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Jean Valjean is released from prison after nineteen years of hard labor, violence, and suffering. Filled with anger and a deep sense of injustice, he has become a dangerous man who trusts no one and nothing. When he arrives in a small village in Provence, he is repeatedly turned away. Desperate, he unknowingly finds refuge at the house of Bishop Bienvenu, who lives simply, with his sister and a single servant. There, he is surprised by their warm welcome, and his inner demons start to waver. But the temptation to be what society sees in him still haunts him, and he steals the Bishop’s silverware. When the police ultimately catches him, the Bishop forgives him and gifts him the candlesticks. This acts becomes the starting point of Jean Valjean’ transformation into a new man who reclaims his humanity.
Nov 2025
A cinematic performance film shot at The Belasco in downtown Los Angeles, featuring Lady Gaga performing Harlequin in its entirety.
Dec 2025
A reluctant summer together transforms into an enchanting adventure when a young boy discovers his aunt's mysterious Sicilian house holds secrets and, perhaps, ancient spirits lurking within its walls.
A radiant superhero faces off against a MAGA mob while navigating personal struggles. Alongside a group of youth, they embody trans joy, resistance, and chosen family, using courage and connection to build community and confront adversity.
Parallel stories of two siblings. One follows a marine biologist searching for a mythical sea creature in Costa Rica, who perhaps has dark intentions. The other follows her shipwrecked older brother who is saved by a Costa Rican fisherman who believes he has found his new son.
A film student facing a moral crisis struggles to come up with a concept for a short film for his school project.
The final creative chapter of one of music’s most iconic artists. Featuring rare interviews with those who knew and worked alongside Bowie as well as famous fans and figures who have been inspired by his artistry, the film will uncover the strategy behind Bowie’s artistic resurrection and the inexhaustible extraordinary creativity that defined his final decade, in which he released his critically acclaimed album Blackstar just two days before he died. This was an emergence from the turbulence of the 1990s, when Bowie had found himself at odds with a changing industry but pushed on to headline Glastonbury in 2000.
When a murderous mime starts a killing spree in a quiet neighborhood, an already injured teenager must survive his onslaught of terror.
A Latin American horror anthology where filmmakers from conjure shadows rooted in their land, their ghosts, and their history.
Ahmed meets Malak, and their relationship quickly evolves from mere admiration to mutual love. Each seeks to impress the other with their personality and actions, hoping their love story lasts forever and withstands all challenges.
A young father, Sugi, once lived a peaceful life with his loving wife Rohmah, their two children Dimas and Bening, and his mother-in-law Lastri. Everything falls apart when Sugi gets trapped in a high-interest debt to a ruthless loan shark. Under pressure and threats, Sugi gets involved in a dark ritual called “Getih Anak,” introduced by his old friend Muji. The ritual promises instant wealth, but every drop of blood spilled invites a real and binding curse. Soon, terrifying events begin to happen inside the house, haunting the whole family. Not everything that looks easy brings blessing, and even a simple choice can have a heavy price. Now Sugi must face the consequences of his own fatal decision.
Jemimah is five years old and desperate for her dog, Tilly, to have puppies. When she learns her parents plan to have Tilly desexed, Jemimah embarks on a quest to get Tilly pregnant.
Dec 2014
A filmmaker takes on adapting a book about mother-daughter relationships, stirring up memories of her own childhood trauma and the mother who left her as an infant.
On a wildly unpredictable Christmas Eve, Scrooge is thrust into a nightmarish timeline by ghostly forces that show him a life shaped by every misdeed. This is a 2025 adaptation of the classic story. Directed by Jason Campbell.
Ahmed meets Malak, and their relationship quickly transforms from mere admiration to mutual love. Each of them strives to impress the other with their personality and actions, hoping that their love story will last forever and withstand all challenges.
During a quiet evening, a group of young women gather for dinner. As laughter fades and conversations deepen, small moments reveal hidden tensions. What begins as a warm reunion slowly shifts, exposing the quiet weight of words and what they leave behind.
Two best friends move to the moon, only to discover that living on the moon sucks, and now they have to find a way home.
During a nighttime stroll, Giorgio, a burnt-out painter, encounters the beautiful Emanuelle, whom he makes his new muse. What he doesn't know is that Emanuelle has gotten herself into a dangerous deal with gangsters.