All We Imagine As Light
Triptych explores the lives of three women in Mumbai.
Animale
Surrounded by men, 22-year-old Nejma trains hard to fulfill her dream of winning the upcoming annual bull race, but news of a rogue and violent bull on the loose terrifies the community. Young men are being murdered everywhere, and the beast is nowhere to be seen.
Anora
Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch.
The Apprentice
A dive into the underbelly of the American empire. It charts a young Donald Trump’s ascent to power through a Faustian deal with the influential right-wing lawyer and political fixer Roy Cohn.
Armand
A mother is called into her child's infant school after he faces an accusation.
Bird
12-year-old Bailey lives with her single dad Bug and brother Hunter in a squat in North Kent. Bug doesn’t have much time for his kids and Bailey who is approaching puberty seeks attention and adventure elsewhere.
Black Dog
A man forges a bond with a dog after returning to his hometown following a spell in prison.
Block Pass
Willy and Jojo are childhood friends who never leave each other's side. Training at the motocross track is their way to beat boredom. One evening, Willy discovers Jojo's secret.
Christmas Eve In Miller’s Point
A clan gathers for what could be their last Christmas together at their family home.
The Count Of Monte Cristo
Aa adaptation of the Dumas classic in which a man betrayed and left to rot in prison escapes, acquires a fortune and sets out in pursuit of justice - or revenge.

D

Dog On Trial
A young lawyer tries to save a dog from capital punishment.
Emilia Perez
A lawyer gets an offer to help a cartel boss start a new life.
Flow
An animated adventure about a group of animals who must work together to survive a catastrophe in a post-human world.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Prequel about the young Furiosa, who is snatched by a biker gang.
The Girl With The Needle
In Copenhagen in the aftermath of World War one, a young woman in desperate circumstances takes on a job which will lead her to still greater depths of despair.
Holy Cow!
After the sudden death of his father an 18-year-old finds himself looking after his sister... and changing his life.
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
An epic spanning the Civil War from 1861 to 1865.

I

The Invasion
Life in Ukraine under the shadow of war.
Julie Keeps Quiet
As the star player at an elite tennis academy, Julie’s life revolves around the game she loves. When her coach falls under investigation and is suddenly suspended, all of the club's players are encouraged to speak up. But Julie decides to keep quiet…
Kinds Of Kindness
A triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader.
Kyuka Before Summer's End
A dad and his twin kids go on a boat holiday filled with unexpected encounters.
Locust
The two halves of a young man's double-life become set on a collision course.

M

The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent
Tension mounts on a passenger train after it is stopped by paramilitaries.
The Marching Band
A conductor discovers he was adopted and has a younger sibling.
Megalopolis
Power play and corruption unfold in a futuristic city.
Misericordia
A stranger’s appearance exposes the weird behaviour and the secret desires of a village's residents.
Oh Canada
A documentary filmmaker, who is terminally ill, reflects on his life.
On Becoming A Guinea Fowl
Absurdist drama sees family secrets gradually revealed during the preparations for a funeral.
Plastic Guns
A case of mistaken identity fuels a twisted satire.

R

Rumours
World leaders become stranded in the woods during a G7 summit.
Santosh
Newly widowed Santosh inherits her husband’s job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India. When a low caste girl is found raped and murdered, she is pulled into the investigation under the wing of charismatic feminist inspector Sharma.
Sauna Day
Secrets in a smoke sauna.
The Second Act
Film within a film sees actors squabble at a roadside pub.
The Shameless
Love story between two women who face a struggle against a patriarchal society.
Simon Of The Mountain
Simon is 21 years old. He introduces himself as a mover's helper. He claims not to know how to cook or clean the bathroom, but he does know how to make a bed. Recently, he seems to have become a different person…
Souleymane's Story
Two days in the life of a bike delivery guy who is trying to get asylum.
Southern Brides
Older women talk about their wedding, losing their virginity and sex.
The Substance
A fading television star tries to restore her fame with the help of a suspicious drug.
This Life Of Mine
A woman travels to Scotland in a bid to reinvigorate her life.

V

When The Light Breaks
From one sunset to another, Una, a young art student encounters love, friendship, sorrow and beauty.
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