125 Films from ZFF 2015
123 titles
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Port of CallMovie · 2015 · 98m · Crime, Thriller, MysteryThis film is based on a true story: the 2008 discovery of a dismembered body belonging to a 16-year-old sex worker in Hong Kong.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 102
SuspicionMovie · 2015 · 90mEva and Max Gruber have a strong marriage. Eva is a journalist in the arts, and Max is an independent artist and college instructor known for his engaging teaching style, even with nude drawing. Their life is upended when the police accuse Max of sexual misconduct. The accusation shocks Eva and Max. After interviews, it's revealed a student did spend the previous weekend at Max’s studio. Sabine Boss’s TV drama explores how social media and media attention can trap someone.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.5 - 103Après l'hiverMovie · 2015 · 52mSixteen-year-old school graduates, without any qualifications, have been given an extra year to find work. They must now navigate the challenges of choosing a career, applying for jobs, interviewing, persuading employers and family, and planning their futures – all difficult hurdles to overcome.
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Welcome to LeithMovie · 2015 · 85m · Thriller, Crime, DocumentaryIn September 2012, the quiet prairie town of Leith, North Dakota, is disrupted by the arrival of a solitary newcomer among its 24 residents. This new presence soon takes a threatening turn, unsettling the community. As tensions rise, the townspeople struggle to find a way to restore peace and remove the danger from their close-knit home. This tense drama explores fear, isolation, and the lengths people will go to protect their community in a small-town setting.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 105
Dürrenmatt - A Love StoryMovie · 2015 · 76mThis film is a personal tribute to Friedrich Dürrenmatt, exploring his life as a writer, artist, and intellectual.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.0 - 106
Inglourious BasterdsMovie · 2009 · 153m · Drama, Thriller, WarDuring World War II in Nazi-occupied France, a unit of Jewish-American soldiers called "The Basterds" is tasked with spreading terror within the Third Reich through brutal acts of violence against Nazis. Led by Lieutenant Aldo Raine, The Basterds encounter a French-Jewish teenager who operates a movie theater in Paris – a theater that becomes a target for the soldiers.IMDb 8.4TMDB 8.2 - 107
45 YearsMovie · 2015 · 95m · Drama, RomanceKate Mercer is preparing for her 45th wedding anniversary party, and everything is proceeding smoothly. However, a letter arrives for her husband revealing that the body of his first love has been found – frozen and preserved in the Swiss Alps. By the time the party arrives, five days later, their marriage may be on the verge of collapse.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6 - 108
Secret Society of SouptownMovie · 2015 · 105mFour children – Mari, Sadu, Olav, and Anton – create a secret club centered around hide-and-seek games devised by Mari's grandfather, a university professor. When a strange poison sweeps through the city, transforming adults back into children, the group sets out on a journey to find a cure.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.2 - 109
Deep WebMovie · 2015 · 89m · DocumentaryDeep Web offers an inside look at one of the most significant digital crime stories of the decade: the arrest of Ross William Ulbricht, the 30-year-old entrepreneur convicted of being "Dread Pirate Roberts," the creator and operator of the online black market Silk Road. With exclusive access to the Ulbricht family, the film examines how the pioneers of the Deep Web and Bitcoin now find themselves at the center of a struggle for control over a future deeply connected to technology, where our digital freedoms are at stake.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 110
Another YearMovie · 2010 · 129m · Drama, ComedyOver the course of a year, a happily married couple nearing retirement are visited by friends and family who are struggling with their own dissatisfaction.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.0 - 111
Being John MalkovichMovie · 1999 · 113m · Comedy, Drama, FantasyA struggling puppeteer named Craig discovers a strange portal at work. Stepping through allows anyone to briefly inhabit the body and mind of John Malkovich. The film explores identity, ambition, and desire as characters become obsessed with this ability to experience life from another person's perspective. As Craig and others grapple with the consequences of possessing someone else's mind and body, the lines between reality and illusion become blurred in this captivating story.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.4 - 112
Angry Indian GoddessesMovie · 2015 · 115m · Comedy, DramaA photographer invites her closest friends on a vacation to her family's home in Goa to celebrate her upcoming wedding.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 113
AstragalMovie · 2015 · 97mIn April 1957, Albertine, a brilliant and rebellious 19-year-old serving time for a robbery, escapes from prison by jumping a wall, breaking her ankle in the process. She's rescued by Julien, a fugitive from justice, and a passionate relationship ignites between them. He hides her in Paris while he navigates his life as a gangster. There, Albertine fights for her freedom and grapples with the pain of being apart from him, finding solace in writing poetry.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.5 - 114
TrumanMovie · 2015 · 105m · Drama, ComedyIn Madrid, Canada native Tomás visits his friend Julián. Together with Julián’s dog, Truman, they experience a series of unexpected and heartfelt moments over the course of just a few days as Julián navigates a difficult time.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 115
Gruber Is LeavingMovie · 2015 · 100mJohn Gruber, a self-absorbed man in his mid-thirties who enjoys a luxurious lifestyle, has his world turned upside down by a cancer diagnosis. The news is delivered by Sarah, a DJ from Berlin – someone completely outside his usual interests. Gruber avoids emotional connections, but now finds himself unexpectedly experiencing feelings he never sought.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.2 - 116
ResultsMovie · 2015 · 105m · ComedyThe lives of two very different personal trainers are thrown into chaos when they get a new, affluent client.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.0 - 117
Eva NováMovie · 2015 · 106mHaunted by her past, Eva is determined to win back her son's affection. A former celebrated actress now in recovery from alcoholism, she’s willing to go to any lengths for a second chance with the one person she’s hurt the most.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 118
The ClubMovie · 2015 · 97m · Drama, Mystery, ThrillerFour former priests live in quiet isolation in a seaside town, along with the woman who manages their home. The Church has sent them here as a form of penance, a deliberate separation from their former lives to atone for past sins. They maintain a rigid daily routine, carefully avoiding anything that might offer distraction or pleasure, dedicating each moment to their spiritual purification.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 119
Mississippi GrindMovie · 2015 · 108m · Comedy, DramaGerry, a skilled but struggling gambler, finds a turning point when he meets Curtis, a younger, captivating poker player. They quickly become friends, and Gerry convinces Curtis to join him on a road trip to a famous high-stakes poker game in New Orleans. Traveling down the Mississippi River, Gerry and Curtis explore countless bars, racetracks, casinos, and pool halls, experiencing both triumphs and setbacks. Through it all, they develop a strong and lasting friendship.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0 - 120
Bob and the TreesMovie · 2015 · 91mBob, a 50-year-old logger in rural Massachusetts who enjoys golf and gangsta rap, is having trouble keeping up with the economy. When his prized cow is injured and a work project falls apart, Bob starts to listen to a darker side of himself.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0 - 121
SpotlightMovie · 2015 · 129m · Drama, HistoryThis is the true story of the Boston Globe's investigation into widespread child molestation and a subsequent cover-up within the city's Catholic Archdiocese. The reporting sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.8 - 122
High HopesMovie · 1989 · 108m · Comedy, DramaThis film gently examines the lives of Shirley and Cyril, a devoted working-class couple in London, as they deal with the difficulties of their lives and family. With Cyril's mother growing older and experiencing memory problems, the couple also have to manage her demanding, upper-class neighbors and Cyril's affected sister and her unfaithful husband.
Shirley desires a child to complete their family, but faces opposition from Cyril, who is strongly influenced by Marxist ideas and envisions an ideal world. This conflict intensifies when Cyril's mother accidentally locks herself out and requires help from her judgmental neighbors. Adding to the chaos, Cyril’s sister Valerie plans a disastrous surprise 70th birthday party for their mother.
Through these comical events, Shirley provides strength and stability for her family. Amidst the turmoil, there’s a hint that Cyril might eventually agree to having a baby, symbolized by him putting aside his Dutch cap.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.0 - 123
Winnetous SohnMovie · 2015Max, a small and pale boy with a distinctly non-Native American appearance, feels a deep connection to Native American culture. He eagerly auditions for the role of Winnetou's son at the Karl May Festival, gaining an unexpected ally in his friend Morten, who has no interest in Native Americans. Max sees this as a chance to live out his fantasies and prove himself. His life is challenging; his father, Torsten, is well-meaning but unreliable, leading to his parents' separation. Max believes that taking on the role of chief will help him reunite his family.IMDb 6.1TMDB 4.5
