Leviathan is a movie set in a small fishing village in Russia. The plot revolves around a car mechanic who stands up against political corruption and an evil politician. The story explores themes of government corruption, legal battles, and the influence of the Orthodox Church. The mechanic's life takes a downward spiral as he battles against a corrupt system and faces personal tragedies like alcoholism and an unhappy marriage.
Phantom is a thrilling drama set in the midst of the Cold War, focusing on a Soviet submarine's secret mission and the intense psychological battle that ensues.
During the civil war in Sarajevo, a zookeeper strives to protect his animals and finds hope and compassion amidst the chaos and destruction.
Cat Soup is a unique and bizarre anime movie that follows the journey of a cat who embarks on a quest to retrieve his sister's soul. Filled with surreal and psychological elements, the film explores themes of life, death, and the human soul.
Shane, a gay Anishnabe teenager in Northern Ontario, is struggling to support his family in the aftermath of his sister's suicide. If he fails, he will be forced to choose between his family's home and his own future.
Idiot's Delight is a dark comedy that takes place in a hotel during the outbreak of war. It follows a group of characters, including a mind-reading act and a young British couple, as they navigate love affairs, impostors, and the impending conflict.
She always has a plan. For each his own. For everyone another name. One needs Vera (Faith), another Nadezhda (Hope). And almost all need Liubov (Love). She leaves every one at his own time. She finds a reason. But who knows where deceit ends which people buy only for the sake of money, and when genuine feelings begin? And who knows who she is: just a kept woman in the capital, or an artful swindler, or a talented actress, or a woman who is able only to love? To love them all.
A man is being chased by the police after causing damage to a car. He goes through various absurd situations and encounters, including a bet, a marriage proposal, and a street parade. The movie follows a nonlinear timeline and showcases social satire.
A rapturous crime fable set in the Dominican Republic, Nelson Carlo De Los Santos Arias’ COCOTE follows Alberto, a kind-hearted gardener returning home to attend his father’s funeral. When he discovers that a powerful local figure is responsible for his father’s death, Alberto realizes that he’s been summoned by his family to avenge the murder. It’s an unthinkable act — especially for him, an Evangelical Christian. But as pressure mounts, he sees few ways out. Questions of faith, tradition and honor course through this electrifying film, which, seemingly at the speed of thought itself, jumps between film formats, colors, and aspect ratios, radically envisioning a community torn asunder by senseless violence.
On New Year's Day, two boys wind up in the apartment of Katerina, a teacher from their school, along with her friends, Stepan and David. As the older trio bickers, drinks and flirts, the boys gain eye-opening insight into the adult world.
The Jönsson Gang, a group of skilled criminals, plot to execute their biggest heist yet. With a plan to rob the casino, they must navigate obstacles and outsmart the Swedish police to succeed.
In the small coastal town of Russia, a dysfunctional family gathers for a wild wedding party filled with alcohol, vodka, and drunkenness. As tensions rise and emotions run high, the bride and groom, along with their parents, navigate the pressures and chaos of this eventful evening.
In a complicated world, a woman with a wildly vivid imagination searches high and low for the perfect man.
1947: the Russians have uranium extracted from the newly founded SAG Wismut mine in the Ore Mountains. Among the miners is Kurt, who has become an enthusiastic communist while a prisoner of war in Russia and therefore hates his father, a convinced Nazi. Kurt falls in love with Lydia. The daughter of Soviet Major Burski was actually supposed to spy on him, but soon returns his love. However, this is not under a good star. A mining accident is in the offing.
Mikhail Ulyanov is the Bergmanesque protagonist of the Russian Private Life. A government-appointed factory executive, Ulyanov is reduced to quivering confusion when he is dismissed. Recovering from this blow, he decides to review and realign his life. In so doing, he discovers that there's plenty left in the world to make life worth living. Private Life was nominated for the "best foreign picture" Academy Award in 1983.
Follow the absurd and humorous adventures of a married couple and their eccentric neighbors in a chaotic apartment building. From satirical jabs at bureaucracy to slapstick comedy, this movie is filled with absurd humor and witty social commentary.
A French animal lover protects a dog and a mouse wanted by Soviet scientists for their space program.
The sculptor lives as a hermit in the country, drinking vodka with a local cheerful drunkard and "sealing plaster piglets" for his wife, who sells these products on the Old Arbat. A friend sends him a rubber woman from Italy who miraculously assumes the appearance of a living woman. He buys outfits for the "doll", paints portraits of her, and life becomes joyful for him. Happiness, however, was broken by the drunkard who stole a doll with dirty intentions.
Madeline and Cooper are college students living in the same building, but met outside a party house mile away. After an awkward attempt at sex, Madeline asks Cooper to stay over leading them to become friends over next 2 days.