1. The Spirit of TV
Beginning with the arrival by canoe of a TV and VCR in their village, The Spirit of TV documents the emotions and thoughts of the Waiãpi as they first encounter their own recorded images and those of others. Viewing news broadcasts and videos of other Brazilian native peoples, the Waiãpi see the power of images to facilitate memory preservation and political awareness. Some people worry, though about the invasive spirits of outsiders that can come through the TV. Another concern is the negative exposure that might result from the Waiãpi broadcasting their own images.
It has an average vote of 5 on TMDB.
2. Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz)
(Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz)
It has an average vote of 5 on TMDB.
3. Bloomfield
An aging soccer player has a part-time girlfriend, a young fan, and doubts about throwing a game.
It has an average vote of 5.3 on TMDB.
4. Crainquebille (Crainquebille)
In the Mouffetard district of Paris, Jérôme Crainquebille, an affable four-season merchant, is stopped by a police officer and taken to the station, unjustly accused of shouting "Mort aux vaches!" . When he returns to work after a fortnight's detention, he is ostracized by his neighbors. Lonely, Crainquebille sank into despair and alcoholism. His life in prison seemed sweeter, and his attempts to return were in vain. He owes his salvation to the affection of a local kid.
It has an average vote of 6 on TMDB.
5. Perfect Day
Drama following the tensions and romantic crises among a group of friends over the course of a single wedding day.
It has an average vote of 6 on TMDB.
6. Talk Outside
When two tough guys leave a bar to fight, their search for the right spot becomes an adventure.
It has an average vote of 6 on TMDB.
7. A Zen Life: D.T. Suzuki
Using rare archival footage and interviews with noted artists, philosophers, and scholars such as Huston Smith, this film examines the life and teachings of D.T. Suzuki, the celebrated Japanese religious philosopher who first brought Zen Buddhism to the West. This film explores Suzuki's travels in America, his teachings on satori and other Buddhist concepts, his influence on Western art and psychology, and more.
It has an average vote of 7.7 on TMDB.
8. The Face of Birth
An inspiring look at how wonderful birth can be when your right to choose how, where and with whom you give birth is respected & protected. Every woman has the right to be informed about their options in childbirth. Through an exploration of home birth, this 87 min film looks at what natural, physiological childbirth really is. Is birth a medical emergency waiting to happen or a profound, natural and physiological event that women are designed for? The most comprehensive film ever made on home birth and a voice of reason in the debate, The Face of Birth outlines the importance of education in birthing and the right of a woman to choose the best and safest birth method for her and her baby.
It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.
9. Four Days in Paris (Quatre jours à Paris)
Mario, a star ladies' hairdresser, has Nicolas as a friend and Gisèle as his mistress, who is coveted by Nicolas. To boost the salon's finances, Nicolas takes advantage of a billionaire, Madame Alvarez, by selling her a pseudo-rejuvenation serum invented by Mario. Mario suddenly falls in love with a provincial girl, Gabrielle, and pursues her to the South of France, where everyone meets up to finish the film in song.
It has an average vote of 5.3 on TMDB.
10. No 89
A comedy about breaking up enough times to finally move on. This funny and moving short asks how far will someone go to mend a broken heart as it follows a young woman and her unusual way of dealing with a brutal break-up.
It has an average vote of 6.4 on TMDB.
11. Malleus Maleficarum
A small town's religious beliefs have pushed them back to the dark ages. Halloween has morphed into a modern-day witch hunt, victims sold like fireworks for the public to dispose of. Prepare for Exodus.
It has an average vote of 9 on TMDB.
12. The World at War: A Special Presentation - Secretary to Hitler
The World at War: A Special Presentation - Secretary to Hitler
It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.
13. Ihr und eure Welt (Ihr und eure Welt)
Short film about family relations.
It has an average vote of 3 on TMDB.
14. Utskor: Either/Or
In the town of Utskor in the region of Bø, northern Norway, we find memories of a political past intertwining with domestic, familial moments during the midnight sun.
It has an average vote of 5.8 on TMDB.
15. She's in the Army Now
Akin to Private Benjamin, this comedy deals with the tough life of female army recruits going through basic training. Through their training they come to realize that there is more to being tough than having muscles.
It has an average vote of 4.8 on TMDB.
16. It Happened at Christmas
(It Happened at Christmas)
