Napoleon Dynamite is a socially awkward teenager who helps his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school. Meanwhile, he must cope with his strange family life. With his brother Kip, their grandmother, and their pet llama Tina, Napoleon daydreams his way through school and deals with bullies. When their grandmother gets injured, Napoleon's uncle Rico comes to take care of them and ropes Kip into a get-rich-quick scheme. Napoleon befriends two outcasts at his school, Deb and Pedro. Together, they navigate friendship, love, and the challenges of high school. As the class president elections approach, tensions rise and secrets are revealed. In the end, Pedro becomes the class president, Rico reunites with his girlfriend, and Napoleon finds reconciliation with his friends and family.
American Woman follows a woman named Deb Callahan whose teenage daughter disappears under mysterious circumstances. As Deb struggles to cope with the loss and the weight of being a single mother, she is faced with a number of obstacles including drug addiction, abusive relationships, and a search for answers. The film explores themes of resilience, family dynamics, and the pursuit of justice.
Zak, a 22-year-old man with Down Syndrome, escapes from a care home to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional wrestler. Along the way, he befriends Tyler, a man on the run, and together they travel to the Saltwater Redneck's wrestling school in North Carolina. Zak's caretaker Eleanor joins them on their journey to bring Zak back safely. As they travel, Tyler becomes Zak's coach and teaches him life skills. They face challenges and ultimately Zak achieves his dream and they continue on to a new life in Florida.
Yoshino Michi is 32 years old. She's been married for five years, but hasn't had sex for the last two. It's not as if she doesn't get along with her husband, it's just that the sex part is lacking. It was a bit unexpected, but one night when she when drinking with her colleague, Niina Makoto, she wound up confessing that her marriage had turned sexless. And then, a shocked Niina responded "My marriage is sexless, too," and smiled with a lonely look in his eyes.
Lizzie explores the story of Lizzie Borden, who was accused and tried for the brutal murders of her father and stepmother in 1892. The film delves into the complex relationships, oppression, and violence that Lizzie experienced, including her lesbian affair and the alleged abusive relationship with her father. As the trial unfolds, Lizzie's true character is revealed, leading to a shocking conclusion.
Porto is a drama and romance movie that follows the relationship of a 26-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman in Porto, Portugal. The film explores their connection, past experiences, and the complexities of love. The story is told through repeated scenes from different perspectives, capturing the essence of their emotions and the city they inhabit. It delves into the themes of ex-husband and ex-wife relationships, mother-daughter dynamics, and the struggles of being in an unfamiliar place. Featuring a female violinist, cigarette smoking, and a Frenchwoman abroad, Porto offers a unique and intriguing experience for viewers.
When a woman brings her non-Jewish fiancé to meet her family, chaos ensues as the quirky relatives navigate cultural clashes, secrets, and unexpected revelations.
A New York actress thinking of quitting the business is suddenly faced with opportunities.
El Cid Rivera is 33 and has never left Manhattan Island; neither have his childhood friends, whom he meets every day at the same bar around the same table. He's tired of his humdrum life and a going-nowhere career. And he's been saddled with the name of an epic hero played on-screen by Charlton Heston (his mother's favorite). Bouncing between dead-end jobs, El Cid struggles to find his calling, yet fears he'll never succeed on the epic scale his mother expects. To find escape, El Cid takes to the empty streets of New York at night - as part of a group who call themselves Asphalt Nomads. He and his fellow travelers cruise Manhattan's 900 miles of open blacktop after midnight in boat-like '70s Buicks and Lincolns to find a sense of control, serenity and briefly, freedom. A tale of self-discovery and the search for purpose
A crippled lady songwriter meets an older lawyer who becomes her first love.
Rockumentary following British rock band Pulp on their 1995 UK tour.
Venice Film Festival 1937
Dorothy, single and one of the writers of the soap "The True World" hates living alone, but the guys she knows don't appeal to her. Her aunt Esther's attempts to match-make with random men just annoy her. Then she meets an old friend from college who he seems perfect...
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