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As told through clips from 183 female directors, this epic history of the cinema focuses on women’s integral role in the development of film art. Using almost a thousand film extracts from thirteen decades and five continents, Mark Cousins asks how films are made, shot and edited; how stories are shaped and how movies depict life, love, politics, humour and death, all through the compelling lens of some of the world’s greatest filmmakers – all of them women.

Ballerina is a heartwarming adventure comedy about an orphan girl, Felicie, who dreams of becoming a ballerina. With the help of her friend Victor and an inventor's flying machine, she embarks on an unforgettable journey to Paris to pursue her passion. Along the way, Felicie faces challenges, including jealousy and rivalry, but she perseveres and learns to believe in herself. Will she be able to overcome the obstacles and fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a ballerina?

Tyler Gage, a troubled young man involved in drugs and crime, gets a chance to turn his life around when he receives a scholarship for a performing arts school. He meets Nora, a talented dancer, and they start working together. As Tyler learns about discipline and dedication, he begins to change his perspective on life. Together, they choreograph a fusion of ballet and hip-hop, but when Nora's old partner returns, Tyler feels used and storms out. However, he ultimately returns to perform with Nora and they deliver a spectacular performance, leading to Nora getting accepted into a dance company and Tyler being welcomed as a student at the school.

After a humiliating command performance at The Kennedy Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform. The Bellas face challenges and setbacks along the way, but with the help of a new member, they come together as a team and deliver an unforgettable performance that leads them to become the new World Champions. Along the journey, Beca also discovers her passion for music production and finds a mentor who sees her potential. Pitch Perfect 2 is a comedy and music movie that celebrates friendship, resilience, and the power of believing in oneself.

New York, I Love You is a collection of 11 short films that explore the diverse and complex nature of love in the iconic city of New York. Each story captures a different aspect of love, from comedy to drama to romance, and features a unique set of characters and situations. Through these interconnected tales, the film explores themes of love, relationships, and the human experience.

Om Prakash, a junior artist in the film industry, becomes a successful superstar after saving Shanti, a struggling actress, from a fire accident. However, his happiness is short-lived as he discovers that in their previous lives, they were lovers who were separated by a brutal act of betrayal. Determined to seek revenge, Om sets out to expose the person responsible for Shanti's death and bring justice to their love story.

After becoming a successful country music singer, Liam returns to his hometown and rekindles his relationship with Josie, the woman he left at the altar years ago.

Nanny McPhee helps a mother with her unruly children while her husband is away at war, bringing magic and discipline into their lives.

Dr. John Dolittle has the world in his hands: A beautiful wife, adorable daughters, and a successful career. But when he rediscovers his childhood ability to communicate with animals, his life takes an unexpected turn. Animals of all kinds seek his medical advice, but his colleagues think he's going mad. As the clinic he used to work for faces a big takeover, Dolittle must make difficult decisions while also trying to save his family. And when a circus tiger falls seriously ill, Dolittle's skills are put to the ultimate test.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. leads a historic campaign for equal voting rights, organizing a march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965, facing violent opposition and political obstacles.

After finding love, Bridget Jones questions if she really has everything she'd ever dreamed of having. It is another year in the life of Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger). Things are looking up for our heroine since we last saw her. She is losing weight, has quit smoking (at least as far as her boyfriend is concerned), and she is in a completely fulfilling relationship with barrister Mark Darcy (Colin Firth). Bridget also has a successful career in television where she is an on air personality for the tabloid TV show 'Sit Up, Britain.' As we join her she is in the midst of filming a story requiring her to sky dive over the country side. After falling out of the plane and almost forgetting to pull the rip cord she finally lands safely in a pen filled with pigs. Afraid that her boss is upset over her clumsiness, she is summoned to his office only to learn that Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant) now works for the station too and that her boss wants them to team up on some travel pieces for the network. Not willing to be content with bliss, she becomes suspicious of Mark when he cancels their dinner date one evening. Her friends convince her that he is having an affair with the very attractive Rebecca who works at the law firm. She goes to his house to confront him and after climbing the ledge to peek into the window she falls from the roof into the bushes and is then greeted at the door by Rebecca who lets her in to the house only to find that Mark is having a meeting with some associates. Seeing that she is under stress Mark invites her on a weekend ski getaway but as soon as they arrive we discover two things - Bridget has lied about her skiing ability and Rebecca is also there. The next week Mark invites Bridget to a very important dinner given by the firm. Bridget manages to arrive late in a state of disarray and insults some of his coworkers. At dinner she begins to feel that she is out of Mark's league and that she is nothing more than an embarrassment to him. On the way home Bridget admonishes Mark for never sticking up for her in front of his pompous friends and then leaves. Weeks go by and Mark does not call. Reluctantly Bridget accepts a project working with Daniel on a piece in Thailand. On the plane Daniel saves her from the rigors of coach class by bringing her into first class with him and explains that he is no longer a skirt chaser and that she was the best thing that ever happened to him. While in Thailand, Bridget's friend Shazzer who has accompanied her on the trip meets a very attractive young man named Jed who has a love of hallucinogenic mushrooms which he slips into Bridget's food. Daniel finds Bridget at the beach in a euphoric state of mind and invites her up to his room. Almost succumbing to his advances she realizes just in time that if she sleeps with him it will be truly over between she and Mark. As she leaves she runs into a prostitute who is arriving for her nightly appointment with Daniel. The next day Bridget and Shazzer pack up to leave and to hurry things along Bridget agrees to carry the Thai Ceremonial Snake Bowl that Jed has left with them in her bag. At airport customs it is discovered that the bowl is filled with cocaine and Bridget is immediately arrested for attempting to transport illegal drugs. Daniel upon seeing the trouble that Bridget is in shrugs and gets on the plane. In prison Bridget immediately befriends the other inmates and upon hearing their stories of forced prostitution and abuse that they have had in their relationships she realizes that she had it pretty good with Mark. Days later she is pulled from the holding cell and is taken to meet with her attorney - it is Mark who tells her that he is merely the messenger and that the Thai government has agreed to show her leniency. Back home Mark confronts Daniel and asks him if he knew that Bridget had been arrested in Thailand. When he admits that he did - Mark drags him outside and they have a fight in the streets ending with both spilling into a fountain in the courtyard. Arriving in England Bridget discovers that Mark went to great lengths to hunt down Jed and extradite him so that she could be set free. She runs to Mark's house only to find Rebecca there who admits that it is Bridget whom she has had a crush on all this time and not Mark. Rebecca even proves it by kissing Bridget who is flattered, but politely turns her down. Bridget takes a taxi to Mark's office and is splashed by several passing cars. Soak and wet, she searches the building and happens upon Mark in a meeting with several important officials. They go out into the corridor and Mark finally proposes to her. In the country Bridget's parents have a ceremony to renew their vows. As they are leaving her mother tosses the bouquet and Bridget falling backwards still manages to catch it. Same ol' 'Bridg' but she is now willing to look to the future and is ready to accept that she is indeed finally happy.

Three popular high school girls from different cliques discover that they are all dating the same guy, John Tucker. In order to seek revenge, they enlist the help of a new girl in town to break his heart. As they carry out their plan, they form unexpected friendships and learn valuable life lessons.

A high-school senior and her clique find themselves in the middle of a murder investigation when their deputy sheriff is killed. As secrets are uncovered and tensions rise, they must fight to clear their names and find the true culprit.

Bridget Jones, a 40-something woman living in London, finds herself pregnant after a one-night stand. With two potential fathers, she juggles her romantic and personal life while trying to figure out who the father of her baby is.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is a 2011 Indian coming-of-age comedy-drama film about three friends who set off on a bachelor road trip to Spain, which turns into a journey of self-discovery. As they face their fears and confront their inner demons, their friendship is tested and they learn valuable life lessons. Along the way, they indulge in adventure sports like skydiving and bullfighting, and are challenged to overcome their fears and embrace new experiences. Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the film features a star-studded cast and explores themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery.

The Little Rascals follows a group of mischievous children as they go on adventures, get into shenanigans, and learn the value of friendship. Their bond is tested when a rich kid threatens to break up their group. Through a series of hilarious and heartwarming events, they come together to outsmart the bully and save their beloved clubhouse.

In a dystopian future, Æon Flux, a skilled assassin, discovers that she and her rebel group are being manipulated by a council working towards a coup d'état. As she questions her origins and the government's leader, she learns that everyone in their city is a clone and that nature has corrected the infertility problem. Æon must confront the truth and fight against both her former allies and the ruling family to bring about a new beginning.

Kat Ellis is desperate to attend her younger sister's wedding with a date, so she hires male escort Nick Mercer to pretend to be her boyfriend. As they spend time together, they start to develop real feelings for each other, leading to a complicated love triangle.

Jesminder and Juliette, despite their parents' disapproval, pursue careers in professional football. They join a women's football team and face challenges in their friendship and personal lives. Despite obstacles, they reach the finals of a league tournament but must choose between the game and a family wedding. With determination and support, they overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams.

Shiva Baby follows Danielle, a young bisexual woman, as she attends a Jewish funeral reception and navigates encounters with her ex-girlfriend, her overbearing parents, and her sugar daddy. The day becomes increasingly chaotic and comedic as secrets are revealed and tensions rise.