When a couple goes on a vacation in the Pacific Northwest, they suddenly vanish, leaving behind a series of clues that lead to a psychopathic killer. As the investigation unfolds, the true motives and identities of those involved are revealed in this gripping drama.
In Mystery Road, an Australian TV show set in the outback, a detective investigates a murder while facing racism and betrayal. The show explores themes of family relationships, friendship, and the clash of cultures. As the detective uncovers the truth, he must navigate the challenges of a harsh landscape and a town filled with secrets.
The Player follows a film studio executive who becomes mixed up in a murder investigation after receiving death threats. As he tries to navigate the dangerous world of Hollywood, he must contend with dishonesty, corruption, and mistaken identities. With satirical humor and a touch of romance, this film explores the cutthroat nature of the movie business.
Lorenzo's Oil is a compelling drama based on a true story that follows the Odone family as they desperately seek a treatment for their son's rare disease, adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). With the clock ticking, Lorenzo's parents turn to unorthodox methods and extensive research to find a cure, facing countless challenges and setbacks along the way.
The Liberator (2013) follows the journey of Simon Bolivar, a military and political leader who played a key role in the fight for independence in Latin America during the 1820s. Beginning with a flashback to Bolivar as a young doctor, the film portrays his transformation into a revolutionary and general. It explores his struggles, betrayals, and grief, as well as his triumphs and the impact he had on the freedom and liberation of South America. From his involvement in the revolution to his conquest and leadership, the film delves into the complex life of this historical figure.
When a federal agent returns to his hometown to attend a funeral, he gets drawn into the investigation of a murder-suicide with a tragic past hidden in the town's secrets.
In Prince of Darkness, a group of scientists led by a university professor uncover a container filled with a mysterious green liquid in an abandoned church. As they research the liquid, they find out that it is the essence of Satan himself. The liquid possesses people, turning them into demonic beings. The scientists must find a way to stop the spreading evil before it takes over the world.
A group of long-time friends decide to go on a vacation together at a beach house. However, as the vacation progresses, hidden secrets and unexpected events begin to strain their relationships and test their loyalty to one another. With drama, comedy, and revelations, this movie explores the complexities of friendship and the impact of the choices we make.
Contempt (1963) is a drama and romance film set in Italy. The plot revolves around a married writer who becomes involved in a film production, which leads to the breakdown of his relationship with his wife. The story explores themes of jealousy, love triangle, divorce, and selfishness. It is based on a novel, and the film showcases a trilingual experience. The movie takes place in various locations including Capri and Rome, featuring a villa, apartment, swimming pool, and a taxi. The film-within-a-film concept is employed, highlighting the complexities of the movie business. The protagonist is a playwright and screenwriter, and the plot delves into the struggles and disillusionment of the characters. The film incorporates elements of postmodernism and meta-narrative, and explores the themes of selling out and the death of a wife. The main character, portrayed as a widower, encounters a Hollywood producer and goes through a marital quarrel. Throughout the story, there are scenes involving a gun, typewriter, petrol pump, and a boat. The film explores the dynamics of relationships through conversations about film, and includes moments of kissing and discussing a cheque. It also showcases the challenges faced by a film producer. Contempt (1963) is a melodrama that delves into the complexities of love and loss within the context of the movie industry.
A man seeks revenge after being fired from his job and embarks on a chaotic journey through Vienna, discovering unlikely friendships and facing the consequences of his actions. Along the way, he explores themes of love, marriage, and cultural differences.
The Turin Horse is a dark and minimalistic film that follows the story of an old man and his horse as they face the relentless miseries of life. With very little dialogue, the film explores themes of nihilism, despair, and existentialism. The slow and contemplative pace emphasizes the emptiness and nothingness that surrounds the characters.
In this dark comedy horror movie, a killer tentacled creature wreaks havoc on a seaside town, with a marine biologist and a group of unlikely allies trying to stop it. As the body count rises, the town's corruption and pollution are exposed, leading to a thrilling chase to rescue a child in jeopardy.
Damnation is a surreal crime drama that takes place in a rainy city. The story follows a man who becomes entangled in a web of deceit, adultery, and magic realism. As the rain pours down, the characters grapple with existential questions and engage in slow, contemplative moments. With its dreamlike atmosphere and Tarkovsky-esque visuals, Damnation is a unique and thought-provoking film.
Forgotten Silver is a comedic satire that explores the relationship between documentary and fiction. It follows the story of Colin McKenzie, a fictional character who is portrayed as a forgotten film pioneer. The film delves into the world of filmmaking and showcases the creation of fictional films by McKenzie, including his supposed involvement in World War One and the Spanish Civil War. Through interviews and faked footage, Forgotten Silver creates a humorous mockumentary that examines the blurred lines between reality and fiction in the film industry.
In a post-apocalyptic world, childhood friends Billy and Ray are the last survivors. They live in a dome and maintain a fishpond, but when the last female fish dies, they realize they are both undergoing sequential hermaphroditism. Billy becomes pregnant and the two must navigate their changing bodies and the challenges of survival together.
July Rain is a drama film set in 1960s Moscow, following a 27-year-old artist who grapples with loneliness, existentialism, and generational conflict. The film explores themes of identity, intellectualism, and the search for meaning in a world marked by superficiality and disillusionment.
As told through clips from 183 female directors, this epic history of the cinema focuses on women’s integral role in the development of film art. Using almost a thousand film extracts from thirteen decades and five continents, Mark Cousins asks how films are made, shot and edited; how stories are shaped and how movies depict life, love, politics, humour and death, all through the compelling lens of some of the world’s greatest filmmakers – all of them women.
Deep in the forest a group of five friends wander around like a lion herd. Lost in their word games, they play and seduce each other while going back and forth into adulthood territory, in a desperate search to avoid their already written story.
Happy New Year follows the story of a group of individuals who plan and execute a jewelry heist disguised as a New Year's Eve celebration. With narration, clever disguises, and unexpected twists, the movie explores themes of wealth, brotherhood, and the pursuit of happiness.
Carson City tells the story of a group of railroad engineers who face various challenges and conflicts while constructing a tunnel in Carson City, Nevada. The plot revolves around sibling rivalry, a romantic triangle, and an outlaw gang plotting sabotage.