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A middle-aged woman arrives at a hotel where important events from her past took place. The visit takes an unexpected turn when she meets a young man.
In the early 1800s, troubled painter Nora O’Hara lives under the suffocating rule of her abusive and domineering father. Nora learns of an arranged marriage to take place which unleashes dark forces which aim to harm her. Her immobile and mute mother serves as a reminder of what her fate could be if she refuses. A haunting option for freedom is born in the form of a dark ghostly figure, leading Nora to her fate.
In a post-dystopian world, two brothers are chased by a relentless hunter after the oldest abandons his labor camp post to seek a refugee haven in order to save his younger brother’s future.
Valleys of the Earth is a story of redemption set in a post-apocalyptic United States several years after an enormous solar plunges Humanity into a new Dark Age. From the ashes, a militarized cult known as "the Watchers" rises. Led by their prophets, the Watchers believe this apocalyptic event was brought on by their Angels, and that it is as a means of giving humanity a fresh start. Isaac, our protagonist, attempts to flee his past and right his wrongs. Along the way, his story becomes entwined with Kellen, a young woman fiercely dedicated to upholding a promise she once made. If the two are to survive, they must learn to trust one another; however, the Watchers are everywhere, and will stop at nothing to recover what they have lost.
After her father’s death, Alessandra discovers that she has inherited a share of a rural property. Never having been acknowledged by him, she agrees to meet Cora, his legitimate daughter. Their encounter unsettles the images they have each constructed of the other.
A college student attempts to walk from his dorm room in midtown Manhattan to the end of Long Island in 36 hours. Legyaan Thapa directs “36 Hour Walk,” a personal documentary of a half-hearted journey built with wry, self-deprecating commentary. Vowing not to eat or sleep for a day and a half, the man sets off on his trip. For what reason? He figures he’ll discover that along the way. But soon, he’s hit with setbacks, poor planning, frustration, boredom, and physical pain. The hours wear on, exhaustion sets in, and the challenge reaches its conclusion. It’s an entertaining ode to lofty pursuits and half-assed follow through, built with shaky, lo-fi visuals and an affably lackadaisical attitude.
Joe Adkins, a giant pumpkin growing veteran based in Wheaton, Illinois, embarks on a quest to grow his first 2,000-pound pumpkin.
Coach Gao strikes a shady deal with rival Coach Ma, throwing the game in exchange for sponsorship. Gao sends in bench player Ku, hoping for a quick out. But Ku's unexpected swing catches the other team off guard, and the young boy's raw passion reminds Gao why he coaches in the first place.
The first documentary devoted to actor Yamazaki Tsutomu follows his pursuit of the craft as he confronts old age and cancer.
Invisible burdens pass from one generation to the next, growing heavier with time. In silences, habits, and everyday choices, the past quietly repeats itself, until we can no longer tell which part of our lives we have chosen for ourselves, and which began long before us.
A statuesque starlet meets with the headshot photographer she found in a newspaper listing.
Two sisters, Bethânia and Laura, reunite to discuss a family matter. They travel the roads of the Pernambuco hinterland in search of their father's body, Seu Lauro. At home, Bethânia's daughter edits a video in which the living and the dead become intertwined in a game of silences and revelations. Ao Sabor das Cinzas (Led by the Ashes) is a magical realism piece about the collapse of communication and grief conveyed in real time.
Gold fever has gripped northern Niger. In search of the precious metal, and despite the risks, an army of researchers has invaded the sites of interest. While camps are set up and dismantled as rumours of new leads spread, Moussa and his companions are banking on the Ikazan vein.
Set in a near future, SILIQ follows an advanced drone prototype on a classified cargo delivery mission across Taiwan. As it navigates landscapes through machine vision, it witnesses traditional rituals, everyday traditions, and traces of a rapidly changing world. Processing these encounters beyond its original programming, SILIQ begins to question the nature of memory, spirituality, and consciousness. Blending speculative science fiction with Taiwanese mythology, the film explores whether an artificial intelligence can develop its own understanding of humanity, and ultimately make choices beyond the intentions of its creators.
A woman searches for Manuel Puig’s grave in the cemetery of La Plata (Buenos Aires). She finds it, although she is told it is not the right one. It does not matter that her arguments defy reason; she chooses to cling to belief. A walk through the cemetery transformed into ritual, a clepsydra-like time, and a map of the places where, many years ago, other bluish encounters took place, alongside Manuel’s new pink-hued territories. And a favorite song.
In 2003, the courtyard of the Instituto Nacional—one of Chile's most iconic high schools—became the setting for a historic moment: a concert by the iconic Brazilian band SEPULTURA, organized by students.
An epic journey of uncanny proportion in which two friends must adapt and survive the peculiarities of this strange new world.