One camera in one setting, one attic and eight young directors – the result is a unique Dadaistic collage of seven short sketches. The original task for each filmmaker was to keep each short under three minutes, to set it in one hotel room, and to include the sentence “I miss Sonja Henie." This experimental film was shot over a single night at the international film festival FEST in Beograd in 1971.
In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, a former convict hunted by a ruthless policeman, agrees to care for a factory worker's daughter. Their decision changes their lives forever as Valjean strives for redemption and evades capture.
In a mansion in Xanadu, a wealthy newspaper publisher is on his deathbed. Reporters try to uncover the meaning of his last word, 'Rosebud.' Through interviews and investigation, they learn about his rise to power, failed relationships, political career, and ultimate loneliness. As they dig deeper, they discover that 'Rosebud' refers to a childhood sled, symbolic of the simple happiness he lost. The sled is eventually burned as his belongings are discarded.
It's a Sin follows the lives of a group of friends living in London during the 1980s as they navigate the challenges of relationships, identity, and the devastating AIDS epidemic. With a mix of comedy and drama, the series explores themes of love, friendship, homophobia, and loss.
Scrooge, a greedy businessman, is visited by three ghosts who help him confront his past, present, and future, leading to a transformation and redemption.
In the San Fernando Valley, a group of characters navigate their own personal struggles, including a depressed addict, a dying TV mogul, a sex guru, a former child prodigy, a police officer, and others. As their stories unfold, themes of love, forgiveness, and meaning emerge in a series of interconnected events.
An elderly couple, Shukishi and Tomi Hirayama, travel from their small seaside town of Onomichi to Tokyo to visit their adult children. However, their children are too busy with their own lives and responsibilities to spend time with them. Feeling neglected and invisible, the couple quietly return home, realizing the growing generation gap and the changing dynamics of family relationships.
Trinity and Bambino, two brothers with a knack for trouble, find themselves in a series of hilarious situations as they try to reform their ways. From mistaken identities to bar fights, this spaghetti western spoof is filled with laughter and adventure. Will Trinity and Bambino be able to stay out of trouble and find their way home?
Creation is a movie biopic that explores the life of Charles Darwin and his struggles in writing his groundbreaking book 'On the Origin of Species'. The film delves into Darwin's personal and marital issues, his battle between faith and science, and the immense pressure he faced from society. It also touches upon the tragic loss of his daughter and the impact it had on his work. Throughout the story, Darwin's journey of self-discovery and the development of his theory of evolution are depicted.
In 1780s France, a mysterious illness turns people into bloodthirsty zombies, igniting a revolution that challenges the political and social order of the time.
Mark Bellison is a loser about to lose his job as a screenwriter at a successful production company. He invents the art of lying, becoming an international authority on the afterlife and gaining wealth and fame.
The Crimson Field is a drama TV show set in a field hospital during World War I. It follows the lives of doctors, nurses, and other staff members as they navigate the challenges of working in a warzone. The show explores themes of discipline, order, and the impact of war on individuals.
Romy and Michele are best friends who invent successful careers and relationships to impress their high school classmates at their reunion. Along the way, they encounter car trouble, blonde stereotypes, and learn the value of true friendship.
Howards End follows the lives of three families, the wealthy and conservative Wilcoxes, the idealistic and intellectual Schlegels, and the working-class Basts, as they navigate social class, love, and inheritance in turn-of-the-century England.
Forbidden Games is a heart-wrenching film that takes place in the French countryside during World War II. It follows a young girl, who after losing her family, finds solace and friendship in a young peasant boy. Together, they navigate the harsh realities of war and try to find hope amidst the chaos.
F for Fake is a documentary film about the life and art of notorious art forger Elmyr de Hory. Directed by Orson Welles, the film explores the blurred line between reality and fiction, as well as the themes of deception, manipulation, and illusion. The film also delves into the world of art forgery and the scandal surrounding it. With a nonlinear timeline and innovative storytelling techniques, F for Fake is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of authenticity and the concept of truth in the art world.
Uncle Boonmee, who is on his deathbed, is visited by the spirits of his past lives and his long-lost son, while experiencing strange and supernatural events in the jungle.
In The Jazz Singer, a young Jewish man named Jakie Rabinowitz wants to break free from his family's restrictive traditions and follow his passion for jazz singing. Despite his father's disapproval, Jakie leaves home and embarks on a journey to become a successful performer. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and conflicts, including struggles with his identity, conflicts with his domineering mother, and the pressure to conform to societal norms. Ultimately, Jakie must confront his own fears and make difficult choices that test his loyalty to both his family and his dreams.
The Phantom Carriage follows the story of a drunkard named David Holm who dies on New Year's Eve and is visited by the ghostly carriage of Death, which takes him on a journey through his past sins. Through a series of flashbacks, we see David's abusive behavior towards his wife and the Salvation Army's efforts to reform him. Ultimately, David is given a chance at redemption and must confront his past actions before it's too late.
When a police detective's investigation into a suicide note leads him to uncover corruption and organized crime, he must navigate a dangerous world of femme fatales and political corruption to uncover the truth.