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Zahraa returns to her childhood home in Baghdad, haunted by the disappearance of her friend Noor twenty years ago. During her search, she meets Laila (22) at the same shelter where Noor was last seen. Zahraa discovers that many girls are abandoned by their mothers due to gender-based violence. She realizes how the war on Iraq reinforced patriarchal systems, compelling mothers to leave their baby daughters behind in a society that rejects them.
"The River" is a film that pays homage to culture and the experiences of women through the lens of Ethiopia and draws inspiration from the director’s childhood home, Kebena. The film not only celebrates the art of beauty, but will also highlight the systemic barriers women face in the context of forced marriage, education and water access.
Two estranged sisters reunite to sell their late father’s radio station, but the past won’t let them leave quietly.
How many dawns, chill from his rippling rest / The seagull’s wings shall dip and pivot him / Shedding white rings of tumult, building high / Over the chained bay waters Liberty—
Change of Pace follows Jack, a young professional trapped in a monotonous daily routine where each morning unfolds in the exact same way, slowly draining his energy and sense of purpose. As the repetition takes its toll, his movements become dull and mechanical, reflecting the emotional weight of his lifestyle. Over time, however, small moments of awareness begin to surface, leading him to make subtle changes in his routine. These shifts gradually bring back a sense of intention and energy, hinting at a deeper transformation as Jack begins to realize he has the power to break free from the cycle that once defined his life.
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Every day, Pug, the host of a children’s television show is asked a question, and every day supplies an answer to the viewers at home. However, when Pug is asked the question “Why Do We Exist?” what follows is a journey of music, comedy, and existential dread. Pug struggles to supply his audience with an answer and in the process comes to terms with his own existence and purpose.
Created by José Trinidad, Zahira immerses us in an epic fantasy story that follows a young woman banished from her tribe, the Zun-Tara, who embarks on a journey marked by destiny, danger, and the discovery of her true purpose. In a world threatened by the dreaded Dark Age, dominated by devastating creatures and the Zayas tribe, Zahira becomes the hope of her people. Along her path, she will discover the power within her and the meaning of an ancient prophecy that names her "The Chosen Flame," destined to save her people and the entire continent.
A train trip with a stranger turns into a big question to find out the ultimate truth
After discovering a girl crying in the bathroom, a group of girls unite to plan revenge on her ex.
After succumbing to a fatal accident, a woman is inexplicably brought back to life. Wandering the city streets, she is haunted by the urgent need to find blue capsules that she must ingest at set times to avoid turning into a zombie-like creature.
A girl is trying to contact her closest person, but he isn't answering his phone.
After discovering being trapped in a time loop, Carl has three more chances to make things right to break the loop or be blinked out of existence forever.
One lonely winter weekend, Francisco receives the unexpected visit of Eugenia, a girl much older than him.
Young Max Phoenix is unwillingly being pushed into the acting industry by his desperate mom in hopes that it will make a better future for the both of them.
