21 New Yorkers and their reflections about themselves, the world and life result in a hypnotic and fast-paced atmospheric picture of the city that never sleeps.
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It is not only an earthquake that shakes up the life of actor Tony. A convivial and not exactly politically correct comedy from Romania!
What happens when you cover up an adoption and fabricate a pregnancy? An amusing and thought-provoking comedy from Turkey will help you find the answer.
Ali, a Moslem, falls deeply in love with Nino, a Christian woman. But their dream of shared happiness seems ill-fated due to the imminent war. Brilliantly narrated cinema!
The persistent struggle of a mother of an autistic child to create a better life. A severe and atmospherically-dense debut film from Georgia.
In the middle of the conflict between Kurds and the Turkish state, a young basketball team dreams of climbing to the second league.
A magnificent adventure film that transports audiences to a colourful and exciting fantasy world, while dealing with sensitive topics such as friendship and loneliness.
Billion Star Hotel is an invitation to daydream as well as a comedic guide to taking life with a grain of salt … and received several awards!
Seven Syrian refugee children and their one-year-long journey to escape from war through and to Europe. An award-winning documentary of great importance and intensity!
The devoted attempt of a 14-year old girl to reunite her family. A coming-of-age story that remains in one’s memory.
In a hotel in Sarajevo a celebration is held to commemorate peace. However, behind the glamorous facade ominous signs anticipate a storm. Danis Tanović’s latest stirring masterpiece!
A spellbinding Romanian arthouse thriller that makes audiences aware of the criminal mechanisms of a corrupted society.
Two very different people travel through Moldavia. By dealing in horseshoes, they have aspirations of making money and gaining happiness. Black tragicomedy with much warmth and humour!
Vienna 1945, the end of World War II and the Russian occupation, seen from the unprejudiced perspective of 9-year-old Christine. Splendid!
This multilayered, complex documentary highlights and questions the meaning of solidarity within one family in desperate times.
A brutally creative story about three men in wheelchairs. Kills on Wheels entertains with an exciting mix of comedy, action and heartfelt themes.
The teenager, Hristo, is homeless on the cold Bulgarian streets. In order to survive, he has to struggle with his own moral principles. A compelling drama.
Are social rules carved in stone, or not? Adrian Sitaru’s new stroke of genius tackles the taboos of abortion and incest.
A man wakes up on a park bench, without knowing who or where he is. Is it a dream? And why is he being hunted? A dangerous game begins.
A fascinating and touching documentary from the Riahi brothers about children and their hidden potentials, integration and the power of music.
Is it all about commemorating history or enacting pure violence? A gripping documentary reveals why many grown men like to play war during times of peace.
Subversive retro-avant-garde confronts an ultra-authoritarian regime. The assignment of the Slovenian cult band Laibach in Pyongyang is called Liberation Day.
The government wants to cancel the pensions of all those widows of fallen soldiers who are again living in a relationship. A razor-sharp comedy from Croatia.
Boris Nemtsov was a leading Russian oppositionist – until he was gunned down within sight of the Kremlin. A highly intimate and emotional portrait.
How does it feel when a collective trauma lies over one’s family history like a dark shadow? With her personal documentary, Lidija Zelović gives a touching answer to this question.
During a long night of the living dead, a young man discovers a dark family secret. An eerie chamber drama made in Austria.
A lawyer becomes the victim of a cruel act of violence. His wife, however, is worried about his reputation. An ice-cold, real-time thriller.
Asperger syndrome: Mental illness or simply a different form of perception? Five children offer an insight into their very own world.
Twenty years ago seems like yesterday: a complex drama about the reopened wounds of a family torn apart by war. (
Two teenagers kidnap a three-year-old boy out of boredom. An authentic and highly-acclaimed film about the phenomenon of extreme childhood violence.
A poetic approach to the wastelands of the soul of a man who does not know how to continue his life after the death of his wife.
A documentary about the events around the legendary concert in the besieged Sarajevo. A definite must-see – not only for Iron Maiden fans.
Would-be speculators target the property of a priest, who is slowly losing his faith. A bittersweet, cleverly-enacted comedy!
Wilson, an immigrant from Africa, is on a quest to become a model Hungarian citizen. But this is far from easy – mostly because of love.
A touching film about the slow and painful development of a close friendship between four entirely different neighbours.
A feature film about the fears and hopes of refugees, the xenophobia and ignorance of many privileged people and the compassion of the helpers.
Ivan the postman wishes to become mayor of his Bulgarian home village and receive asylum seekers. A superb documentary on the refugee crisis.
A visually stunning, thrilling, highly relevant documentary about illegal ivory trade, mostly shot undercover in Africa and Southeast Asia.
Daryna works in Italy. Her family is still in Ukraine. And she herself is torn between her two lives. A complex drama about work-related migration.
A young man with two faces encounters a young woman with two souls. A fast-paced and unusual love story with a wonderful soundtrack!
A Russian teenager terrorises his environment with his strong belief in Christian fundamentalism. A relentless drama but also a black satire.
A family of three living under the same roof has become estranged from one another. Will they manage to escape their loneliness? A powerful feature film debut from Lithuania.
Train driver Ilija barely saves a child’s life that wandered on the tracks. A charming comedy with a large helping of Miloš Radović’s black humour.
Three men win the lottery jackpot. But their winning ticket gets stolen. A highly-entertaining, low-budget comedy in road movie style!
Lora suffers in the traditionalism of her mountain village. Due to the sudden death of her father, the 17-year-old decides to go her own way.
The life of Natasha is lonely and without prospects. Until a big tail grows on her back. A cross-genre drama from Russia!
