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In mid-90s Mexico City, five young siblings are left in the care of their grandmother after their parents suddenly disappear. As they fight to survive, the line between reality and something darker starts to blur. The grandmother, haunted by eerie visions and deepening fears, becomes more distant, while the children’s grip on reality begins to unravel. After a clash with their neighbors, the siblings withdraw even further into isolation, cutting themselves off from the outside world.
In the scorching summer heat four young people make their way from a funeral to a wedding. In the middle of nowhere their car breaks down.
An enigmatic woman navigates the Lalibazar, clutching a child she intends to offer as a tribute to the powerful Kaji. This dark social thriller explores a world of high-stakes exploitation where innocence is the only currency strong enough to buy the favor of the elite.
A filmmaker unpacks her evolving relationship with her adolescent German Shepherd, confronting the painful question of why, despite raising him, he seems to love her partner more.
The third night of Road to Sakura Genesis 2026 was a professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) that took place on March 30, 2026, at Twin Messe Shizuoka in Shizuoka, Japan.
An 18-year-old and his newly found camcorder go about on a stormy day, recording anything he sees or does.
Riotous and deeply personal, Eden Sher’s debut comedy special is a show about finding out who you are when your TV show ends and your "real life" begins. Because when you've played a character on TV for a decade, what exactly does it mean to "be yourself?” Living at the intersection of stand-up, storytelling and theatrical chaos, this solo show offers a rare intimate glimpse inside a popular sitcom actor’s real, raw life. Sher dives headfirst into the identity crisis that followed nine years of playing the same character—and what happens when a nurse recognizes you while in the middle of your emergency C-section. Whether you're a die-hard Middle fan or have no idea who Eden Sher is (she will explain), I Was On A Sitcom is a wild, hilarious, and oddly moving ride through fame, identity, and a harrowing surprise twin pregnancy.
The seventh night of Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2026 took place on April 30, 2026, at Grand Messe Kumamoto in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan.
Struggling, a young man calls on a distant acquaintance for a favor that could change everything.
After a night out, a college student’s curiosity leads him into a bizarre encounter with a mysterious “wizard” who accidentally transforms him into a puppet. Forced into an absurd and surreal journey, he meets other puppets and seeks out a powerful figure who may hold the key to reversing the curse. Along the way, he’s confronted with questions about identity, self-awareness, and what it truly means to be human.
The documentary portrays the collective traumas of the militarization of Rio de Janeiro’s favelas occupied by the Armed Forces during the mega sporting events. Through voices from within the favelas, the film documents the struggle for justice and reparation for victims of human rights violations.
Following in the footsteps of their beloved grandmother, three Mexican-American sisters take an adventure through Mexico to complete a traditional pilgrimage and repair their relationship.
A short film adapted from one of Fyodor Dostoevsky novels: "The Double";Directed by Youssef Askar set to be released in 2026.
30-year-old Harper Muller has always been a Late Bloomer, so when cervical cancer turns her life plans upside-down, she recruits her two best friends to sleep with her so she can lose her virginity. It’s a weird ask; believe her, she knows! But hey, what are friends for?
Amidst a deadly overdose crisis in Vancouver, a daring activist funds a non-profit drug testing centre by operating the illicit Coca Leaf Café and Medicinal Mushroom Dispensary, risking everything to provide life-saving harm reduction and advocate for drug reform.
When Mikio Natsuno obtains a residency certificate, he is stunned to find the name of a woman he has never met listed as his wife. Apparently, he has been "married" for six months without knowing it. Who on earth is the stranger who decided to become his wife? After a frantic search, Mikio finally discovers her—an eccentric young woman with a striking personality who simply says, "I thought I could keep myself together if I were at least married," offering no further explanation. And so, their uneven, unpredictable relationship slowly begins to take shape.
Collaboration concert footage featuring RIIZE and THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE.
