Upcoming Movies
Taman-taman (Park)
Two Indonesian poets meet at Tainan Park, using daytime experiences to craft poetry. Inspired by encounters and emotions, their creations take shape through night-time chanting, imagination, and action. Taman-taman (Park) unfolds a journey resembling an ancient fable, with untold stories hidden in the endless night. The storytellers become integral parts of the narratives as well.
Denzel Bentley vs. Danny Dignum
Denzel Bentley takes on former world title challenger Danny Dignum, Nathaniel Collins faces Francesco Grandelli and Ryan Garner taking on Liam Dillon on the undercard at York Hall, London.
Salt Papi vs. Amadeusz Ferrari
In the MF & DAZN X Series 014 event, Salt Papi (3-2-0) is set to square off against Amadeusz Ferrari (1-1-0). Salt Papi aims to secure victory after facing two consecutive losses.
Jessica McCaskill vs. Lauren Price
Olympic Gold Medallist Lauren Price MBE challenges Jessica McCaskill for the WBA, IBO and Ring Magazine World Welterweight Titles at the Utilita Arena in Cardiff.
Forest
Young, brimming with hope, and striving to build a better life for their children and themselves, Asia and Marek, have relocated to the edge of one of Europe's oldest forests, along Poland’s eastern border. For their three children, the forest is not only a vast playground but also something akin to a second home. However, as the refugee crisis casts its long shadow on the whole of Europe and Poland’s borders turn into one of the central scenes of this drama, with unwelcome refugees trapped between two countries, the family’s quiet days seem numbered. Aiding “illegal immigrants” is prohibited by their country’s laws, but how does one refuse to help someone in need? Discovering a captivating, poetic equilibrium between the deeply personal and the essentially political, Forest brings to the forefront the natural landscape, as well as the characters’ emotional environment, crafting a film that resonates loudly and goes beyond pompous statements.
Brain Bucket
Three popular snowboarders hit the slopes on the latest episode of the Canadian hit show "Brain Bucket". However, during the filming of the episode, they're hunted down by a sadistic and mysterious sniper.
The Luck Dhab Time
"The Luck Dhab Time" is a comedic spin-off film derived from the popular Saudi satirical comedy TV series, "Shabab Al-Bomb" this film promises to extend the laughter and wit that fans of the series have come to love.
Just Hear Me Out
After 2 years in a mental hospital, Gosia, 18, is returning to her family and friends. As every other young woman, all she wants is a chance at ordinary life: to finish her studies and meet someone who will love her. She fights to be heard and understood, and speaks openly about her experience of schizophrenia. Our camera accompanied Gosia for 3 years. We were there when she struggled with the voices in her own head and faced brutal rejection, and the stigma of being different. We also witnessed the unrelenting fear of her parents, that of losing their child.
YYAA. Wojciech Bruszewski
What is reality? Who holds the key to truth-humans or our own technological creations? Wojciech Bruszewski, a rebellious force in the realm of cinema, a pioneer in the global video art movement, a relentless researcher, and an intrepid art experimenter, embarks on a journey beyond conventional boundaries to explore cognition and pioneer breakthroughs in language, sound, imagery, and cutting-edge technologies. Through preserved films, archival recordings, photographs, and reactivated devices, we are not only introduced to his endeavors but also encouraged to partake in them firsthand. Serving as our guides into Bruszewski's mesmerizing universe are the man himself and a select group of accomplished contemporary art historians, scholars, artists, media experts, designers, and avant-garde figures in the realm of AI, all of whom contribute to his reimagining. So, the inquiry persists: who is positioned closer to unraveling the enigma of truth?
Fakir
The psychological journey of Dalibor, a young Romani man from a dysfunctional family, is set against the backdrop of a Slovak slum. This gripping, immersive, and cinematic experience delves into the captivating life at the edge of society, unfolding a modern-day Oedipus story. With a stolen childhood, Dalibor yearns for a father figure in a world that brings a constant struggle for one‘s place. Fakir vividly explores the raw pain that arises from abuse and trauma. This pain resides both internally within the family‘s walls and externally, where the circus‘s agonizing nailbed becomes his haven.
Eduardo Hernandez vs. Daniel Lugo
Eduardo ‘Rocky’ Hernandez (34-2) takes on Daniel Lugo (27-2). The Mexican compatriots face-off in a super featherweight bout, with Hernandez determined to overcome October’s championship defeat & climb the WBC rankings.
From Island to Island
During World War II, Taiwan was part of the Japanese Empire. This documentary explores the experiences of Taiwanese soldiers, doctors, and overseas residents in Southeast Asia during that time. Using cross-generational memory dialogues, family letters, diaries, and videos, the film addresses the complexities of Taiwan's historical memory and diverse identities during that period.
Sowing the Seeds of the wild
Overwhelmed by the degradation of his beloved river, a musician decides to sail 1300 km in a traditional wooden boat to symbolically reclaim its wilderness. His voyage offers an opportunity for reflection on humanity's impact on the environment and serves as a reminder of the devastating ecological disaster on the Odra River. Amidst the sounds of nature, the protagonist seeks hope for a future where ecological balance prevails, not only for himself and his daughter but also for the world. Dive into the primal symphony of the river, momentarily escaping the chaos of modern life.
Abortion Dream Team
Every third woman in the world will have an abortion. That’s a fact. But in Poland there's a near-total abortion law as the government treats the life of the fetus as more important than the life of a woman. Luckily, there is Abortion Dream Team - a group of four women who run a hotline supporting their sisters in need. They inform on how to perform self-managed abortions at home or direct them to clinics abroad. They work all around the clock and they brag on TikTok that they facilitate 100 abortions per day or shock people with the slogan "Abortion is OK!”.
Rave
The film tells the story of the evolution of rave music and subculture in Poland. Two young ravers will guide us through this world: Marysia and Janusz, along with Marcello Zamenhoff – a performance artist and one of the pioneers of Polish rave. The basic question the characters are hoping to answer is will the young generation be able to reconcile the Polish techno scene, which has stayed class-divided since its very beginnings in the ‘90s.
The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly
Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman stars as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong reprises the role of the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang takes the podium to conduct Anthony Minghella’s vivid production.
The Ensemble
A teenager begins to have an obsessive grasp on nihilism, which soon begins to turn everyone and everything away from him.
8. Dzień chamsinu
Marek Hłasko, ”the Polish James Dean”, a writer and a reveler, comes to Israel in the late 1950s. This land and people become his inspiration, and at the same time a trap for him. He carefully observes immigrants who try to settle in a new place. He is also trying to catch a temporary income. The first protagonists of his novels appear, among them Dow ben Dow (Bear son of the Bear), the one for whom Hłasko uses the autobiographical form – ”I”. Dow/Hłasko falls in love with Ester, a prostitute, an unattainable woman who is also Sabra, a person born in Israel. Esther says what she thinks - she does not believe in him and his attachment to this country because there is no other form of love than paid love. When there is no alternative – a man becomes his own shadow, the society – a shadow of its legend.
Life and death of Max Linder
Searching for documentation about Max Linder, we found in an abandoned house a trunk sealed for 100 years, with a film from 1926 by an unknown filmmaker. The film depicts Max Linder, the first international screen star who was once revered in France, throughout Europe and in Hollywood. This pioneer of early silent film comedy was a mentor to Charlie Chaplin. Max miraculously avoided death five times. And finally, at the height of his artistic powers, he and his adored wife committed a double suicide. How was this possible?
Cavepeople
January 13th, 2024; Suffolk County's punk, grunge, and emo scenes are showcased through the more than a hundred attendees at Caveversary; an annual celebration of the independently operated basement venue, The Cave.
UFC on ESPN 56: Lewis vs. Nascimento
UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento (also known as UFC on ESPN 56) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on May 11, 2024, at the Enterprise Centre, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
When Harmattan Blows
Barbara is 25 and lives in Accra, the capital of Ghana. As an eight-year-old girl, she shared the fate of thousands of Ghanaian children who were put to slave labour by their own parents. For years Barbara functioned in a world full of abuse, violence and fear but she survived. Although full of anger, she has been supporting her parents and pays for the family, but their expectations keep rising. One day, together with her eldest brother, Kweku, she returns to her hometown to solve some family problems. Before that can happen, Barbara has to finally confront her parents.
Well of Dreams
Reema works in the Well of Death – a carnival sideshow in Pakistan, where motorcyclists perform stunts and Reema dances to attract spectators, living the life of a nomad. Shattered by the loss of her love – Asif, heartbroken Reema travels back to her ”Guru”, who runs the transgender house where she grew up. “Well of Dreams” is a tale about the hopes and trials of Reema, set in a world where love can only be seen on a cinema screen in Lollywood films.
A Whitewater Romance
Maya attends an exclusive business retreat in the Rocky Mountains where she meets Matt who, initially, is her competitor. As they're forced to pair up, an unlikely connection begins to evolve.
A Candy for Bobby
A father who is uncomfortable with the state of his family as he is craving perfection from them.
When Airplanes Fly Across
An ex-Red Guard and anti-Communist soldier during the Korean War, started a three-generation family next to Taoyuan Air Base. Despite the base's historical significance during Japanese occupation and the Cold War, the Taoyuan Aerotropolis project will erase its rich history by 2025, marking another loss in Taiwan's disappearing past.
Vasyl Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos Jr.
Australia’s fighting emperor and former unified world champion, George Kambosos Jr., is on a mission for a new belt. Standing in his way is a Ukrainian fight legend, Vasyl Lomachenko, a three-division world champion intent on writing another triumphant chapter in his Hall of Fame career. Lomachenko and Kambosos clash for the vacant IBF lightweight world title as part of a world title tripleheader at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
A Performance in the Church
Focused on the 2018-2020 excavation of Todos los Santos Church on Heping Island, Taiwan, this film delves into maritime exploration and colonisation of Taiwan. The director combines archaeological findings with a cross-disciplinary musical performance, capturing the delicate excavation process. Furthermore, the film traces a creative journey from the site to historical events in Asia.
Pongso no Tao〜Island of People
We stepped on Orchid Island (Lanyu) because of an ancient chant, which is the earliest sound of the Tao people recorded by Japanese scholar Kitasato Takeshi in the 1920s. Our filming journey, a 3-hour boat ride from the southeast coast of Taiwan, became a heartfelt exploration of the island's intersections between old and new, tradition and modernity.
Muck
Having to poop, a man rushes to the bathroom. Except it's not a bathroom; it's a janitor's closet.
All and Nothing
All and Nothing explores the intricate life of late conceptual artist Li Yuan-chia, tracing his journey from WWII-era China to Taiwan, 1950s Milan, Bologna, and Swinging Sixties London, culminating in his 1971 establishment of the L.Y.C. Museum & Gallery in rural Cumbria. The film captures his essence as a journeyman and artist.
Resurrection
In 2022, a highway was about to cut across my hometown. I documented the unearthing of graves and interviewed villagers about their memories of the dead. Their narrative enables me to sketch the portraits for the deceased. As I gaze upon them, they seem to question the path and the choices lying ahead of us.
Destination
Fueled by his obsession with the past, Frank instigates a manhunt to find his former henchman Rob.
F#$& You Old Man
A camcorder bought before a Christmas party captures intimate moments of a family trying to hold it all together.
Kamerad
Destitute in a crater in the heart of no man's land, two men await their fate as soldiers and human beings amid a great war of conscience.