Cinematic Era: 2024 Vintage

Alberto Angela guides us through the most famous and spectacular places of the Eternal City, on a journey through the history, art, music and cinema of Rome.

A hunter searches for his daughter, who has been taken by a strange animal in the woods. On his search he encounters four shady hunters who agree to help him.

A blind child singer, thrown onto the streets of Bangkok, must sing to free himself from the gang that controls him.

In a not so distant future, a burgeoning streamer is torn between her ambition and the ultimate cost of her success after joining a novel program.

A short film about a man facing a sexual dilemma in the bathroom after hooking up with an ex-girlfriend.

The film is set in a flooded region in Kerala where a woman and her daughter-in-law attempt to bury a loved one. However, due to heavy floods, the burial is postponed. This delay brings long-buried secrets and lies to the surface, threatening the family's unity.

The Wonder Commission is a new music commission of The Well, composed by Dr. Brian Raphael Nabors and performed by the Antigone Music Collective. Inspiration for the new music emerges from Nabors' conversation with writer, physicist, and professor at MIT, Alan Lightman. The music also integrates the voices of youth from UpSpring's Summer 360 camp for unhoused youth and their questions about science, wonder, and hope.

Moor Park, Preston plays host to Saturday’s headlining act at Radio 2 In The Park. Sting, who is fronting his new power rock trio, is fresh off the STING 3.0 tour. Alongside long-time collaborator and guitarist Dominic Miller, and dynamic drummer Chris Maas of Mumford & Sons fame, he will be performing a selection of music from his timeless discography, including solo hits, surprise rarities and, of course, The Police classics.

A tortured artist grapples with fame and high expectations.

Venu's well draws crowds in a parched area. His daughter Kingini loses her earrings in it, igniting conflicts that test relationships. A simple incident exposes underlying tensions.

After the sudden death of his father in a car crash, Ryan, his 17-year-old son, finds himself isolated and alone as his mother falls apart. In an attempt to pick up the pieces that remain of his broken household, he attempts to shoulder the burden of caring for his mother and maintaining their home, putting aside his own grief to conserve the well-being of his family. But grief isn’t something we can ever truly control, and before long, cracks begin to form in Ryan’s facade. As Ryan fights this unwinnable battle, he is soon faced with another challenge as his Uncle attempts to reach out. Though at first unclear, we soon understand the distance between the pair as we realise the truth of the man’s past: that he was the driver in the crash that killed his father. As Ryan desperately clings to fragments of his former life, it is only when he is stripped of nearly everything that he realises he must confront his grief head-on and face the haunting demons of his past.

Jorge, a loan shark, narrates the story of his life and relationship with other individuals using the food chain model as a metaphor, giving an insight into economic, biological and social cycles.

Juan and his friends spend their evenings hacking baby monitors and scaring young parents, but what happens when there's someone sinister on the other line?

Following a choreographer through her process and what dance means to her.

Michael Wardian had a simple dream: to run across the United States. For 25 years he prepared, conquering every running challenge imaginable. Setting out to achieve his dream, he uses everything he’s learned to meet unexpected challenges within himself, his two-man crew and the people he encounters along the way.

In the dense forests of the Eastern Himalayas, moths are whispering something to us. In the dark of night, two curious observers shine a light on this secret universe.

Emre, frustrated with the problems in his life, undergoes a procedure to remove his negative emotions using a new technology that everyone is starting to adapt to. However, negative emotions are not the only thing he loses.

Dougie is a funeral home & retirement home handyman who's lived his life for everyone but himself. At his lowest, he encounters an old bastard with no regrets; causing Dougie's already waining mental health to spiral out of control.

Tippy Winston's journey continues. Her plan to reform the hood and make everyone rich is constantly in jeopardy.

Rhys, a dedicated people pleaser, winds up at their boss’ gender reveal party with their two partners. The trans throuple soon realize that they are dealing with more than they were prepared for and their ability to survive the event comes into question.

A pregnant high schooler is forced to go on a road trip with her lesbian mom in order to get an abortion at the nearest women's health clinic.

A bona fide icon, the indefatigable Andrea Martin is behind some of the most recognizable comedic performances to ever hit screens or stages.

Brilliant composer and violinist George Enescu is at the peak of his career and wants to compose an opera. He falls in love with a princess, Maruca, who inspires and challenges him. She is fascinated by Enescu and his music, she loves him passionately, but has a duty towards her husband and her two children. Destiny will release her from the chains of marriage, but will that be enough for the genius and the princess to live happily ever after?

A pair of strangers in a train clash over an unknown threat which takes the life of a fellow passenger. Is it the religious end of times or is there a more realistic explanation?

Jasmine, a young Syrian artist, is preparing a meal with her mother when a bomb goes off, destroying their home and all their belongings. After a panicked escape, they make it safely outside only to find the destruction that remains in their war-torn city. An aid worker recovers Jasmine's sketchbook, leading us on a journey of hope and resolve for their future.

In green landscape of northern Iran, 11-year Roja convinces the boys to let her play soccer. Playing well as a goalkeeper, Roja makes Kubar frustrated. Tragedy strikes when Kubar pushes Roja and her head Hits the goalposts. Panicked, the boys believe she's lifeless. Now Kubar’s father comes to force everyone retells the story to save his son.

Hamzeh and Abbas decide to invade Kianoush’s son’s garden on his wedding day. This incident coincides with the crash of an Iraqi bomber plane near Bagh. The crash of the plane and the arrival of its pilot to Bagh Kianoush create adventures.

In this short film starring Grady “Shady the Great” Thomas, Solange seeks to illustrate Black domesticity and collections, and the evanescent emotion that immortalises the physical objects we own, captured in the tape of its own medium.

A father and son's life changes dramatically after their bank account is mysteriously credited with a large amount of money.

Comedian Chad Daniels sounds off on dad-shaming, dating someone with allergies and the upside of an empty nest in this edgy stand-up special.

In the midst of global pandemic, a trending voice chat platform becomes a lifeline for a group of friends seeking connection and solace. Their lives take an unexpected turn overnight when a mysterious stranger enters their chat room.

It is the year 2028 and antibiotics are no longer effective. A corporation called Lifeline has invented a health chip which everyone can get for free via the NHS. You can buy an upgrade which is effective against more infections and diseases. In 2028 computing and processing power is restricted however for someone to have an upgrade some one has to die for the power to be transferred. People are dieing randomly. Lifeline are launching their 2nd upgrade which is expected to earn them billions along with their ministerial backer. Daniel Avery has lost his wife and daughter in such circumstances and recent nightmares and flashbacks have instigated him to investigate. He slowly uncovers the truth with the help of a rebel group of the pull for power and greed that goes right to the top.

A recluse with a violent secret must stand up to his gangster boss to save his friend, an ex-junkie who is trying to get him clean. A crime horror film about human connection, addiction and dependency.

In the aftermath of a great war, a knight flees his kingdom, embarking on a harrowing odyssey through a desolate land infested with merciless bandits, cave-dwelling horrors, and a witch who offers him one way out alive.

Carry On Jattiye is a Punjabi movie starring Sargun Mehta, Jasmin Bhasin and Sunil Grover in prominent roles.

The relentless ascent to championship success for Haiden Deegan has been something special to witness. In an ever-changing age of our sport in terms of media and content, the Deegan name has meant plenty of eyes on the popular young prodigy as he transitioned to the pro ranks late in 2022 before setting out to prove himself as a genuine championship contender in 2023 and beyond. Here now at the culmination of the 2024 race season, Haiden has done exactly that, with 2x 250 SuperMotocross Championships to his name as well as the highly coveted 2024 250 Pro Motocross Championship, a season in which he dominated from start to finish.

An ex-con tries to live an honest life on the mean streets of LA.

After Baby's best friend Gigi dies, Baby takes her place as the lead girlfriend in billionaire Arnold Harris' circle of sugar babies. Struggling with guilt and loss, Baby must abandon her morals to stay on top when a new girl threatens her position.

Get the latest breaking news and rivalry analysis from a panel of experts before the action goes down at Halloween Havoc 2024!

Two sisters, in hopes of fresher air, decide to sit on a bench under the shade of a tree.

The start of an adventure can come from a loss. In this case, a small hermit crab, Bernard, the hero of the story, loses his protective shell. To face the dangers of the beach, thus stripped bare, he will need the help of an unusual friend.

In 2021, Hughes’s pub closed its doors for the last time. In January 2022, talented fiddle player, actor, and Hughes regular Brendan Gleeson meets musicians, dancers and singers in and around the pub as they gather one last time to recreate the magic of Hughes’s and to commemorate its invaluable legacy.

1972 in Haute-Savoie (France) : the Bertrand's farm, with a hundred dairy cows owned by three bachelor brothers, is filmed for the first time. In 1997, they were the subject of Gilles Perret's first movie, as they let their farm to their nephew Patrick and his wife Hélène. Nowadays, 25 years later, Gilles Perret take another look at this farm, managed by Hélène who will step down. Through their words, an intimate, social and economic history of the rural world.

Five strangers are forced to play an online game show by an unhinged hostess. Get the answers right, they move to the next level. Get the answers wrong, it's lights out. But the reason they're selected is as shocking as the game itself.

"Resilience: The Kim LeBel Story" follows the remarkable journey of a woman who overcame a violent, abusive upbringing in Alabama and Georgia to serve honorably in the U.S. Navy. After defending herself from a traumatic family life, Kim joined the military, only to face new challenges—gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and the brutal realities of combat in Afghanistan. Despite being shot and witnessing the horrors of war, Kim's indomitable spirit and courage shine through. Her story is a powerful testament to the resilience of women in the military, offering an intimate portrayal of survival, strength, and triumph against the odds.

The film portrays Negar, a nursing student, as she gains respect and importance in society through her actions rather than her physical appearance. On the very day of her marriage proposal ceremony, she loses something that will cause her trouble. While Negar lacks the rebellious courage of the next generation, she finds herself caught between the expectations imposed upon her and her desire for personal agency.

John Williams: A Legacy in Sound (2024) Explore the legendary career of John Williams, the composer behind iconic scores like "Star Wars" and "Jurassic Park." Discover how his unforgettable music has shaped modern cinema, defined countless films, and inspired audiences for generations.

Mike Bubbins, star of BBC television hit comedy Mammoth unleashes Throwback, his first ever stand-up special. An hour of funny stories, impressive characterisations, a bit of nostalgia about the good old days, a bit of optimism about the good new days, and Mike generally having a laugh about life and not taking himself, or anything else, too seriously.

Meet Marissa Rawlings, a reasoned alternative voice or an extremist in moderate’s clothes? She’s taking on Stephen Yardley, a face of the established UK news media. Both apparently seek to deliver the truth. Both claim to represent objective facts and balanced views. But do they really? Nowadays delivery and charisma can be more persuasive than words themselves so we’d better be ready with our own filters.

The imaginative Bo (9) lives as the only child in a street full of extroverted adults, who think she is quiet. Her parents try to include her in the group, but Bo prefers to fill pages of crafts about the neighbors in her homemade 'humancyclopedia'. When another kid named Rups comes to live in the street for the first time, Bo tries to prove herself by putting her humancyclopedia aside and starting a friendship with her. In this way, she wants to prove to her judgmental neighbors that she is more than just quiet. 'Rups' is a film about the silent power of the introvert and the magic of fantasy.

In suburban Michigan, in the mid-2000s, Tess, a reserved and strange middle schooler, stains the floor at a sleepover.

A documentary analyzing the criminal charges leveled against actor Alec Baldwin, who accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of their film Rust on October 21, 2021.

Lovecraft and Pessoa were among the most influential writers of the 20th century. Cartas Telepáticas is a film, created with AI images, that explores the invisible links between the unique points of view of these two authors

Teppei is a monk. Prostrating himself and continuing his meditation, Teppei crosses mountains and rivers, heading somewhere. His destination is Mizunashi Shrine in Hida Takayama. The guardian wolves in the shrine grounds wait for him.

On a romantic date, Lily finds herself threatened by a creature whose spirits try to take over her body. Amidst the expectations of her partner and the creature that pursues her, she tries to maintain control.

A moment when the feeling of happiness as a husband and wife becoming a father and mother suddenly disappeared.

When a struggling singer-songwriter gets the opportunity of a lifetime to work with a tech-obsessed music producer, her art and life are put in peril as she is forced to help create the perfect AI music algorithm.

Inès was found innocent in the accident that caused the death of Raphaël at the age of 12 years, 7 months, and 11 days. Today, Inès' son, Théo, is that age. And she is convinced that Lucie, Raphaël's mother, will avenge his death. Intuition or paranoia? To protect Théo, she hides him in the forest and then confronts the mother of his victim.