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20,000 Species Of Bees
An eight-year-old explores her identity over a summer in the Basque country.
An eight-year-old explores her identity over a summer in the Basque country.
Afire
Tensions and desire bloom among five people at a holiday home by the Baltic Sea.
Tensions and desire bloom among five people at a holiday home by the Baltic Sea.
After Work
A consideration of the changing landscape of work and our attitudes towards it.
A consideration of the changing landscape of work and our attitudes towards it.
Anatomy Of A Fall
A woman is accused of her husband's murder.
A woman is accused of her husband's murder.
Another Body
A documentary following a college student’s search for justice after she discovers deepfake pornography of herself circulating online.
A documentary following a college student’s search for justice after she discovers deepfake pornography of herself circulating online.
Between The Rains
A coming-of-age documentary following a young member of a formerly nomadic northern Kenyan community as they deal with the environmental and psychological effects of climate change.
A coming-of-age documentary following a young member of a formerly nomadic northern Kenyan community as they deal with the environmental and psychological effects of climate change.
The Candidate
Manuel, an influential deputy secretary of an regional government who has everything going his way, finds himself fighting for survival when news of his involvement in a corruption ring leaks out.
Manuel, an influential deputy secretary of an regional government who has everything going his way, finds himself fighting for survival when news of his involvement in a corruption ring leaks out.
Chuck Chuck Baby
Romance unfolds at a chicken packing factory.
Romance unfolds at a chicken packing factory.
Critical Zone
Guided by the voice of his GPS, Amir navigates the underworld districts of Tehran to comfort the troubled souls of the night.
Guided by the voice of his GPS, Amir navigates the underworld districts of Tehran to comfort the troubled souls of the night.
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Dear Thomas
The struggles of East German author and filmmaker Thomas Brasch.
The struggles of East German author and filmmaker Thomas Brasch.
Deep Rising
The fate of the planet's last untouched wilderness, the deep ocean, is under threat as a secretive organisation is about to allow massive extraction of seabed metals to address the world's energy crisis.
The fate of the planet's last untouched wilderness, the deep ocean, is under threat as a secretive organisation is about to allow massive extraction of seabed metals to address the world's energy crisis.
Dilli Dark
A Nigerian student tries to make it while fighting racism in Delhi.
A Nigerian student tries to make it while fighting racism in Delhi.
Do Not Expect Too Much Of The End of the World
Overworked and underpaid, Angela drives around the city of Bucharest to film the casting for a 'safety at work video' commissioned by a multinational company. When one of the interviewees reveals the company’s liability in his accident, a scandal erupts.
Overworked and underpaid, Angela drives around the city of Bucharest to film the casting for a 'safety at work video' commissioned by a multinational company. When one of the interviewees reveals the company’s liability in his accident, a scandal erupts.
Dream Scenario
A family man discovers he has begun to appear in other people's dreams making him an overnight celebrity.
A family man discovers he has begun to appear in other people's dreams making him an overnight celebrity.
The Edge Of The Blade
Paris, 1887. Duels have been officially outlawed but are still regular practice. This historical drama is set against that backdrop.
Paris, 1887. Duels have been officially outlawed but are still regular practice. This historical drama is set against that backdrop.
The (Ex)perience Of Love
A couple who are unable to have children learn that because they suffer from Past Love Syndrome, the only solution is for them to sleep with all their exes again.
A couple who are unable to have children learn that because they suffer from Past Love Syndrome, the only solution is for them to sleep with all their exes again.
Failure!
Due to a massive debt with his bank, James is given one hour to choose between financial ruin or murder to protect his family. Shot in one single take with no cuts.
Due to a massive debt with his bank, James is given one hour to choose between financial ruin or murder to protect his family. Shot in one single take with no cuts.
Fallen Leaves
The course of potential love does not run smooth for shelf-stacker and a metal worker.
The course of potential love does not run smooth for shelf-stacker and a metal worker.
The G
After a corrupt legal guardian ruins her life, a gran sets out for revenge.
After a corrupt legal guardian ruins her life, a gran sets out for revenge.
The Holdovers
An unpopular teacher, a talented but badly behaved student and a cook who recently lost her son in Vietnam spend Christmas together in an otherwise empty boarding school.
An unpopular teacher, a talented but badly behaved student and a cook who recently lost her son in Vietnam spend Christmas together in an otherwise empty boarding school.
Housekeeping For Beginners
A lesbian suddenly finds herself responsible for her partner’s two daughters.
A lesbian suddenly finds herself responsible for her partner’s two daughters.
How To Have Sex
We follow three friends who contend with peer pressure in their decision to “do it”.
We follow three friends who contend with peer pressure in their decision to “do it”.
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Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell
A man has to return his sister-in-law's body to her hometown after an accident while, along with his nephew, he searches for his long-lost brother.
A man has to return his sister-in-law's body to her hometown after an accident while, along with his nephew, he searches for his long-lost brother.
Kidnapped
In 1858, a six-year-old Jewish boy is forcibly seized from his family by the Catholic church.
In 1858, a six-year-old Jewish boy is forcibly seized from his family by the Catholic church.
Kokomo City
Four Black transgender sex workers explore the dichotomy between the Black community and themselves, while confronting issues long avoided.
Four Black transgender sex workers explore the dichotomy between the Black community and themselves, while confronting issues long avoided.
The Last Rider
The incredible story of the greatest cycling race in history, the 1989 Tour De France, and how American Greg LeMond faced down betrayal, childhood sexual abuse and death, completing one of the most inspiring comebacks in history.
The incredible story of the greatest cycling race in history, the 1989 Tour De France, and how American Greg LeMond faced down betrayal, childhood sexual abuse and death, completing one of the most inspiring comebacks in history.
Life Is Not A Competition, But I'm Winning
Consideration of the historic bias against female Black and queer athletes.
Consideration of the historic bias against female Black and queer athletes.
Lost Soulz
A young rapper leaves behind his surrogate family and sets out on an expedition across Texas, contemplating new and old friendships.
A young rapper leaves behind his surrogate family and sets out on an expedition across Texas, contemplating new and old friendships.
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The Magnet Man
A man with a magnetic ability finds himself drawn to life in a circus.
A man with a magnetic ability finds himself drawn to life in a circus.
May December
20 years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple buckles under the pressure when an actress arrives to do research for a film about their past.
20 years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple buckles under the pressure when an actress arrives to do research for a film about their past.
The Mission
A portrait of the life and death of young missionary John Allen Chau.
A portrait of the life and death of young missionary John Allen Chau.
Motherland
In 2020, Belarus’s military practice of violent bullying conscripts as a means of control becomes a flash point for a growingly dissatisfied populace.
In 2020, Belarus’s military practice of violent bullying conscripts as a means of control becomes a flash point for a growingly dissatisfied populace.
Next Goal Wins
The world's worst football team shoots for the stars.
The world's worst football team shoots for the stars.
The Old Oak
A musing on the future of The Old Oak, the last remaining pub in a village in Northeast England, where people are leaving the land as the mines are closed. Houses are cheap and available, thus making it an ideal location for Syrian refugees.
A musing on the future of The Old Oak, the last remaining pub in a village in Northeast England, where people are leaving the land as the mines are closed. Houses are cheap and available, thus making it an ideal location for Syrian refugees.
Past Lives
Nora and Hae Sung, two childhood friends, are separated from each other when Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York where Nora now lives with her American husband.
Nora and Hae Sung, two childhood friends, are separated from each other when Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York where Nora now lives with her American husband.
Poor Things
The story of a young woman who has been brought back to life.
The story of a young woman who has been brought back to life.
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Smoke Sauna Sisterhood
In the darkness of a smoke sauna, women share their innermost secrets and intimate experiences, washing off the shame trapped in their bodies and regaining their strength through a sense of communion.
In the darkness of a smoke sauna, women share their innermost secrets and intimate experiences, washing off the shame trapped in their bodies and regaining their strength through a sense of communion.
Take My Eyes
Domestic abuse and its aftermath, Spanish style.
Domestic abuse and its aftermath, Spanish style.
The Taste Of Things
The story of Eugenie, an esteemed cook, and Dodin, the fine gourmet she has been working for over the last 20 years.
The story of Eugenie, an esteemed cook, and Dodin, the fine gourmet she has been working for over the last 20 years.
The Teachers' Lounge
When one of her students is suspected of theft, teacher Carla Nowak decides to get to the bottom of the matter. Caught between her ideals and the school system, the consequences of her actions threaten to break her.
When one of her students is suspected of theft, teacher Carla Nowak decides to get to the bottom of the matter. Caught between her ideals and the school system, the consequences of her actions threaten to break her.
Ten Months
After years of failed attempts, Merav finally succeeds in getting pregnant. But the pregnancy comes with unexpected news.
After years of failed attempts, Merav finally succeeds in getting pregnant. But the pregnancy comes with unexpected news.
Tesis
A student, researching violence in film for a thesis, discovers an active cell of snuff moviemakers.
A student, researching violence in film for a thesis, discovers an active cell of snuff moviemakers.
Umberto Eco - A Library Of The World
A visit to the library which the writer spent his life creating.
A visit to the library which the writer spent his life creating.
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Villeneuve Pironi
Consideration of the infamous 1982 F1 season when rival teammates Gilles Villeneuve and Didier Pironi were part of the sport's most controversial moments.
Consideration of the infamous 1982 F1 season when rival teammates Gilles Villeneuve and Didier Pironi were part of the sport's most controversial moments.
White Flag
Saran and Naran are young women in their early twenties trying to start a new life in the steppe as nomads. Despite their close bond, both are troubled by a ghost from the past.
Saran and Naran are young women in their early twenties trying to start a new life in the steppe as nomads. Despite their close bond, both are troubled by a ghost from the past.
The Writer
Two 60-year-old men reconnect 30 years after their relationship ended.
Two 60-year-old men reconnect 30 years after their relationship ended.
The YouTube Effect
YouTube has garnered over 2.3 billion users and is worth up to $300 billion dollars. At its center is its algorithm, something that threatens to destroy not only the platform, but the entire internet.
YouTube has garnered over 2.3 billion users and is worth up to $300 billion dollars. At its center is its algorithm, something that threatens to destroy not only the platform, but the entire internet.
The Zone Of Interest
The daily lives of the Höss family outside the walls of Auschwitz.
The daily lives of the Höss family outside the walls of Auschwitz.
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