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Heritage Africa1989 • 110 minQuincy Bosomfield, shaped by his colonial upbringing, achieves the position of district commissioner. However, this ascent comes at a cost: he increasingly distances himself from his African roots and the values that…5.87.2Denko1993 • 20 minA determined African mother will go to any lengths to keep her child safe. Bilaly, a blind peasant, desires to experience love before he passes away, but despite his mother's efforts, she…5.76.7
Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy1966 • 91 minSiegfried of Xanten steals the Nibelung treasure from the king of the underworld and defeats the dragon Fafnir, becoming invulnerable from its blood. Siegfried falls in love with Kriemhild, the sister of…6.46.2
The Silence of the Forest2003 • 93 minThis film explores the challenges of understanding and respecting a different culture, even when motivated by good intentions. The core issue is the difficulty in finding appropriate language to describe those who…6.06.5
Beowulf & Grendel2005 • 103 min • Box office $92KAction, Adventure, DramaBeowulf, a renowned warrior, journeys with his men to Denmark to help King Hrothgar. A terrifying troll named Grendel has been attacking the king's mead hall, and Beowulf and his warriors must…5.65.817+
Trance2002 • 87 minCatherine Leoni, a skilled illusionist, honed her abilities under her grandfather Henry Santorini, a once-renowned magician with a tarnished reputation. Seeking to understand the boundary between reality and illusion, she journeys to…3.75.0
The Big Red One1980 • 113 min • Budget $4M • Box office $7MDrama, WarThis film follows a seasoned World War I sergeant leading a diverse group of soldiers through key battles of World War II. From Africa to Omaha Beach, Sicily, Belgium, and finally a…6.77.117+
A Whisker Away2020 • 104 minAnimation, Drama, RomanceA strange girl turns into a cat to get her crush’s attention. But she soon discovers the boundary between human and animal is becoming increasingly indistinct.7.96.76+
Kahla wa Bayda1980 • 123 minDrama, Comedy, FamilyIn 1980s Sétif, Algeria, Rabie, a determined young boy, works to earn money for his sister Sassia. Sassia became paralyzed after an accident, and Rabie wants to provide her with a wheelchair…10.08.8
Faust1926 • 116 minFantasy, Drama, HorrorThis film explores the timeless conflict between God and Satan, who are competing for influence over humanity. The story centers on Faust, a skilled and deeply religious alchemist who becomes the focus…7.98.1
Flatfoot in Africa1978 • 115 minAction, Comedy, CrimeIn Naples, Italy, Inspector Rizzo receives a mysterious message from a South African police officer he previously met. The officer wants to meet and share important information, but he dies unexpectedly before…6.26.2
Jumbo2025 • 102 min • Budget $1M • Box office $25MAnimation, Comedy, DramaDetermined to show everyone he's capable of more than they think, shy Don wants to win the town talent show with a play based on a storybook his parents wrote. When a…7.77.86+
Marvelous and the Black Hole2022 • 81 min • Budget $1MComedy, DramaA troubled teenager forms an unlikely bond with a grumpy magician. He uses his magic tricks to help her confront her personal struggles and deal with problems at home.6.86.2
Zulu1964 • 138 min • Budget $1M • Box office $8MAction, Drama, HistoryIn 1879, during the brutal Anglo-Zulu War, two contrasting officers are tasked with defending Rorke's Drift, a remote British outpost severely outnumbered by Zulu warriors. Lieutenant Chard, a popular and inspiring leader,…7.47.7
The 15th Stone2007 • 121 minIn this interview, Joáo Bénard da Costa, director of the Portuguese National Film Archives, speaks with a 96-year-old dean of fellow film directors. These two lifelong champions of culture – encompassing music,…6.57.7
The Raven1963 • 86 min • Budget $350K • Box office $1MComedy, Horror, FantasyA skilled magician is magically transformed into a raven, struggling with the loss of his human life and powers. Overwhelmed by despair, he seeks out a reclusive sorcerer who once influenced the…6.36.50+
Die Liebe kommt selten allein2006Following her husband's death, the striking Eva isolates herself and develops a reputation for being difficult. A burglary at her frame shop leads her to Detective Inspector Ferdinand Rixen. Simultaneously, painter Harry…5.06.1
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors1965 • 96 minDrama, RomanceIn 19th-century Ukraine's Carpathian Mountains, a film explores the traditions and rituals of the Hutsul people. The story centers on the forbidden love between Ivan, haunted by his father's past, and Marichka,…7.67.8
Gangster Rock2010 • 100 minChie Jen-Hao's *Gangster Rock* is a flawed but ultimately relatable story about the realization that fame and wealth aren't everything. While many films explore this theme through compelling characters and skillful execution,…0.04.4
West of Zanzibar1928 • 70 min • Budget $259K • Box office $921KDrama, Thriller, MysteryA talented magician's life is ruined when he's paralyzed after a fateful meeting with a ruthless man. The betrayal intensifies as he discovers this man secretly fathered a daughter with his wife.…6.87.20+
The Passenger1975 • 126 min • Box office $768KDrama, Mystery, ThrillerAmerican journalist David Locke is sent to northern Africa to report on a difficult conflict. Having trouble with his story, he discovers a dead man who looks exactly like him. Locke decides…7.27.46+
The African Queen1952 • 105 min • Budget $1M • Box office $10MRomance, Adventure, DramaDuring World War I, a riverboat captain navigating the African wilderness is approached by a determined missionary. The captain, struggling with alcoholism but skilled at his job, is asked to undertake a…7.47.76+
Shaft in Africa1973 • 112 min • Budget $2M • Box office $1MAction, Adventure, CrimeDetective John Shaft is sent on an international mission to stop a dangerous criminal organization, traveling to Ethiopia and France. This thriller follows Shaft as he investigates human trafficking, working undercover and…6.05.917+
The Long Run2001 • 112 minA down-on-his-luck track coach discovers a potential champion in Christine, a Namibian immigrant running to escape her past. Determined to win the grueling 90-kilometer Comrades Marathon in South Africa, he takes her…6.35.717+
