Was It Something I Said? is a comedy game show that combines elements of literature and quotation. Contestants compete to provide the correct sources of famous quotations from various works of literature. The show aims to entertain and educate viewers with its humorous take on the world of words and literature.
In the midst of the San Francisco gold rush, a man's obsession with wealth and the desire for more leads to his downfall.
Lux Æterna is a drama-horror-thriller film that explores the chaotic and suspenseful filming process of a witch-themed movie. It delves into the conflicts and intense emotions experienced by the film director, actresses, and crew members. The story showcases themes of voyeurism, confusion, and love, intertwined with a parallel narrative. The film set becomes a stage for tension, as the characters navigate through flashing lights, split-screens, and strobe effects. Lux Æterna takes a unique avant-garde approach, blurring the boundaries between reality and a film-within-a-film.
After a pilot crash-lands his pontoon airplane in the Arctic wilderness, he must learn survival skills and face the challenges of isolation and cold temperatures. Along the way, he encounters an Inuit woman who helps him in his quest to make it back home.
2 or 3 Things I Know About Her is a dark comedy that delves into the life of a housewife who leads a double life as a prostitute. Set in 1960s France, the film tackles themes of consumerism, urban development, and the struggles of modernization. Through a story of occasional prostitution, the movie provides a satirical commentary on societal norms and the impact of commercialization.
In 'The Student,' a high school student in Russia begins to challenge his teacher's religious beliefs, leading to conflict and turmoil within the school. As he becomes more outspoken and provocative, his actions spark discussions about religious fundamentalism, homosexuality, and the role of faith in modern society.
Eleven major film makers from Europe, America and Asia talk about Akira Kurosawa and discover surprising influences on their own work.
Nouvelle Vague (1990) is a thought-provoking drama exploring the complexities of female-male relationships and the disillusionment of life. Through poetic imagery and avant-garde storytelling, the film delves into the afterlife and the profound impact of an enigmatic woman, creating a wave of emotions.
A man finds a wallet and uses it to strike up a conversation with a woman, leading to a series of events that explores love, relationships, and emotional turmoil.
Explores the complex relationship between the spirit, body, and mind. The film is a nightmare with closed eyes because it counts among the most terrible moments of my life, my second exile, which lasted a very long time. Inspired by an ancient Hindu legend.
Lessons of Darkness is a surrealistic documentary about the aftermath of the Gulf War. The film explores the devastation caused by the war, particularly the burning oil fields in Kuwait. Through stunning visuals and a haunting soundtrack, the film captures the environmental disaster and the impact it has on the people and the land.
A Constant Forge is a documentary film that tells the story of a filmmaker's search for love and his journey in the world of independent filmmaking. It explores themes of chronology, male-female relationships, immigrant experiences, and the challenges faced by filmmakers. Through interviews, archive footage, and personal anecdotes, the film showcases the dedication and passion required to create meaningful cinema.
Partner is a surreal drama set in Italy and explores themes of class struggle and imperialism. The story follows a professor and his students as they navigate a world filled with surreal elements like guillotines and Molotov cocktails. The film uses Brechtian techniques to challenge the audience's perception of reality.
With ghostly eyes looking through the winter landscapes of the plains and villages of Ain, where the sanctified priest the Curé of Ars once lived, Jacques Demy tried to understand this fighter for communal spirituality and his daily torments of mysticism.
The android Kent is programmed to travel back in time and save humanity from its future. His way leads to earth, which is going to be destroyed by a great rocket-disaster. As he wants to prohibit this, a mad scientist is in his way. But there are more problems: He has to act as a human. Computer-expert Jonathan Driscoll becomes his mentor and tries to help and repair him.
Charles, Dead or Alive is a thought-provoking drama that delves into the life and death of its titular character. The story revolves around Charles, a watchmaker from Geneva, Switzerland, and an advocate of anarchism. Through his encounters with various individuals and his deep dive into philosophy, Charles questions the meaning of life and the nature of existence. The movie portrays the struggles, dilemmas, and triumphs of Charles as he navigates through the complexities of his own beliefs and the world around him.
Into Great Silence is a meditative documentary that takes viewers deep into the lives of the monks residing in the remote monastery. Through beautiful cinematography, the film explores themes of solitude, tranquility, and faith as the monks go about their daily routines of prayer, meditation, and rituals. With minimal dialogue and no music, the film offers a truly immersive experience that invites contemplation and reflection.
Cat and Mouse is a comedy-action movie set in ancient China. It follows the adventures of a group of misfits as they navigate the world of palace intrigue, murder plots, and power struggles. With its witty dialogue, slapstick humor, and spectacular action sequences, Cat and Mouse is a must-watch for fans of action-comedy films.
If you think you know everything there is to know about John Lennon, think again. Genius will open your eyes.
A fascinating and unlikely reinvention story, The Royal Road simultaneously explores cinematic spiritual channeling, the conquest and colonization of Mexico and the American Southwest, fading historical Californian urban landscapes, and the passions found in butch identity to achieve an achingly beautiful and poetic defense of remembering. Probing roads from El Camino Real, to the Boulevard of Broken Dreams, to the road right outside the front door, Olson crafts a deeply intelligent and transcending observation of the human condition that reaches for redemption in the embrace of history, nostalgia, mindfulness, and sheer beauty. If you give yourself over to it, it will crack you wide open.