In the desolate Iraq war zone in 2007, a marksman and his wounded spotter are trapped behind a crumbling stone wall. As they struggle to survive, they face a skilled sniper who taunts them and picks them off one by one.
A war hero becomes a prisoner in a military prison and leads a revolt against an abusive warden, seeking justice and self-respect.
After her parents die in an earthquake in British India, a young girl named Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle in England. Lonely and neglected, she discovers a secret garden hidden within her uncle's mansion. With the help of a young boy named Dickon, Mary sets out to restore the garden to its former glory, bringing healing and joy to herself and those around her.
A psychic woman helps the police track down a psychopathic killer who is on a murder spree. As the body count rises, the psychic's premonitions become more disturbing, revealing dark secrets and a sinister plot.
Voice from the Stone is a suspenseful drama that takes place in 1950s Italy. It follows a young nurse who arrives at a remote castle to care for a mute boy who has lost his mother. However, she soon becomes entangled in the dark secrets of the family and the house, leading to a haunting and mysterious experience.
In 1964 South Carolina, a young girl named Lily Owens escapes her abusive father and grows up in the beekeeping world of the Boatwright sisters, who teach her about love, forgiveness, and the importance of family.
Synoikia to Oneiro is a drama set in Athens, Greece in the 1960s. It follows the story of a social outcast who is released from jail and seeks to find hope and redemption in his impoverished neighborhood. The film explores themes of poverty, family relationships, dreams, and the struggle for a better future.
Alison's Birthday is a psychological horror film that follows the story of Alison as she celebrates her 19th birthday. Strange occurrences begin as Alison receives a message from her dead father and starts to exhibit psychokinetic powers. Possession, Celtic mythology, and a cult are at the center of this suspenseful and terrifying tale.
Culloden is a historical docudrama set in the 18th century during the Jacobite Rebellion in Scotland. It focuses on the brutal Battle of Culloden between the British Army and the Highlanders seeking independence. The film portrays the violence, butchery, and brutality of the battle, highlighting the struggles and sacrifices of the Scottish people.
Times and Winds is a drama set in a Turkish village, exploring the lives of three children as they navigate love, friendship, and the challenges of growing up. The film touches on themes of religion, nature, and the complexities of rural life.
A farmer in New England has an abusive father and a complicated relationship with his son. He becomes involved in an illicit love affair and must navigate the complexities of family relationships in a rural setting.
The two brothers and their adopted daughter of the household grew up from childhood together. The girl and the younger brother were childhood sweethearts. His elder brother was considered the bad man and dead shot of the hills. The younger brother has been living in the valley for a long time and returns home to his family. He is now refined, educated, and, of course, a revelation to the little girl, who, though betrothed to the elder brother, is strongly attracted by him. Hence there is a renewal of childhood affection which the elder brother does not take kindly to.
The Edge of the World is set in a remote village on the Shetland Islands in Scotland. The village faces challenges due to its shrinking population and traditional way of life. The story revolves around the conflicts between the old traditions and the modern world, as well as the struggle to adapt to changing times. The villagers must come together to overcome the obstacles they face and preserve their way of life.
Mattie, a young goose-boy, sets out on a snow-filled adventure to rescue his village from an evil tyrant. Along the way, he encounters magical creatures, battles witches, and learns the true meaning of bravery.
Hangman's House is a movie set in a manor house where an informer seeks vengeance and a marriage is threatened. The story takes place in Algiers and includes elements of drama, romance, and suspense. It features scenes of a stone wall, a pub, a swamp, a knife, a house fire, a chapel, and even a bigamy plot. A thoroughbred horse, a father-daughter relationship, and a gallows also play important roles. There are conflicts involving the British Army, a stable, and the shooting of a horse. Terminal illness, marriage proposals, brides, escape from prison, and a dying man add to the intrigue. The movie also delves into topics such as honor killings, donkey carts, estates, the French Foreign Legion, and prison escapes. It is set in Algeria and explores themes of alcohol, duels, revenge, horse racing, dysfunctional marriages, and hallucinations. The characters include an informant and the story culminates in a hanging and a court case.
Iona returns to the island where she was born with her teenage son to seek refuge from a violent crime in Glasgow. Iona's return exposes her tormented son, Bull, to a way of life she rejected when she left the island and sends a shockwave through the family she left behind.
The only difference with this one as opposed to the other "entries" - is this one has 2 girls committing suicide, and they are outdoors and wearing samurai style outfits as opposed to Japanese robes or some other "costume". Also, they stab themselves with samurai swords instead of the typical shorter ritual knives...
In this surrealistic and fake documentary, the film explores the comedic absurdity of vertical features such as telephone poles, stone walls, fences, and more. Set against the backdrop of the English countryside, the film showcases the surreal nature of these seemingly mundane objects and their interactions with man and nature.
Ross has been kidnapped and held on a remote farmhouse. A drink & drug addict, his two captors put him through a brutal regime to get him clean. But when he gets clean, Ross finds out the shocking real reasons behind his incarceration.
A brother is reunited with his sister in their old family home after years of separation. In the still of the night, images and sounds from their childhood come rushing back, reminding them of a father who, although often austere, did on occasion seem to enter into the spirit of things.