After the death of his parents during World War II, young Hannibal Lecter is determined to seek revenge for his sister's death. He moves in with his aunt and learns martial arts and flower arrangement. When he witnesses an act of racism, Lecter attacks the offender and starts his signature style of biting his victims' cheeks. He escapes responsibility for the crime with the help of his aunt. Lecter later becomes a medical student in France and discovers a way to recall his sister's death, leading him on a journey to find the culprits and seek justice. Along the way, he uses his intellect and skills to outsmart and eliminate his enemies, ultimately becoming the infamous cannibalistic serial killer known as Hannibal Lecter.
Medea, a woman of great power and intellect, is betrayed by her husband Jason. In a fit of rage, she takes revenge by killing their two children and Jason's new bride. The film explores themes of love, revenge, and the consequences of betrayal.
In Argentina during the 1980s military dictatorship, a high school teacher named Alicia becomes increasingly obsessed with uncovering the truth about her adopted daughter's parents. As she delves deeper, she discovers family secrets and uncovers the dark history of the military junta's crimes against humanity. The Official Story is a powerful and emotional drama that explores themes of identity, truth, and the consequences of living under a repressive regime.
To the Sea is a documentary film that follows the story of a father and son as they embark on a journey to the sea. The film explores the themes of family, divorce, and the bond between a father and his child. Through breathtaking visuals and intimate moments, it captures the tranquility and wisdom found in the quietness of the ocean.
Two-Legged Horse is a drama film set in Afghanistan. The story revolves around a boy and a two-legged horse. The boy becomes fond of the horse and takes care of it. The film explores themes of poverty, cruelty, and the power of friendship.
In Sparrows (1926), Molly, a young girl, lives in an oppressive baby farm run by a cruel couple. She struggles to protect herself and the other orphans from their mistreatment and escape their clutches. Along with her friends, Molly must navigate treacherous situations, including attempting to rescue a kidnapped child and avoiding the farm's dangers. With determination and resilience, she fights for her freedom and a better life.
In the slums of Manila, a young boy named Maximo Oliveros finds himself caught between his loyalty to his family and his growing infatuation with a handsome police officer. As Maximo navigates the challenges of poverty and societal expectations, he must also come to terms with his own identity and the complexities of love.
Set in London’s East End, The 14 (aka The Wild Little Bunch aka Existence) is based on the true story of fourteen children who struggle against overwhelming pressures to stay together after the death of their single mother.
Based on a best-selling novel by Michal Viewegh, Angels of everyday focuses on a few intimate family members: a recently widowed young doctor Ester; a school canteen cook and her son; a driving instructor, his wife, and their closest relatives.
Two children deal with the arrival of a foster brother, a Cambodian refugee. All three of them discover a hermetic retired railway engineer living in the woods. Then the children find an abandoned locomotive and, with the help of the engineer, bring it back to working order.
A man who was adopted at birth traces his real parents, and discovers that they have severe learning disabilities and do not know he exists.
When adults are ineffectual, children have to grow up quickly. Ola is 14 and she takes care of her dysfunctional father, autistic brother and a mother who lives apart from them and is mainly heard the phone. Most of all she wants to reunite a family that simply doesn’t work — like a defective TV set. She lives in the hope of bringing her mother back home. Her 13 year old brother Nikodem’s Holy Communion is a pretext for the family to meet up. Ola is entirely responsible for preparing the perfect family celebration. “Communion” reveals the beauty of the rejected, the strength of the weak and the need for change when change seems impossible. This crash course in growing up teaches us that failure is not final. Especially when love is in question.
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