A comical and deeply touching fantasy, Hi, Mom follows a young Chinese woman who, after experiencing a personal tragedy in 2001, unexpectedly time-travels back to 1981. There, she meets and befriends her late mother, seeing her as a young woman with hopes and dreams of her own. Through humor, heartfelt moments, and self-discovery, she attempts to change the course of her mother’s life for the...
In a small-town community center, a group of Palestinian and Israeli women comes together for a video workshop led by Rona, a young filmmaker from Tel Aviv. As they document their daily lives and share personal footage, they confront their own beliefs, challenge preconceptions, and break down the social and cultural barriers that divide them.
Through storytelling, laughter, and raw emotion,...
Based on true events, Amistad tells the powerful story of the 1839 revolt of Mende captives aboard the Spanish slave ship La Amistad. After seizing control of the vessel, the captives are later captured off the coast of Long Island, sparking a landmark legal battle in the United States. As the case moves through the courts, the nation wrestles with fundamental questions of slavery, justice, and...
In a charming Parisian café, Amélie, an imaginative and painfully shy young woman, unexpectedly discovers her talent for bringing joy to others. With a whimsical spirit, she embarks on a secret mission to improve the lives of those around her—playing Cupid, guardian angel, and mischievous do-gooder in equal measure.
But when she encounters a mysterious and intriguing stranger, Amélie must...
Directed by Lila Avilés, this critically acclaimed drama follows Eve, a dedicated hotel worker in Mexico City, as she navigates the routines of an unseen world, striving for something greater while being surrounded by luxury she can never claim as her own. A visually stunning and deeply human story, The Chambermaid is a must-watch for those who appreciate powerful, minimalist storytelling.
...In the spring of 2005, an elderly mother in Hanoi receives a diary—one that belonged to her daughter, Dang Thuy Tram, a young doctor who served at a liberation front hospital during the Vietnam War. From 1968 until her tragic death, she documented her experiences, hopes, and sacrifices in the pages of her journal. Decades later, her words resurface, sparking a national sensation in Vietnam and...
The unhoused community in New Haven is growing. The pandemic, rising housing costs, and inflation has led to an increase in people experiencing homelessness across the city. In 2022, a family in one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods opened up their backyard for people to live in, aspiring to create a self-governing community separate from the overburdened city shelter system. We follow the...
La Yuma tells the inspiring story of a young girl from a poor Nicaraguan barrio who dreams of becoming a boxer. While she longs to spend her days training, her mother insists she work at a second-hand clothing store under the watchful eye of manager Scarlett. Despite these challenges, Yuma’s determination remains strong.
When her friend Yader, a former gang member turned gym owner, signs her...
Set in 1980s Naples, Italy, The Hand of God follows Fabietto Schisa, a teenager who is deeply passionate about both cinema and football. When Napoli, his local football team, signs the legendary Diego Maradona, Fabietto decides to stay home to watch Maradona play instead of joining his parents on vacation.
The film is a personal story for director Paolo Sorrentino, who uses the coming-of-age...
Fahrenheit 451 is a 1966 British dystopian drama film directed by François Truffaut and starring Julie Christie, Oskar Werner, and Cyril Cusack. Based on the 1953 novel of the same name by Ray Bradbury, the film takes place in a controlled society in an oppressive future, in which the government sends out firemen to destroy all literature to prevent revolution and thinking. This was Truffaut's...
