When a teenage girl begins working as a maid in a haunted house, she discovers dark secrets that put her life in danger. As she unravels the mystery, she becomes the target of a ghostly presence that is out for revenge. With jump-scares, stalking, and a looming murder, she must find a way to escape the haunting and survive. Set in Thailand, this Thai horror film takes you on a thrilling and suspenseful journey.
Berlin Alexanderplatz follows a 30-year-old man, who after being released from prison, gets involved with a refugee, a prostitute, and a drug dealer. As he navigates the complexities of illegal immigration and the Berlin underworld, he becomes an unreliable narrator of his own story.
Ahead of a major constitutional decision which rendered the Article 370 of the Indian state ineffective, special agent Zooni Haksar is tasked with a secret mission to quell violence in a conflict-ridden region.
As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty is an experimental documentary film that weaves together a collage of home movies, found footage, and personal memories. Through a series of voice-overs and title cards, the film explores themes of childhood, nature, family relationships, and the passing of time. The visual style is characterized by sweeping panoramas, close-ups of everyday objects, and a unique blend of light and shadow. It offers a poetic and introspective look into the filmmaker's life and the beauty he encountered along the way.
Set in 1960s Tennessee, Child of God follows the story of Lester Ballard, a man who becomes increasingly detached from society and resorts to violence, necrophilia, and other disturbing acts. With a troubled past, Ballard spirals further into darkness as he loses touch with reality.
From the Life of the Marionettes follows a psychoanalyst who becomes entangled in a murder investigation, delving into issues of sexuality, existential crisis, and the complexities of human relationships. Set in Germany, the film explores the nonlinear timeline of events and the inner psychodrama of the characters. Through a series of chapters, the movie tackles themes of homophobia, homosexuality, existential loneliness, and the agonizing search for identity and purpose. It combines elements of black-and-white and color cinematography, adding visual depth to the story. From the Life of the Marionettes is a thought-provoking exploration of human nature and the struggles we face in our lives.
In 1960s Turin, Italy, a group of working-class individuals navigate through life, facing challenges such as examinations, controversies, false accusations, and even death. The story follows their journey as they encounter various chapters in their lives, including the arrest of a factory worker, the birth of a newborn baby, encounters with prostitutes, and the presence of communist ideals. Amidst the backdrop of a deeply divided society, violence and stabings add to the turbulence faced by the characters. The film takes place in various years between 1958 and 1964, portraying the struggles and experiences of the characters.
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches is a documentary film released in 1968. It showcases the personal musings and experiences of individuals through diary entries, sketches, and notes. The film explores various themes such as central park, Manhattan, New York City, couple, chapters, very little dialogue, voice-over, sunrise, lip-syncing, scam, drugs, narcissism, underground film, out-take, home movie, experimental film, avant-garde, and diary film.
Muriel and her mother leave their home for good and a freak occurrence leaves them stranded in the country. They beg a woman to let them stay and a shaky friendship develops between the two families.
Long Story Short follows the story of a man named Teddy who is stuck in a loop, reliving different versions of his own life on New Year's Eve. As he tries to make sense of his situation, he learns important lessons about love, friendship, and finding happiness.
This documentary explores the history and influence of the twist dance, showcasing its impact on popular culture and the African-American community during the 1950s and 1960s. Through interviews, archival footage, and episodic structure, the film provides an in-depth look at the dancers, musicians, and the social context that shaped this iconic dance form.
The story of a young couple who live in a small town with their four-year-old daughter. The husband is so caught up in his work as a policeman that he gradually becomes increasingly alienated from his wife and daughter who become ever closer to one another as they discover the new town. It is only a matter of time before the conflicts within the family manifest themselves.
Go backstage at the country's oldest drag club with this fascinating look at the psychology of drag that examines the skills needed for men to transform into women and the complex social interaction between performers and audience.
A young musician recovers from the loss of his girlfriend with the help of his female filmmaker friend, and even forms a friendship with the rival who stole her.
A young adult learns that some boys in the hood are simply just goods to wealthy men in the area. It's a tale that truly questions how much you value your self-worth.
Whenever love leaves, it leaves traces. Those traces cling on to old times and familiar spaces.
A woman who is unable to bear a child enters a world in her mind where she manages to get pregnant. As time goes, so does her sanity.
As every morning at the ranch, the father is the first to go down to the stable. This morning, he has a rifle with him, and a violent act occurs. Through a few episodes, we see the day that led up to the deed.
The first ever comprehensive history of animation worldwide. Animated with hosts created by Bill Plympton, this films includes over 160 films from 26 countries.
The use of human hands as characters in a dance inspired narrative are used to explore female experience and representation. By drawing upon experimental traditions found in international art, film, and photography movements of the 1920s, Simon transforms a simple melodramatic love story into an avant-garde feminist short film. (Jennifer Wild)