Movies and TvShows featuring "art-house" theme.
With his debts mounting and angry collectors closing in, Howard, a New York City jeweler, risks everything in hope of staying afloat and alive. As his gambling addiction worsens, Howard struggles to pay off his debts, including a large sum owed to his loan shark brother-in-law. His life becomes complicated when his estranged wife, his girlfriend, and a basketball star become involved. As Howard's desperate actions escalate, the consequences become deadly.
Grace, a woman fleeing from gangsters, seeks shelter in a small Colorado town. The townspeople agree to protect her, but as time goes on, they demand more and more from her, leading to abuse and exploitation. When Grace's true identity is revealed, she seeks revenge on the town by orchestrating their destruction with the help of the mobsters.
A entomologist goes on a research trip to study sand insects in a remote village. However, he becomes trapped in a sand pit with a mysterious woman and must try to escape while dealing with the harsh environment and the villagers' expectations.
In the glamorous yet cutthroat world of the Los Angeles art scene, a supernatural force starts killing people involved in the exploitation of art. As an art critic, an artist, and an art dealer cross paths, they must confront their own greed and dark desires to survive.
Goodbye, Dragon Inn is a slow and contemplative film that captures the lonely atmosphere of an old-fashioned cinema in Taipei, Taiwan. Set in a cinema showing the 1967 martial arts film Dragon Inn, the movie follows various characters, including a Japanese tourist, a projection booth operator, a cashier, and a swordsman. The film explores themes of existential loneliness, incommunicability, and the end of an era. With very little dialogue, the movie uses long takes to create a haunting and melancholic atmosphere.
Satantango is a contemplative cinema masterpiece that takes place in Hungary. The nonlinear timeline follows a group of impoverished individuals facing despair, suicide, and the abuse of animals. The film is known for its long takes and slow pacing, as well as its exploration of mental illness and the postmodern condition.
Events take a sinister turn one night in London, when two very different couples arrive at a double-booked apartment. Actions have consequences and not all debts are paid for with money. Leaving, it's harder than you think.
Set to a backdrop of desolate snowy mountains, a young boy and his brother stumble into a surreal and twisted journey. Trying to escape their surroundings they are pursued by mysterious figures and have to confront themes of isolation, death and identity.
The Scars is a powerful documentary short that explores the journey of individuals who have overcome traumatic experiences. Through intimate interviews and personal stories, the film delves into the resilience and strength of the human spirit. It highlights the transformative power of healing and aims to inspire and empower viewers.
After a catastrophic global war, a young filmmaker awakens in the carnage and seeks refuge in the only other survivor: an eccentric, ideologically opposed figure of the United States military. Together, they brave the toxic landscape in search of safety... and answers.
Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet is a collection of short films that explore the concept of time and its impact on human experience. Through various artistic styles and storytelling techniques, the film offers a unique perspective on the passage of time and its significance in our lives. From moments of anticipation to reflections on the past, each short film presents a different aspect of the human relationship with time.
Ines's life takes a dramatic turn when she receives a naked photo of her twin sister. She soon becomes the victim of a ruthless blackmailer who is determined to manipulate and control her. As the game intensifies, Ines must navigate through a web of deceit and betrayal to uncover the truth and seek revenge. Will she be able to withstand the psychological manipulation and emerge victorious? Find out in this gripping and suspenseful thriller.
Koko-di Koko-da is a dark comedy movie that follows the story of a couple who find themselves trapped in a time loop while on a camping trip. They must confront their inner demons and face the horrors of their past in order to break free from the cycle.
Born from steel and glass Kino Kopf is created by two inventors. They are assembled by their mother, a nurturing artist, and their Father a greedy entrepreneur. Kino Kopf is the first of its kind a sentient humanoid VHS camera. They are given a life by their mother but presented to the world by their father. Kino Kopf is the next big sensation and spurs a technological revolution. They are soon forgotten and alone as new models surpass them. Kino Kopf is left alone to contemplate if they ever had a soul, as visions of an electric cowboy dance through their dreams.
In Unmoored, a Swedish TV presenter's well-ordered life unravels when she finally confronts her domineering husband about an accusation against him. Her subsequent flight precipitates a chain of lies and paranoia in this taut psychological thriller.
Meet Shavon O'Brien: Her family doesn't understand her, her church ignores her, even Jesus forgets about her. With only the spirit of Sinead O'Connor to guide her, Shavon battles institutional child abuse, narcissistic group think, a talking stomach and a singing poop bucket! Shavon goes from Catholic to Crusty Punk in this very, very, very, dark musical comedy!
In Edo-era Japan, a ukiyo-e artist languishes in his master’s shadow. Creatively stifled, he finds consolation in the company of a prostitute, and becomes entangled in a love triangle. A mystery emerges involving two portraits and the sudden disappearance of the artist Sharaku. Helmed by Cannes-selected director Tatsuji Yamazaki, the film employs kabuki-inspired sequences and stylised sets.
In Phantom of Death (1987), a former pianist who is now a police inspector is on a mission to apprehend a psychopathic killer with an aging disorder. As the killer goes on a murder spree, the inspector must use his knowledge of music and his skills in playing the piano to outwit him. Along the way, the inspector must also face his own personal demons and confront the dark secrets of the killer's past. Will he be able to bring the killer to justice before more lives are taken?
Four friends spend a final summer together tangled in a web of sexual obsession, alienation and magic.