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You’ve seen her face on the cover of countless newspapers. Now step into the larger-than-life world and surprising true story of a true New York original — socialite Jocelyne Wildenstein, a.k.a. “The Lion Queen.”
When her humanized version of Anxiety invites her crush over behind her back, an introverted college student decides to trap her true emotions inside, causing chaos inside and outside her mind.
A conspiracy theorist looks up towards the sky and to the unknown to get one last chance to be reunited with his deceased daughter through an exchange, a life for a life. And what was supposed to be a happy reunion quickly turns into hell on earth when the daughter returns, but not as herself.
Chaali Din is an adaption of best selling punjabi novel of the same name. This gripping story by Gurpreet Dhugga delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships over a transformative 40-day journey. The book explores themes of love, loss, redemption, and self-discovery through vivid storytelling and well-drawn characters. With its gripping narrative and profound insights, this work captures the essence of life’s challenges and triumphs.
A bandit tutor forces her protegé to fix her mistake.
For generations, the Samburu people and their livestock have had a deep connection with water, depending on the rains for their survival. The Land Smiles Back is the story of the Samburu community in Westgate Conservancy, who made the land “smile” again by returning to ancient hydrotechnology.
As a surgeon’s daughter, she once roamed the hospital with wonder. Returning as a patient in adulthood, she encounters a medical system where machine precision has displaced the human touch. Using charcoal and paint on glass, filmmaker Carine Khalifé tells a personal story using art as a vehicle for memory, resistance and a quest for meaning.
Meena, a young woman with a sixth sense and mild autism, is ostracised as a bearer of bad luck. When her suppressed dark alter ego awakens with terrifying supernatural power, she seeks vengeance against a transnational call centre crime syndicate.
A crazed fan obsessed with the popular show, The Horror Squad Podcast, sets out to make sure they stop ignoring his cries for attention and review his self-produced horror movie, or pitch him an idea that may save their lives.
War veteran Mr Thoi and his Gen Z grandson Tri Binh embark on a comedic journey to reunite with old war comrades, weaving together Vietnamese spiritual beliefs and generational bonds.
Catherine tries to toughen herself to impress the “princes” in her circle, who turn out to be more off-putting than charming. When all her dubious strategies fail, she must face the ultimate test: learning how to embrace her true nature. In Ultra Strong, a candid and self-deprecating autofictional story by Catherine Lepage, we’re invited to reexamine our youthful ideals—from Cinderella to Iron Maiden.
A career built, challenged, and unraveled in public - told only through what was said at the time.
After the devastating suicide of her best friend Coli, 15 year old Natalie turns to journaling to cope with her overwhelming grief. Struggling with guilt and isolation, she pours her emotions onto the page and joins a support group for teens. A deep conversation with Ezra, a friend who understands silent pain, inspires her to transform her journal entries into a novel. As Natalie writes, she begins to confront hidden truths about her friendship with Coli, unspoken struggles, and the weight of what was left unsaid. Through storytelling, she finds healing, connection, and the courage to speak the truth—not just for herself, but for others who need to hear it.
An intimate portrait of four childhood friends who must suddenly manage the shift from their rehearsal room to national stardom, highlighting their reliance on one another amidst a "loud world"
The Life of a Student is a short film heavily inspired by Wes Anderson about a student's life after school.
Mikkel and Mathilde are complete opposites, and share nothing except math class on Fridays. But when Mathilde dreams, she encounters a whole new side of Mikkel - who turns out to be dreaming the same dream. Can this meeting change everything?
