2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival

Adrianne & The Castle

Shannon Walsh

<p>A true story of love and loss, &quot;Adrianne &amp; The Castle&quot; documents the unique life of the St-Georges who built a castle to their love in rural Illinois. Now facing the future without the love of his life, Alan grapples with his grief through creative musical re-enactments of their story, transporting him into the fantasy world they created together.</p>

Tardes de soledad (Afternoons of Solitude)

Albert Serra

<p>The life of the bullfighter Andr&eacute;s Roca Rey during a day of bullfighting, from the moment he dresses up to the moment he undresses.</p>

Agent of Happiness

Arun Bhattarai Dorottya Zurbó

<p>Amber is one of the many agents working for the Bhutanese government to measure people&rsquo;s happiness levels among the remote Himalayan mountains. But will he find his own along the way?</p> <p><em>Agent of Happiness,</em> directed by Arun Bhattarai and Dorottya Zurb&oacute;, offers a unique take on the notoriously exoticized Bhutan and its unusual happiness policy. We follow Amber as he investigates various expressions of contentment across different households and lifestyles while navigating his own struggle as a Nepali minority. The holistic philosophy at the heart of the survey he conducts challenges the conventional metrics of fulfillment and success, often provoking some deeper soul-searching. The filmmakers elegantly capture many tender moments between Amber and his interlocutors, as well as some very revealing conversations filled with unflinching honesty and quiet wisdom.</p> <p>Through its carefully crafted narrative, the film resonates as a heartfelt exploration of happiness in the face of adversity. As Amber grapples with societal disparities and personal roadblocks while searching for love, this story becomes a beautifully realized reminder to count our blessings.&mdash;AT</p>

Todo Sobre Mi Madre (All About My Mother)

Pedro Almodóvar

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">A Greek saying states that only women who have washed their eyes with tears can see clearly. This saying does not hold true for Manuela. The night a car ran over her son Esteban, Manuela cried until her eyes ran completely dry. Far from seeing clearly, the present and the future become mixed up in darkness. She begins looking for his father who has become a transvestite.</span></p>

Apocalipse nos trópicos (Apocalypse in the Tropics)

Petra Costa

<p>When does a democracy end and a theocracy begin? Apocalypse in the Tropics investigates Brazil&rsquo;s descent into religious fundamentalism during the Covid-19 pandemic and president Bolsonaro&rsquo;s leadership.</p>

Arcadia (2024)

Yorgos Zois

<p>Radiant Neurologist Katerina and Yannis, a former well-respected doctor, are heading off to a deserted seaside resort. Silence spreads in the car as they travel across sandy dunes in a windy autumn, matching the less-than-pleasant occasion: Yannis had been called to identify the victim of a tragic accident at the hospital of the small town. When the local policeman informs them that the victim&rsquo;s vehicle had plunged over the parapet of a stone bridge and leads them to the morgue, Katerina sees her worst suspicions confirmed. Together with Yannis, but also on her own nightly excursions to a mysterious, rustic beach bar called Arcadia, they begin to put the pieces of the puzzle together, revealing a haunting story of love, loss, acceptance, and letting go.</p>

Armand

Halfdan Ullman Tondel

<p>Armand a 6-year-old boy is accused of crossing boundaries against his best friend at elementary school.</p>

Auction (2024)

Pascal Bonitzer

<p>Andr&eacute; Masson, an auctioneer at the famous Scottie&rsquo;s auction house, receives a letter one day stating that a painting by Egon Schiele has been discovered in Mulhouse at the home of a young worker. Very skeptical, he makes the trip and has to face the truth: the painting is authentic, a masterpiece gone missing since 1939, confiscated by the Nazis. Andr&eacute; sees this discovery as the pinnacle of his career, but also the beginning of a struggle that could jeopardize it. Fortunately, he will be assisted by his ex-wife and colleague Bertina, and by his eccentric intern Aurore.</p>

Audrey (2023)

Natalie Bailey

<p>Forgotten soap-star and self-appointed Mother of the Year, Ronnie Lipsick is living the life she never asked for. An acting career derailed due to an untimely pregnancy 18 years earlier, dreams of stardom replaced with a suburban performing arts school. A husband, Cormack, who&rsquo;s lust and love for life has gone as limp as his manhood. Youngest daughter, Norah, who appears to have no use for her and finally, the ungrateful eldest, Audrey, who Ronnie has given the best part of her parenting time to mould into the success she always wanted to be. But when an accident lands Audrey in a coma, Ronnie gets her second chance at the life she actually wanted by taking on her daughter's identity.</p>

Bad Shabbos

Daniel Robbins

<p>Over the course of one night during an anything-but-typical New York City shabbos, a family get-together takes a turn for the worse in Daniel Robbins&rsquo; unique take on the dinner party farce.</p>

Better Man (2024)

Michael Gracey

<p>Director Michael Gracey leverages his extensive visual effects background to produce a dazzling and singular profile of British pop superstar Robbie Williams.</p>

Billy Preston: That's The Way God Planned It

Paris Barclay

<p>With his signature gospel sound on the Hammond B3, Billy Preston doublehandedly elevated the greatest artists of his time &ndash; from the Beatles to the Rolling Stones, from Aretha Franklin to Eric Clapton, from Ray Charles to Barbra Streisand to Sly and the Family Stone. In our film, we explore Billy&#39;s career and influence on generations of musicians, as he scored several number one hits of his own and became one of the most sought-after musicians in the world. He did all of this as a soul divided -- by his deep roots in the church, in constant conflict with his identity as a gay Black man, searching for a family of his own that would accept him for who he was.</p>

Gou Zhen (Black Dog)

Guan Hu

<p>Released from jail, Lang returns to his hometown in Northwest China. As part of a dog patrol tasked with clearing stray dogs before the 2008 Olympics, he bonds with a black stray. The two lonely souls embark on a new journey together.</p>

Blue Road - The Edna O'Brien Story

Sinéad O'Shea

<p>Emerging from rural Ireland, Edna O&rsquo;Brien broke multiple taboos with her sexually provocative literature and equally adventurous love life. Here, she opens up about her past with additional perspectives offered by Gabriel Byrne, Walter Mosely, and others.</p>

Bob Trevino Likes It

Tracie Laymon

<p>Bob Trevino Likes It is inspired by the true friendship that writer/director Tracie Laymon found with a stranger when looking for her father online.<br /> Often playing the role of caretaker to people like her father who should be caring for her, Lily Trevino longs for a familial connection, having been abandoned by her mother as a child and then suddenly by her father in her twenties.<br /> Bob Trevino works long hours to support his wife Jeanie&rsquo;s scrapbooking habit. The couple has endured a lot, and Bob has sought to put his wife first, to the point of ignoring his own feelings and need for friendship, meaning, and connection. That is, until he gets an unexpected Facebook message from a stranger.</p>

Bonjour Tristesse

Durga Chew-Bose

<p>Bonjour Tristesse, Durga Chew-Bose&rsquo;s adaptation of Fran&ccedil;oise Sagan&rsquo;s unforgettable coming-of-age novel of the same name, is a sun-soaked heralding of a singular artist.</p>

Bring Them Home

Ivan MacDonald Ivy MacDonald Daniel Glick

<p>Oscar&reg; nominee and onetime Washington resident Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) narrates this soul-stirring and tradition-oriented documentary about Montana&rsquo;s Blackfoot tribe as they seek to reinstate a wild buffalo herd back to their ancestral land.</p>

Bun Tikki (2024)

Faraz Arif Ansari

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">Seven-year-old Shanu and his father, Sidhant, as Shanu grapples with self-discovery amid societal challenges and Sidhant navigates grief and societal pressures as a single parent trying to understand his child.</span></p>

Checkpoint Zoo

Joshua Zeman

<p>After the Russian invasion, thousands of animals were trapped behind enemy lines at the zoo in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Running out of food and water while facing constant peril from Russian bombs, a heroic team of zookeepers and volunteers undertake a daring rescue.</p>

Color Book

David Fortune

<p>Following the passing of his wife, a devoted father is learning to raise his son with Down Syndrome as a single parent. While adjusting to their new reality, the two embark on a journey through Metro Atlanta to attend their first baseball game.</p>

Come Closer (Karov El'ai)

Tom Nesher

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">When Eden's brother tragically dies, her grief spirals into obsession after discovering his secret girlfriend. A haunting exploration of love, loss and fixation with stunning visuals.</span></p>

The Correspondent (2024)

Kriv Stenders

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">Award-winning journalist Peter Greste reports on the Arab Spring uprising, becoming entangled in a deadly game of rivalries. Imprisoned for seven years despite his innocence, he survives on wits alone before release in 2015.</span></p>

Counted Out

Vicki Abeles

<p>Counted Out investigates the biggest crises of our time&mdash;political polarization, racial and economic inequity, a global pandemic, and climate change&mdash;through an unexpected lens: math.<br /> <br /> In our current information economy, math is everywhere. The people we date, the news we see, the influence of our votes, the candidates who win elections, the education we have access to, the jobs we get&mdash;all of it is underwritten by an invisible layer of math that few of us understand, or even notice.<br /> <br /> But whether we know it or not, our numeric literacy&mdash;whether we can speak the language of math&mdash;is a critical determinant of social and economic power.<br /> <br /> Through a mosaic of personal stories, expert interviews, and scenes of math transformation in action, Counted Out shows what&rsquo;s at risk if we keep the status quo. Do we want an America in which most of us don&rsquo;t consider ourselves &ldquo;math people&rdquo;? Where math proficiency goes down as students grow up? Or do we want a country where everyone can understand the math that undergirds our society&mdash;and can help shape it?</p>

Dahomey

Mati Diop

<p>November, 2021. Twenty-six royal treasures of the Kingdom of Dahomey are about to leave Paris to return to their country of origin, the present-day Republic of Benin. Along with thousands of others, these artifacts were plundered by French colonial troops in 1892. But what attitude to adopt to these ancestors&rsquo; homecoming in a country that had to forge ahead in their absence? While the soul of the artifacts is freed, debate rages among students of the University of Abomey-Calavi.</p>

The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie

Pete Browngardt

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">Porky and Daffy, the classic animated odd couple, turn into unlikely heroes when their antics at the local bubble gum factory uncover a secret alien mind control plot. Against all odds, the two are determined to save their town (and the world!)...that is if they don't drive each other crazy in the process.</span></p>

Desert Angel (2024)

Vincent DeLuca

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">Forty years ago, Rafael Larraenza risked everything to cross from Mexico to the US. After building a successful career, a twist of fate drew him back to the border. For 25 years, Rafael has tirelessly searched deserts and mountains to rescue lost immigrants and recover remains, becoming a hero in Latin American communities. Despite needing a double hip replacement, Rafael continues his mission, knowing every moment counts for those lost at the border. When Indira, a mother from El Salvador, asks for help finding her son Rodrigo, Rafael risks his life again, driven on by sheer determination, even as the years and terrain take their toll.</span></p>

Desire Lines (2024)

Jules Rosskam

<p>Past and present collide when an Iranian American trans man time-travels through an LGBTQ+ archive on a dizzying and erotic quest to unravel his own sexual desires.</p> <p>Leading trans academic and scholar Jules Rosskam makes his Sundance debut with this daring, sexy exploration of the interdependence of gender expression and sexuality. Deploying a hybrid approach, Rosskam blends a deeply intellectual interrogation of the archive, a sharp erotic imagination, and a series of breathtakingly intimate interviews to create this layered document of transmasculine sexuality and its profoundly social roots and ripples.</p> <p>Executive producer (and frequent advisor to the Sundance Institute&rsquo;s Native Labs) Jennifer Reeder returns to Sundance after her 2015 short <em>A Million Miles Away</em>. Lead performers Theo Germaine (of 2019 Sundance Film Festival Indie Episodic breakout <em>Work in Progress</em>) and Aden Hakimi share a cerebral and physical chemistry that enlivens and enriches this examination. <em>Desire Lines</em> is an urgently needed contribution to a sociopolitical landscape in desperate need of empathy, understanding, levity, and freedom.&mdash;AH</p>

Diane Warren: Relentless

Bess Kargman

<p>Diane Warren has written record numbers of mega-hits for the biggest artists in the business. She&rsquo;s been nominated for 15 Academy Awards, has won Grammy, Emmy, and Golden Globe Awards, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With levity and her trademark middle finger, the film is an intimate, funny, and revealing underdog story that focuses on Diane&rsquo;s idiosyncratic songwriting process, rebellious life choices, extraordinary work ethic, stories surrounding her greatest collaborations, and how she&#39;s turned her neurodiversity from a setback into her superpower.</p>

Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight

Embeth Davidtz

<p>For her directorial debut, acclaimed actress Embeth Davidtz (Schindler&rsquo;s List, The Morning Show) draws on her South African roots to powerfully adapt Alexandra Fuller&rsquo;s memoir of life in a white farming family in the Rhodesian government&rsquo;s waning days.</p>

Drive Back Home (2024)

Michael Clowater

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">In the winter of 1970, a cantankerous, small town plumber from rural New Brunswick, must drive his beat-up work truck 1000 miles to Toronto to get his estranged, gay brother out of jail after being arrested for having sex in a public park. The two men are then forced to drive back home together at the behest of their hard-nosed mother before they kill each other. Inspired by a true story.</span></p>

DRIVER (2024)

Nesa Azimi

<p>DRIVER is a soulful exploration of resolute female long-haul truck drivers pursuing validation for their hard-earned work as they navigate the oppressive forces in their industry. Employing an intimate lens, Nesa Azimi&rsquo;s first feature brings the audience into a community of solidarity and self-determination.</p>

Seses (Drowning Dry)

Laurynas Bareiša

<p>Together with her sister Justė&rsquo;s family, Ernesta, her husband Lukas, and their son Kristupas are spending their weekend at a country house after her husband&rsquo;s victory in a mixed-martial arts tournament.</p>

Emilia Perez

Jacques Audiard

<p>Mexico, today. Lawyer Rita receives an unexpected offer. She has to help a feared cartel boss retire from his business and disappear forever by becoming the woman he&#39;s always dreamed of being. Mexico, today. Overqualified and exploited, lawyer Rita is wasting her talents working for a large firm far better at whitewashing criminal garbage than serving justice. But an unexpected way out appears, the sort of offers you can&#39;t refuse : to help feared cartel boss Juan &quot;Little Hands&quot; Del Monte - aka Manitas - retire from his business and disappear forever. Manitas has a plan he&#39;s been fine-tuning in secret for years : to become, at last, the woman he&#39;s always dreamed of becoming.</p>

Every Little Thing

Sally Aitken

<p>Amid the glamour of Hollywood, Los Angeles, a woman finds herself on a transformative journey as she nurtures wounded hummingbirds, unraveling a visually captivating and magical tale of love, fragility, healing, and the delicate beauty in tiny acts of greatness.</p> <p>A film of joy and wonder, <em>EVERY LITTLE THING </em>offers profound truths in a deceptively simple story. What does it mean to care for another, and what impact does this act have on us? In tending to these fragile yet resilient hummingbirds, Terry Masear finds a sense of healing from her own past. Her diminutive patients &mdash; brought into sharp focus through breathtaking, beautifully detailed photography &mdash; become memorable protagonists in their own right. The viewer becomes emotionally invested in Cactus, Jimmy, Wasabi, Alexa, and Mikhail, celebrating their small victories and lamenting their tiny tragedies. The compassion and empathy that Masear shows her Lilliputian charges serves as a lesson to us all &mdash; a reminder that in the smallest of acts, and in the tiniest of creatures, we might find grace.&mdash;BT</p>

Alla älskar Touda (Everybody Loves Touda)

Nabil Ayouch

<p>Touda is a Sheikha, a traditional Moroccan singer. Performing in the bars of her provincial town under the gaze of men, she plans to leave for the lights of Casablanca, to gain recognition and ensure a better future for her son.</p>

The Exiles (2024)

Belén Funes

<p>Starring Antonia Zegers (The Club), Spanish director Bel&eacute;n Funes&rsquo; emotionally intelligent second feature focuses on a mother-daughter relationship complicated by unprocessed grief and financial strife.</p>

Flow (2024)

Gints Zilbalodis

<p>A cat wakes up in a flooded world and tries to overcome his fear of water.</p>

Four Mothers

Darren Thornton

<p>Edward is a queer, up-and-coming novelist forced to balance press commitments with caring for his aging mother. Pressure to go on a US book tour is mounting. But when his three closest friends, desperate to feel young and carefree again, go off on an impromptu Pride holiday, they leave their ageing mothers in Edward&rsquo;s care. Thornton&rsquo;s film is a funny and heartwarming comedy drama.</p>

The Friend (2024)

David Siegel Scott McGehee

<p>Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, and a charismatic Great Dane named Bing propel this wise and insightful character drama based on the acclaimed novel by Sigrid Nunez and directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel.</p>

From Ground Zero

Aws Al-Banna Ahmed Al-Danf Basil Al-Maqousi Mustafa Al-Nabih Muhammad Alshareef Ala Ayob Bashar Al Balbisi Alaa Damo Awad Hana Ahmad Hassunah Mustafa Kallab Satoum Kareem Mahdi Karera Rabab Khamees Khamees Masharawi Wissam Moussa Tamer Najm Abu Hasna Nidaa Damo Nidal Mahmoud Reema Etimad Weshah Islam Al Zrieai

<p>The combined work of 22 artists living in a besieged Gaza Strip, this omnibus film provides a contextualizing and critically important look beyond the brutal livestream. Organized by the Mashawari Fund for films and filmmakers in Gaza.</p>

In Liebe, Eure Hilde (From Hilde, with Love)

Andreas Dresen

<p>In Berlin 1942, Hilde finds her place within an anti-Nazi resistance group as gradually as she falls in love with one of its members, Hans Coppi. With their lives being in constant danger, the two spend an unforgettable summer until they get caught by the Gestapo and Hilde Coppi is imprisoned, eight months pregnant. It&rsquo;s behind the bars that delicate young Hilde develops unimagined powers.</p>

Les Fantômes (Ghost Trail)

Jonathan Millet

<p>Hamid, is part of a secret group pursuing the Syrian regime&rsquo;s fugitive leaders. His mission takes him to France, on the trail of his former torturer whom he must confront. Based on true events.</p>

Pigen Med Nalen (The Girl with the Needle)

Magnus von Horn

<p>Copenhagen 1919: A young worker finds herself unemployed and pregnant. She meets Dagmar, who runs an underground adoption agency. A strong connection grows but her world shatters when she stumbles on the shocking truth behind her work.</p>

Good Men (2024)

Bobby Roth

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">After the birth of his grandson, Bobby Roth undertakes a cinematic investigation as to what constitutes being a "good man" in today's world. This voyage of discovery leads him to interview more than fifty of his friends, both men and women who he considers to be "good people," about their views on everything from how they were parented to their thoughts on feminism, change, and regrets they might have. Their answers both surprises and enlighten both the viewers and Bobby, himself.</span></p>

Grand Tour (2024)

Miguel Gomes

<p>Edward, civil servant, flees fiancee Molly on their wedding day in Rangoon, 1917. His travels replace panic with melancholy. Molly, set on marriage, amused by his escape, trails him across Asia.</p>

Group Therapy

Neil Berkeley

<p>Neil Berkeley&rsquo;s latest is a thoughtful and humorous navigation of personal conversations on mental health. Produced by Kevin Hart, this unique documentary takes the form of a group therapy session led by some of today&rsquo;s funniest comedians and comic performers.</p>

Hanami (2024)

Denise Fernandes

<p>On a remote volcanic island that everybody wants to leave, little Nana learns to stay. Her mother, Nia, went into exile right after she was born and Nana grows up in the family of her father. One day, the family learns that Nia is ill. Nana begins to develop high fevers and is sent to the foot of a volcano for treatment. There she encounters a world steeped in magical realism, between dreams and reality. Later, when Nana is a teenager, her mother Nia finally returns to the island.</p>

Yin’ād alīku (Happy holidays)

Scandar Copti

<p>A minor accident in Jerusalem triggers a chain of events, where lies and unspoken truths sow division among a multifaceted patriarchal society.</p>

Hard Truths

Mike Leigh

<p>Ongoing exploration of the contemporary world with a tragicomic study of human strengths and weaknesses.</p>

Headhunting To Beatboxing (2024)

Rohit Gupta

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">"Headhunting to Beatboxing" is a 2024 musical documentary directed by Rohit Gupta and produced by A.R. Rahman. The film explores the transformation of Nagaland, a state in northeastern India, from a history marked by violence and headhunting traditions to a vibrant musical culture. It traces the evolution of music among the Naga tribes, highlighting how traditional practices have given way to a contemporary musical renaissance.</span></p>

Holy Mother

Antonio Chavarrías

<p>In this stark historical drama set during the Early Middle Ages, Emma of Barcelona is a Catalan nun who defied the odds&mdash;both against her country&rsquo;s enemies and her own clergy&mdash;in her God-granted mission to repopulate Spain&rsquo;s embattled border territories.</p>

Homegrown (2024)

Michael Premo

<p>Three Trump supporters from different backgrounds unite to campaign across America in 2020, advocating for his re-election while laying foundations for what they hope will be a long-lasting political movement.</p>

A House Is Not A Disco

Brian J. Smith

<p>&quot;A House Is Not A Disco&quot; documents a year-in-the-life in the world&rsquo;s most iconic &ldquo;homo-normative&rdquo; community: Fire Island Pines. Situated fifty miles from New York City, this storied queer beach town finds itself in the midst of a renaissance as a new generation of Millennial homeowners reimagine The Pines for a new, more inclusive era. Filmed like a Wiseman movie on magic mushrooms, a large cast of unforgettable eccentrics, activists, drifters and first-timers reflect on the legacy of The Pines while preparing their beloved village for the biggest challenge it has faced since the AIDS crisis: rising seas caused by climate change.</p>

How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (2024)

Pat Boonnitipat

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">M decided to drop out of school in his fourth year to pursue a career as a game caster. But no matter what he did, it didn't work out. So M thought of getting rich by doing easy work like his cousin, Mui Who took care of his terminally ill grandfather until he became the sole heir who inherited a house worth more than ten million. The path to becoming a millionaire is waiting in front of her, so M volunteers to take care of Grandma who is diagnosed with cancer. And he probably won't live more than a year, hoping to inherit millions as well. </span></p>

Ema a Smrtihlav (The Hungarian Dressmaker)

Iveta Grófová

<p>It&rsquo;s the 1940s. The Slovak state witnesses the rise of nationalism and it&rsquo;s not an auspicious time for minorities. The turbulent social mood also impacts the widow Marika, who loses her job in an Aryanised dressmaker&rsquo;s shop. Given the increasing anti-Hungarian sentiment, she shuts herself away, particularly since she is also harbouring a little Jewish boy. Despite this, she still finds herself singled out by two men: a German Nazi officer and a captain of Slovakia&rsquo;s Hlinka Guard. This drama by Slovak director Iveta Gr&oacute;fov&aacute; is an adaptation of the novella by Peter Kri&scaron;t&uacute;fek, which conjures up the dramatic atmosphere of wartime Slovakia. The story of a fragmented era, which forces the protagonists to confront complex dilemmas, is told not only through words, but also by way of a powerful visual language.</p>

Soy Nevenka (I Am Nevenka)

Iciar Bollain

<p>In the year 2000, Nevenka Fern&aacute;ndez, the Finance Councillor of Ponferrada Town Council, is relentlessly hounded by the mayor, a man used to getting his way both politically and personally. Nevenka decides to report him, knowing that it will cost her dearly. A story based on true events turning its lead character into a forerunner of the #metoo movement due to being the first person to take an influential politician to court for sexual and labour harassment.</p>

I Don't Understand You

Brian Crano David Craig

<p>An American couple, on the verge of adopting a baby, goes on an Italian vacation &mdash; an opportunity to reconnect before the new addition arrives. Everything is picture-perfect; the epitome of a European baby moon, when things begin to spiral out of control. On the way to dinner, they get their rental car stuck in a ditch and are stranded in rural nowhere in a downpour. These two Americans, who are used to being catered to, are now in a foreign land without service, an Italian language comprehension of about zero, and clear relationship turmoil that could explode at any minute. Fear obviously takes over.</p>

Ainda estou aqui (I’m still here)

Walter Salles

<p>Based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva&#39;s best-selling memoir in which his mother is forced into activism when her husband was captured by a military regime in Brazil, 1964.</p>

I'm Your Venus

Kimberly Reed

<p>A moving and timely documentary following the unsolved murder of Venus Xtravaganza, star of the legendary Paris Is Burning as Venus&rsquo; two families &mdash; biological and ballroom &mdash; come together to seek answers and celebrate her legacy.</p>

Igualada

Juan Mejía Botero

<p>In one of Latin America&rsquo;s most unequal countries, Francia M&aacute;rquez, a Black Colombian rural activist, challenges the status quo with a presidential campaign that reappropriates the derogatory term &ldquo;Igualada&rdquo; &mdash; someone who acts as if they deserve rights that supposedly don&rsquo;t correspond to them &mdash; and inspires a nation to dream.</p> <p>Director Juan Mej&iacute;a Botero&rsquo;s exclusive access to Francia M&aacute;rquez&rsquo;s presidential campaign reveals an unwavering commitment to fight inequality. M&aacute;rquez&rsquo;s presidential aspirations grew from the roots of dedicated social and environmental advocacy in her rural community of La Toma. Botero integrates into M&aacute;rquez&rsquo;s trusted circle, closely observing her and the campaign team&rsquo;s tireless grassroots efforts to push her candidacy forward, while archival footage of a younger M&aacute;rquez in La Toma reminds us of her long-standing activism. M&aacute;rquez&rsquo;s resonant slogan, &ldquo;I am because we are,&rdquo; rings through gatherings, galvanizing the rural and Afro-Colombian communities M&aacute;rquez is fighting for, and echoing through the growing number of younger Colombians inspired by her message. They look to M&aacute;rquez, faces filled with hope for a future where they might finally be represented. Botero captures the thrill and magnitude of this historic campaign from an inspiringly intimate vantage point, guided by M&aacute;rquez&rsquo;s mission and the collective strength and aspiration of the people.</p>

Janis Ian: Breaking Silence (2024)

Varda Bar-Kar

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">"Janis Ian: Breaking Silence" is a 2024 documentary directed by Varda Bar-Kar that chronicles the life and career of acclaimed American singer-songwriter Janis Ian. The film delves into Ian's journey from her Jewish upbringing on a New Jersey chicken farm to her rise to fame with hits like "Society's Child" and "At Seventeen." It explores her navigation through challenges such as homophobia, industry misogyny, and personal health struggles, highlighting her resilience and contributions to music and social issues.</span></p>

Jean Cocteau

Lisa Immordino Vreeland

<p>Jean Cocteau possessed a staggering breadth of talent; he achieved fame as a poet, playwright, visual artist, choreographer, set designer and filmmaker. When he died in 1963, he was one of the most celebrated figures in France. Though many in Montparnasse were jealous of the &ldquo;aura&rdquo; that surrounded him and which seemed to assure his success in every new endeavor, his life was full of failures, betrayals, and reversals. He responded to these setbacks with a manic work ethic and non-stop artistic output. This feature documentary will explore the give-and-take between his life and his art.</p>

Julie zwijgt (Julie Keeps Quiet)

Leonardo Van Dijl

<p>As the star player at an elite tennis academy, Julie&rsquo;s life revolves around the game she loves. When her coach falls under investigation and is suddenly suspended, all of the club&#39;s players are encouraged to speak up. But Julie decides to keep quiet&hellip;</p>

Kill the Jockey

Luis Ortega

<p>Remo&#39;s self-destructive behavior overshadows his talent. Abril, an upcoming jockey is pregnant by Remo and has to decide between child or continuing to race. They both race for Sirena, an businessman who saved Remo&#39;s life in the past .</p>

Kneecap

Rich Peppiatt

<p>There are 80,000 native Irish speakers in Ireland. 6,000 live in the North of Ireland. Three of them became a rap group called Kneecap. This anarchic Belfast trio becomes the unlikely figurehead of a civil rights movement to save the mother tongue.</p> <p>Bursting forth from an often unpredictable and raucous post-Troubles Belfast, Liam &Oacute;g &Oacute; hAnnaidh, Naoise &Oacute; Caireall&aacute;in, and JJ &Oacute; Dochartaigh leap onto the screen to play themselves in this heightened and wildly entertaining tale of Kneecap&rsquo;s origins, with Michael Fassbender in tow as the charismatic father-figure turned political martyr. Armed with a blend of English and native Irish verses and blazing, politically-charged rhymes, Kneecap&rsquo;s music takes us on a ketamine-fueled, rollicking trip to encounter the meaning of pure defiance. Filmmaker Rich Peppiatt captures the untameable essence of this singular trio with unapologetic humor and energy, revealing a generation born out of chaos and ready to reclaim their cultural heritage. Fervent and unforgettable, <em>Kneecap</em> is the rallying cry of a music group poised to take the world by storm.&mdash;AS</p>

La Suprema

Felipe Holguín Caro

<p>In La Suprema, a town erased from the maps, where there&#39;s not even electricity, Laureana, a young Afro-Colombian, dreams of being a boxer. When she finds out that her uncle will be boxing for the world title and the event will be broadcast live on television, she and the community come together against all odds to watch the fight.</p>

The Last Journey (2024)

Filip Hammar Fredrik Wikingsson

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">"The Last Journey" (Swedish: "Den sista resan") is a 2024 Swedish documentary directed by Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson. The film follows Filip Hammar and his best friend, Fredrik Wikingsson, as they embark on a road trip to France with Filip's father, Lars Hammar, a retired French teacher who has become passive and apathetic since his retirement. By recreating the family vacations of Filip's childhood, they aim to rekindle Lars's zest for life. The documentary delves into themes of aging, family dynamics, and the quest for personal fulfillment, offering a poignant exploration of the challenges and opportunities that come with retirement and the importance of familial bonds in navigating life's transitions.</span></p>

Hayat (Life)

Zeki Demirkubuz

<p>After his fianc&eacute;e Hicran leaves town, breaking off their arranged engagement without explanation, Riza becomes increasingly despondent and decides to travel to Istanbul to look for her, a woman he barely knows but whose image consumes his entire being.</p>

Lilly (2024)

Rachel Feldman

<p>When a hard-working Alabama factory supervisor discovers that her company has been paying her half of what her male counterparts received for 20 years, she begins a historic fight towards justice. Academy Award nominee Patricia Clarkson fiercely portrays the remarkable life of fair pay activist Lilly Ledbetter, who battles for equality all the way to the Supreme Court, through the power corridors of Congress, and ultimately, into The White House. Rachel Feldman&#39;s empowering feature film debut, featuring supporting turns from John Benjamin Hickey and Thomas Sadoski, is an extraordinary journey of an ordinary woman who refuses to accept the sexist status quo.</p>

LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

Bruce David Klein

<p>Rich with archival gems and Liza Minnelli&rsquo;s own point of view, Bruce David Klein&#39;s luminous documentary celebrates a young entertainer full of boundless raw talent and the deep, creative relationships with her mentors and influences.</p>

Lost Ladies (2023)

Kiran Rao

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">"Lost Ladies" (Hindi: "Laapataa Ladies") is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama directed by Kiran Rao. The film follows the misadventures of two young brides who are accidentally swapped during a train journey in rural India in 2001, leading to a series of humorous and unexpected events.</span></p>

Love Me

Sam Zuchero Andy Zuchero

<p>Long after humanity&#39;s extinction, a buoy and a satellite meet online and fall in love.</p> <p>As filmmakers Sam &amp; Andy demonstrate in their wildly imaginative debut feature, telling the love story of a smart buoy and an orbiting satellite that spans a billion years and probes the mysteries of being and consciousness requires legit storytelling dexterity. <em>Love Me&rsquo;s</em> whimsically philosophical, shape-shifting structure ingeniously weaves together the real, the virtual, and the surreal. Its star-crossed, web-paired metallic protagonists &mdash; inhabited in different forms by Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun &mdash; awkwardly navigate romance and companionship, equipped only with untold petabytes of archived web data, social media, and online videos. Awash in these mediated experiences and fabricated expressions of love and identity, they yearn to understand who they are, whether their feelings are real, and for that matter, whether <em>they</em> are real.&mdash;JN</p>

Maldoror

Fabrice du Welz

<p>Two girls vanish. Police recruit Paul Chartier joins a covert unit tracking a sex offender. After the operation falters, Chartier pursues the perpetrators independently, disillusioned with legal constraints.</p>

Manas (2024)

Marianna Brennand

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">The film centers on 13-year-old Marcielle, nicknamed Tielle, who resides with her family in a riverside community on Maraj&oacute; Island in the Amazon rainforest. As she matures, Tielle becomes increasingly aware of the systemic exploitation and abuse affecting the women in her community, including her own family. Determined to protect her younger sister and alter their predetermined paths, she bravely confronts the oppressive structures that govern their lives.</span></p>

Marco, la verdad inventada (Marco, The Invented Truth)

Jon Garaño Aitor Arregi

<p>The story of a hugely charismatic man who, for years, served as the speaker of the Spanish association of Holocaust victims, and who kept alive, before the media, within his own association, and even within his own family, a highly complex fabrication: He claimed to be a survivor of a Nazi concentration camp, a fact that turned out to be a shameful lie.</p>

Matador (1986)

Pedro Almodóvar

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">In one of Pedro Almod&oacute;var's earliest provocations, a former bullfighter (Nacho Mart&iacute;nez) and his pupil (Antonio Banderas) become entangled in a psychosexual game of perversion, false confessions, and murder. Notable for being one of the director's earliest collaborations with Banderas, Matador remains a subversive, essential erotic thriller.</span></p>

Rendez-Vous Avec Pol Pot (Meeting with Pol Pot)

Rithy Panh

<p>Three French journalists travel to Cambodia in 1978 after receiving an invitation from the Khmer Rouge regime, embarking on a perilous adventure.</p>

Memorias de un cuerpo que arde (Memories of a Burning Body)

Antonella Sudasassi Furniss

<p>Repression and taboos have shaped the image of womanhood for Ana (68), Patricia (69) and Mayela (71). Their stories poetically combine to form a kaleidoscope of memories, secrets and longings that are incarnated by another woman&rsquo;s body.</p>

Millers in Marriage

Edward Burns

<p>An ensemble drama with a stunning cast, Edward Burns&rsquo; latest follows the thorny emotional lives of three siblings adrift in middle age, surveying the vagaries of long-term love while championing the possibilities for personal change.</p>

Miséricorde

Alain Guiraudie

<p>Returning to Saint-Martial for his late boss&#39;s funeral, J&eacute;r&eacute;mie&#39;s stay with widow Martine becomes entangled in a disappearance, a threatening neighbor, and an abbot&#39;s shady intentions.</p>

Mistress Dispeller

Elizabeth Lo

<p>Desperate to save her marriage, a woman in China hires a professional to go undercover and break up her husband&rsquo;s affair. MISTRESS DISPELLER follows this process from all corners of a love triangle in an intimate meditation on love and family.<br /> <br /> In China, rampant adultery has given rise to a new industry devoted to helping couples stay married in the face of infidelity. Wang Zhenxi is part of this growing profession, a &ldquo;mistress dispeller&rdquo; who is hired to maintain the bounds of marriage &mdash; and break up affairs &mdash; by any means necessary. MISTRESS DISPELLER follows a real, unfolding case of infidelity as Teacher Wang attempts to bring a couple back from the edge of crisis, offering strikingly intimate access to private lives usually hidden behind closed doors. Their story shifts our sympathies between husband, wife and mistress to explore the ways emotion, pragmatism, and cultural norms collide to shape romantic relationships in contemporary China.</p>

The Mountain

Rachel House

<p>The fearless and determined Sam is a young Maori girl on a mission to win her battle with cancer. She hopes to find strength under the watchful eye of Taranaki Maunga, or Mountain, and so embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. Sam meets some ragtag misfits along the way &ndash; the lonely yet adorable Mallory, hoping to find friends, and the fierce Bronco, a runaway from a father who is too busy to notice him. As they go off-the-beaten track, trekking through spectacular New Zealand landscapes, the trio learn the magic of adventure and true connection.</p>

Keyke Mahboobe Man (My Favourite Cake)

Maryam Moghaddam Behtash Sanaeeha

<p>Seventy-year-old Mahin lives alone, until she decides to break her solitary routine and revitalize her love life. But as she opens up to romance, an unexpected encounter quickly evolves into an unforgettable evening.</p>

My Late Summer (2024)

Danis Tanović

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">In this entertaining and poignant dramedy, a feisty woman travels to a remote Croatian island seeking answers about her past. As her mission takes longer than expected, the charming locale, quirky locals, and an unexpected romance reshape her views about her identity and ambitions.</span></p>

My Sweet Land

Sareen Hairabedian

<p>Vrej, the subject of Sareen Hairabedian&rsquo;s impressive feature debut &ndash; a striking coming-of-age tale &ndash; has grown up in Nagorno-Karabakh, an ethnic Armenian enclave within Azerbaijan. Since the end of the Soviet era it has witnessed much conflict. The 11-year-old watches birds, plays with friends and dreams of being a dentist. But echoes of the three wars his family have lived through since 1992 are ever-present. His grandmother laments the cycle of ethnic violence: &lsquo;Living in Artsakh means that one day there will be a war and my grandson will participate in that war&rsquo;. As his school lessons become increasingly militarised and Vrej struggles to hold on to his childhood dreams, his grandmother watches her prophecy unfold.</p>

Nasty – More Than Just Tennis

Tudor Giurgiu Tudor D. Popescu Cristian Pascariu

<p>This documentary explores the life and career of Ilie Năstase, a Romanian tennis legend known for his vibrant personality and significant impact on the sport. The film delves into his achievements, including winning the US Open, and his influence as a rebellious icon in tennis.</p>

Ei Koskaan Yksin (Never Alone) (2025)

Klaus Härö

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">This powerful film reveals a little-known chapter of history: the deportation of eight Austrian-Jewish refugees from Finland by the Gestapo during World War II. Abraham Stiller (Ville Virtanen), a pillar of Helsinki's Jewish community, fights to save them in director Klaus H&auml;r&ouml;&rsquo;s resonant, moving drama.</span></p>

Anul nou care n-a fost (The new year that never came)

Bogdan Mureşanu

<p>The New Year That Never Came is a tragicomedy whose action takes place in a single day, before the Revolution of 1989, in which the characters search for normality, safety, love, freedom and meaning, in an absurd world fueled by fear.</p>

A Nice Indian Boy

Roshan Sethi

<p>Self-effacing doctor Naveen Gavaskar meets Jay Kurundkar, a white man adopted by two Indian parents, when Jay takes his picture at the hospital. Despite initial skepticism on Naveen&rsquo;s part, the two quickly fall in love. Naveen avoids telling his traditional family&mdash;parents Megha &amp; Archit and sister Arundhathi&mdash;who accepted his sexuality years earlier and are close to him but increasingly don&rsquo;t know much about his life. Eventually, inevitably, Jay, with no family of his own, has to meet the Gavaskars, who have never met a boyfriend of Naveen&#39;s. What follows is the comedic &amp; heartfelt collision between the family, Jay and Naveen, caught between the versions of himself his family and Jay know.</p>

Odd Fish (2024)

Snævar Sölvason

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">In this endearing dramedy, two childhood friends receive an opportunity to keep their seafood restaurant in the picturesque Westfjords open year-round. When one comes out as a trans woman, their long-standing friendship is tested, revealing new perspectives on life and identity.</span></p>

老狐狸 (Old Fox) (2023)

Hsiao Ya-Chuan

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">In this thought-provoking drama, an affluent landlord nicknamed Old Fox teaches an 11-year-old boy the ways of wealth. But will these skills prevail over the values of kindness and generosity instilled by his economically struggling father?</span></p>

On Becoming a Guinea Fowl

Rungano Nyoni

<p>On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family, in filmmaker Rungano Nyoni&rsquo;s surreal and vibrant reckoning with the lies we tell ourselves.</p> <p>A comedy-drama exploring human relationships in Zambia and Guinea.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Paper Flowers (2024)

Mahesh Pailoor

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">What would you do if you had six months to live? At 22, Peace Corps volunteer and USC graduate Shalin Shah (Kapil Talwalkar) chooses to make a difference. Based on a true story, Shah's viral manifesto urges people to cherish every moment, transforming his passion for life into a lasting movement.</span></p>

Parthenope

Paolo Sorrentino

<p>Partenope is a woman who bears the name of her city. Is she a siren or a myth?</p> <p>The film captures Partenope&rsquo;s trajectory from her birth in 1950 to the current day, accompanied by a host of other characters, against the backdrop of Sorrentino&rsquo;s native city of Naples, with its ability to both charm and cause harm. (Deadline)</p>

Paul Anka: His Way

John Maggio

<p>Part road movie, part living biography, part documentary, Paul Anka: His Way is a remarkably candid film, offering an intimate look at one of the most prolific artists in music history and his seventy-year journey through stardom. The film goes behind-the-scenes with Paul Anka today as he continues to perform in sold-out concert venues around the world, cut against stunning archival footage of his historic career and including performances by the legendary artists who have recorded his music like Buddy Holly, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Tom Jones, Sammy Davis Jr., Linda Ronstadt, Michael Jackson, Drake and more. A master of reinvention, Anka engages with all genres of music, from quietly penning the theme to &ldquo;The Tonight Show&rdquo; to surprise posthumous hits with Michael Jackson, and even a swing reworking of &ldquo;Smells Like Teen Spirit.&rdquo;</p>

The Penguin Lessons

Peter Cattaneo

<p>Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo (Military Wives, TIFF &rsquo;19) follows an Englishman&rsquo;s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.</p>

Pink Lady (2024)

Nir Bergman

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">In an ultra-Orthodox community in Jerusalem, Bati leads a seemingly perfect life with her husband and three children. But her world begins to crumble when her gentle husband is blackmailed over a secret affair with his male Torah study partner.</span></p>

Presence

Steven Soderbergh

<p>A family moves into a suburban house and becomes convinced they&rsquo;re not alone.</p> <p>In every project of his legendary career as a director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor, Steven Soderbergh has brought a vital energy, curiosity, and unique vision to storytelling that has few parallels in filmmaking history. Following groundbreaking work like <em>sex, lies, and videotape </em>(1989 Sundance Film Festival, Audience Award: Dramatic) and <em>The Girlfriend Experience</em> (2009 Sundance Film Festival), he returns to Park City with a film shot entirely in one location that will haunt audiences with its otherworldly story and constantly awe-inspiring visuals. Working from a taut, mysterious script by David Koepp and featuring an exciting cast of known actors and newcomers, <em>Presence</em> is a thrilling cinematic ride that reifies Soderbergh&rsquo;s status as an icon of American independent film.&mdash;SS</p>

De lydløse (The Quiet Ones)

Frederik Louis Hviid

<p>Based on the true story of Denmark&rsquo;s biggest-ever robbery, Frederik Louis Hviid&rsquo;s heist thriller highlights the steely professionalism of men operating outside the law.</p>

Quislings Siste Dager (Quisling - The Final Days)

Erik Poppe

<p>A priest seeks a measure of contrition from one of the Second World War&rsquo;s most infamous traitors in this bold and bracing historical drama by Norway&rsquo;s Erik Poppe.</p>

Reading Lolita In Tehran

Eran Riklis

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">In this gripping adaptation of Azar Nafisi&rsquo;s memoir, a fearless professor secretly gathers seven of her most dedicated female students to discuss forbidden Western classics after fundamentalists seize control of their country. Their solidarity helps them navigate life-altering choices in a repressive society. </span></p>

Rioja: The Land of a Thousand Wines

José Luis Lopez-Linares

<p>Through mesmerizing images of the whole winemaking process and the testimonies of winemakers, sommeliers, enologists, and restaurateurs from La Rioja, this is a sumptuous invitation to enjoy the surprising variety and delicious secrets behind Spain&rsquo;s most well-known wine.</p>

The room next door

Pedro Almodóvar

<p>Martha&#39;s strained relationship with her mother fractures completely when a misunderstanding drives them apart. Their mutual friend Ingrid sees both sides of the rift.</p>

Sabbath Queen

Sandi DuBowski

<p>Sabbath Queen is a remarkable 21 year journey in the life of Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, a 39th generation ex-Orthodox rabbi &mdash; and drag queen.</p>

Sacramento

Michael Angarano

<p>When free-spirited Ricky suddenly reappears in father-to-be Glenn&rsquo;s life, the two former best friends embark on a spontaneous road trip from LA to Sacramento in Michael Angarano&rsquo;s original take on the buddy comedy.</p>

Sally! (2024)

Deborah Craig Jörg Fockele Ondine Rarey

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">Texas-born Sally Gearhart was a fiery, charismatic lesbian feminist, teacher, and fantasy writer. She fought alongside Harvey Milk, founded a radical, free-loving women&rsquo;s commune in Northern California, and comes to vibrant life in this funny, revelatory celebration of her high-octane life.</span></p>

Santosh

Sandhya Suri

<p>In 2018, Santosh, aged 28, assumes her deceased husband&#39;s role as a police officer in India following his tragic death.</p>

Saturn Return

Isaki Lacuesta Pol Rodríguez

<p>It&rsquo;s the late 1990s, and Granada indie music group Los Planetas is about to record their third album. But with the band in turmoil, they find themselves on the brink of success&hellip;or total destruction. Can they come together against all odds or collapse in a ball of fire?</p>

Schindler Space Architect

Valentina Ganeva

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">Dive into the life and work of the great modernist architect R.M. Schindler, who broke from the International Style (Richard Neutra was his bitter rival; Frank Lloyd Wright a difficult mentor) and introduced the California concept of indoor/outdoor living. Narrated by Meryl Streep and Udo Kier.</span></p>

The Seed Of The Sacred Fig

Mohammad Rasoulof

<p>This film tells a compelling story set within the socio-political landscape of Iran, reflecting the challenges faced by individuals under restrictive regimes.</p> <p>A timely, heartrending tale set against the backdrop of the &ldquo;Woman. Life. Freedom&rdquo; movement in Iran follows a newly promoted investigating judge who, under pressure from his corrupt superiors, is forced to betray his own morals by cracking down on protesters without due process. This fateful decision sets off a chain reaction, as his compliance with the oppressive regime leads to a devastating rift with his wife and two daughters. Tensions escalate when the paranoid father discovers his gun is missing, plunging the family into a slow-burning spiral of fear and distrust.</p> <p>In the shadow of the Hijab Protests, this powerful drama subtly exposes the insidious impact of the Islamic Republic&#39;s chauvinistic and oppressive regime on the private lives of its citizens, with a particular focus on the suffering endured by women.&nbsp;<em>The Seed of the Secret Fig</em>&nbsp;is the latest masterpiece from acclaimed director Mohammad Rasoulof, a filmmaker and political activist whose career has been marked by relentless harassment and censorship by the Iranian authorities. Despite being sentenced to eight years in prison during the making of this film, Rasoulof managed to complete it and flee his homeland just in time for its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where his courage was recognized with a Special Jury Award. &ndash; Amir Bogen</p>

Sex (2024)

Dag Johan Haugerud

<p>Two chimney sweeps living in monogamous, heterosexual marriages both end up in situations that challenge their views on sexuality and gender roles. One has a sexual encounter with another man, without himself experiencing it either as an expression of homosexual longings or infidelity. The other suddenly experiences nocturnal dreams in which he is seen as a woman. This confuses and disturbs him. He begins to wonder to what extent the gaze of others shapes his personality and whether there are aspects of himself that he has suppressed, thereby limiting himself.<br /> In Dag Johan Haugerud&rsquo;s&nbsp;<em>Sex</em>, the chimney is swept before we get down to business. Whether hetero or homo, witty wordplay challenges normative images of men and society in modern urban Norway.</p>

Shambhala

Min Bahadur Bham

<p>In the heart of the Nepalese Himalayas, the spirited Pema embraces a polyandrous marriage with Tashi and his two younger brothers. They initially lead a harmonious life, but when Tashi fails to return from a trading trip to Lhasa, the legitimacy of Pema&rsquo;s unborn child is questioned by her community. Determined to prove her love and purity, she embarks on a quest to find Tashi. Accompanied by her brother-in-law, her now de facto spouse Karma, she goes into the wilderness. Karma is a monk. After initially resisting giving up his monastic life, he gradually comes to appreciate the simple existence of a secular life. However, urgent duties call him back to the monastery and Pema is left alone. As she navigates the harsh Himalayan terrain, her quest transcends the search for her missing husband. Pema becomes increasingly immersed in a spiritual search for meaning in which every step brings her closer to self-discovery and liberation.</p>

The Shameless

Konstantin Bojanov

<p>After killing a cop in a Delhi brothel, Renuka takes refuge in a northern India community of sex workers. There, she begins a forbidden romance with the 17-year-old Devika. Against all odds, they try to forge their path to freedom.<br /> In the dead of night, Nadira escapes from a brothel in Delhi after fatally stabbing a police superintendent. With the law hot on her heels, she takes temporary shelter in a Northern Indian community of sex workers, assuming the Hindu name Renuka. There, she crosses paths with Devika, a young girl bound by a religious tradition condemning her to a life of prostitution. As their bond deepens into a forbidden romance, Devika defies her tyrannical mother and the oppressive age-old system, joining Renuka on a perilous journey through a treacherous maze of violence and brutality, all in the hope of outrunning the law and attaining their freedom.</p>

Shelf Life (2024)

Ian Cheney Robyn Metcalf

<p>Quirky and contemplative, this delectable documentary takes us on a surprising global odyssey into the world of cheese, drawing unexpected parallels between the aging of cheese and the human experience of growing old.</p>

Sing Sing

Greg Kwedar

<p>Based on the real-life arts rehabilitation programme founded at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, Greg Kwedar&rsquo;s new film follows a troupe of incarcerated actors who work on a play as part of a theatre workshop at the prison.</p>

Vogter (Sons)

Gustav Möller

<p>The idealistic prison guard Eva faces the dilemma of her lifetime when a young man from her past is transferred to the prison where she works. Without revealing her secret, she asks to be moved to his block, the toughest and most violent in the prison. And so begins an unsettling psychological thriller in which Eva&rsquo;s sense of justice puts her morality and her future at stake.</p>

L’Histoire de Souleymane (Souleymane's Story)

Boris Lojkine

<p>A Paris food delivery cyclist and asylum seeker named Souleymane has two days to prepare his story for a make-or-break interview to secure legal residency.</p>

Space Cowboy

Marah Strauch Bryce Leavitt

<p>Joe Jennings, a pioneer of skydiving cinematography, looks back on a lifetime of creating iconic moments in film and television, while he tries to pull off his most ambitious stunt yet, turning a dreamlike vision into reality.</p>

A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things

Mark Cousins

<p>One of the most important women in British modern art, the painter Wilhelmina Barns-Graham was a highly inspirational figure, whose work was deeply impacted by a pivotal event in her life. In May 1949, this leading representative of the modernist St Ives group of artists climbed to the top of the Grindelwald glacier in Switzerland, an experience which was to transform the way she saw the world. She spent the rest of her life capturing its shapes and colours, indeed its very essence. In his essayistic portrait documentarist Mark Cousins delves into complex themes of gender, climate change and creativity, while laying bare the artist&rsquo;s character and vast imagination so pervasively that he creates the impression we are seeing the world through her eyes.</p>

Sujo

Astrid Rondero Fernanda Valadez

<p>When a cartel gunman is killed, he leaves behind Sujo, his beloved 4-year-old son. The shadow of violence surrounds Sujo during each stage of his life in the isolated Mexican countryside. As he grows into a man, Sujo finds that fulfilling his father&rsquo;s destiny may be inescapable.</p> <p>A breathtaking film and the second collaboration of filmmakers Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez (<em>Identifying Features</em>), <em>Sujo</em> recenters stories of cartel violence by exploring its aftermath, the collateral damage, and its orphans. With lyrical intensity and a penetrating humanity, it offers a moving, contemporary coming-of-age portrait of Sujo, a young man named after a strong-willed horse, and the way his identity, consciousness, and moral character are shaped through various episodes &mdash; by the women who protect him, the boys lured toward their fathers&rsquo; fates, the mentorship of a teacher &mdash; as if they are seasons in his growth. A rich tapestry of motifs reflects on how cycles are formed and broken. As a gunman&rsquo;s son, is Sujo&rsquo;s fate governed by circumstance or by something innate, akin to his spirited namesake?&mdash;JN</p>

Sunshine (2024)

Antoinette Jadaone

<p>The latest from Filipina filmmaker Antoinette Jadaone is a dramatic story of a young gymnast who finds out she&rsquo;s pregnant just before trying out for the national team.</p>

Superboys of Malegaon

Reema Kagti

<p>Helmed by Reema Kagti (Talaash: The Answer Lies Within) in her latest collaboration with producer Zoya Akhtar (Gully Boy), this uplifting story chronicles the life of Nasir Shaikh, whose no-budget, community-sourced movies turned his hometown into an unlikely dream factory.</p>

Talk To Her

Pedro Almodóvar

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">Two unusual love stories intertwine as a journalist and a male nurse bond over their unwavering devotion to comatose women. Blending subversive humor, outlandish set pieces, and profound emotional resonance, Pedro Almod&oacute;var's Oscar&reg;-winning masterpiece is a breathtaking treatise on passion and obsession.</span></p>

Tatami (2023)

Zar Amir Ebrahimi Guy Nattiv

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">Midway through the Judo World Championships, Iranian female judo fighter Leila and her coach Maryam receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and lose, lest she be branded a traitor of the state.</span></p>

There's Still Tomorrow

Paola Cortellesi

<p>Paola Cortellesi directs and stars in this crowd-winning gem as Delia, a wife and mother doing her best to get by in the scarred city following the war. Money is short and her husband, Ivano, is a violent brute who responds to her morning greeting by slapping her in the face. Delia juggles taking care of the home, three children, and a bedridden father-in-law, with scrambling for cash to contribute to the household &ndash; and to the pockets of the ever-demanding Ivano. Delia&rsquo;s dream is for her daughter Marcella to marry well and lead a better, more comfortable life &ndash; the girl&rsquo;s romance with a boy from a business-owning family bodes well. She finds respite from the violence in a flirtation with an old suitor, Nino (Vinicio Marchioni), and in an unlikely friendship with an American soldier she meets on the streets. A mysterious letter compels Delia to make a momentous, life-altering choice. &ldquo;I wanted to make a contemporary movie set in the past, because I think that unfortunately many things have remained the same,&rdquo; Cortellesi said. Shot with visual panache in sparkling black and white and with a wonderful soundtrack, Cortellesi has succeeded in making a vibrant, vital film that can lead to change.</p>

Trei Kilometri Pana La Capatul (Three Kilometres To The End Of The World)

Emanuel Parvu

<p>Set in a conservative Danube Delta community, a gay teenager&#39;s journey of self-discovery clashes with the traditional values upheld by his parents and neighbors.</p>

Raíz (Through Rocks and Clouds | Durch Felsen und Wolken)

Franco García Becerra

<p>Eight-year-old Feliciano spends his days herding alpacas in a remote region of the Andes. His only companions are Ronaldo, a young alpaca, and Rambo, an old dog. Feliciano chats with them about football and the Peruvian national team&rsquo;s World Cup qualifying matches. But behind this apparently monotonous and peaceful routine lies a threatening reality: a contaminated lake and his parents&rsquo; deep-seated anxieties. A mining company is pressuring the community to sell their land and is resorting to radical means of intimidation: several alpacas are found with their throats slit. The authorities ignore all pleas for help; Feliciano and the village are on their own. When Ronaldo disappears one day, Feliciano embarks on a desperate search. Meanwhile, his parents and neighbours band together to take action against the company...</p>

Tinā (Mother)

Miki Magasiva

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">When grief-stricken Mareta (Anapela Polataivao) takes a substitute teaching role at an elite prep school, she forms a choir to unite the privileged yet disconnected students. As they prepare for an all-school competition, her passion for life is reignited, transforming her students forever in this rousing crowd-pleaser.</span></p>

To a Land Unknown

Mahdi Fleifel

<p>Chatila and Reda are saving to pay for fake passports to get out of Athens. But when Reda loses their hard-earned cash to his dangerous drug addiction, Chatila hatches an extreme plan, which involves them posing as smugglers and taking hostages in an effort to get him and his best friend out of their hopeless environment before it is too late.</p>

To Kill A Mongolian Horse

Xiaoxuan Jiang

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">As a centuries-old way of life fades in Mongolia, a herdsman leads a dual existence &ndash; tending his ranch by day and performing horse tricks for audiences by night. This intimate, award-winning drama is inspired by lead actor Saina&rsquo;s real-life journey between the horse show world and his own personal challenges.</span></p>

Touch (2024)

Baltasar Kormákur

<p>Widower Kristofer (Egill &Oacute;lafsson) sets off from Iceland on a seemingly impossible mission. Decades earlier, the young Kristofer (P&aacute;lmi Korm&aacute;kur) meets his first love, Miko (Kōki), in London. A student of economics, he decides &ndash; as part-commitment to the working class, part-whim, part-dare &ndash; to give up his studies and work in a Japanese restaurant. And it&rsquo;s there he meets Miko, the owner&rsquo;s daughter, and romance blossoms. Then she disappears without trace. All these decades later, with limited time left, Kristofer ends up in COVID-affected London and tries to track her down, eventually leading him to Japan and an astonishing discovery. Based on the bestseller by &Oacute;lafur J&oacute;hann &Oacute;lafsson and directed by Iceland&rsquo;s multi-award-winning director Korm&aacute;kur (Jar City, SFF 2008; 101 Reykjavik, SFF 2001), Touch is a deeply moving, delicate and spellbinding romance.</p>

Traslados

Nicolás Gil Lavedra

<p>With testimonials by former prisoners, relatives and experts, extensive archive material, animations and moving re-enactments, Traslados completes the jigsaw of witnesses, science and coincidences that prove the existence of the most cruel and effective way of killing and disappearing people executed by Argentina&rsquo;s last Civic-Military Dictatorship in 1976-1983: the Death Flights.</p>

Yeohaengjaui Pilyo (A Traveler’s Needs)

Hong Sangsoo

<p>Nobody knows where the woman comes from. She is sitting on a park bench and diligently playing a child&rsquo;s recorder. She says she is from France. With no money or means of supporting herself, she has been advised to teach French. This is how she comes to have two Korean women as her pupils. The woman likes to walk barefoot and to lie down on rocks. And when she is feeling up to it, she tries to see each instant in a non-verbal way and to live life as rationally as she can. But things remain as hard as ever. She relies on the Korean alcoholic drink of makgeolli to provide a bit of comfort every day.</p>

Trifole (Le Radici Dimenticate)

Gabriele Fabbro

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">In this bittersweet portrait of a vanishing rural way of life, Dalia travels to Piedmont to care for her aging grandfather Igor, an expert forager. Armed with his field notes and loyal dog Birba, she searches for a prizewinning truffle to save his home.</span></p>

Twilight of the Warrior Walled In

Soi Cheang

<p>Follows troubled youth Chan Lok-kwun as he accidentally enters the Walled City, discovers the order amidst its chaos, and learns important life lessons along the way.</p>

Une Langue Universelle (Universal Language)

Matthew Rankin

<p>Two women find frozen cash, try to retrieve it. A tour guide leads confused tourists around Winnipeg sites. A man quits his job, visits his mother. Storylines intertwine surreally as identities blur in a disorienting comedy.</p>

Vermiglio

Maura Delpero

<p>1944, Vermiglio, a remote mountain village. The arrival of Pietro, a deserter, into the family of the local teacher, and his love for the teacher&#39;s eldest daughter, will change the course of everyone&#39;s life.</p>

El llanto (The Wailing)

Pedro Martín-Calero

<p>Something&rsquo;s stalking Andrea, but nobody, not even herself, can actually see it. Twenty years ago, 10,000 kilometres away, the same presence terrorised Marie. Camila was the only person capable of understanding what was happening to her, but nobody believed them. On taking a stand against that oppressive threat, all three women hear the same horrific sound. Wailing.</p>

Walk With Me

Heidi Levitt

<p>&ldquo;The diagnosis isn&rsquo;t the end of the story. It&rsquo;s just the next chapter.&rdquo; How many stories have you heard about Alzheimer&rsquo;s that filled you with hope and admiration? Alzheimer&rsquo;s is often viewed as one of the ultimate strains on a family or a relationship, but Charlie Hess and Heidi Levitt make it clear that nothing can stand in the way of their family and their love for one another. Heidi Levitt&rsquo;s documentary, Walk With Me, about her own husband Charlie&rsquo;s journey with Alzheimer&rsquo;s, highlights the extent to which family, love, and companionship can get people through life&rsquo;s hardest moments. Heidi&rsquo;s diligent filming, alongside her and Charlie&rsquo;s persistent search for ways to understand this disease, makes for a truly inspirational story of love and support. &ndash; Richie Yeager</p>

Waltzing With Brando

Bill Fishman

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">Movie star Marlon Brando recruits a Los Angeles architect to build the world&rsquo;s first ecologically perfect retreat on a small, uninhabited island in Tahiti.</span></p>

Vlny (Waves)

Jiří Mádl

<p>One might think that Czech and Slovak filmmakers have already said all there is to say about the period around 1968 in Czechoslovak history. As Jiř&iacute; M&aacute;dl&rsquo;s latest outing shows, however, this crucial era in our modern history still has forgotten stories to offer that are worthy of our attention. The film revolves around the international news office at Czechoslovak Radio, a place full of talented individuals possessing broad insight, linguistic skills, and above all a commitment to honest journalistic work with a focus on the truth. An epic, dynamically shot, rewarding film, which embraces uncommon heroism in the face of an oppressive regime, the strength of fraternal ties, and the eternal themes of love, betrayal, morality, and hope.</p>

The Way, My Way

Bill Bennett

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">The Way, My Way is the charming and captivating true story of a stubborn and amusingly self-centred Australian man who decides to walk the 800 kilometre-long Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route through Spain. He doesn&rsquo;t know why he&rsquo;s doing it, but one step at a time it will change him and his outlook on life forever. Based on Bill Bennett&rsquo;s best selling memoir of the same name, The Way, My Way has been described by Camino elder statesman Johnnie Walker as the most authentic film ever made about the Camino.</span></p>

Whatever it Takes

Jenny Carchman

<p>In the summer of 2019, a middle-aged couple are subjected to cyberstalking threats and bizarre deliveries including a bloody pig mask and funeral wreath. As the harassment intensifies, the police and FBI close in on a Silicon Valley giant and some very unlikely suspects. &quot;Whatever It Takes&quot; tells the extraordinary story of eBay, a Fortune 500 company founded on the principle that &quot;people are basically good&rdquo;, and how members of their security team ended up in federal prison after trying to protect the CEO from a corporate raider. This is a timely true crime caper about dysfunction, the disintegration of ethics, and a couple of unsuspecting journalists whose lives are changed forever.</p>

Quand vient l'automne (When Fall Is Coming)

François Ozon

<p>Michelle, a model grandmother, is enjoying peaceful retirement in a Burgundy village, close to her best friend Marie-Claude. On All Saints&#39; Day, her daughter Val&eacute;rie arrives to drop off her grandson Lucas for the school holiday week. But nothing will go to plan.</p>

William Tell (2024)

Nick Hamm

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">1307, the Holy Roman Empire is in turmoil. As its grip on Europe loosens, new dynasties such as the Austrian Habsburg Family encroach on new lands, desperate for power. Switzerland, the once peaceful country, is overwhelmed and bows under the Austrian might. When the local huntsman William Tell sees a farmer begging for help after murdering a cruel Austrian governor, he reluctantly agrees to guide him to a safe location. But as he meets with more comrades along the way, Tell realizes that this act of violence is a larger sign of what's to come with the growing Swiss resistance. Tell is drawn into the madness when the cruel Austrian Viceroy Gessler orders him to shoot an apple from his son's head for refusing to bend the knee to Austrian authority. Once Tell's family has been threatened, there is no turning back. Tell not only commits to joining the resistance but ends up leading the fight against the Austrian forces. Scarred by his own experience in the depravity and destitution of war during the Crusades, he comes to realize what matters most: his family and preserving his country's independence for future generations.</span></p>

You're No Indian

Ryan Flynn

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">Over the past thirty years, thousands of Native Americans have been unceremoniously banished from their tribes. These include elders, teachers, native language speakers, tribal politicians, and even children. But why? "You're No Indian" explores the complex political issues surrounding disenrollment, and how casino revenue may be fueling a quiet civil war in Indian country.</span></p>

Zurawski V Texas

Maisie Crow Abbie Perrault

<p>A group of women denied abortions, even at the brink of death, band together with a fearless attorney to sue the state of Texas in an extraordinary effort to regain their rights and reproductive futures-not only for themselves but millions of others.</p>