In 'Taste of Cherry,' a middle-aged man named Mr. Badii drives around Tehran in search of someone who will bury him after he commits suicide. Along the way, he gives rides to various passengers and engages in philosophical conversations about life and death. The film explores themes of hope, despair, and self-reflection.
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow is an anthology film that tells three separate stories, each exploring different aspects of love, relationships, and temptation in Italy. The film takes place in Naples, Rome, and Milan, and follows various characters as they navigate issues such as prostitution, extramarital affairs, pregnancy, and poverty. Through a mix of comedy and romance, the film explores the complexities of relationships and the choices people make.
A dysfunctional British family experiences chaos during the funeral of their recently deceased patriarch as a man tries to expose a dark secret. Daniel struggles to organize the event and deliver a eulogy, while his brother Robert refuses to help financially. Martha accidentally gives her fiance Simon a hallucinogenic drug, leading to a series of mishaps. Meanwhile, a mysterious dwarf claims to have been the lover of their father, leading to blackmail and a shocking revelation. The family must dispose of the dwarf's body in the casket during the chaotic funeral service.
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia follows a group of men, including a prosecutor, a doctor, and a police officer, as they search for a buried body in the Anatolian steppe. As they traverse the barren land, tensions rise and secrets are revealed, ultimately leading to a shocking conclusion.
Detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of a wealthy woman during a dinner party. As he uncovers the secrets and motives of the guests, he must solve the case before the killer strikes again.
A crusading newspaper reporter battles big-city gambling interests.
After 12 years, a playwright returns home to his dysfunctional family to announce his imminent death, only to be met with resentment, small talk, and denial.
Gambit is a comedic crime thriller about a cat burglar who plans an elaborate heist to steal a priceless statuette. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful woman and encounters various obstacles, including a wealthy art dealer and a cunning millionaire. With the help of his accomplice, the burglar must navigate through a series of comedic and thrilling situations to successfully pull off the heist.
Podium is a comedy film about a bank executive who unexpectedly becomes a famous music conductor. It follows his journey as he navigates the challenges of his new career while balancing his personal life. The film features elements of humor, romance, and musical performances.
Last Known Address is a dark and gritty crime drama set in France. It follows the story of a widower who gets caught up in a web of gangsters, murder, and neo-noir darkness. With the help of a persistent police detective, he must navigate the criminal underworld and eliminate the witnesses to protect himself and his daughter. Along the way, he encounters thug brutality, police corruption, and a series of unexpected twists and turns. Will he be able to unravel the truth before it's too late?
Half a Chance (1998) is a thrilling action comedy that follows the story of a car dealer who becomes an ex-convict and gets caught up in a dangerous plot. Framed for a robbery, he must clear his name while dealing with police corruption and unraveling a web of deceit. With adrenaline-pumping car chases, explosive car crashes, and a race against time, this movie keeps you on the edge of your seat.
A French agent goes after a gang of Asian terrorists who plan to blow up an American nuclear aircraft carrier.
Semi-Tough is a satirical comedy that follows the lives of three football players as they navigate love triangles, self-help groups, and the eccentricities of the football world. The story takes a humorous look at the relationships and challenges faced by these players, providing an entertaining and witty portrayal of the sports industry.
When Spirou and Fantasio, a journalist and his sidekick, set off to Morocco to find a kidnapped groom, they encounter a mad scientist, a security guard in love, a car crash, and a series of thrilling adventures in the desert.
Faced with the insistence of his brother Joseph, whom he has not seen for 25 years, Paolo resolves to give up his calm and harmonious life in Canada, to return to Marseilles at the bedside of his rugged father. He left, therefore, with his son under his arm, determined not to linger in that city which he had fled years before, after a tragedy. He does not imagine that the affection of his newfound family, his love affair with a young woman and the joyful and simple solidarity of the Marseillais will reconcile him with this city he would never have wanted to leave...Marseillle.
In the movie 'Ten' (2002), a woman in Tehran drives a car and picks up various passengers along the way. Through these encounters, she engages in conversations that reflect the challenges faced by women in Iranian society. Themes of sexism, religion, prostitution, and family dynamics are explored. The movie takes place within the confined space of the car, providing an intimate setting for these conversations to unfold.
The close-knit community of Brackenmore is harboring a secret. After the untimely death of an uncle she never knew she had, Kate (Sophie Hopkins) is forced to return to her ancestral home, a tiny rural village in the South of Ireland. Soon after her arrival she meets Tom (D.J. McGrath), a mysterious young local who helps her to rediscover her long-neglected roots and forget about the anxieties of her life in London. The longer Kate stays in Brackenmore, the more she begins to realize that the eccentricities of its self-protective residents, may be more ominous than she first thought and the secluded family estate is harboring a dark and ancient secret. From the opening scenes of a fateful car crash to the shocking ending Brackenmore weaves its ways under your skin shifting between classic horror to the mysteries of the occult. Cinematographer Justin McCarthy keeps a steady hand as he captures the silent fear that begins to grow as Hopkins uncovers the dark horror that is Brackenmore.
When a teenage girl and her family move into a haunted castle, they encounter the mischievous ghost of Sir Simon, who is cursed to haunt the Canterville Castle until he can find someone brave enough to release him from his supernatural chains. With the help of the girl, Sir Simon must overcome his cowardice and find the courage to break free from his haunting.
In 1944, a retired German detachment found itself stranded in a French town. The inhabitants try to live in good harmony with the occupants. But one day kids, playing with a grenade, accidentally cause the death of an SS lieutenant.
The Marquis de Villemaur reunite strange visitors in his Castle, to meet a survivor of the Third Reich. There is an Italian fascist, Heinrich; a German, Matthias; a Russian; and Dromard, a blind French war hero with a black monocle.