In Mexico, two teenage boys and an older woman embark on a road trip and learn a thing or two about life and each other. The film combines straightforward storytelling with periodic interruptions of the soundtrack, during which the action continues, but a narrator provides additional out-of-context information about the characters, events, or setting depicted. Julio and Tenoch, two boys at the threshold of adulthood, meet Luisa and invite her on a trip to an invented secluded beach. Along the way, they confront their relationships and sexual experiences. They eventually find an isolated beach and enjoy their time together before parting ways. A year later, they reunite and learn of Luisa's death.
Emma, aspiring writer, delves into the world of sex workers by becoming one herself at La Maison. She confronts the dangers, loneliness, and challenges of forming intimate connections.
Omameda Towako recently become the president of the construction company "Shirokuma Housing". She has experienced three divorces and is currently living with her 15-year-old daughter, Uta. Although Towako has been divorced thrice, she remains bright and lives her life strongly. However, her life is constantly disrupted by her three troublemaker ex-husbands.
After abandoning basketball, the team of "Champions (2018)" unintentionally finds themselves in the intriguing world of athletics, guided by an inexperienced coach.
Paris Je T'aime is a compilation of short films, each directed by different directors, that explores various aspects of the vibrant city of Paris. Through a diverse range of characters and stories, the film captures the essence and spirit of the city, showcasing love, romance, drama, and comedy.
Champions tells the story of a basketball coach who, after losing his job, forms a team of disabled athletes. As they face various challenges and conflicts, the coach and his team learn valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and acceptance. With a mix of humor and heartfelt moments, this movie celebrates the power of teamwork and the strength of the human spirit.
Monsieur Hulot, a clumsy character, goes on a vacation to a seaside hotel. His misadventures and visual gags create comedy throughout his stay. The film showcases the quirks and humor of Monsieur Hulot as he interacts with other vacationers.
Derek DelGaudio's In & of Itself is a captivating documentary that explores the concept of identity and the power of human connection. Through magic tricks, storytelling, and live performances, DelGaudio takes the audience on a journey of self-exploration and self-discovery. The film delves deep into the themes of perception, truth, and the complexity of the human experience.
This enticing period melodrama depicts a long-suffering woman's relationship with her brilliant but self-destructive writer husband in postwar Tokyo. Based on a semi-autobiographical 1947 novel by Osamu Dazai, the story centers less on the womanizing, heavy-drinking, suicidal hero than on the wife who loves him. Written by Palm Springs International Film Festival
After failing the medical entrance exam, Léopold enters midwifery school by default, hiding the truth from those around him. While he is unconvinced of his commitment to this exclusively female environment, his meeting with Nathalie, an experienced midwife with a passionate character, will change his view of this fascinating world and upset his certainties.
Eight years after the devastating tsunami, the wounds it left in Japan have still not healed. In her touching search for answers, Haru sets out on a long, eventful journey to her home town, where she lost her family in the flood.
In this miniseries based on many true stories, we experience firsthand that instinct that makes us care for others.
Since her parents passed away, Princess Mona lives by herself in a castle with two hideous, ghastly characters, Goomi and His Lordship. One day her sobs draw the attention of a unicorn, called U, who wants to comfort and protect Mona for as long as she needs. U becomes Mona's companion, her confidant and her inseparable friend. While Mona grows into a beautiful princess, a group of charming, peaceful and fanciful Yeah-Yeah’s settles in the neighboring forest. They have no particular special powers, yet they soon bring about major changes in everyone's lives, especially in Kulka, the dreamy musician.
Father and Son is a thought-provoking film that delves into the intricate dynamics of a father-son relationship. Set against the backdrop of existential loneliness and pain, it explores themes of memory, friendship, and isolation. The film follows a male protagonist who embarks on a secret mission in search of his missing father, experiencing a series of haunting nightmares and facing his own inner demons along the way. As the story unfolds, it intertwines elements of surrealism, religious symbolism, and homoeroticism, offering a unique cinematic experience.
Yamashita Takako works in the food section of a department store. She pays frequent visits to a reputable local Chinese restaurant about opening an in-store branch. The owner of the restaurant, Wang Qingkuo from Shanghai, who does all the cooking by himself, gives Takako the brush-off. One day, however, Wang collapses due to overwork, and is left with partial paralysis. Hearing the rumor of the restaurant’s closure, Takako resigns from the department store and becomes an apprentice to Wang.
A woman challenges her husband on his decision to have a female friend stay over.
The Drummer and the Keeper tells the story of the unlikely friendship formed between two young men: Gabriel, a reckless young drummer who revels in rejecting society’s rules and Christopher, a 17-year-old with Asperger’s Syndrome, who yearns to fit in. This heartwarming story shows the strength of the human bond in the face of adversity.
The Spirit of '45 is a documentary that delves into the social and political changes that occurred in Britain after the end of World War II. It explores the implementation of key reforms such as the creation of the National Health Service, nationalization of industries, and the establishment of a welfare state. The film also examines the impact of these changes on the working class, highlighting issues such as housing shortages, the class struggle, and the rise of Margaret Thatcher's Conservative Party.
Unmistaken Child follows a disciple's search for the reincarnation of Lama Konchog. The disciple's journey takes him across Nepal, encountering various obstacles and tests along the way, ultimately leading to the discovery of a young child believed to be the reincarnation.