In the satirical comedy film 'The Dictator,' a dictator named Aladeen risks his life to prevent democracy from reaching his beloved country. However, when he is betrayed by his uncle and replaced with a double, Aladeen finds himself stripped of his identity and forced to navigate the streets of New York City. With the help of a kind-hearted store owner named Zoey, Aladeen must reclaim his position and prevent his country from transitioning to democracy. Along the way, he learns about democracy, love, and the true meaning of leadership.
In the French countryside in the 1970s, two teenage girls attending a convent school engage in seduction, satanism, and other dark activities during their summer vacation.
Anatomy of Hell is a controversial film that explores themes of women's sexual identity, nightclub culture, and relationships. The plot follows a woman who hires a gay man to watch her have sex in order to confront her own fears and insecurities. The film delves into taboo subjects such as menstruation, homosexuality, and sexual acts. It is based on a novel and is known for its explicit and provocative scenes.
Kika is a dark comedy film from 1993. The story revolves around a woman who is mistaken for dead and becomes involved in a twisted plot involving obsession, tabloid journalism, and a web of dark secrets. With elements of comedy and drama, Kika takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride of unexpected events and shocking revelations.
The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things is a dramatic movie that follows the story of a young boy named Jeremiah who goes through a series of disturbing and traumatic experiences while being raised by his troubled mother. From drugs and prostitution to child abuse and religious fanaticism, Jeremiah's life is filled with darkness and danger. As he navigates through a chaotic world, he struggles to find love, stability, and a sense of self. Based on a true story, this movie dives deep into the themes of loss of innocence and the destructive power of deception.
Living in Oblivion follows the hilarious and chaotic journey of a filmmaker as he tries to complete his movie amidst multiple obstacles and absurd situations. The film-within-a-film premise adds a unique twist to this neo-screwball comedy.
Mamma Roma tells the story of a woman named Roma, who is trying to escape her past as a prostitute and provide a better life for her teenage son. However, their hopes are shattered when her son gets involved in a life of crime and violence. Roma must now confront her own choices and fight to protect her son, even if it means facing the harsh realities of poverty and the corrupt society they live in.
A young Australian woman goes to India and becomes involved with a cult led by an Indian guru. The woman's family hires a cult deprogrammer to bring her back to reality, but their efforts lead to unexpected consequences.
Daisy Diamond follows the journey of a Danish blonde actress as she struggles to make it in the film industry in Copenhagen. She faces numerous challenges and encounters explicit and dark elements in her pursuit of success. The movie explores themes of sex, power dynamics, and the sacrifices one makes for their dreams.
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993) is a comedy-drama-romance film about a young woman named Sissy Hankshaw who embarks on a cross-country journey to find herself. Along the way, she encounters various eccentric characters, explores her sexuality, and challenges societal norms. With its quirky humor and unique perspective, the film offers a refreshing take on female empowerment and self-acceptance.
Breaking the Surface is a drama film that explores the complex sexual relationship between a photographer and his subject. The film delves into themes of sexual attraction, love affairs, and explicit sexual encounters. Through sensual photography and intimate moments, the boundaries between the photographer and the protagonist blur, leading to a passionate affair. As the story unfolds, the film explores the emotional and psychological impact of the relationship on both characters.
When a 16-year-old boy with an ill father gets involved with a group of amateur musicians, he experiences culture clash, absurdism, and the challenges of adolescence in communist Bosnia-Herzegovina.
During the general elections of 1994, Tunin, a mechanic with a firm belief in communism fears that his party is about to lose, so he journeys to a northern village to stir up trouble. He isn't there long before he is arguing with a beautiful hairdresser. Their debate is fiery as is his growing and impossible-to-disguise passion for her. She too is intrigued with him, but their disparate ideologies threaten to keep them apart.
When her sister is murdered by poachers in the Louisiana swamps, a woman embarks on a dangerous journey of revenge, using her wit and survival skills to outsmart the men responsible. Along the way, she encounters various obstacles, including a mute man who becomes her ally and a corrupt sheriff determined to protect the criminals.
Peter is the dark brooding type. Leading a vacuous, shapeless life, he longs for the ideal woman, while at the same time, half heartedly continuing with his habitual girlfriend, Marusa , who is considerably older, a fact that Peter is quick to point out. As an aging actress, struggling for parts in her local theatre, she oozes insecurity and breathes uncertainty. Together, they spend their time in the local restaurant, smoking, drinking and trading verbal blows. "I bet you'll just end up a drunk," she tells Peter each time. Peter just grins and tells her how old she looks. Compounded by a thankless director who soon shows her the door, Marusa finds her identity being squeezed harder and harder against the wall. To escape, Peter and Marusa dream...
Black Snow tells the tale of a disturbed young man who, after spying on his mother with a black serviceman, finds himself unable to attain sexual arousal unless fondling a loaded gun. Later that night, he murders the GI before running amok through the building and finally slaying his mother's sister...
While under sedation in a dentist's office, a young art student has sex fantasies about naked women, vampires and a beautiful patient he saw in the office.
A virtuous young woman becomes the target of the schemes of an amoral womanizer who is in the habit of wooing women and killing their lovers and husbands in duels. When she finally succumbs to him, she discovers his true nature, and her newly awakened joy in passion turns to dust.
Ditte and Louise, two middle-aged women, struggle with relationship problems, while also dealing with being a single mother and a divorced father. They audition for a movie where one of them dresses as a man, leading to a friendship and a quarrel. The movie-making experience takes them to various settings, including nightclubs and crossfit classes. They also encounter vikings, entertainers, and single dads. In one scene, a man and a woman share a bathtub. The movie embraces feminist themes, with one of the characters displaying female armpit hair.
Jakub, a dreamer and budding magician, juggles between parcels and services rendered to the villagers. His eyes cross that of the beautiful gypsy Jolanka. Together, they will try to live a first and big love, despite the pressure of their respective communities.