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Beyond
(2010)
A woman's reluctant visit to her dying mother brings up memories of the violent home she grew up in.
A woman's reluctant visit to her dying mother brings up memories of the violent home she grew up in.
Nostalgia For The Light
(2010)
A documentary about astronomers in Chile's Atacama Desert who gather to consider the stars while beneath the ground lie the remnants of ancient civilisations.
A documentary about astronomers in Chile's Atacama Desert who gather to consider the stars while beneath the ground lie the remnants of ancient civilisations.
Oranges And Sunshine
(2010)
A social worker struggles to reunite families after discovering the (real life) scandalous deportation of British children to other Commonwealth countries, which often resulted in abuse.
A social worker struggles to reunite families after discovering the (real life) scandalous deportation of British children to other Commonwealth countries, which often resulted in abuse.
The Piano In A Factory
(2010)
When his daughter says she will live with whichever of her divorcing parents can give her a piano, a former steelworker enlists his old colleagues and workplace facilities to make one.
When his daughter says she will live with whichever of her divorcing parents can give her a piano, a former steelworker enlists his old colleagues and workplace facilities to make one.
13 Assassins
(2010)
A retired samurai has to assemble a squad of assassins and set a town-sized trap.
A retired samurai has to assemble a squad of assassins and set a town-sized trap.
Cell 211
(2009)
When a prison guard is knocked unconscious at the start of a riot, he wakes to find he is trapped within the prison and must pretend to be a con to stay alive.
When a prison guard is knocked unconscious at the start of a riot, he wakes to find he is trapped within the prison and must pretend to be a con to stay alive.
One Hundred Mornings
(2009)
The quiet, unsensational end of civilisation leaves two couples in an increasingly desperate, claustrophobic situation as their supplies dwindle and they are threatened by other survivors.
The quiet, unsensational end of civilisation leaves two couples in an increasingly desperate, claustrophobic situation as their supplies dwindle and they are threatened by other survivors.
Of Love And Other Demons
(2009)
An adolescent girl thought to be possessed after becoming infected with rabies is placed in the care of a priest who falls passionately in love with her.
An adolescent girl thought to be possessed after becoming infected with rabies is placed in the care of a priest who falls passionately in love with her.
The Tingler
(1959)
A pathologist discovers a dangerous parasite that feeds on fear and can only be killed by screaming, but when a mute woman becomes infected, all Hell breaks loose. Famous for the pranks played on audiences at its original screenings.
A pathologist discovers a dangerous parasite that feeds on fear and can only be killed by screaming, but when a mute woman becomes infected, all Hell breaks loose. Famous for the pranks played on audiences at its original screenings.
Viva Riva!
(2010)
A Kinshasa hustler hatches a scheme to steal a lucrative stash of petrol, but his lust for the wife of a notorious crime boss might bring more trouble than he's prepared for.
A Kinshasa hustler hatches a scheme to steal a lucrative stash of petrol, but his lust for the wife of a notorious crime boss might bring more trouble than he's prepared for.
Cave Of Forgotten Dreams
(2010)
An exploration of the Chauvet caves in Southern France where the oldest known human paintings can be found.
An exploration of the Chauvet caves in Southern France where the oldest known human paintings can be found.
Potiche
(2010)
When her husband falls ill and his beautiful wife takes over his umbrella business, her life changes in unexpected and liberating ways.
When her husband falls ill and his beautiful wife takes over his umbrella business, her life changes in unexpected and liberating ways.
Wasted On The Young
(2010)
After a girl is attacked at a party the social fabric of her high school begins to crumble, with dangerous consequences all round.
After a girl is attacked at a party the social fabric of her high school begins to crumble, with dangerous consequences all round.
The "Socalled" Movie
(2010)
The story of rapper Josh Dolgin, alias Socalled, and his fusion of hip hop with traditional Jewish music.
The story of rapper Josh Dolgin, alias Socalled, and his fusion of hip hop with traditional Jewish music.
Contemporary Days
(2009)
A documentary exploring the lives and careers of two of Britain's most influential modernist artists and designers, whose iconic work inspired a generation.
A documentary exploring the lives and careers of two of Britain's most influential modernist artists and designers, whose iconic work inspired a generation.
Ultrasuede: In Search Of Halston
(2010)
Roy Halston Frowick defined the Seventies with the glorious excesses of his fashion designs and decadent lifestyle, dressing movie stars like Elizabeth Taylor.
Roy Halston Frowick defined the Seventies with the glorious excesses of his fashion designs and decadent lifestyle, dressing movie stars like Elizabeth Taylor.
Sound Of Noise
(2010)
A tone deaf police officer becomes determined to silence a group of balaclava-clad percussionists intent om bringing musical chaos to his city.
A tone deaf police officer becomes determined to silence a group of balaclava-clad percussionists intent om bringing musical chaos to his city.
True Grit
(2010)
A young girl seeks out a lawman to hunt down the killer of her father.
A young girl seeks out a lawman to hunt down the killer of her father.
Pearls On The Ocean Floor
(2010)
Leading female Iranian artists discuss the social and political importance of their work.
Leading female Iranian artists discuss the social and political importance of their work.
Rabid Rider
(2010)
Wile E Coyote uses a segway to help him in his pursuit of the Road Runner in this 3D animated short.
Wile E Coyote uses a segway to help him in his pursuit of the Road Runner in this 3D animated short.
Yogi Bear
(2010)
Yogi and his friend Boo Boo join forces with Ranger Smith to foil a plot to sell off Jellystone's trees.
Yogi and his friend Boo Boo join forces with Ranger Smith to foil a plot to sell off Jellystone's trees.
Benda Bilili!
(2010)
A group of homeless blues musicians disabled by childhood polio join forces with a street kid with a home made instrument and make plans to tour Europe.
A group of homeless blues musicians disabled by childhood polio join forces with a street kid with a home made instrument and make plans to tour Europe.
The Guga Hunters Of Ness
(2010)
A documentary following ten men from the Isle of Lewis as they cross treacherous seas on their annual trip to harvest young gannets.
A documentary following ten men from the Isle of Lewis as they cross treacherous seas on their annual trip to harvest young gannets.
Road, Movie
(2009)
A young man undertakes a long journey in a battered mobile cinema, learning about life along the way.
A young man undertakes a long journey in a battered mobile cinema, learning about life along the way.
Paul
(2011)
Two British comic book geeks visiting America pick up a hitchhiking alien and determine to help him return to his mothership, but the FBI are on their tail.
Two British comic book geeks visiting America pick up a hitchhiking alien and determine to help him return to his mothership, but the FBI are on their tail.
Qimmit: A Clash Of Two Truths
(2010)
An exploration into the mystery of sled dog disappearances in the Arctic, believed by many Inuit to be an act of sabotage against their way of life.
An exploration into the mystery of sled dog disappearances in the Arctic, believed by many Inuit to be an act of sabotage against their way of life.
Pyuupiru 2001-2008
(2008)
A documentary exploring the extraordinary career of a transgender designer whose brilliant work gained her cult status.
A documentary exploring the extraordinary career of a transgender designer whose brilliant work gained her cult status.
Norman Mailer: The American
(2010)
A documentary portrait of the American literary phenomenon also known for his filmmaking, his boxing and his aggressive attitude to women.
A documentary portrait of the American literary phenomenon also known for his filmmaking, his boxing and his aggressive attitude to women.
Eleanor's Secret
(2009)
An animated tale about a little boy who finds that the characters in the books in his deceased Aunt Eleanor's library are alive, and must battle to save them.
An animated tale about a little boy who finds that the characters in the books in his deceased Aunt Eleanor's library are alive, and must battle to save them.
Nothing's All Bad
(2010)
Four troubled, lonely people gradually find themselves connected through a series of coincidences in a film which blends dark comedy with touching insight.
Four troubled, lonely people gradually find themselves connected through a series of coincidences in a film which blends dark comedy with touching insight.
976-Evil II
(1991)
A teacher imprisoned for murder uses astral projection to kill off his enemies and stalk his former assistant.
A teacher imprisoned for murder uses astral projection to kill off his enemies and stalk his former assistant.
The Big Sleep
(1946)
Hired by a dying millionaire, detective Philip Marlowe finds himself embroiled in successive mysteries relating to a beautiful but dangerous woman.
Hired by a dying millionaire, detective Philip Marlowe finds himself embroiled in successive mysteries relating to a beautiful but dangerous woman.
The War You Don't See
(2010)
A documentary about the media's relationship to war, with particular focus on the 21st century conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
A documentary about the media's relationship to war, with particular focus on the 21st century conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Boudu Saved From Drowning
(1932)
A suicidal tramp rescued from the Seine seduces his middle class saviour's wife and maid.
A suicidal tramp rescued from the Seine seduces his middle class saviour's wife and maid.
The French Kissers
(2009)
A geeky underachiever finds his life turning around when the prettiest girl in his class declares an interest in him - but both are nervous, and they soon discover that relationships are fragile things.
A geeky underachiever finds his life turning around when the prettiest girl in his class declares an interest in him - but both are nervous, and they soon discover that relationships are fragile things.
Bus Palladium
(2010)
A group of rockers try to make it big, learning life lessons along the way.
A group of rockers try to make it big, learning life lessons along the way.
Straight To The Heart
(2008)
A car thief runs into trouble when he experiences love at first sight.
A car thief runs into trouble when he experiences love at first sight.
Forbidden Planet
(1956)
A spaceship crew investigates the lack of contact from a colonised planet in this reworking of The Tempest.
A spaceship crew investigates the lack of contact from a colonised planet in this reworking of The Tempest.
Machete
(2010)
Armed only with his machete, a pissed-off Mexican sets out to avenge a set-up and the murder of his family, and to bring justice to a US border town.
Armed only with his machete, a pissed-off Mexican sets out to avenge a set-up and the murder of his family, and to bring justice to a US border town.
Of Gods And Men
(2010)
Based on a true incident, the film is set in a Cistercian monastery in North Africa in the 1990s, where eight French monks live in cordial harmony with the local population... and what happens when violence encroaches.
Based on a true incident, the film is set in a Cistercian monastery in North Africa in the 1990s, where eight French monks live in cordial harmony with the local population... and what happens when violence encroaches.
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale
(2010)
A mysterious excavation awakens something sinister in the vicinity of an isolated northern Finnish settlement.
A mysterious excavation awakens something sinister in the vicinity of an isolated northern Finnish settlement.
Peeping Tom
(1960)
A young photographer becomes fascinated by expressions of fear, with deadly consequences.
A young photographer becomes fascinated by expressions of fear, with deadly consequences.
The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets' Nest
(2009)
The final part of the Millenium trilogy, this film sees its heroine facing trial for murder as her friends race to uncover the conspiracy that has victimised her.
The final part of the Millenium trilogy, this film sees its heroine facing trial for murder as her friends race to uncover the conspiracy that has victimised her.
Skyline
(2010)
Strange lights appear over Los Angeles and the people who walk into them disappear.
Strange lights appear over Los Angeles and the people who walk into them disappear.
The Great Love
(1969)
The arrival of a new secretary prompts a long-term married man to dream.
The arrival of a new secretary prompts a long-term married man to dream.
The Playboy Murderer
(2010)
The story of flashy businessman and conman Thanos Papalexis, who dazzled his friends and lovers yet harboured a dark secret.
The story of flashy businessman and conman Thanos Papalexis, who dazzled his friends and lovers yet harboured a dark secret.
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather Of Gore
(2010)
A documentary about the great exploitation director's work, from nudie cuties to the birth of gore, exploring the origins of the genre as a whole.
A documentary about the great exploitation director's work, from nudie cuties to the birth of gore, exploring the origins of the genre as a whole.
Stalker
(2010)
A struggling novelist retreats to her remote country home to work, but the PA who turns up to help her may have an agenda of her own.
A struggling novelist retreats to her remote country home to work, but the PA who turns up to help her may have an agenda of her own.
Island Of Death
(1975)
A young couple go on the rampage, killing people they deem immoral on a small Greek island.
A young couple go on the rampage, killing people they deem immoral on a small Greek island.
Voices From Beyond
(1994)
A dead man reaches out from beyond the grave to beg his daughter to uncover the truth about his fate.
A dead man reaches out from beyond the grave to beg his daughter to uncover the truth about his fate.
Thinking big Producer Poppy O'Hagan on the challenges and themes of Think Of England
Under the knife Rebecca Pruzan and Alexander Saul on the power of comedy and making Snipped
A different language Bi Gan on his creative process, abstraction, discomfort and Resurrection
Love without power Liz Rao on the dangers of growing up in small town America, and The Truck
Naughty or nice? Mike P Nelson on remaking Silent Night, Deadly Night
Best International Feature Film Oscar contenders announced Outspoken filmmakers stand out in close competition
Oscar short film longlist revealed Filmmakers contend for career-making opportunity
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