A ballet teacher chooses her career over her young son, who is raised by her mother. When they reunite after years, their bond evolves into a forbidden affection.
Petrov's Flu is a dark comedy movie that delves into the lives of its characters in the midst of a flu epidemic. With elements of drama and sci-fi, it explores themes of family relationships, societal decay, and the absurdity of human existence. The film follows Petrov, an artist, and his encounters with various individuals, including his friends and family, as they navigate through the chaos caused by the epidemic.
The Dance of Reality is a surreal biography that delves into the childhood of a man named Alejandro Jodorowsky. It explores his complex relationship with his parents, his struggle with societal norms, and his journey towards self-discovery and acceptance. Set in the 1930s, the film takes a deep dive into Jodorowsky's memories, highlighting his experiences with urination, torture, and the Communist movement. It touches on themes of love, family, and the human condition in a visually stunning and thought-provoking manner.
Eight-year-old Erik's mother takes him to the sauna for the first time in his life. There, he has to disrobe and sees lots of naked men and women around him. He feels very uncomfortable at first but then he seems to enjoy it.
The town of Liberty has many secrets but the darkest is hidden between twin brothers. Vincent and Oscar Burton are only 10 years old when Oscar finds out his parents are trying to kill him for insurance money. Oscar takes it in to his own hands to protect himself and his twin.
A good-natured kid struggles to earn his mother's love without much success.
Numéro deux (1975) is an experimental film that chronicles the everyday life of a family, delving into their complex dynamics, including issues of power, sexuality, and parenthood. Through a combination of avant-garde techniques and intimate moments, the film challenges traditional narratives and societal norms.
Daniel, son of an important businessman, discovers a strong incestuous desire for his mother after a car accident in which his father dies. Feeling guilty about his father's death, he seeks refuge in the special affection and attraction he feels for his mother.
I Love Cinema is a humorous yet emotional movie that explores the complexities of love, infidelity, and family. It tells the story of a man who discovers his mother's secret affair and must come to terms with it while dealing with his own relationship issues. Set in Egypt against the backdrop of a conservative society, the film delves into themes of Christianity and cultural taboos. With a blend of comedy and drama, I Love Cinema offers a unique perspective on human relationships and the challenges we face in the pursuit of love.
Accepting a prize, architect Georg Winter explains that an architect has the good fortune of measuring every completed building against the rightness of his original idea. Soon Georg himself is forced to take stock of the achievements and mistakes he has made in his personal life. An intense drama in which the four members of the family travel to a mountain village to bury Georg's mother. They get stranded in bad weather. This unexpected isolation throws new light on the past and present life of the parents and the two almost-adult children.
Half documentary, half docu-drama about a German karate champion, who used to be a successful pimp...
After witnessing the murder of their mother thirty years ago, a man and his sister struggle with challenges of their adult lives.
A strange and extraordinary short film about a young boy and his pregnant mother.
I Am is a heartwarming drama that follows the story of a teenage boy who becomes homeless after a series of unfortunate events. As he navigates the harsh realities of life on the streets, he embarks on a soul-searching journey to find himself and his purpose. Along the way, he discovers the true meaning of family, friendship, and resilience.
Steffen is a good kid, a teenager who has recently finished school and is looking for work. He lives with his widowed mother, a newspaper reporter. Very little throws him off his stride, whether it is his girlfriend's jealousy of his friendship with Charly, a reform-school boy, or his mother's drunken, playful amorousness one night, because he reminds her of his father.
The film presents dazzling, creative, and surprisingly diverse "home theater" from five decades. And especially on the basis of the sometimes explicit sexual scenes, van Ackeren draws a very specifically German picture. This includes twenty-five Super 8 films with such beautiful titles as "Lady Di's Hat" (The VIP Movie), "Skin the Cock" (The Leisure Movie) or "Model Experiment" (Sex Film Without A Highpoint).
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