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Rent tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in New York City's Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The film focuses on their struggles with a drug epidemic and the dangers of living in poverty.

Permanent Midnight follows the story of a television writer who becomes addicted to heroin and spirals into a life of self-destruction. Based on an autobiography, the film explores themes of addiction, adultery, and the consequences of self-obsession.

Dog Eat Dog follows a trio of ex-cons who are struggling to adapt to life outside of prison. As they delve into a criminal underworld filled with violence and corruption, they find themselves caught in a web of betrayal and desperation. Their quest for redemption takes them on a dark and twisted journey, testing their loyalties and pushing them to their limits.

Tokyo Decadence tells the story of a young woman who delves into the world of drugs, yakuza, and prostitution in Tokyo. She becomes immersed in a world of sex and exploitation, exploring her own darkest desires.

In this crime drama, a college student goes to Ibiza and becomes a heroin addict. He becomes a voyeur and enjoys watching women, leading to various incidents involving nudity. He also engages in breaking and entering, theft, and drug use. Eventually, the protagonist's life takes a dark turn as he spirals down into addiction and faces the consequences.

Ian Stone is an ordinary man who dies every day and wakes up in a parallel world. He must unravel the mystery behind his deaths and find a way to escape the cycle.

Burnt Money follows the story of two gay lovers, who become involved in a risky bank robbery that goes wrong. Set in Argentina during the year 1965, the film explores themes of loyalty, trust, and the consequences of their choices. As the tension rises, the characters face psychological stress and must navigate their complex relationships.

A young waitress, searching for hope, gets caught up in a world of drugs and violence. She becomes addicted and must fight to escape her dangerous lifestyle.

Clean is a drama movie that follows the journey of a recovering addict as she tries to rebuild her life and reconcile with her estranged son.

Danika is a married mother who begins to experience disturbing visions and fears for the safety of her family. As her nightmares intensify, she consults a psychiatrist and a detective to uncover the truth behind her mental illness.

Thirteen Conversations About One Thing explores the lives of several individuals in New York City, whose lives intersect and intertwine as they experience moments of joy, despair, and unexpected consequences in their pursuit of happiness.

After serving 10 years in prison due to a drug-induced assassination of a rival gang boss Tachibana (Ryo Ishibashi) enters a world that's nothing like it was when he went in. Once a respected and feared Yakuza mastermind, he now must try and adapt within the confines of the new generations vision of honor. As he still garners a somewhat decent amount of respect he just tries to get by. Hooking up with a prostitute he's been in passing by with he begins to feel some sense of comfort. Upon stumbling across her being beaten down by her pimp, Tachibana can't just sit by and do nothing. So he commences in putting down an old school Yakuza ass whipping, thus beginning a showdown with the "now" boss, Sato.

Tarnation is a documentary film directed by Jonathan Caouette that depicts his tumultuous upbringing and struggles with mental illness, specifically schizophrenia. Through a mix of home videos, photographs, and answering machine messages, Caouette tells the story of his dysfunctional family, his experiences growing up as a gay man in Texas, and his battle with mental health issues.

Wired is a movie that takes a nonlinear approach to depict the life and career of an actor. It explores themes of self-destructiveness, drug addiction, and fame. The story follows the actor's rise to stardom, his struggles with addiction, and his eventual death. Through a series of interviews, hallucinations, and flashbacks, the movie provides a surreal and episodic portrayal of the actor's life.

A woman living in upstate New York battles drug addiction and infidelity while trying to rebuild her life.

Piñero is a compelling and gritty biographical drama that tells the story of Miguel Piñero, a writer and poet who rose from the streets of New York City to become a prominent figure in the theater world. The film explores his troubled past, his time in prison, and his eventual success as a playwright. It delves into themes of addiction, poverty, and the power of art to transform lives.

Jericho Mansions follows the story of a superintendent with amnesia who tries to solve a murder mystery in an apartment building. As he unravels the secrets of the tenants, he discovers dark and twisted truths that lead him to question his own sanity.

Stone Cold Dead follows a detective as he investigates a series of murders in a Canadian city. The plot takes a darker turn as the detective uncovers a web of crime and corruption, leading to a thrilling conclusion.

In Twist, a male prostitute named Oliver Twist struggles to maintain his innocence while navigating the dark world of prostitution and drug abuse. Set in Quebec, the film explores themes of domestic violence, incest, and the exploitation of vulnerable adolescents. Twist's journey is marked by encounters with dangerous individuals and experiences that test his resolve. Through it all, he strives to find a way out of this grim reality and find a better life for himself.

Be Here to Love Me is a biographical documentary about the life and music of an eccentric artist. The film explores the artist's struggles with mental illness, drug addiction, and alcoholism, as well as his relationships with family, friends, and fellow musicians. It paints a portrait of a tortured genius who found solace and expression in his music, but who was ultimately consumed by his demons.