A young wizard's apprentice sets out to kill a dangerous dragon terrorizing a village, facing numerous challenges along the way.
Orlando, a nobleman in 17th-century England, defies conventional gender norms and embarks on a time-traveling adventure that spans centuries, exploring themes of androgyny, women's rights, and horticulture. Directed by a female filmmaker, Orlando is a period drama with a post-punk aesthetic that delves into the complexities of identity and societal expectations.
When an ordinary British fishing vessel and its 36-man crew mysteriously disappears off the coast of Norway, journalist Martin Taylor is determined to find out why.
Ann, a former chorus girl marries above herself into a rich society family, but her mother-in-law regards her with great suspicion from the start. When Ann shoots her husband dead, claiming she thought he was a prowler, the older Mrs. Grenville decides to back the woman she despises, to protect the family image.
Surviving Picasso is a movie that delves into the life of the legendary artist, exploring his complicated relationships, his artistic creations, and the impact of World War II on his work. It showcases his womanizing ways, physical abuse towards his lovers, and his inescapable genius.
A documentary series about the early period of cinema up to the year 1913.
In ancient Rome, a group of conspirators plot to assassinate the ambitious dictator Julius Caesar. Betrayal, political intrigue, and revenge ensue as the fate of Rome hangs in the balance.
In 19th-century England, a young woman named Princess Caraboo arrives in a small village and convinces everyone that she is a foreign princess. She is taken in by a kind family and gains the attention of a journalist who narrates her story. However, her true identity is eventually revealed and she is sentenced to death. The story is based on a true story that took place in the year 1817.
The Golden Bowl is a drama and romance movie set in 1900s Italy. It revolves around a love triangle, a marriage-for-money, and the upper-class society. The story follows a man who is torn between his love for a woman and the allure of a marriage with a billionaire. As secrets unravel and infidelity is exposed, the characters navigate through deception, adultery, and the complexities of love.
Mahler is a 1974 biographical drama film about the life of composer Gustav Mahler, depicting key moments in his personal and professional life. The movie explores themes of music, love, and spirituality, while examining Mahler's struggles with anti-Semitism and his tumultuous relationship with his wife Alma Mahler.
In this adventure-comedy movie, a deluded gentleman named Don Quixote tilts at windmills, mistaking them for giants. He is accompanied by his loyal companion Sancho Panza. The film is a satire that is based on the novel 'Don Quixote' and explores themes of chivalry, imagination, and reality. It is a foreign language adaptation that showcases the eccentricities of the main characters as they encounter various comedic situations. Wine also plays a significant role in the story.
In Shadows in the Sun, a young writer named Jeremy travels to a quiet coastal town in Norfolk, England to find inspiration for his writing. He befriends a local loner named Henry and develops a close bond with him. Jeremy's relationship with his estranged father is also explored, as well as his connection with a fellow writer, Kathryn. The film touches on themes of family, friendship, and personal growth.
A documentary about Academy Award-winning costume designer Cecil Beaton. A respected photographer, artist, and set designer, Beaton was best known for designing on award-winning films such as 'Gigi' (1958) and 'My Fair Lady' (1964). The film features archive footage and interviews with a number of models, artists, and filmmakers who worked closely with Beaton during his illustrious career.
A mother-son reunion awakens old feelings of loss and remorse, a gay man and a lesbian woman navigate a marriage of convenience in the city of Paris, and an old college buddy crashes on the couch of a young author, oblivious to the emotions he stirs up in his friend. All is not as it seems in this impactful collection of shorts exploring private passions and hidden pasts.
Returning from her honeymoon with her husband, scholar Jorgen, the cold and manipulative Hedda Gabler is unmoved by the sacrifices he's made to provide her with an elegant home. But when she learns that Jorgen's rival for a university position, Ejlert, has made a surprising comeback with a recent publication, she's quick to push him back into his former alcoholism, steal the sequel to his book and even encourage the writer to kill himself.
Thirteen-year-old Nick and his slightly dense older brother Herbert run the Diamond Private Detective Agency above Camden Town Tube Station in north-central London. When a master criminal called The Falcon dies, they come into possession of his box of chocolate Maltesers, which contains the secret key to a fabulous cache of diamonds. Can they unravel the mystery and avoid the clutches of seedy lowlifes Brenda Von Falkenberg, Gott and Himmell, The Fat Man and the dogmatic Chief Inspector Snape, all of whom want to find the swag first.
The Carer is a heartwarming story that revolves around the relationship between Mathias, a young male nurse, and Sir Michael Gifford, an aging gay actor suffering from a terminal illness. As Mathias becomes the caregiver for Sir Michael, an unlikely connection develops between the two men, leading to profound insights about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness.
While Nick Cameron is returning to England from the continent with mysterious cargo in the cabin section of his small aircraft, he is thrown off-course by a severe electrical storm and loses radio contact. To his surprise and horror, he is arrested upon landing and accused of being a traitor in connection with the cargo he has been carrying - which, unknown to him, contained plutonium. Although he pleads innocent, Nick is not believed and is sentenced to a long term in prison. While in prison, he is subjected to special experimentation at a mysterious laboratory - with one unnerving, and unexpected, side-effect of the experiments being intermittent invisibility. —David McAnally
Couples and Robbers is a 1981 English language comedy/crime film written and directed by Clare Peploe, starring Frances Low, Rik Mayall and Peter Eyre. Two couples -- one with all the riches that dreams are made of, the other with only dreams and schemes -- are brought together by the plotting of the poorer couple. A pair of newlyweds wander through the city streets, bickering about their poverty, until they are distracted by the opulent home of a lawyer. Impulsively, the couple makes off with the lawyer's vehicle for one night of extravagant indulgence. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
In this anthology of shorts, the phrase “Gay Agenda” is reclaimed from the religious right and transformed into a celebration of gay culture. Sit back and enjoy “The Carer,” “Into the Storm,” and “Floating Melon.”