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Frank and April Wheeler are a couple living in 1950s suburban Connecticut. They struggle with the monotony of their lives and their own personal issues while trying to raise their two children. April dreams of moving to Paris to escape their suburban life, but Frank is not supportive. Their relationship becomes strained as they face challenges and make decisions that ultimately lead to a tragic outcome.

Russell Hatch, an Interpol operative, finds himself in the role of a father figure to Jayden, the son of an informant who was tragically killed during a routine raid. As their bond grows, Russell discovers a darkness within himself that threatens to consume them both.

Inside Llewyn Davis follows a week in the life of a young singer named Llewyn Davis as he tries to make a name for himself in the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961. Despite his talent, Llewyn faces numerous obstacles including financial struggles, homelessness, and personal relationships that add to his despair. As he faces rejection and searches for his identity in the midst of a changing music landscape, Llewyn's journey highlights the harsh reality of pursuing a career in the music industry.

In a real estate office, a group of salesmen are desperate to make sales and win a contest. When the contest takes a dark turn, tensions rise and the office is thrown into chaos. Amidst the chaos, one salesman manages to make a big sale, but soon his success is overshadowed by a robbery and a revelation of betrayal. As the salesmen face the consequences of their actions, they learn the harsh realities of the business world.

Set during the Great Depression, a dance marathon becomes a grueling test of endurance for the contestants. As the competition progresses, the physical and mental strain pushes the participants to their limits, leading to a tragic event.

Meantime follows the lives of an East End family struggling with unemployment, relationships, and mental health issues. With a mix of comedy and drama, the film explores the challenges faced by working-class individuals in 1980s London.

The Turin Horse is a dark and minimalistic film that follows the story of an old man and his horse as they face the relentless miseries of life. With very little dialogue, the film explores themes of nihilism, despair, and existentialism. The slow and contemplative pace emphasizes the emptiness and nothingness that surrounds the characters.

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.

Elena is trapped in a loveless and age-discordant marriage. She hatches a plan to kill her husband and inherit his wealth. The plot takes a sinister twist as Elena's actions lead to unexpected consequences.

The Seventh Continent follows the lives of a middle-class Austrian family as they gradually destroy themselves and their surroundings. The film explores themes of nihilism, materialism, and the meaninglessness of existence.

Synoikia to Oneiro is a drama set in Athens, Greece in the 1960s. It follows the story of a social outcast who is released from jail and seeks to find hope and redemption in his impoverished neighborhood. The film explores themes of poverty, family relationships, dreams, and the struggle for a better future.

Kes is a drama film that follows the story of a young boy named Billy Casper who forms a strong bond with a kestrel bird. Living in a working-class mining town in Northern England, Billy faces various challenges in his life, including a dysfunctional family, a sadistic teacher, and bullying at school. Through his relationship with the kestrel, Billy finds solace and escape from his difficult circumstances.

Based on real stories, using both actors and non-actors, and filmed on location in Dublin, A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton (1971) is a rare example of Irish social realism. After years in an industrial school, Martin Cluxton (Derek King) returns home to Dublin but finds considerable prejudice and little opportunity. Broadcast on RTÉ, it was directed by Brian MacLochlainn, co-written by Caoimhín Ó Marcaigh and MacLochlainn, with music by jazz great Louis Stewart.

In the near future, Europe is united by a vast underground subway network. A man named Roger becomes caught up in a corporate conspiracy involving mind control and surveillance. As he tries to uncover the truth, he encounters a mysterious woman and finds himself in a dystopian world filled with diabolical plans and danger.

Samantha Holt had the perfect life with a handsome fiancée and a future that couldn’t look brighter. But an unexpected turn on a dark lonely road puts her on a collision course with Bruce Miller, a devoted family man who descends into madness when he loses everything he ever cared about. One year later, Bruce decides to give Samantha the punishment he believes she escaped. Samantha has struggled with her own demons since that fateful night, and Bruce will take her struggles to the edge when he implements a demented plan to teach her a twisted lesson that may cost her the ultimate price.

1984, Sverdlovsk, USSR. A shy freshman, an entrepreneur, a poet and two charming it-girls navigate life in a student dorm, sharing their griefs and joys, all for one and one for all. Suddenly a horrible accident blows up the life of the dorm when a female student commits suicide. The dorm is a miniature model of the world that encapsulates the full range of human passions, acts of bravery and cowardice, aspirations for virtue and failures, of love, friendship and betrayal.

A brooding businessman reads his own suicide note on a roof. He ponders many questions about time travel.

Floating Skyscrapers tells the story of Kuba, a young swimmer who is torn between his love for his girlfriend and his growing attraction to another man. As he navigates the complexities of sexuality and relationships, Kuba's choices have devastating consequences. This gritty drama explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for self-acceptance.

Elephant is a tense and riveting crime movie set in Belfast, Northern Ireland during the period of political violence known as the Troubles. The film follows the story of a hitman and the violent events that unfold around him. With powerful performances and a gripping plot, Elephant delves into the dark world of gun violence and its consequences.

A family of three young sisters live out their days after a pandemic has consumed most of the known world. One day a stranger suddenly shows up and their world changes in ways they never could have imagined.