Days of Heaven follows a young couple who pose as siblings and work as seasonal laborers on a wealthy farmer's Texas farm. The story takes place in the early 20th century and explores themes of love, jealousy, and class differences. As the couple becomes entangled in a love triangle, tensions rise and tragic events unfold against the backdrop of the beautiful wheat fields and the changing seasons.
After a plane crash, a toxic virus infects a farming town. A young couple fights to survive with help from others.
In 'The Gleaners and I', filmmaker Agnès Varda examines the lives of people who live off the refuse of others, collecting food, objects, and stories from the trash. Through interviews and personal experiences, Varda explores the reasons behind this practice and the impact it has on the lives of those involved.
Shotgun Stories is a drama thriller that focuses on a feud between two sets of half brothers in rural Arkansas. After the death of their father, tensions rise and violence escalates, leading to a series of tragic events. The film explores themes of family, revenge, and the cycle of violence.
City Girl follows the story of a young woman who moves from the city to the countryside after getting married. She faces a marital crisis as she tries to adapt to her new environment and deals with conflicts between her father-in-law and husband. The film explores themes of love, family, and the contrast between city and country life.
Set in a farming community in the Pacific Northwest during World War I, 'The Basket' tells the story of a German immigrant family and their struggles to overcome xenophobia and find a sense of belonging. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the power of community.
A Separate Peace is a film adaptation of the classic novel by John Knowles. Set in a boys' school during World War II, it tells the story of Gene and his friend Finny as they navigate the complexities of adolescence and the impending war. The film explores themes of friendship, jealousy, and the consequences of one's actions.
An adult woman's imaginary friend from childhood, Hugo, finds his existence threatened when a real person becomes the woman's love interest.
A Sixth Part of the World (1926) is a documentary that explores the industrialization and cultural diversity of the Soviet Union in the 1920s. It showcases different regions and customs, highlighting the progress made in agriculture and industry. The film emphasizes the communist ideals of equality and the development of a communist society.
Princess Cut follows the story of a farmer's daughter who is navigating the challenges of love and relationships. She deals with bad dates, her family's farm debt, and her Christian faith as she searches for her happily ever after. With the support of her therapist, she learns the importance of self-discovery and finding love that aligns with her values.
In the late 1980s, a small town in Kern County, California is swept up in a wave of hysteria and false accusations as rumors of satanic rituals and child molestation spread. The community is torn apart as families are torn apart and lives are ruined due to the unfounded accusations of a few individuals. Witch Hunt explores the devastating consequences of mass hysteria and the impact it has on the individuals caught in its grip.
This Earth is Mine tells the story of a vineyard in Napa Valley during the Prohibition era. The plot revolves around a romantic rivalry, a poor relative, and the challenges faced by a wine producer. Set in the 1920s and 1930s, the movie explores themes of family relationships, violence, and class distinction.
In 'Mermaid', a young girl named Lily is coping with the loss of her father when she discovers a letter from him that leads her on a magical adventure. With the help of a farmer and a small plane pilot, Lily navigates through grief and discovers the power of compassion and love.
The film in its entirety is set in the forest: the protagonists sleep under spruce trees, make art, hunt with their dogs, hold techno raves in the summer night and earn their living as forest owners. As the film progresses, one gains a more versatile view of the forest as a biological organism, a spiritual retreat for humans, a source of inspiration and as a complete living environment supporting us all.
Ceres is a poetic yet realistic documentary that follows four children as they experience the natural cycle of life on a farm. Each child lives on a remote farm in the southwest of the Netherlands and is learning the profession of their ancestors from a young age. They each dream that one day they will take over the farms of their father or grandfather.
Caged in Fear is the story of four abalone divers who set out to test a new underwater motorised cage designed to make abalone harvesting easier but, most importantly, to protect them from shark aftack. They attract a pack of the monsters to their expedition boat and in the cold and lonely waters of the Great Australian Bight dare to confront them in their own environment. The film builds inexorably to a breath-taking climax when cage and man are attacked and spectacularly defeated. "Caged in Fear" is like no other shark documentary. It is dramatic, true, compelling and horrifying. "Caged in Fear" is not endless shots of sharks swimming past well protected cameramen in cages. It is a strong story, full of action, with a gut wrenching and heart thumping climax which must be seen.
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