Deep End is a coming-of-age film set in London during the swinging sixties. It follows the story of a teenager who becomes infatuated with an older woman who works at the local swimming pool. As his obsession grows, he becomes involved in a series of events that lead to tragedy.
On New Year's Eve 1999, the lives of hotel workers and guests at a luxurious Swiss hotel become intertwined, leading to dramatic encounters and unexpected connections.
Follows the adventures of EO, a donkey who explores modern Europe and experiences the ups and downs of life, meeting both kind-hearted individuals and those who bring him pain and suffering.
Knife in the Water is a 1962 Polish film directed by Roman Polanski. It tells the story of a married couple who invite a hitchhiker to join them on their sailing trip. Tensions rise as competitiveness, masculinity, and power dynamics come into play, leading to a confrontation that tests the characters' relationships and reveals their true selves.
After being captured by the military, a man is taken to an unknown location where he must battle harsh winter conditions, hunger, and loneliness to survive. With a silent protagonist, the story is filled with suspense, tension, and violence, as the man resorts to extreme measures to stay alive.
A composer visits a small town in Devon and becomes involved with the locals. He encounters an eccentric man who claims to have the power to shout and kill. The composer becomes obsessed with the man's ability, leading to a descent into madness and surreal events. The movie explores themes of adultery, filicide, and the power of the human voice.
A Polish construction worker living in Warsaw on a temporary visa gets caught up in the political unrest of the Solidarity movement. As he tries to navigate his life and find stability, he becomes entangled in a web of deception and danger.
In Mesmerized, a young girl finds herself trapped in a dangerous hypnotic revenge scheme after witnessing a murder. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a web of domestic abuse, arranged marriages, and teenage abuse. With claustrophobia closing in on her, she must find a way to escape the clutches of her tormentor and seek justice.
Poland is under Communist rule. An exiled Polish theater director is in England, enthusiastically preparing an abstract play which will criticize the authoritarian Polish government. His sons might not share his political views, though.
11 Minutes (2015) is a suspenseful drama that unfolds over the course of 11 minutes, intertwining the lives of various characters. The movie explores themes of chance, fate, and human connection as it delves into the lives of individuals whose paths cross within a short timeframe. With intense storytelling and unexpected twists, 11 Minutes keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Based on satirical short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle about a vain, egotistical Etienne Gerard, a French brigadier serving during the Napoleonic Wars. He thinks he's the best soldier and lover that ever lived and intends to prove it.
Based on a novel by Vladimir Nabokov, this English-language satirical drama details the experiences of Frank (John Moulder Brown), a young orphan who finds himself deep in the romantic clutches of his uncle's sensual wife. After Frank's parents die, he goes to live with his aunt Martha (Gina Lollabrigida) and uncle Charles (David Niven). Sexy Martha entices Frank into her embrace then wants him to kill her husband so that they can live off of his money. Frank wouldn't mind so much, but he really likes his uncle.
In Barrier, a girl is caught up in the rat race of life and finds herself working as a waitress while also being a tram driver. The movie explores the metaphorical journey of the girl as she navigates the challenges of her career and relationships, with swordfighting scenes and student protests adding to the complexity of the plot. The running theme throughout the movie is a generation gap and the struggle to find one's true identity. The movie also delves into surrealism and presents a compelling contest between the characters. It touches upon themes of sacrifice and the importance of blood donation in a thought-provoking manner.
The main character has quit school, makes a living by taking pictures. He seduces a nurse who treated his head wound which he earned in a fight. They witness a hit-and-run driver killing a little girl on a sled. He builds up an elaborate trap by putting a doll dressed as a child down the hill in the path of a car. The man hits it and thinking that he hit a child - runs. Marek takes pictures of him and tries to blackmail him to use his car for a week. He wants to use the car to win back the nurse, who could not cope with his humors...
In the psychological thriller 'The Lightship', a ship captain, who is a world war two veteran, is caught in a power struggle with a gang of psychopathic hijackers. As the captain and his crew are taken hostage on their ship, they must find a way to protect themselves and survive. With themes of psychological tension and danger at sea, 'The Lightship' is a gripping thriller that explores the complexities of human nature.
Innocent Sorcerers is a drama film set in 1960s Warsaw, Poland. It follows the story of a musician and a sports doctor who become friends and navigate their romantic relationships. The film explores themes of love, friendship, and the complexities of human connections.
When a car mechanic working in Belgium receives an unexpected opportunity, he must make a choice that will take him away from everything he knows. This comedy-drama explores the challenges and adventures that come with pursuing new paths.
"Using the same, three times repeating dialogue – dramatic conversation between man and woman – Jerzy Skolimowski from Poland, Slovak director Peter Solan and Czech director Zbynìk Brynych shot three different stories. The result was an extraordinary experiment in the world cinema, which we can call an insight in the relationships of men and women of different age groups, an analysis of love and marriage of those who are at the beginning, in the middle or going towards the end of their life."
In 1840, a young Russian aristocrat, Dimitri Sanin, is returning home after a long tour of Europe. In Germany, he falls in love with a beautiful pastry shop girl, Gemma Rosselli, who soon starts sharing his feelings. They decide to get married and, in order to finance the wedding, Dimitri goes back to Russia to sell his family estate. Unfortunately he falls prey to a seductress, Princess Maria Nikolaevna, who pretends to be willing to buy his land to come nearer him. Now Sanin is in a fix: should he choose the pure Gemma or the evil but irresistible Maria?
A young writer in 1939 Warsaw faces the conflict of acting his age or relapsing into childhood during the brink of World War II. Based on the famous novel Ferdydurke by Witold Gombrowicz.