In a small town in Macedonia, a woman named Petrunya jumps into a river to retrieve a wooden cross during a traditional religious ceremony, angering the male participants. Her actions spark a debate about gender equality and challenge the patriarchal society. Petrunya faces backlash and prejudice as she fights for her rights and personal freedom.
Suzanne is a French drama film released in 2013. It tells the story of a young woman named Suzanne, who comes from a working-class background and tries to navigate through life while facing the challenges brought upon by her troubled past. She experiences issues such as drug smuggling, revealing her identity, and dealing with the death of her sister. Suzanne also explores themes of passion, love, estrangement, and the complex dynamics of family relationships. It delves into the criminal justice system and the consequences it has on Suzanne's life. The film takes place in the 1980s and 1990s, showcasing the social and cultural context of that time period.
1952, Paris. Nadia, a Red Diaper baby, has a sister, Polish parents, and at 15 is an active Communist. When cops beat her during an anti-American demonstration, she's rescued by a "Match" photographer. As the friendship becomes a love affair and her slogans are tested by new knowledge and emotion, some of the Red youth want to expel her. When she goes with Stéphane to a seaside photo shoot, her father goes to the police. Stéphane faces charges, so leaving to cover the war in Indochina looks appealing. In a parallel story, Nadia's mother meets again her prewar lover, released from Siberia, who challenges the French Reds with very real scars and word of Stalin's anti-Semitism.
Inversion is a drama film set in Tehran, Iran, revolving around the story of a brother and sister who are facing various challenges including air pollution, women's rights, and family conflicts. The plot follows their struggles with illnesses, debts, and relationship issues while also exploring themes like bronchitis, respiratory failure, and unanswered telephone calls.
Laila and Lasse are two teenagers dreaming about careers as singers. Lasse's brother Rami dreams about motorbike racing and dates a pretty blond Anjukka. Her father works in the hot new field of TV advertising, which might be a good route to stardom for Laila and Lasse. But then Anjukka sets her eyes on Lasse and Rami sets his on Laila, and many a popular hit melody is sung in between.
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