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Girlboss Hanna hopes to get a career boost in Israel, but volunteering holds a few surprises for her.

In this Hollywood-style mother-daughter road trip east, the two try to get closer to their dream.

Pro-gamer Jitze has to take a forced break from a tournament in Taipei and meets a young woman who changes his view of the world.

Two young slackers from the Paris suburbs, find a mysterious object on a construction site - ancient talisman or relic of a vanished civilization?

Following the death of her younger brother during a police intervention, Malika embarks on a legal battle to ensure a trial takes place.

Humorous, cynical short stories about the absurdities of the modern world.

Digital pet cat Miisu gets tired of her owner and starts to revolt. Inspired by the 90's Tamagotchi mania.

A crazy coming-of-age story in which Orthodox monks teach kung fu in the Soviet Union.

A short cross-stitched story about friendship and betrayal between a birdie, a baby goat and a fox in pixel art style.

Between school trouble, mean girl drama and catchy lyrics, teenage Lena tells us the real story behind the big fight. But what isn’t she telling us?

Masked as a masterful blend of realism and horror, this movie explores the consequences of childhood trauma in a profound way.

It is an charming story about the little fan who is on a quest. But where it is most beautiful, unexpected things happen.

Twins Jade and Kaisa are going for a rowing trip. But social media influencer Jade actually has something else in mind.

This burlesque action musical tragicomedy with a minimalist color palette criticizes consumerism to the sound of Ravel's Boléro.

Cas and Naomi are best friends, but when their future plans are seemingly different, their relationship wobbles.

Katie suffers from amnesia after an accident. And a powerful family suddenly claims that Katie is the missing heir to the family fortune.

Mysteries and supernatural events heat up the Saint-Henri neighborhood in a sweltering Montreal summer.

Jack, Lisa and Mathis are suddenedly orphaned. All three react to the catastrophe in their own way. Jack, who has just come of age, gets custody.

Fifteen-year-old Gina grew up in a loving family on the edge of a forest. She admires and loves her father Jimmy, an unpredictable and whimsical man.

Chanelle, a 38-year-old French teacher, enters into a relationship with her 17-year-old student Sandrick.

During the "Palace years", the love story of Rose, an orphaned and destitute teenager, and Michel, a painter six years her senior.

In this unconventional dramedy, Diane carries the child of her homosexual friends Thomas and Jacques as a surrogate mother.

In a cold summer, 10 strangers connect, revealing dreams and fears in an impressionist tapestry of contemporary France's soul.

Heartwarming series in which single mother Louison and her son are simultaneously diagnosed with life-changing autism.

Dorien is happy: she has two adorable children and a thriving veterinary practice. But one day, everything comes crashing down.

The Sutter family can no longer earn a living from their Swiss mountain farm in the 1970s. A family catastrophe is brewing.

A mother shares her thoughts with her unborn child. It is a glimpse into an uncertain future and yet full of hope.

For a couple living self-sufficiently, installing a wind turbine becomes a test of their relationship.

The war crimes tribunal in The Hague is fighting with itself and war criminals from the former Yugoslavia.

WORKING GIRLS is a gripping, character-driven drama about three resilient prostitutes navigating complex lives and dark secrets in a Belgian brothel.

Experience how a colorful aerobics whirlwind and a spy scandal shake up Toulouse in the 80s.

In the shadow of Auschwitz, a touching story of reconciliation takes place between a young German and a concentration camp survivor.

A digital flat share in the middle of the pandemic. Everyone is always reachable. Love and hate are close together. A comic nightmare by Malte Wirtz.

A look behind the scenes: This documentary reveals the hidden efforts and globalized processes behind clean hotel linen.

The crime against a young nun reveals the fatalism, faith and superstition that paralyzes the Romanian province.

In monsoon-soaked Singapore, a teacher's struggle for identity and connection unfolds through an unlikely and transformative bond.

"Girls can't play soccer" - Pauline, Chayenne, Eriona and Liv prove that this is obviously nonsense in this documentary series.

Climber Adam Ondra, best in his field, is known for his fearless, record-breaking ascents. An intimate portrait explores his life beyond the headlines

Set against the backdrop of the Philippines Government’s crackdown on illegal drugs, a police officer and his young informant fight for survival.

New York rich kid James is forced to choose between his drug fuled lifestyle and the last chance to redeem his relationship with his mother.

A taut supremely crafted social thriller about a woman seeking retribution from members of a corrupt pharmaceutical industry.

A lovely, intimate drama of family dynamics under stress, offering an intriguing peek into previously unseen Singaporean middle-class life.

Olga, who is grieving for her mother and also anorexic, is sent to a psychiatrist who is dealing with her own losses in an unusual way.

A movie about people who have no chance but still try to make the best of it. And about the price they have to pay for it.

When a mother and her daughter take a vacation at the Baltic Sea, it quickly turns into a journey into the past that opens up old wounds.

A teenager grapples with masculinity amid family splits and first loves, reflecting the rawness of youth in a German town.

Lale creates a digital clone to escape the stressful world of fashion. UNCANNY ME explores identity, technology and the nature of reality.

The Ukranian grandson of filmmaker Leonid Burlaka draws a rich picture of Soviet history with archive footage of his grandfather.

In the local outdoor pool, documentary realism mixes with staged absurdity.

IT WORKS II shows the lives of three people with disabilities - grown up and self-determined, 20 years after the first film.

IT WORKS tells seemingly ordinary stories that are a celebration of the individual achievements of the four protagonists.

To document the imment conflict in eastern Ukraine, photographer Pierre Crom traveled to the Donbass in 2014.

Two Palestinian women become the pawns of both the Israeli and Palestinian security authorities.

A visually stunning journey through love, loss and legacy, as directed by the acclaimed Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese.

A gripping, thrilling drama-thriller with captivating cinematography about Stalin's political purges in 1938.

How agonizingly long can it take to rescue ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR people from an inflatable boat? Find out in this one-shot documentary.

This documentary shows the consequences of the 2008 war for displaced Georgians in a refugee settlement and their struggle to find a new home.

In her harsh milieu study, Gina Wenzel tells the story of youth violence from the perpetrator's perspective.

Two strangers, Lisa and Jos, go to San Francisco to find out, if there is sexual intercourse - based on french philosopher Jean-Luc Nancys text.

With destabilising gentleness, Mo Harawe recounts the last hours of the terrorist Farah before his execution.

The life and work of a charismatic Jewish refugee from Germany, an anti-fascist, and a trailblazing photographer whose would be forgotten.

Caught between German stuffiness and Argentinian religiosity, Madi discovers her own sexuality.

Helen no longer wants to be a modern Sisyphus and is breaking the chains of the capitalist grillwalker corset.

A family visit and a broken tooth raises universal questions about identity, origins and life choices.

Despite the adverse working conditions, two friends persevere with the power of their imagination and their will.

Gerhard goes all in: He leaves his previous life behind for the Thai girl Amy. Romance and thriller begin to intertwine.

Director Umut Subaşı deftly captures the essence of millennial malaise in contemporary Istanbul.

A creeping, almost invisible toxic waste catastrophe is taking place on Somalia's coast.

In a stark portrayal of corruption in the Kazakh steppes, young policeman Bekzat is torn between loyalty and decency.

Lee and Jasmin's lesbian idyll on the outskirts of Salzburg starts to crack when they give documentary filmmaker Amira a glimpse into their lives.

A gripping film by Ukraine's Maryna Er Gorbach about the tragic events of the Russian invasion of eastern Ukraine in 2014.

In 2000, Julie Talon made the film "Baiser certain", about the first kiss as a rite of passage. What has changed in the last 20 years?

A love letter to the unique magic of solo traveling.

The murder of the transsexual artist Madorilyn Crawford reveals the dark schemes of Colombian politics.

When homeless children become parents - a documentary with the narrative intensity of a feature film.

A dark comedy-drama, delving deep into the psyche of a man in denial and a woman confronting their grim reality, reflecting on societal pressures.

"Don’t become like my father" - a credo that will drive Alex, a man on the run from himself, to the edge of reason.

In a snowy Turkish village, a nurse faces a web of power, mystery, and suspicion, where a missing man and rumored bears blur reality.

The employee of a Way-Home-Phone service experiences the nightly horror of a young woman who is followed by a stranger on her way home.

In the heart of Berlin, a film noir billiard thriller unfolds with deceit, ambition, and suspense.

A photojournalist is threatened by right-wing extremist groups in Belgrade and flees to Germany with her daughter.

This heart-warming documentary uses beautiful images to tell the story of two sisters who break a vicious circle.

In the vast emptiness of the Patagonian steppe, 13-year-old Mora embarks on a journey with an old, indigenous Mapuche gaucho.

Rafiki Fariala's debut explores student life in Bangui, revealing hopes amid challenges in the Central African Republic.

Between the war's frontlines to the dance floor, a Kurdish woman's journey defies tradition and embraces liberation.

A lawyer faces infanticide charges for a child she didn't know she was carrying, igniting a trial that questions motherhood's essence.

Heartfelt musical comedy about a woman trying to save her drug-addicted husband.

A riveting Iranian drama set in a unique kindergarten in Tehran, where the usual gender segregation of schools is yet to begin.

The dark, dystopian horror cabinet with BDSM vibes about the man in the monkey mask enters its second round.

For a young Kurdish woman, the entrance exam for university will decide, if she can live freely or has to submit to the men in her life.

A summery film about lust and love and choices you have to make (or not).

Props play a crucial role in every movie, yet they are rarely consciously noticed - the big and small things on the set.

In the Ukrainian answer to "Euphoria", 11th graders are preparing for their final exams, making friends, falling in love, competing and quarreling.

This poignant and thought-provoking documentary offers a unique and deeply moving insight into the lives of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.

While Wissam fights for his love, political tensions rise and the Israeli army invades Lebanon.

The threat of being outed causes an explosion of violence: Cristi, a gay Romanian policeman lives under the threat of being outed against his will.

"Challenging Identities" - A lesbian non-binary artist's documentary on gender, self-love, and narcissism, honored at Berlin Pornfilmfestival.

A multi-layered drama that skillfully explores how both feelings and memories stay locked away in post-reunification East Germany.

The journey of a French lesbian couple aspiring to become parents and the challenges on the way.

Deep fractures within a family dynamic begin to surface during a getaway to the British Isles of Scilly.

Somewhere in the Monchique mountains of Portugal, the Fridayhappiness Associação balances sustainable living with their economic lifeline.