctive visual style and intimate storytelling, it offers a rare look into a world often kept out of the public eye.IMDb 7.1TMDB 4.9 - 410TheMovie · 2015Santa Claus is murdered in a bathroom by a mysterious, powerful being called THE. The story follows the attempt to stop THE before its evil spreads and claims more victims.IMDb 5.6TMDB 4.5
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Robinson's GardenMovie · 1987 · 119mKumi lives a free-spirited life in the Tokyo suburbs. One night, while intoxicated, she wanders into a forgotten industrial area. Instead of just empty factories, she discovers it's overgrown with forests and plants. She decides to relocate there, seeking even greater distance from the world she's already distanced herself from.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4
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Sister TempestMovie · 2020 · 122mAnne Hutchinson faces scrutiny from an alien tribunal regarding her complicated relationship with her missing sister. Simultaneously, her new roommate's unexplained illness triggers a violent, cannibalistic rampage.Stream onIMDb 6.7
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Even Hell Has Its HeroesMovie · 2023 · 110mThe atmospheric landscapes of Seattle's rivers and forests provide the backdrop for the story of Earth, the pioneering drone metal band. Pioneers of the genre, they influenced the grunge rock movement and were controversially linked to Kurt Cobain's death.IMDb 7.2 - 414DocumentsMovie · 2025 · 6mThe film explores an artist's relationship with her work, focusing on her reflections after completing a piece. It offers a portrait of her creative process as revealed through her personal experiences with the art she has made.
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TuftlandMovie · 2018 · 89mIrina, a determined textile student, seeks to escape her difficulties by taking a summer job in the secluded village of Kyrsyä. As she starts to find stability, the seemingly harmless and eccentric villagers begin to expose their darker side.Stream onIMDb 4.9TMDB 4.9
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DrôoMovie · 2025 · 11m - 417
The War GameMovie · 1966 · 48m · War, TV MovieThis docudrama examines the grim consequences of a fictional nuclear attack on Britain. Originally commissioned by the BBC, the film was ultimately deemed too intense for television. Premiering in theaters in 1966, its powerful depiction of destruction received widespread acclaim for its realistic portrayal of nuclear war's impact. After being unavailable on British television for nearly two decades, it finally aired in 1985. This thought-provoking film serves as a stark reminder of the potential devastation of nuclear conflict and leaves a lasting emotional impression.Stream onIMDb 7.9TMDB 7.7
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Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary TapesMovie · 2020 · 98mDelia Derbyshire was a groundbreaking figure in sound and music, best known for creating the iconic theme music to the science fiction series *Doctor Who* while working at the BBC. Her soundscapes evoked a sense of otherworldly connection. The film begins with the discovery of 267 tapes and journals in an attic and childhood bedroom, exploring Derbyshire’s life as a lifelong unconventional artist. Featuring extensive archival material, interviews, a fictional portrayal, and sound work by Cosey Fanni Tutti, director Caroline Catz investigates the acoustic pathways of Derbyshire's resonant life.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.5 - 419
Blind CountryMovie · 1989 · 21m"Blind Country" is a video project inspired by H.G. Wells' short story of the same name. It tells the story of a man who journeys to a land inhabited by blind people and tries to impose his own power, based on sight, onto their culture, which is rich in sensory experiences. The video opens with animated fruit and a warning about replenishing a dwindling supply. In the North, a male-dominated region, candy-filled pinatas symbolize phallic power. The protagonist, stripped of authority and seemingly castrated, is treated as a buffoon as he's led through the South, a land described as feminine, earthy, and focused on the senses – a direct contrast to the North's emphasis on male dominance.TMDB 6.0 - 420
Richard TwiceMovie · 2017 · 10mRichard Atkins was the frontman of the California pop duo "Richard Twice" in the early 1970s, poised for fame and a successful music career. Then, he abruptly abandoned it all, disappearing without explanation.Stream onIMDb 7.8TMDB 6.5
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Switch CenterMovie · 2003 · 12mBeckmann describes her film as a tribute to the futuristic architecture of the Soviet postwar era, and a response to its transformation into shopping malls and corporate offices. She was invited by Balazs Bela Studio in Budapest to create a short experimental film in Hungary, becoming the first American artist they'd invited since the fall of the Soviet Union. She also considers the film an homage to Fernand Léger's Ballet Mécanique.TMDB 6.0 - 422
Turtle VisionMovie · 1991 · 58mA filmmaker known for his voyeuristic style is hired to film prostitutes. While working on the project, his camera focuses on a woman carrying a difficult history.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 4.9
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The Finishing LineMovie · 1977 · 21mA schoolboy's fantasy sports day turns chaotic when his daydreams involve vandalism and trespassing, leading to serious repercussions. This somewhat surreal short film, initially designed as an educational piece, carries a powerful message. It’s a lesson that will stay with you.IMDb 7.2TMDB 5.6 - 424
The Wretches Are Still SingingMovie · 1979 · 123mFive friends, products of the 1950s now in their forties, reunite after years of separation. One returns from a long history of prison stays, another from a series of suspicious deaths, a third having abandoned his family, the fourth as a wanderer, and the last – the group's central figure – from a mental institution where she's spent years. All are outsiders, scarred by failed relationships, the loss of friends, and disillusionment with their era. They desperately try to recapture their teenage camaraderie, but the past is gone. Each friend embarks on a path toward death, marking a turning point in their generation's story.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 425
KusoMovie · 2017 · 93m · Animation, Comedy, FantasyAfter a devastating earthquake in Los Angeles, a network of salvaged televisions becomes a lifeline. The story follows the fractured lives of those who survived, as they navigate a reality warped by the disaster through the screens. Travel between these screens reveals the unsettling consequences of the earthquake and its lingering effects.Stream onIMDb 4.8TMDB 5.4
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The Bitter StemsMovie · 1956 · 92mIn Buenos Aires, Argentina, a journalist struggling to find success partners with a Hungarian immigrant to create a phony correspondence journalism school.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.0
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Flux GourmetMovie · 2022 · 112mAt a prestigious institute focused on food and nutrition, a group of people become caught up in conflicts over control, personal rivalries, and digestive problems.Stream onIMDb 5.8TMDB 5.5
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The Broken RuleMovie · 1979 · 27m"THE BROKEN RULE" critiques the American education system's requirement that students learn in groups before advancing individually. The film portrays this as relay races led by male students, with girls serving as the targets, all in the pursuit of entering the workforce. The protagonist, Mike Kelley, ritualizes his mistakes to avoid accountability. The film suggests that one person’s labor fuels another’s leisure, and this leisure fosters competition – a key element of work. — E.B. 1979 - 429
On the Heights All Is PeaceMovie · 1998 · 72mThis found footage anti-war film uses archival footage from the Austro-Hungarian and Italian armies on the Alpine front, alongside early war films created by pioneer Luca Comerio.IMDb 8.1TMDB 6.0 - 430
Your Flesh, Your CurseMovie · 2017 · 100mFollowing her violent death, Juliet White finds herself in a transitional space. There, a spiritual guide compels her soul to relive forgotten memories.Stream onIMDb 5.0TMDB 5.0
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Hot Dog HandsMovie · 2017 · 7mBullied for her condition of growing extra fingers, a young woman lives in isolation. When she discovers a potential cure, she embarks on a journey that leads to unforeseen consequences.IMDb 6.2TMDB 7.0 - 432
HitoMovie · 2023 · 22mIn a bleak, controlled world dominated by nuclear facilities and strict curfews, 14-year-old Jani experiences a profound lack of compassion. She and her unusual new companion, Kiefer – a talking catfish – plan an extraordinary act of rebellion to fight for freedom.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 8.2
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Play Dead!Movie · 2023 · 80mMatthew Lancit is haunted by his uncle Harvey, who is blind, pale, and has lost both legs due to diabetes – a disease Matthew also manages. This constant worry about future infirmity and physical decline fuels Matthew's filmmaking, where he often portrays himself as a zombie or vampire. He playfully anticipates his own potential decline, using effects he's used since childhood. The title "Play Dead!" connects to this, as it also explores Matthew’s relationship with his father.IMDb 6.1TMDB 10.0 - 434
Junk FoodMovie · 1997 · 82m"Junk Food" weaves together four stories. The first and fourth depict the daily morning routine of a blind elderly Japanese woman: waking, purchasing groceries, and offering prayers at her family altar. However, the central narrative unfolds in the second segment.IMDb 5.7TMDB 4.7 - 435
Tokyo Cabbageman KMovie · 1980 · 59m · Comedy, FantasyA man wakes up to find his skull has become a giant cabbage. This bizarre change throws his sense of self into question and changes how people treat him. At first, he's confused by their amusement, but he soon confronts the complexities of human behavior as people's interest shifts from sympathy to something darker. The film explores identity, acceptance, and the unpredictable nature of compassion, all through the unbelievable story of a man who is now a cabbage.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.0 - 436
Enter the Clones of BruceMovie · 2023 · 100m · Documentary, HistoryThis documentary explores the intense popularity of Bruce Lee exploitation films. It follows a series of films, each presenting a deadly game.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.9
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RealityMovie · 2015 · 87m · ComedyA struggling director is challenged by a producer: find the most convincing, Oscar-worthy expression of pain within 48 hours, or the film won't get funding.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 7.1
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Aoquic iez in Mexico! Mexico Will No Longer Exist!Movie · 2024 · 80mThe film follows a restless gaze across the vibrant chaos of Mexico City, a sprawling city shaped by its history of cultural mixing and colonial struggles. It blends past and present, presenting fragmented memories of the land. Ancient gods appear, dreams intertwine with personal relationships, and moments of both unity and conflict unfold. This unconventional film challenges us to reconsider what it means to be Mexican.IMDb 7.5TMDB 8.5 - 439
TRAILERSMovie · 2016 · 180mTRAILERS blends intimate, experimental filmmaking with the scale of a science fiction epic. Rashidi explores cinema's essence through a story of characters lost in space, each preoccupied with personal rituals as a universe-altering event occurs. Humanity is transformed into an alien spectacle, observed by the camera. This visually inventive film uses varied formats and textures to create an erotic, non-linear narrative existing outside of conventional time and place.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.5 - 440
Happiness AvenueMovie · 1986 · 112mOtomo Katsuhiro found it amusing that his manga *Good Weather* was credited as the "original novel" for this film, as his work isn't actually involved. Released the same year as Sono Sion's *A Man's Flower Road*, Hirano Katsuyuki's *Happiness Avenue* (which features Sono) is even more chaotic and unrestrained in its filmmaking and story. The lovelorn Masahiro embarks on a journey to fulfill his desires, navigating the open sewers of Tokyo.IMDb 4.9 - 441
Diz Knee WurldMovie · 2012 · 14mThis film explores our relationship with media, the blurring lines between reality and simulation, the presentation of the body, and the emptiness often found within trendy subcultures. - 442Press [FIRE] to Start!Movie · 2018 · 3mThis film is presented as an uncut 16mm print, created using a quadruple exposure technique directly within the camera. Both a physical print and a digital version will be available for viewing at the Analog exhibition.
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ZerogradMovie · 1988 · 97m · Drama, ComedyA person takes a seemingly ordinary business trip and arrives in a city that feels both familiar and strangely off. The everyday life there reveals a hidden absurdity mirroring our own world. As the protagonist explores, they grapple with the oddities that have become normal in this place. Through these experiences, they gain a new understanding of life's complexities while trying to make sense of this bewildering, yet captivating city.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 6.6
- 444Lingua AbsentiaMovie · 2017 · 10mLingua Absentia is a paper cut-out animated film about a mother and her daughter, Abby, who has schizophrenia. The film follows Abby's difficult cancer treatment and her slow path to recovery, narrated by her mother.
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The Poorhouse RevisitedMovie · 2011 · 61mDuring Ireland's Great Famine, an old gravedigger is haunted by fragmented memories that surface in his dreams. These dreams force him to confront a deeply traumatic event from his past.IMDb 7.0 - 446
Shadow on the SnowMovie · 1992 · 72mA solitary man, living a quiet life with his young daughter, finds himself unexpectedly caught in a robbery, triggering a subsequent police chase.IMDb 6.9TMDB 4.2 - 447
The Wooden RoomMovie · 1995 · 65mA documentary director and his equally reserved wife live a secluded life in a forest cabin. Obsessed with capturing fleeting moments, the director becomes increasingly drawn into the lives he films. Ultimately, he is consumed by his subject matter. The film is a largely silent, experimental exploration of the evolving connection between a filmmaker and those he observes.IMDb 6.5TMDB 3.3 - 448
Out of HandMovie · 1980 · 30m"OUT OF HAND" follows a young boy who goes on a journey to find something he left behind in a house that's being emptied. He uses his memory and clues to explore the unfamiliar house, creating a story that blends investigation and problem-solving.
His search is complicated because he doesn’t know what he lost or where it is. As he looks closely at everything in the house, he realizes each object has many uses, connecting to his memories and perceptions beyond just its physical location.
"OUT OF HAND" explores how memory, imagination, and reality connect. The boy's journey takes viewers to a world where ordinary things gain new significance, making it hard to tell what’s real and what’s not. It's a visually beautiful and intellectually stimulating film. - 449
We Imitate; We Break UpMovie · 1978 · 23mThe girl attempted to emulate Mario, who worked in construction, but she felt constrained by his limitations. The relationship between them felt like a limited competition. In this film, I explored the distinction between authentic and artificial aesthetics, demonstrating that they are best understood as complementary forces rather than a single unified whole. Their dynamic embodies both rivalry and collaboration. E.B. 1978. - 450
Autumn NocturneMovie · 1968 · 24mA Southern California college athlete enjoys a day at the beach with his close friend. Their relationship shifts from purely platonic to romantic and sexual. The film explores whether this experience was purely imagined, and if so, whether a real relationship is on the horizon.IMDb 6.8TMDB 2.0 - 451
PAINingPOORtraits: Destruction of the ImageMovie · 2013 · 65mLeyba is a painter whose organic artworks are collected by figures like HR Giger, Cronenberg, and Genesis P-Orridge. In 1992, Anton LaVey made him a priest of the Church of Satan. Of Native American descent, Leyba leads the artistic group "United Satanic Apache Front." The film reveals his exploration of sacrificial acts—infused with natural magic and stemming from both people and his own art—all dedicated to rejecting consumerism. He identifies capitalist corporations, starting with Monsanto, as the truly cursed. This, according to Steven Johnson Leyba, defines the ultimate Satanic act. - 452Sisyphus/CirceMovie · 1971 · 20m
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Dailies from DumplandMovie · 2018 · 118mDumpland is a chaotic junkyard town where wealth and poverty exist side-by-side, and appearances matter more than anything else. The townspeople are consumed by a relentless pursuit of money, leading to envy and frustration. M. Woods documents the symptoms of this struggling society through a constant stream of images. "Dailies from Dumpland" presents this visual flow as a possible cure for a society trapped in a "numb spiral." - 454Songs for Four HandsMovie · 1970 · 3mA man and a woman communicate without speaking, in a pivotal moment of silent exchange. The film's sound design features a unique composition: a single chord from a Mahler symphony, manipulated by playing it through two reel-to-reel tape recorders and then editing the results.IMDb 4.9
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The Scars of Ali BoulalaMovie · 2022 · 106mMax Eriksson's impressive first film follows Swedish skateboarding star Ali Boulala, along with fellow professionals like Rune Glifberg and Arto Saari, as they reminisce about the homemade videos and energetic culture that shaped their teenage years in the 1990s skateboarding world.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2
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Ultra RêveMovie · 2018 · 84mThree unusual short films are united under a captivating title. These are "After School Knife Fight" by Poggi/Vinel, "Les Îles" by Gonzales, and "Ultra Pulpe" by Mandico. Each film explores a distinct atmosphere and perspective, utilizing music, theater, and cinema to build a narrative. Together, they offer an alternative look at romance, obsession, and ultimately, possession. The stories blend innocent naivety with nightmarish elements and pop fantasy, evoking the strange, lingering feeling of dreams upon waking.TMDB 2.9 - 457
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You Are the Truck and I Am the DeerMovie · 2023 · 5mInspired by the artist's personal experience and poetry, the film explores the feelings of loss, helplessness, and being overwhelmed when dealing with emotional pain caused by others. These wounds are visualized as a dark, unsettling female presence – a physical manifestation of the hurt. - 459
The Last of EnglandMovie · 1987 · 87m · DramaThe film offers an artist's personal look at his country's decline, told with poetic grace, focusing on turbulent London during Thatcher's time. It explores the difficult changes in society and shows a raw side of the city. This film goes beyond typical storytelling to examine how major political shifts impact people's inner lives.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 5.9
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Watermelon JuiceMovie · 2019 · 22mDuring a hot summer in Catalonia, Pol and Bàrbara are together in a room, but an unspoken distance separates them. They are struggling with unresolved issues from the past, and healing takes time.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.1 - 461
Sex Tapes: Lessons from a 7ft Penis & FriendsMovie · 2016 · 8mThis film uses archival footage, animation, and musical performances to document the over 20-year career of Canadian activist and performer Norman Nawrocki. He is known for his outlandish characters, including a singing and dancing purple phallus, a giant orange butt plug, and a giant pink vagina. - 462
Reach CapacityMovie · 2020 · 13mForty years after its initial appearance in *You The Better*, the house reappears in Beckman’s new work, *Reach Capacity*, now representing the real estate industry. The film's economic and political themes, as well as its structure, are closely linked to Monopoly, the most famous real estate board game. The game originated in the early 1900s with Elizabeth Magie, who created a version called *The Landlord’s Game*. Magie’s game had two rule sets: one promoting prosperity and another simulating monopolies (only the latter was adopted by Parker Brothers when they developed Monopoly). Magie intended to demonstrate how society benefits when monopolies are eliminated and wealth is shared equally. Beckman adapts Magie's dual game structure by having the screen flip when a monopoly is achieved. - 463
Mark of the DevilMovie · 1970 · 96m · Horror, Drama, HistoryIn 18th century Austria, a young apprentice joins a famed witch-hunter. As he becomes more involved, he faces the brutal realities of the job: violence, injustice, deceit, and executions masked as a fight against evil. Witnessing these atrocities firsthand, the apprentice begins to doubt his initial beliefs about witch-hunting. Haunted by what he sees and questioning the morality of their actions, he struggles with his conscience in this story about morality, power, and cruelty in a time of superstition and fear.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1
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A Way to Die: The Films of Peter Christopherson and John BalanceMovie · 2023 · 105mTimeless has restored films directed by Peter Christopherson and John Balance, the founders of Coil, a British experimental industrial music group, from 1970 to 1980. Shot on 8 and 16mm film, these strange and unsettling films blend family elements, performance art, body horror, and urban nightmares. They are driven by a dark imagination exploring themes of love and death. This project fills a void alongside the work of Antony Balch, Derek Jarman, and Jean Genet. Maxime Lachaud and Reivaks of Timeless present a unique look into a liminal space, joined by the late Monte Cazazza, a key figure in industrial music.IMDb 7.6TMDB 5.1