Natsume Takashi has the ability to see spirits, and with the help of a powerful yokai called Madara, he embarks on a journey to return the names of yokai that were once controlled by his grandmother.
In a small Serbian village, absurd and comedic situations occur, involving a photographer, a prostitute, police corruption, and more.
Tiptoes is a comedy-drama that explores a love triangle between fraternal twins, Steven and Carol, and a little person named Rolfe. Steven is about to marry his pregnant girlfriend, Carol, when he discovers that his family has kept a secret from him - his brother Rolfe is a dwarf. As Steven navigates his new reality and grapples with his feelings for both Carol and Rolfe, he must confront his own prejudices and the expectations of society.
In House of Usher, a man visits a mansion in 19th century Massachusetts and discovers a family cursed with madness and death. As he gets closer to the family, supernatural events occur, including live burials and haunted memories. The protagonist must unravel the secrets of the house before it consumes him.
Decoding Annie Parker is the story of Anne Parker, a terminally ill woman who battled breast cancer and hereditary genetics, and the medical researchers who discovered the genetic link between cancer and DNA. The movie explores themes of family relationships, love, and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
In La Bête Humaine, a railwayman becomes entangled in a complex web of murder, jealousy, and family secrets, leading to tragic events. As he investigates a murder, he becomes involved in a troubled marriage, unfaithfulness, violence against women, and the consequences of fate and heredity. Through the story's twists and turns, the railwayman's life is forever changed.
In Bedtime for Bonzo, a college professor takes on the challenge of raising a mischievous chimpanzee named Bonzo as part of a social experiment. Chaos and hilarity ensue as Bonzo wreaks havoc on the professor's life, causing scandal and creating a lot of gossip on campus. The professor must navigate his personal and professional life while dealing with Bonzo's antics, leading to unexpected and comedic situations.
History of a family of Ardennes brewers over three generations from 1855 to 1973.
Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life is a documentary film that delves into the life and scientific contributions of Charles Darwin. It explores his ideas on evolution, natural selection, and the origins of species. The film also touches upon the controversies surrounding Darwin's work and its impact on religion and science.
The Man Who Played God tells the story of Montgomery Royle, a deaf concert pianist who is deeply bitter about his deafness. When he learns that a woman he loves is going blind, he discovers that he possesses the power to heal and change lives. However, as he begins to use his gift, he finds himself caught in a crisis of faith that threatens his identity and relationships.
A Bill of Divorcement (1932) tells the story of a man who returns home after being released from a mental asylum on Christmas. He reveals a family secret that his daughter and fiancée struggle to accept. The film explores themes of guilt, heredity, and self-sacrifice.
Jimmy Kildare's impending nuptials are jeopardized by a diagnosis of possible epilepsy in his fiancee's brother.
The Fall of the House of Usher tells the eerie tale of a widower who invites his childhood friend to his isolated mansion, where they uncover dark secrets and supernatural experiences. As the story unfolds, the Usher family's hereditary curse and the impending doom of the house come to light.
Blood and Roses is a haunting and surrealistic drama set in Italy in the 18th century. It tells the story of a young man who becomes obsessed with a female vampire, leading to lust, possession, and an ancestral curse. The movie explores themes of lesbianism, jealousy, and identity swap.
In this stylish Finnish drama, the secrets and desires of a family can no longer be suppressed. Mikko turns out to have a hereditary illness. Since then he has been worried. How long can he continue to run the family business that he and inherited from his father, just like his illness? And how does he tell his teenage daughter and adult son that they might have the wrong genes? The imaginative eight-year-old Lumi, adopted from China, also cannot get away from her roots.
Inheriting his father's alcoholism, Lawyer Tom Gallatin goes into the woods to rehabilitate himself. Once there, he loses his way and then meets Jane Loring, who is also lost. They are attracted to each other, but when Jane offers him a drink from a flask, Tom takes more than just a few sips, and then tries to rape her.
In 'Stump the Guesser,' a mathematical equation guesser with a revoked license takes on a challenging job to guess people's ages. Along the way, he falls in love and faces various obstacles, including a jealous brother and a family secret involving a long-lost sister. This old-fashioned silent film explores themes of forbidden love, unrequited love, and the complexities of relationships.
A DNA detective digs into the past to find a young woman's real father.
Father's return from the insane asylum spells calamity for the Fairfield family.