ABCs of Death is an anthology horror film consisting of 26 different chapters, each directed by a different filmmaker and representing a different letter of the alphabet. Each chapter focuses on death in various forms, with each director showcasing their unique perspective on the subject.
Midnight Express (1978) tells the story of Billy Hayes, an American college student who is caught attempting to smuggle drugs out of Turkey. He is sentenced to a harsh prison where he faces brutal treatment from sadistic prison guards and a merciless warden. As he experiences the horrors of prison life, Billy becomes desperate to escape and seeks the help of a lawyer. The movie explores themes of survival, revenge, and the effects of imprisonment on the human psyche.
A woman named Chloé falls in love with her psychoanalyst, Paul. However, she soon discovers that he has a twin brother, Louis, who is also her lover. As Chloé's obsession with the twins grows, she becomes entangled in a web of deception and manipulation.
Girl is a drama film about a teenage girl named Lara who dreams of becoming a professional ballet dancer. She faces various challenges, including gender identity issues and the pressures of the ballet world. Lara's journey explores themes of self-discovery, determination, and the pursuit of one's passion.
North Sea Texas is a heartfelt coming-of-age movie set in Flanders, Belgium. It tells the story of Pim, a gay teenager who is discovering his own identity and struggling with emotions and desires. Pim lives with his neglectful mother in a small coastal town and finds solace in his friendship with the free-spirited neighbor Gino. As their relationship evolves, Pim experiences the highs and lows of first love, the pain of unrequited crushes, and the challenges of coming to terms with his own sexuality.
A gay protagonist's obsessive love affair leads to murder, extramarital affairs, and a web of complex relationships. Desire, jealousy, and betrayal flow as the protagonist's secret life is revealed, and the consequences of his actions become increasingly devastating.
Two travelers embark on a road trip through the countryside, encountering strange occurrences and facing a web of secrets and lies.
Summer Storm is a coming-of-age film set at a rowing summer camp in Germany. The story revolves around the experiences of a group of teenage rowers who are trying to navigate their personal lives and relationships while participating in a rowing competition. The film explores themes of love, friendship, sexual identity, and teenage angst.
Airplane Mode is a comedy movie about a popular American YouTuber who gets stuck on an airplane with his friends. They face a series of awkward and humorous situations, including encountering a crying baby, a masturbating man, and a seductive woman. As they try to navigate through these uncomfortable moments, they also deal with issues like racism, incestuous attraction, and lowbrow humor. With a mix of trashy moments and hilarious mishaps, Airplane Mode delivers a fun and entertaining experience.
Fucking Berlin is a drama and romance movie set in Berlin, Germany. It follows the story of a mathematics student who gets involved in a double life, betrayed by her best friend and dealing with an unsupportive boyfriend. The movie explores themes of love, jealousy, and the challenges of living in Berlin.
Undress Me is a Swedish drama that delves into the complexities of sexual tension and explores the concept of identity. The film follows a womanizer who experiences a gradual transformation after encountering a transgender woman. Through a one-night timespan, the protagonist grapples with his own desires, societal prejudices, and the power dynamics between genders.
Teenage Kicks is a powerful coming-of-age drama that explores the life of a gay teenager who is dealing with guilt and loss after the accidental death of his brother. Set in Australia, the film follows the protagonist as he navigates the challenges of his sexuality, relationships, and the unrequited love for his best friend. It delves into themes of friendship, family dynamics, drug abuse, and the struggles of young adulthood.
Peter, a married psychotherapist, and Suzanne, a professional dominatrix, have been engaged in an affair of sensual dominance and submission in an S&M dungeon where they must abide by the rules. Now, those rules are about to be broken when they agree to see each other on the outside. As Peter becomes increasingly obsessed with the troubled Suzanne, they embark on a sordid psychosexual journey into their tortured pasts through their most carnal desires.
Battling with his own inner demons, Jonathan is taken to an elite swimming academy deep in the English countryside by his soon to be step-mother. At the academy, Jonathan struggles to find his place among the group. He may be a top athlete in his field, but when it comes to the small world of Lakeside, swimming, sex and chauvinism combine to create something explosive and the potential for something very dangerous. This short movie was produced by extracting the story scenes from the adult movie "SwimBoy."
Crazy is a hilarious and heartwarming coming-of-age comedy that follows the journey of a teenage boy as he navigates friendship, sexual exploration, and unexpected challenges. Set in a boarding school in Bavaria, the film takes a lighthearted approach to the awkward situations and pranks that arise among the group of friends. With themes of first love, teenage crushes, and family discord, Crazy explores the complexities of adolescence and the importance of friendship.
Mandragora (1997) is a thought-provoking drama film that explores the life of a teenage protagonist as he navigates through various challenges and experiences in his quest for self-discovery. The movie delves into controversial themes such as drugging a minor, underage smoking, and the exploration of one's sexuality. It also touches on complex relationships, including a strained father-son dynamic and the discovery of one's own identity. Mandragora takes the audience on a gripping and introspective journey, leaving them with questions and a deeper understanding of the protagonist's struggles.
In the small French village of Mesnil-au-Val, a sexually frustrated wife, a teenage boy exploring his sexuality, and a man pretending to be gay all get tangled up in a web of love, lust, and mistaken identities during a summer holiday in Portugal.
Snails in the Rain is a drama/romance movie set in Tel Aviv, Israel, in the year 1989. It follows Boaz, a professor in the Israeli army, who receives a love letter from an unknown man. This sparks his desire and leads to a journey of self-discovery as he navigates his closeted homosexuality. The movie explores themes of love, desire, and the struggle of coming to terms with one's own identity.
In the movie 'Bad Boy', a former hooligan finds himself caught up in a world of testosterone-fueled brutality as he becomes a police officer. Facing homophobia, impotent relationships, and criminal activities, he must navigate through a dangerous football club underworld while confronting his own demons.
Contemporary Athens: A gang of teenage thieves and romantic anarchists test the limits of their youthful rebellion and play out their own tragic spring awakening against the backdrop of a dying city.