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Trance (2013)
An art auctioneer and a hypnotherapist try to recover a stolen painting.
An art auctioneer and a hypnotherapist try to recover a stolen painting.
The Spirit Of '45 (2013)
A documentary about the spirit of unity that developed in the UK during the Second World War and contributed to the formation of the Welfare State.
A documentary about the spirit of unity that developed in the UK during the Second World War and contributed to the formation of the Welfare State.
5 Broken Cameras (2011)
A Palestinian journalist chronicles his village’s resistance to a separation barrier being erected on their land and in the process captures his young son’s lens on the world.
A Palestinian journalist chronicles his village’s resistance to a separation barrier being erected on their land and in the process captures his young son’s lens on the world.
The Sheik and I (2012)
The request for a filmmaker commissioned to make a documentary on subversive art to avoid making fun of the Sheik is asking for trouble.
The request for a filmmaker commissioned to make a documentary on subversive art to avoid making fun of the Sheik is asking for trouble.
Scarlet Road (2011)
A confident, assertive sex worker discusses her work and what it means to her clients, especially those with disabilities.
A confident, assertive sex worker discusses her work and what it means to her clients, especially those with disabilities.
Italy: Love It, Or Leave It (2011)
Gustav wants to leave Italy so his partner Luca drives him around the country in an old Fiat trying to convince him how wonderful their Italian heritage is.
Gustav wants to leave Italy so his partner Luca drives him around the country in an old Fiat trying to convince him how wonderful their Italian heritage is.
The Honor Code (2012)
An animated exploration of the tradition of honour killing, asking how it might be brought to an end.
An animated exploration of the tradition of honour killing, asking how it might be brought to an end.
Saving Face (2011)
A doctor battles to help two women who have suffered the distressingly common fate of having acid thrown in their faces for disobeying relatives.
A doctor battles to help two women who have suffered the distressingly common fate of having acid thrown in their faces for disobeying relatives.
Japan: Children Of The Tsunami (2012)
Compelling testimony from seven to 10-year-old survivors, reveals how last year’s Japanese tsunami and the Fukushima nuclear accident have changed children's lives forever.
Compelling testimony from seven to 10-year-old survivors, reveals how last year’s Japanese tsunami and the Fukushima nuclear accident have changed children's lives forever.
Café De Flore (2011)
Lonely people whose love binds them in painful situations are united by music.
Lonely people whose love binds them in painful situations are united by music.
Sleep (2011)
A girl was raped at 15, and gave birth to her daughter. Seventeen years later, mother, daughter, and grandfather live a meagre life together in their van.
A girl was raped at 15, and gave birth to her daughter. Seventeen years later, mother, daughter, and grandfather live a meagre life together in their van.
Take Shelter (2011)
After experiencing visions of impending catastrophe, an ordinary man takes extraordinary measures - but can he trust the evidence of his own senses?
After experiencing visions of impending catastrophe, an ordinary man takes extraordinary measures - but can he trust the evidence of his own senses?
Wuthering Heights (2011)
An adaptation of Emily Brontë's famous tale about an isolated family, a trouble outsider, and their destructive passions.
An adaptation of Emily Brontë's famous tale about an isolated family, a trouble outsider, and their destructive passions.
Snow Flower And The Secret Fan (2011)
Two present day women discover their connection to counterparts in Ancient China who could often communicate only through the secret code of the fan.
Two present day women discover their connection to counterparts in Ancient China who could often communicate only through the secret code of the fan.
The Big Picture (2010)
Paul Exben has the perfect life, but when he finds out that Sarah, his wife, is cheating on him, a rush of blood provokes Paul into a fatal error.
Paul Exben has the perfect life, but when he finds out that Sarah, his wife, is cheating on him, a rush of blood provokes Paul into a fatal error.
The Salt Of Life (2011)
A pensioner who had settled into a quiet life decides it's not too late to go looking for love.
A pensioner who had settled into a quiet life decides it's not too late to go looking for love.
Gun Fight (2011)
An exploration of the politics of gun control in the US.
An exploration of the politics of gun control in the US.
Terry Pratchett: Choosing To Die (2011)
The much loved author, facing a severe form of Alzheimer's disease, considers the options for assisted suicide.
The much loved author, facing a severe form of Alzheimer's disease, considers the options for assisted suicide.
Born in USSR (2010)
Animated allegory about the USSR.
Animated allegory about the USSR.
Planet Kirsan (2010)
In the republic of Kalmykia, children are raised under the shadow of a national obsession with chess.
In the republic of Kalmykia, children are raised under the shadow of a national obsession with chess.
Abuelas (2011)
An elderly woman talks about the disappearance of her pregnant daughter under military rule in Argentina.
An elderly woman talks about the disappearance of her pregnant daughter under military rule in Argentina.
Do It Yourself! (2010)
Documentary about fashion designer, punk icon and cultural provocateur Vivienne Westwood.
Documentary about fashion designer, punk icon and cultural provocateur Vivienne Westwood.
Flying Monsters 3D With David Attenborough (2010)
Giant flying 3D dinosaurs introduced by everybody's favourite natural history presenter.
Giant flying 3D dinosaurs introduced by everybody's favourite natural history presenter.
The Hollywood Complex (2011)
A visit to a special apartment complex and training centre for would-be child stars.
A visit to a special apartment complex and training centre for would-be child stars.
POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold (2011)
The filmmaker sets out to finance a documentary about product placement in the movies by making his own product placement deals with major companies.
The filmmaker sets out to finance a documentary about product placement in the movies by making his own product placement deals with major companies.
Biutiful (2009)
Barcelona's underworld as seen through the eyes of a hustling single dad.
Barcelona's underworld as seen through the eyes of a hustling single dad.
Season Of The Witch (2011)
Two men escort a prisoner who may or may not be a witch on a perilous journey through a land ravaged by the black death.
Two men escort a prisoner who may or may not be a witch on a perilous journey through a land ravaged by the black death.
Marathon Boy (2010)
A portrait of the competitive interests and corruption surrounding a child with an extraordinary gift for distance running.
A portrait of the competitive interests and corruption surrounding a child with an extraordinary gift for distance running.
Burma Soldier (2010)
The story of former Burmese soldier Myo Mint who, after becoming disabled in action, educated himself with banned books and became a campaigner against the civil war.
The story of former Burmese soldier Myo Mint who, after becoming disabled in action, educated himself with banned books and became a campaigner against the civil war.
On The Coast (2010)
Summer at the seaside in the Turkish village of Erikli.
Summer at the seaside in the Turkish village of Erikli.
Nasty Age (2010)
An exploration of the lives of three different men living in Istanbul.
An exploration of the lives of three different men living in Istanbul.
The Flaw (2010)
An investigation of how the stock market crash really happened, explaining the complex financial issues involved in easily understood terms.
An investigation of how the stock market crash really happened, explaining the complex financial issues involved in easily understood terms.
Hope (2010)
A visit to a Turkish village scarred by war whose cyclical approach to time is confounded by the young people's desire to leave for the city.
A visit to a Turkish village scarred by war whose cyclical approach to time is confounded by the young people's desire to leave for the city.
Another Year (2010)
Mike Leigh drama about family, friendship and ageing.
Mike Leigh drama about family, friendship and ageing.
She’s Out Of My League (2010)
When a beautiful girl takes an interest in an unassuming guy, he struggles to work out how he can keep her.
When a beautiful girl takes an interest in an unassuming guy, he struggles to work out how he can keep her.
Vincere (2009)
The story of Musslolini's secret love child.
The story of Musslolini's secret love child.
Lourdes (2009)
The story of a wheelchair-using woman's pilgrimage in search of a miracle.
The story of a wheelchair-using woman's pilgrimage in search of a miracle.
Tales From The Golden Age (2009)
Life in Romania under Ceaucescu is explored in this portmanteau of urban myths.
Life in Romania under Ceaucescu is explored in this portmanteau of urban myths.
Valentine's Day (2010)
An ensemble drama looks at how different individuals and couples cope with the pressure of Valentine's Day.
An ensemble drama looks at how different individuals and couples cope with the pressure of Valentine's Day.
All About Steve (2009)
A crossword puzzler follows the cameraman she's smitten with all around the country.
A crossword puzzler follows the cameraman she's smitten with all around the country.
A Prophet (2009)
An illiterate teenager struggles when he is sent to jail, but after embarking on a series of "missions" for a gang leader, he begins to hatch plans of his own.
An illiterate teenager struggles when he is sent to jail, but after embarking on a series of "missions" for a gang leader, he begins to hatch plans of his own.
Eagles Over London (1969)
Germans infiltrate a British squadron in a bid to sabotage a radar warning system.
Germans infiltrate a British squadron in a bid to sabotage a radar warning system.
Sherlock Holmes (2009)
Holmes and Watson take on a dastardly aristocrat, but matters are complicated by a beautiful and dangerous woman.
Holmes and Watson take on a dastardly aristocrat, but matters are complicated by a beautiful and dangerous woman.
The Limits Of Control (2009)
A mysterious man shares coffee and conversation with people, writing down details on matchbook flaps. But what are his motives?
A mysterious man shares coffee and conversation with people, writing down details on matchbook flaps. But what are his motives?
Once Upon A Time Proletarian (2009)
An exploration of the social and political landscape of modern China.
An exploration of the social and political landscape of modern China.
Ali Shan (2009)
The experience of awaiting sunrise on Taiwan's Ali Shan Mountain.
The experience of awaiting sunrise on Taiwan's Ali Shan Mountain.
Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)
A documentary about laissez faire capitalism and its effect on American society.
A documentary about laissez faire capitalism and its effect on American society.
Kings Of Pastry (2009)
An American pastry chef travels to France to enter the Olympics of cooking, in pursuit of a red, white and blue collar from the Meilleur Ouvrier de France.
An American pastry chef travels to France to enter the Olympics of cooking, in pursuit of a red, white and blue collar from the Meilleur Ouvrier de France.
Waiting For Women (2008)
In a small Spanish village where there are no women left, the lonely male residents throw a party.
In a small Spanish village where there are no women left, the lonely male residents throw a party.
Pink Taxi (2009)
An introduction to Olga Fomina, Moscow's first women-only taxi service.
An introduction to Olga Fomina, Moscow's first women-only taxi service.
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