A young actress (Nadia Tereszkiewicz) stands accused of murdering a famous producer; is she really innocent, or is she getting away with murder? "The Crime is Mine" is a breezy comedy-drama set in 1930s Paris. Directed by François Ozon ("Potiche") and starring French movie-acting royalty, including Isabelle Huppert, Fabrice Luchini and André Dussollier. Origin: France … Continue reading The Crime Is Mine (2023)

Freed from prison, dishevelled archaeologist Arthur (Josh O’Connor) reunites with his wayward gang of tomb-robbers and opportunistic lawbreakers. "La Chimera" is an enchanting historical drama set in 1980s Italy, with sumptuous, award-winning cinematography and production design. Origin: Italy, France, Switzerland Cert: 15 Running Time: 131 mins Captioned Trailer  More Information Wikipedia page: La Chimera

Married to a former politician (Selton Mello) during the military dictatorship in Brazil, Eunice (Fernana Torres) is pushed to reinvent herself and chart a new course for her family following a violent and demoralizing act. "I'm Still Here" is an engrossing true-life drama set in 1970s Rio de Janeiro. Directed by Walter Salles ("The Motorcycle … Continue reading I’m Still Here (2025)

Given the task of leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, electing a new Pope, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) lands in the centre of a web of intrigue and conspiracy. "Conclave" is a sumptuous and satisfying drama that makes great use of its Vatican setting, winner of the Academy Award for Best … Continue reading Conclave (2024)

After his home is lost to a great flood, Cat seeks refuge on a boat inhabited by other species, and will have to work with them despite their differences. "Flow" is an immersive animated adventure set in realms natural and mystical, brilliantly using cinematic style and evocative soundscapes to express a simple and soulful fable. … Continue reading Flow (2024)

Devoted father and coal merchant Bill Furlong suspects iniquity at the forbidding local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own. Adapted from Claire Keegan’s Orwell prize-winning novella, "Small Things Like These" is a poignant historical drama set in 1980s Ireland, with a quietly powerful lead performance from actor-producer Cillian Murphy and powerful supporting performance … Continue reading Small Things Like These (2024)

Exploring memories of the radicalization and disappearance of her two older daughters, Olfa Hamrouni and her younger daughters reconstruct their story to critique ideas of rebellion and sisterhood. “Four Daughters” is a riveting and layered part documentary part docudrama situated in Tunisia. Winner of L'Œil d'or at Cannes. Origin: France, Germany, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia Cert: … Continue reading Four Daughters (2023)

Reunited for a tour through their family heartland to honor their beloved grandmother, old tensions resurface for mismatched American cousins. "A Real Pain" is an emotional buddy comedy set in Poland. Directed and written by Jesse Eisenberg, winner of the BAFTA for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for Kieran Culkin. Origin: … Continue reading A Real Pain (2024)

Under pressure of debts, a wedding planner fortuitously becomes a successful funeral director, but is challenged by a traditional Taoist priest to prove he can truly care for the deceased. "The Last Dance" is a life-affirming drama set in Hong Kong, winner of multiple Hong Kong Film Awards for screenplay, acting, and music. Origin: Hong … Continue reading The Last Dance (2024)

Confrontational, depressed and anxious, Mother’s Day looms for Pansy and her family. "Hard Truths" is a tragicomic drama set in suburban London. Directed by Mike Leigh, reuniting with Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Michele Austin ("Secrets and Lies") on form with another superbly-acted unflinching character-study. Origin: UK, Spain Cert: 12A Running Time: 97 mins Trailer  More … Continue reading Hard Truths (2024)

Wrongfully imprisoned for state treason, Edmond Dantès (Pierre Niney) plots, schemes and scrupulously machinates to exact revenge on the men who betrayed him. Adapted from Dumas’ enduring novel, "The Count of Monte Cristo" is a swashbuckling adventure set in 19th-century France, with adrenaline-boosting drama, cinematography and score. Origin: France Cert: 12A Running Time: 178 mins … Continue reading The Count of Monte Cristo (2024)