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After crash-landing on a desolate planet, Ellen Ripley finds herself in a prison colony with a group of dangerous inmates. As they struggle to survive, they soon discover a deadly alien creature is stalking them, and they must find a way to stop it before it kills them all.

Agora is set in the 4th century AD, during a time of religious and cultural decline in the Roman Empire. It follows the story of Hypatia, a philosopher and astronomer in Alexandria, as she faces persecution for her intellectual pursuits and clashes with the rising tide of Christian fundamentalism. The film explores themes of religious fervor, intolerance, and the clash between reason and faith.

Based on a true story, Veronica Guerin follows an Irish journalist who takes on the dangerous task of investigating and exposing the activities of a notorious drug lord in Dublin during the 1990s. As she digs deeper into the world of crime, she becomes a target and faces threats to her life.

The Legend of Paul and Paula tells the story of a passionate love affair between Paul and Paula, two individuals from different social backgrounds, in East Germany. Their relationship faces various challenges, including societal norms and personal tragedies. Despite the obstacles, Paul and Paula's love for each other remains strong, proving that love can conquer all.

When a female police officer is found dead in a bathtub, a police investigation delves into the world of horse racing and uncover a web of sleazy giallo. The plot thickens as the protagonist finds herself entangled in a twisted web of sexploitation, murder, and religious fanaticism.

Doctor Lisa is a powerful biographical drama that tells the story of Dr. Lisa, a dedicated social activist and humanitarian aid worker. The movie explores her journey as she tackles various challenges and obstacles, including her husband's terminal cancer, a stolen wristwatch, and a police investigation. With themes of love, loss, and the fight for justice, Doctor Lisa is a compelling and inspiring film.

Iola, the little Indian girl, is held captive by a gang of cutthroats but is soon rescued by Jack Harper, a prospector. She is truly grateful to Jack, and regards him as something different from other white people. Jack's sweetheart and her father are travellers in a wagon-train headed for this place, and, not having much luck so far, he is somewhat gloomy. Iola learns the reason, and promises to help him find gold. "Will you?" he says, "Yes." "Cross your heart?" This cross-your-heart action mystifies Iola. She thinks it is a sort of tribe insignia and tells her people that "Crossheart" people are all right. Iola surely pays her debt of gratitude, not only in finding gold, but in giving her life to protect Jack's sweetheart from her own people.