Cinematic Era: 2024 Vintage

An animated documentary that follows the lives of the over-qualified young staff of a local bowling alley.

The soothing pace of the film shows a woman's journey to reinvent herself, as Anna serves 15 years for a murder she committed as a teenager, and although her sentence has expired, the strange looks around her mean that her trial is not yet over. Anna travels far from home to a small town and finds a job, ready to start a new life, but she still struggles with closure, fear, prejudice, and the black holes left by the old days that she must fill herself.

The Dragon Prince of the Demon Realm was ordered to assassinate Li Yue'e, a demon-catching master with unrivaled martial arts skills. By some chance, he became Li Yue'e's son-in-law. From then on, the assassination mission became confusing and full of jokes.

Daniel arrives at school wearing brand-new sneakers from America, gifted to him by his father. When he sees another boy wearing the same sneakers, he begins to suspect that their shoes are the key to a terrible secret.

Different groups of people wander in a rainy, windy, dark world. They spend time together, trying to get away from their depressing jobs, meandering constantly towards a disturbing surreal queer fantasy.

Follow Mike Birbiglia from Providence, R.I. to Washington, D.C. as he builds jokes based on personal truths, mixing comedy with revelations and anecdotes from family and his fellow comedians.

When her mother dies, 40-year-old Helena now has time for herself after years of taking care of her family. She works at a film production company, dances boisterously, gets drunk. A quiet film about letting go morphs into a coming of middle age story.

The film tells the fairytale story of a scrawny East Frisian who, despite minimal starting opportunities, has had a unique career. Otto has always trusted his gut feeling, even when he often faced challenges that threatened to jeopardize his career. My Name is Otto shows comical moments and emotional high points, but also addresses the fears of a man who to this day firmly believes that his lucky streak could one day end.

A man with a troubled history must shield a young girl from relentless enemies determined to end her life.

WE BELIEVE remembers the story of Bill Hanlin, who in 1963, coached the St. Marys Football Team to an undefeated and unscored season. The film also tells a modern day story of Coach Jodi Mote, who has coached the St. Mary’s Blue Devil’s high school football team for over two decades. The film shares their life stories and boasts three important things: faith, family, and football.

Julie unexpectedly travels to the other side of the world to visit her father Karl, in order to settle their past once and for all. She also wants to find out why he suddenly contacted her out of the blue, asking to borrow a large sum of money. Her journey takes her to the Indonesian island of Bali, where she not only meets her father, but also, thanks to him, becomes part of an expedition in search of a legendary treasure that is said to be lost forever.

"Vadda Ghar" is a family drama set against the scenic backdrops of Punjab, India, and British Columbia, Canada. It follows the lives of two brothers and explores the idea that a "Vadda Ghar" (big home) is more about the people than the physical space. Amidst family struggles, the film features two love stories: Baani, a Punjabi actress, finds love with Jasvir, while Deepa and Kelly experience a heartfelt romance. The parents, Samrath and Sukhwinder, navigate raising their sons while holding their relationship together. The film delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and family bonds.

Two happy families, a quiet beach and a house in the hills above the Adriatic Sea. It could be so perfect. But when teenager Finn has a breakdown it brings turmoil not only to the friendship between the families but also to the relationship between his parents Helena and Adam. Eight days in August that change everything.

Mamet, Kubil, and Bolay, who call themselves the Makuboyz, work at the gold shop owned by Kartolo, Mamet's eccentric grandfather. One day, Kartolo asks the Makuboyz to carry out a mission with a huge reward – the inheritance of the gold shop! However, the journey to complete the mission is not easy. The Makuboyz must face various obstacles, including a curious female ghost who relentlessly haunts them, and a dangerous criminal who turns out to have a connection with their guide. Will the Makuboyz succeed, or will they become trapped in the increasingly chaotic madness?

1996: Fifteen-year-old Valeska is going on vacation to Crete with her mother Monica. Jacques, her mother's new boyfriend, and his daughter Lena, who Valeska doesn't get along with at first, are joining them. Slowly, however, a friendship develops between the two girls.

The Sixth is a visceral intersection of six extraordinary Americans whose lives will be forever changed by the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Upon discovering she's haunted, he ventures into the haveli to prove the ghost's non-existence but instead encounters it. This confrontation challenges his skepticism and stirs genuine emotions for her.

Discover the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony full preparations, from first sketches until the very end of the show. We follow every aspect, including exclusive access to Celine Dion’s rehearsal, as a small team of dedicated individuals defy all odds to create one of the most incredible TV shows that has ever-been produced.

After embracing her female identity, Rubén rejects her Bar Mitzvah. When tragedy strikes years later, she returns as Mumy Singer to celebrate it her way.

After embracing her female identity, Rubén rejects her Bar Mitzvah. When tragedy strikes years later, she returns as Mumy Singer to celebrate it her way.

Gemma is delighted to be recruited by the Serious Crimes Agency, but sadly they don't want Terry because of his criminal past.

Cul-de-sac is a middle-aged misadventure film from BAFTA-winner Colin O'Toole set in suburban Manchester during the mid-1980s. A couple finds that their lives are reaching a dead end. Stuck, they take a risk to save their relationship, but could this be a step too far? Cul-de-sac is a film about long-term relationships, communication, childhood memories, planning permission, pampas grass, and the refuge people place in distracting obsessions.

How do artists view their own work? How does actor Esko Salminen immerse himself in his roles, how does the writer/director Saara Turunen create a whole new world for the stage, and why does musician PK Keränen pick up his guitar time and time again? Is creativity a conscious or subconscious process, a pleasure or a compulsion? Veikko Aaltonen’s documentary takes us straight into the heart of creativity with artists from different fields and generations. Celebrating the various forms of passion and creative work, the film presents a compelling case for the significance of art.

Abel Ferrara explores human conflict and the search for peace and balance through the music and words of Patti Smith and the experiences of people at war in Ukraine.

Bertolt Brecht asked whether there would be singing in the dark times. In the throes of war, the United Ukrainian Ballet Company defiantly insists there will be dancing, too. Far from the land they call home, young dancers take quiet comfort from art. For a while, their work feels like the old days, except there is a new troupe member: a soldier learning to dance with prosthetic legs.

Osaka. It is the summer of a year before university graduation. Nao Soma, an art student aspiring to become a photographer, leads a photography-centered life. Sayo, Yamada and Tada, who also study photography, are turned on by Nao, but recognize her talent and support her. They are faced with life choices and are sometimes hurting each other and sometimes encouraging each other in their confusion. Nao's passion for photography forces them to make various choices. After graduation, the four begin their own lives. They meet again after four years and learn that Yamada has disappeared.

Two men undertake a thought-provoking journey to parenthood. Not by adoption or surrogacy, but by Frankie, a trans man, carrying their baby. Made with support from NZ on Air.

Based on a real story, Partha, an easy-going cafe owner, falls in love with an artist named Juni, only to discover that she has a multiple personality disorder. Will love stand the test of societal stigma?

Yunhwa, who works at a shipyard to manage their livelihood after her husband′s accident, receives a notice of unfair dismissal. To make matters worse, their relatives suddenly come and try to take away the family land. Her son loses a large sum of money with Bitcoin, and her daughter dreams of escaping to Seoul while giving up her studies.

During a family gathering, dinner is interrupted by a knock at the door. 5 intruders take the guests hostage and put them through a series of sadistic games. As the night goes on, the intruders realize they also may have something to fear.

While the Doctor plays the Trilogic Game, Steven and Dodo are forced to play seemingly childish but ultimately dangerous games with the aim of being reunited and getting back to the Tardis. This brand new animated version has been created using the original audio recordings.

Australian blind surfer Matt Formston’s mettle is pushed to the limits in this thrilling documentary. With only 3% vision, the 4x World Champion attempts his most fearsome and dangerous challenge yet, surfing the monster waves of Nazaré.

Arya refuses to follow his father's expectations, but he falls in love with Amira, the daughter of his father's superior, who shares the same views as his father. On the other hand, he has to compete with Salim, his former rival who is now his friend. So, what will Arya choose to win? His own dreams, his love for Amira, or his friendship with Salim?

Angelos, Tilemachos and Efi just finished their final high school exams. University life is ahead and they spend their last summer in their small hometown. Then Angelos starts seeing a dark figure of a motorcyclist. He’s unable to express this to his father and his friends as he has to face his past to finally move on.

A young woman meets up with a wealthy boyfriend that she met online. She quickly finds herself entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse involving a dark web organization called Acorn.

For one extraordinary week in February 1972, the Revolution WAS televised. DAYTIME REVOLUTION takes us back in time to the week that John Lennon and Yoko Ono descended upon a Philadelphia broadcasting studio to co-host the iconic Mike Douglas Show, at that time the most popular show on daytime television, with a national audience of 40 million viewers each week. What followed was five unforgettable episodes of television, with Lennon and Ono at the helm and Douglas gamely keeping the show on track.

A documentary exploring the life and legacy of renowned Italian actor Gian Maria Volonté, featuring insights from his colleagues, family, and never-before-seen footage, highlighting his artistic journey and political activism.

The life of Berta Muller, a successful writer, is shaken when, at the peak of her career, she is exposed in the media for plagiarism. Far from taking responsibility, he will deny the accusations and try to justify himself ridiculously, even if it means exposing all his darkness.

In the run-up to Christmas, a family completely misses the point in trying to be good. Brechtje, the mother of the family, gets cancelled by everyone, without understanding why. Her husband, Martijn, falls in love with his younger colleague, but true love can’t be denied (or so he thinks). Justus, the son-in-law, gets lost on a Don Quichotesque quest for his masculinity. While Jos, the middle child, changes the world around with her tolerance and open mindedness – until her girlfriend wants to have a threesome. And all of that happens just before their annual Christmas dinner.

A Californian backpacker travels to Buenos Aires to pay homage to the Argentine pirate who conquered his hometown of Monterey in 1818. Along the way, he becomes entangled in a polyamorous relationship with a gang of young actors who plot to kidnap the U.S. Ambassador.

Hacking at Leaves documents artist and hazmat-suit aficionado Johannes Grenzfurthner as he attempts to come to terms with the United States' colonial past, Navajo tribal history, and the hacker movement. The story hones in on a small tinker space in Durango, Colorado, that made significant contributions to worldwide COVID relief efforts. But things go awry when Uncle Sam interferes with the film's production.

An expedition to climb British Columbia's highest mountain goes awry in the face of bad weather, a series of comic mishaps and the stubborn insistence of its leader on using antique climbing equipment.

In this mockumentary, high school senior Matthew Reese documents the final day of the first semester.

The Master is the Knight of the Vampire that employs a Siren to find him victims. The Vigilante hunts down evil people. A beautiful young woman, Natalie, will cross paths with both of them. She needs money to pay for her grandmother's medicine and is unwittingly lured by Siren to be the Master's next victim.

A masked killer, a cabin in the woods, a group of teens: the basic ingredients of a very old story - but when the killer accidentally dies, the kids discover they cannot leave.

“Disabled: A Love Story” is an animated documentary exploring the affect Multiple sclerosis (MS) has had on Terry and her husband/caregiver, Jon. Beginning with the diagnosis and continuing through their +35 year marriage, Terry struggles to continue working as a city planner and teaching while losing her mobility. Jon works as a writer, and together they learn to adapt to each stage of the disease while maintaining their relationship.

Chloe Anderson, a beloved children’s book author, has always drawn inspiration from her cherished childhood memories. During her final book signing at the Noelleville bookstore, Chloe encounters Ethan, a devoted single father, and his book-loving, aspiring writer daughter, Alex. Their shared passion for literature sparks an immediate connection. Just when Chloe believes she’s on the brink of embracing her future, her publisher extends a dazzling opportunity for a high-profile New Year’s Eve appearance on a major network show. Now, she must decide whether to stand firm in her resolve to focus on her novel and personal life, or succumb to the allure of her demanding career.

30 years after his last visit to Japan, John Williams has returned for a special concert – making his debut with the world-famous Saito Kinen Orchestra in renditions of his beloved film scores and reuniting with his longtime friend, world-renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa (1935-2024). Captured live on record at Suntory Hall last year, John Williams In Tokyo is now being be released by Deutsche Grammophon and follows his acclaimed concert albums, The Berlin Concert and John Williams in Vienna, which topped charts around the globe.

Life has moments that leave us shattered with questions. The journey towards finding the lost love is one such.

Athel and Edward enjoy visiting the wetlands. Edward likes watching the birds, whilst Athel seems to have a much deeper connection to the landscape. When Athel makes a discovery, she is forced to re-examine what the wetlands mean to her.

An elderly woman, confined to a nursing home, is about to celebrate her birthday. While the cold-blooded staff celebrates her birthday in advance, the radio announces the escape of the extremely dangerous killer known as "El Matarife" from a mental hospital. El Matarife—whose connection to the woman is closer than it seems—will unleash a massacre in the nursing home to deliver a very special gift to her.

Marjolaine, model police officer, hasn't been the same since her parents were murdered and her sister kidnapped. She joins forces with TIE MAN, a disfigured vigilante to seek revenge against the man responsible, the power mad Franz DeMann.

Why does Doris Dörrie have a bag on her head in the interview? Consistent in the sense that in her works she always poses the question of how we want to be perceived. Dörrie takes us through the most important stages of her life, her films, her work as a mentor and teacher, and also addresses existential themes: Identity, motherhood, her role as a woman. And she talks openly about fears, setbacks and crises, such as the untimely death of her partner and cameraman Helge Weindler. "Shut up and breathe", the advice of a Tibetan lama, carries her through life - even beyond the screen.

Montreal, 1991. Delphis, 11 years old, grows up in a disadvantaged neighborhood and an unstable family environment. One evening, he decides to take control of his life and becomes The Hurricane. Armed with a lightning bolt on his headband and his middle finger held high, he flees a world that has no place for him. With the police and the Youth Protection Services on his trail, he leaves a mother in distress and has significant encounters in the street. Conquering himself, his adventure is like a road trip, from Hochelag' to Berri, from one family to another. Under the impetus of a hasty adolescence, his freedom thumbs his nose at the indifference towards the marginalized. Social etiquettes burst forth in an assertive tone and sustained rhythm. Between punk music and Marjo, The Hurricane hits us in the face, without waiting to die!

Unhappy with her sexless marriage, Kazumi meets a man calling himself a "procurer" at a bar, Sakurai. Unaware that Sakurai is pulling the strings behind the scenes, she begins a relationship with a passing man, Tsubakiyama, and realizes that someone is watching her actions, and even more so, that she finds pleasure in being watched. Seeking greater climaxes, Kazumi drags her female friends and even her own husband into the depths of immorality...

Strikers, take the title of "World's Best FW (Egoist)"! The second stage adaptation of the hottest and craziest soccer manga in history! Performances in January 2024! Popular actors such as Ryohei Takenaka, Nobunaga Sato, Norinari Oribe, Ryo Saeki, Shuji Kikuchi, and Kohei Osada have gathered! --The second round of selection (selection), the battle begins--The tough second round of selection is a dizzying array of events, as past friends become rivals, and former powerful enemies become allies. There, Kiyoshi meets the most powerful egoist ever, Rin Itoshi, the younger brother of the genius Sae Itoshi and a top ranker in the ranking. In pursuit of further evolution, the battle of the strikers advances to a new stage.

How heavy is an emotional relationship in TRANSit? Giving love? Losing love? Having, in my chest, not only a heart but also longing? That's why I record you this: for us to continue.

Following the death of their daughter, Tessa focuses on her acclaimed children's book series, "Lily Learns," while her husband, James, attempts to find solace in the daily crossword, but quickly unravels as it takes on a mind of its own.

Lili and Simon are in love. They don't live together but are loving it. And then, here comes Abel, the fruit of their love. And then, the mishaps of life which, someday, will call their way of life into question.