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A young farmer in rural Yorkshire numbs his daily frustrations with binge drinking and casual sex, until the arrival of a Romanian migrant worker.

Set against the backdrop of the Somerset Levels, this 2017 film follows Clover, a young veterinary student, as she returns home to her family’s farm after the sudden death of…

Set in the gritty backdrop of 1970s Boston, this action-packed film revolves around a weapons deal gone awry in an abandoned warehouse. The ensemble cast, including Brie Larson, Cillian Murphy,…

Set in 19th-century rural England, this film follows the life of a young woman trapped in a loveless marriage to a much older man. As she struggles with the oppressive…

In this brief documentary, we encounter a collective of transgender activists who have proactively created a secure swimming club for themselves. The film explores the therapeutic power of community and…

Based on the graphic novel by Raymond Briggs, this animated film beautifully captures the life and love story of a British couple, Ethel and Ernest, spanning several decades from the…

This contemplative and immersive film pays homage to the remarkable contributions and accomplishments of F. Percy Smith, a trailblazing naturalist, inventor, and filmmaker. In the early 1900s, Smith pioneered various…

In this dark comedy, two corrupt Albuquerque cops, played by Alexander Skarsgård and Michael Peña, exploit their positions to blackmail and frame criminals, until they encounter a criminal who might…

Set in the idyllic English countryside during the summer of 1935, this adventure film follows the Walker children as they embark on a sailing expedition to a remote island. There,…

This is a collection of scenes from early cinematic adaptations of Shakespeare’s works, featuring renditions of King Lear, Twelfth Night, Hamlet, Richard III, and The Merchant of Venice, along with…

Two lighthouse keepers find themselves at odds, complicating their work even before an unexpected storm traps them at the lighthouse for several months. Inspired by real events.

This is an unexpectedly frank look at the career of Ken Loach, a highly acclaimed and often debated British filmmaker, as he gets ready to unveil his last significant film,…

A British mother and her adolescent son dedicate a week to getting their secluded vacation home in the South of France ready for sale. Fifteen-year-old Elliot grapples with the emergence…

Orhan Pamuk, Turkey’s Nobel Prize-winning author, has established a unique museum in Istanbul. This museum is a work of fiction, with its collection of items narrating a tragic love story…

Set in a dystopian 1970s Britain, this film explores the social dynamics within a luxurious high-rise building where the residents’ lives spiral into chaos. The story follows Dr. Robert Laing,…

Set in early 20th-century Britain, this historical drama follows the story of Maud Watts, a working-class woman who becomes involved in the suffragette movement, fighting for women’s right to vote….

A man from London, who suffers memory loss after being hit by a falling object, devises a method to piece together his past.

In this coming-of-age drama, a socially awkward teenager named Jim, played by Craig Roberts, finds his mundane life turned upside down when a mysterious American named Dean, portrayed by Emile…

There is just one week until Kate Mercer’s 45th wedding anniversary and the planning for the party is going well. But then a letter arrives for her husband. The body…

Set in the town of Ipswich, this film explores the community’s response to a series of tragic events involving a string of murders. The narrative is uniquely constructed using the…

In this 2015 film, a young Scottish man named Jay Cavendish, played by Kodi Smit-McPhee, embarks on a journey across the American frontier in search of his lost love. He…

In this heartfelt drama, a socially awkward yet mathematically gifted teenager, Nathan, navigates the complexities of adolescence and the competitive world of mathematics. Guided by his unconventional teacher, played by…

Laila, a young woman escaping her family, is laying low in West Yorkshire with her transient boyfriend, Aaron. Her brother soon shows up in the area, accompanied by a group…

In a world where Earth has been conquered by alien robots, humans are confined to their homes and monitored by electronic implants. The story follows a group of teenagers who…

A woman departs from her coastal hometown to embark on a quest to find her brother, who has been missing for years. Along her journey, she encounters hallucinations triggered by…

This film, directed by Mike Leigh, delves into the last 25 years of the life of the renowned British painter J.M.W. Turner. Timothy Spall delivers a compelling performance as Turner,…

In this visually captivating film directed by Peter Strickland, the story unfolds around the complex relationship between two women, Cynthia and Evelyn, who are entangled in a world of ritualistic…

Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous period of The Troubles in Northern Ireland, this gripping thriller follows a young British soldier, played by Jack O’Connell, who becomes separated from…

Set against the backdrop of the rural English countryside, this film follows the coming-of-age journey of a teenage boy named Goob Taylor. As he navigates the complexities of adolescence, Goob…

In this gripping drama directed by Lone Scherfig, the story delves into the lives of two first-year students at Oxford University who are drawn into an exclusive and elite dining…

A married couple from London’s middle class is taken aback when they experience what appears to be an immaculate conception, leaving them unsure if it’s a blessing or a curse.

This innovative film blends documentary and fictional elements to explore a day in the life of musician Nick Cave, offering a unique insight into his creative process and personal reflections….

After being threatened during a confession, a good-natured priest must battle the dark forces closing in around him.

In this darkly comedic thriller, Jesse Eisenberg stars as Simon James, a timid and overlooked office worker whose life is upended by the arrival of his confident and charismatic doppelgänger,…

In this 2014 film directed by Jonathan Glazer, Scarlett Johansson stars as an enigmatic woman who roams the streets of Scotland, luring unsuspecting men into her van. As the story…

In this 2014 comedy, a former salsa prodigy, played by Nick Frost, attempts to reignite his passion for dance to win the heart of his new boss, portrayed by Rashida…

Thirteen-year-old Sam is alarmed to discover he has developed breasts, despite being told that this condition is temporary and not unusual. His fear escalates when the school bully, the only…

BELLE draws inspiration from the real-life story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the biracial, illegitimate daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral. Brought up by her noble great-uncle, Lord Mansfield, and his…

Set against the backdrop of the Nigerian Civil War, this film weaves a poignant narrative around the lives of twin sisters, Olanna and Kainene, as they navigate love, political upheaval,…

In this science fiction thriller, a group of astronauts on a research mission to Mars is on the brink of returning to Earth when they make a startling discovery of…

Set in the stark landscape of Northern England, this film follows the lives of two teenage boys, Arbor and Swifty, who become involved in the world of scrap metal dealing….

In this dark comedy directed by Ben Wheatley, a seemingly ordinary couple embarks on a caravan holiday across the British countryside, only for their trip to take a series of…

Set against the stark and desolate backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, this 2012 film directed by Scott Graham explores the life of a young woman named Shell, who lives with…

Set in 1990, this coming-of-age film follows a group of teenage friends from Manchester who are determined to attend a legendary concert by their favorite band, The Stone Roses, on…

A suspenseful film depicting the ethical downfall of a family in law enforcement. Two brothers, both police officers, find themselves overwhelmed by the legacy of their father, a former police…

In this thought-provoking documentary, renowned philosopher and cultural critic Slavoj Žižek delves into the hidden ideologies that shape our perceptions and beliefs, using iconic films as a lens to explore…

In this dark comedy crime film, a struggling screenwriter becomes entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his oddball friends kidnap a gangster’s beloved Shih Tzu. The movie features…

Set in 1960s London, this film follows the lives of two inseparable teenage girls, Ginger and Rosa, as they navigate the complexities of adolescence against the backdrop of the Cold…