Cinematic Era: 2025 Vintage

Stuck in a creative rut, filmmaker Gilda Pourjabar returns to Iran, her homeland, to talk with her brother Siamak, an illustrator based in Tehran. This encounter raises questions about their relationship to Western popular art, as they grew up in a culture that the current political regime describes as “westoxicated.” This documentary uses playful animations by Siamak, inspired by Franco-Belgian comics and rock concert posters, superimposed on archival footage of the most recent popular uprisings in Iran to become a logical collaboration for these artists who shared a record collection as children. Together, they examine how art slips through the cracks of repression to light the rebellious sparks in the hearts of young people.

When Buddy's pizza is cursed by the delivery guy, his Saturday night becomes a lot messier than he had imagined.

Return to al-Ma’in chronicles the multiyear collaboration between Forensic Architecture (FA) and Palestinian historian and Nakba survivor Salman Abu Sitta on the reconstruction of his birthplace, the lost village of Ma’in Abu Sitta (or al-Ma’in). Guided by the work and memories of Abu Sitta, FA-researchers reconstructed al-Ma’in’s occupation by Israeli forces on 14 May 1948, its subsequent demolition, and the settlements constructed on its ruins. The movie looks to the present moment and the connections between Israeli military’s conduct and appropriation of Palestinian land during and after 1948, and today in Gaza. The project looks back at the sophistication and sensitivity with which the Abu Sitta family cultivated their land, and the rich agricultural diversity that was lost when Israeli settlements were subsequently constructed over this landscape.

Kurnia, a 37-year-old woman, returns to face her past memories through projected images that bring both emotion and sorrow. On this journey, she recounts the stories of love, acceptance, separation, and regret that shaped who she is today. Remininsing her memories, Kurnia slowly finds the strength to let go of her attachment to the past and attain a sense of acceptance.

"The Rebel Girls" is inspired by the true story of the 1960s fight for Civil Rights through the eyes of the girls who reinvigorated the struggling movement through the power of magical thinking, friendship, faith, and fortitude.

Every full moon the mistress of the house turns into a howling beast that knits. Only drawing the curtains saves her husband from further growls – but not necessarily from a potential Christmas sock.

During a desperate search for parking in the city, Owen picks up a strange hitchhiker who offers help, but instead gives unwanted opinions, and leads to more hitchhikers.

Race tracks are places of longing. But only the Nürburgring in the Eifel is truly spectacular and idyllic at the same time. Loved by fans, feared by drivers: Dozens of bends, many of them with illustrious names: Schwedenkreuz, Karussell, Fuchsröhre, Bergwerk, Brünnchen. To mark the 100th anniversary of the ground-breaking ceremony in 1925, this documentary tells the story of the ups and downs of the Nürburgring.

A newlywed couple faces the amusing challenges of balancing their modern lifestyle with traditional family expectations in Kerala, leading to a series of heartwarming and comedic situations.

VPRO icon Wim Brands died on April 4, 2016. He was known to the general public as a presenter of the VPRO Boeken program and also closer, with six collections of poetry to his name. This documentary about his life and work, built entirely from archive material, pays tribute to this television personality. A portrait in which attention is also paid to his complicated relationship with death. With a.o. Karl Ove Knausgård, David Sedaris, Ellen Deckwitz and Pieter Boskma. Brands' work merges with his rich inner life and that he chose death at the age of 56 casts a shadow over everything.

Two young men develop a strange bond. One spends his days delivering pizzas and takes photos on the side. The other lives in a cabin in the woods.

A half-empty village far from the regional center has been inhabited by characters from Ostrovsky's "Snegurochka," only adjusted to our times. Bobyl and Bobylikha are stationmasters, Berendey is no longer a tsar but a watchman, Lel is a trendy DJ returning from Moscow for the holidays, and his classmate Mizgir is a successful businessman from the regional center. Only Snegurochka seems the same as before. Incapable of emotion, she is doomed to make those around her fall in love with her.

Young programmer Kirill dreams of presenting his startup to influential businessman Oleg Potapov. But instead of a business meeting, he finds himself caught up in a dangerous and comical chase. Potapov and Katya are running away from their pursuers, and suddenly he mistakes Kirill for his old friend Siziy. Under a hail of bullets, Potapov literally drags Kirill into the car himself, and they drive away from their pursuers together...

Olympiacos: The Legend is the epic story of a season that defied all expectations and rewrote European football history. In 2023/24, Olympiacos shattered barriers by becoming the first Greek club to win a European trophy-and didn't stop there. In a feat never before accomplished, they claimed not one but two major continental titles: the UEFA Europa Conference League and the UEFA Youth League.

Ali and Amir are inseparable fraternal twins with a telepathic bond. The brothers are forced to fend for themselves when their father abandons them after remarrying a younger bride. The arrival of a new teacher, Lara, tests their brotherly bond.

Mrs. Weekley starts an affair with a young writer named D.H. Lawrence.

Don Donato accompanies his congregation of villagers to visit Roma World, a theme park set in ancient Rome. Meanwhile, however, preparations for Luna and Luigi's wedding are interrupted by the arrival of the bishop's twin brother, Angelo, who is desperately searching for a hidden inheritance consisting of twelve gold bars. Don Donato joins the treasure hunt, taking advantage of the bishop's absence, who is away in Rome on a mission.

Don Donato accompanies his congregation of villagers to visit Roma World, a theme park set in ancient Rome. Meanwhile, however, preparations for Luna and Luigi's wedding are interrupted by the arrival of the bishop's twin brother, Angelo, who is desperately searching for a hidden inheritance consisting of twelve gold bars. Don Donato joins the treasure hunt, taking advantage of the bishop's absence, who is away in Rome on a mission.

From Vitry-sur-Seine to the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, a look back at the career of Cerrone, a pioneer of dance and disco music.

Amidst financial hardship and determined to fulfill her younger sister’s aspirations, Lívia, a young artist, is compelled to make the heartrending decision to enter the world of prostitution, believing it to be a swift way of obtaining the necessary funds. As time progresses, she finds herself immersed in a profound inner conflict, questioning the choices she has made and the true nature of sacrifice.

A Hollywood production crew comes to West Texas to recreate the grisly murder of a local woman. Using locals to reenact the crime, reality TV meets reality in this bizarre romantic comedy about the (show) business of murder.

The Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) was the starting point for the slow but sure collapse of communist authoritarian rule in Eastern Europe. The Helsinki Effect offers new perspectives on the events of the Cold War. The film tells the story of the CSCE process, which had a major impact on the end of the Cold War, and sheds light on secret top-level discussions behind closed doors, through voice simulations using artificial intelligence.

During the Ghost Festival, the gates of the underworld open, unleashing vengeful spirits on Xiuluo City. Yin-Yang masters Ye Wushuang and Li Feiyun must face the terrifying Red Bridal Paper Ghost and other deadly forces to save the city from total destruction.

Sometimes magic will help on the path to power, sometimes to beauty, but the greatest magic is true love, which will overcome all obstacles, above intrigue and evil... Ondro is well on his way to becoming an acclaimed baker. Princess Anna also has a clear idea of ​​her life, and it is miles away from the wedding with the suitor chosen for her by her uncle Árpád. The greedy wizard Láb does not shy away from anything; a bag of gold would be suitable enough for him, so under pressure from Árpád, he casts a spell on the king himself. What will the kingdom do without a good and just ruler? Will Láb manage to fix what he has ruined with his spells?

Bertie heads to South Africa for his most audacious mission yet. The wild waters here are a hotspot for one of the ocean’s most famous and feared predators, the great white shark. Diving in the shallows without a cage, Bertie will attempt to film these huge sharks. By entering their domain, he discovers the challenges they face on our rapidly changing planet.

A mockumentary comedy following student teacher Emma, who finds herself working at a Dublin Gaelscoil without a word of Irish. Two teachers are enlisted to get her across the line.

Bogancloch is where Jake Williams lives, nestled in a vast highland forest of Scotland. The film portrays his life throughout the seasons, with other people occasionally crossing into his otherwise solitary life. At the heart a song, an argument between life and death, each stating their case to rule over the world. The film is without exposition, it aims at something less recognisable, a different existence of reality observed in discrete moments. A sequel to Two Years at Sea (2011), charting a subtly changing life in a radically changing world.

A girl waits in her room for the end of the world. For 24 hours, a conspiracy imageboard debates when it's going to happen already.

Part talk show, part documentary, Luv Inqueeries answers your burning questions about love across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.

Two young lovers rob a gas station driven by the desire to change their lives.

Rex, a paranormally-gifted investigator, can eavesdrop on the recent memories of the dead to determine their cause of death. Summoned by his brother-in-law Anton, he must solve the mystery of a deadly curse that claims the lives of many. Rex discovers the curse is fueled by fear and spread by witnessing headless people, a Filipino superstition. To end the curse, he must identify and kill the host with great resentment and agony. However, Rex and Anton become infected by the curse themselves, experiencing hallucinations and premonitions, as they race against time to uncover the mystery of the curse.

Dance Still is an affectionate comedy about two friends in Beijing who find a poster offering a huge reward for the recovery of a lost pigeon. They decide to spend the next year of their lives searching for it. Over the course of the year that follows, their friendship grows and deepens, even as they come to face the disappointment of unrealised dreams and shattered love. This journey represents a microcosm of the lives of contemporary Chinese youth.

Pushed to the edge, a reclusive man takes vengeance on those that wronged him.

A grieving sci-fi nerd receives an other-worldly transmission which he believes to be a deep space message from his late father.

Short vignettes explore different facets of human behavior and social issues.

Amid a wave of killings, officer Kanchana uncovers activist Satyamurthy's dark truth-he exploits orphans for power and kills Bose to stay hidden. Kanchana exposes him, ending with a haunting reflection on betrayal and lost innocence.

After finding himself on the wrong side of the law, a young man, Noah, awakes in a mysterious facility. As a medical researcher draws closer to the truth, everyone involved must question the consequences of choices made.

As his daughter Qinglan’s sinister illness escalates, marked by recurrent chants of a creepy children’s song, feng shui expert Hao teams up with dockhand Kun and reporter Wei, heading for the mysterious Qingshi Town. The town’s impeccable feng shui layout belies its pervasive strangeness. Their investigation leads to the truth about her sister Honglian’s destiny and triggers the exposure of the town’s terrifying hidden truth...

The Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger Final Live Tour 2025 is a live show that was performed across Japan from March to May of 2025, acting as a final farewell for the cast. It comprises two parts: a scripted show part, and a talk show with the cast. The Gozyugers also appear in it.

Chance leads Eiko to live in Barcelona. There she meets a series of characters who, like her, also live between two worlds.

This documentary chronicles the journey of Christ Community Church, a thriving multisite church in Chicagoland, founded by Pastor Jim Nicodem and his wife, Sue. From its humble beginnings to its growth into a dynamic community of faith, the film explores the church’s foundation, history, and core values that have shaped its mission. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal stories, this documentary highlights the impact of Christ Community Church on its members, its surrounding communities, and its vision for the future.

A mysterious killer wearing an orange jumpsuit and fashioned in an orange baclava stalks and murders a young man who is insufferable, naive, and unlikeable.

Unsettling experiences and a terrifying ghostly presence plague Brii and his friends after a mysterious woman with a dark past enters their lives.

Two seemingly ordinary women dominate Punjabs kitty parties with uncanny luck until a police investigation reveals layers of deception, desperation, and a far bigger game at play.

An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire.

A directionless young man enrols in an alpha-male bootcamp, where raw meat, brutal workouts and injectable supplements promise to forge warriors – but as his mind and body begin to rapidly deteriorate, he soon finds himself locked into mortal combat with the worm ravaging his brain.

A man is video chatting with his mother. At one point, he decides to share some secrets with her.

From Executive Producer Bradley Cooper, this is the story of paid and unpaid caregivers navigating the challenges and joys of this deeply meaningful work. Intertwining intimate personal stories with the untold history of caregiving, the documentary reveals the state and the stakes of care in America today. Narrated by Uzo Aduba (The Residence) and directed by Chris Durrance. Caregiving explores systemic issues in the US care system, where over 50 million provide unpaid care, and personal stories of caregivers for loved ones.

OB navigates a laundromat’s nighttime inhabitants while scavenging 50¢ to buy a Hero-themed gumball.

Few know José Ignacio Solórzano—a balding man with everyday troubles like money and marriage. But everyone knows Jis, the beloved cartoonist whose humor and art have left a mark on the country. Mollusk tells the story of both, exploring how creativity and laughter can help overcome life’s challenges.

A young girl moves in with her grandmother after her parents die, only to find herself in a haunted apartment building with a dark secret.

Detectives on a bust find themselves locked in an undercover lab. Place of bizarre experiments, they soon realize it’s not a normal drug lab, and they are not the only creature that will do whatever it takes to escape.