After a young monk is found dead in an isolated abbey, friar William of Baskerville and his novice assistant, Adso of Melk, are asked to investigate. As they delve deeper into the case, more deaths occur, leading them to uncover a hidden library and a deadly secret book. With the arrival of investigator Bernardo Gui, William and Adso must race against time to solve the mystery and prevent further tragedy.
After being raped by her preacher father, a mute young woman seeks revenge and finds herself hunted by a relentless villain.
Jude, a teacher in Victorian England, deals with loss of faith, loveless marriage, forbidden love, and social injustice.
In the 1910s, a group of prisoners on Devil's Island must find a way to escape the sadistic guards and dangerous wildlife. They face brutal punishments, perilous threats, and the constant fear of death. With their lives on the line, they must use their wits and bravery to break free and find their way back to civilization.
In the remote jungles of the Caribbean, a sensual and seductive woman named Papaya gets caught in a dangerous trap while trying to seduce a couple. As she uses her sensuality to escape and survive, she becomes entangled in a web of murder and betrayal. This Italian exploitation film explores themes of sexuality, exploitation, and good versus evil, with a touch of horror and romance. Papaya's journey unveils the dark secrets of the island and tests her seductive powers.
Nobody's Daughter is a poignant drama that follows the heartbreaking journey of an orphan girl who faces tragedy, exploitation, and abuse. Set in a world of poverty and brutality, the film explores themes of child neglect, pedophilia, rape, and the horrors of child slavery. The story delves into the girl's personal tragedy, including her experiences with poisoning, love, butchering pigs, and her ultimate struggle for survival. Based on a novel, Nobody's Daughter is a raw and powerful exploration of the dark realities faced by vulnerable children.
An ex-convict who is ostracized by his neighborhood. Little does he know that this neighborhood he once knew is set to awaken his past. Ishmael decided to come back home to find peace and solitude in a place familiar to him. But his dream of rebuilding his shattered past is shaken when a mysterious innocent girl ends up in his front yard. A powerful religious cult headed by an enigmatic leader known as the Ama, is running the town.
A black comedy about the dysfunctional relationships, love, and hate; concerning a small town sausage factory manager whose careless love affairs affect the lives of the factory workers as well as the women in his life.
Featuring the stories and music of seminal Cajun musicians "Bois Sec" Ardoin and Canray Fontenot, Dry Wood is a short, vibrant documentary portrait of life, food, music and festivity in the Louisiana Delta from the singular Les Blank. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.
Documentary short from Finland about how to butcher a pig.
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