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1972 · ★ 8.0 (1)

Fleeting 8mm views of the Rhode Island coast reach beyond the home movie towards deeper mysteries of light and presence. With window-framed shots, intimate shadows and a few sly self-portraits, Marjorie Keller gestures towards a subjectivity of the light touch.

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Poster for IBIU (director’s cut)

2026 · ★ 0.0 (0)

A coming of age movie created by 3 teenage girls. Shot over 2 minutes in a grass field.

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Poster for The Sound of Protest

— · ★ 8.0 (1)

In a world that continues to suppress freedom of expression, music can be a weapon. But while protest songs shine a light, can they truly propel change? This documentary offers a brand-new take on the subject of protest songs. Bristling with iconic, high-impact and powerful songs - it asks: Do Protest Songs actually make a difference? The answer, from an impressive cast list of singers and songwriters is revelatory. Featuring Smokey Robinson, Hozier, Skin (Skunk Anansie), Two-Tone's Jerry Dammers, Angélique Kidjo, Holly Johnson, David McAlmont, Rhiannon Giddens and more.

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Poster for Naturally... A Woman

2024 · ★ 0.0 (0)

Through a careful selection of images and sounds extracted from various archives, the director of this short film offers a profound reflection on the process of discovering and blossoming her identity. In this personal journey, moments of stumbling, uncertainty and beauty are intertwined, revealing the complexity and richness of the search for authenticity and acceptance.

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Poster for Lykke Til

2023 · ★ 0.0 (0)

Set in Norway, Lykke Til is a story about struggling in a foreign land. Ann, who has moved to Norway, is facing obstacles on multiple fronts: visa, employment, cultural differences, racism and an unexpected pregnancy, which puts her relationship with her girlfriend in jeopardy, another secret hovering over the already strained relationship with her mother. Instead of trying to simply stay afloat, the worst person in the world now has to make a decision and reclaim her life. The director who also writes the script and plays the main role expresses through the short her own experience as a Chinese diaspora and creative talent living in Europe.

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Poster for New Kid Placement Committee

2018 · ★ 0.0 (0)

Many of our Toronto students have experienced being new at some point: They’ve moved to new schools, new neighbourhoods, and even new countries. They created a story about the difficulties of trying to fit into a new environment while still being true to yourself. By exaggerating the experience for comedic effect, their film puts viewers in their shoes, and shows how overwhelming it can be to be the new kid.

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2020 · ★ 0.0 (0)

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2007 · ★ 0.0 (0)

The Pests is a documentary film about us, the pests and our need for order.

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Poster for Stevie Wonder: A Night Of Wonder Live in London

1995 · ★ 8.5 (2)

Live release that features the amazing genius of Stevie Wonder, presented in an intimate concert setting for the BBC in 1995. By the time of this show, Wonder had already enjoyed an astonishing and visionary career - first as `Little Stevie,' Motown prodigy, then as a musical adventurer in Funk and electronics. A master of both the romantic radio ballad and mature, hard-hitting dance music, Stevie shows the BBC audience every side of his enormous talent. In songs from across his multi-faceted career: `Higher Ground,' `Superstition,' `My Cherie Amour,' `Signed, Sealed, Delivered,' `You Are The Sunshine of My Life' and `I Just Called to Say I Love You,' among others. In this performance, Stevie reminds us of the soulful emotion and musical dexterity that have made him one of the most fascinating artists of our time. Immortal.

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Poster for Super Comfort

2019 · ★ 6.8 (3)

Taina is preparing a perfect weekend with the family, since her son Eetu is visiting with his girlfriend Noora. Nothing goes as planned. The more Taina tries to entertain everyone, the less comfortable they feel.

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Poster for Annabelle partagée

1991 · ★ 2.0 (2)

In this mildly explicit sexual drama, the lovely dancer Annabelle (Delphine Zingg) has a passionate relationship with an older man but eventually decides to devote her romantic energies to a younger man with whom she has more in common. Between sex scenes, and philosophical discussions between friends and lovers about love and relationships, the viewer is treated to shots of the lovely dancer mulling over her life at various scenic locations in Paris.

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Poster for Winning Quietly

1986 · ★ 6.5 (2)

Comedy about a group of village boys and in one selfless father who wants his players to do the real football.

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1979 · ★ 0.0 (0)

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Poster for The Animal Project

2013 · ★ 3.2 (5)

As a thirty something acting teacher attempts to push a group of eager young performers out of their comfort zones, he struggles with his own ability to live an authentic and fulfilling life with his teenage son.

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Poster for Joy of Porn: My Life as a Feminist Pornographer

2009 · ★ 0.0 (0)

Petra Joy was a feminist pornographer, charging a movement in Europe as women gained directorial power and perspectives in adult cinema. She documented the moment with interviews, behind the scenes, and also gave a platform to other alternative directors through the “HerPorn” DVD compilations.

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Poster for Shoot Your Shot

2021 · ★ 0.0 (0)

A sci-fi/action comedy that follows Tover, a teenager on the frontlines battling a future alien invasion. However, it's not the aliens that terrify Tover, it's the idea of asking out his crush, fellow soldier Savoy.

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Poster for From the Life of Aliens

2015 · ★ 0.0 (0)

The almanac includes films: "Foundling", "The Most Scary Animal", "Two Lambs", "About the Girl Who Found Her Bear", "Yin and Yana. Family", "The Playmate", "Dangerous Walk", "The Tin Can".

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Poster for Taking Back the Groove

2023 · ★ 0.0 (0)

Taking Back The Grove tells the story of Bronx-born, disco superstar Richie Weeks, whose hit song Rock Your World made it to No. 1 on the dance charts in the 80s. Like many Black artists throughout American recording history, his talent was strip-mined to enrich white-owned record labels. Weeks and his manager Jerome Derradji narrate the story of how they clawed back the rights to Weeks' music and the ongoing fight to restore his legacy and share his music.

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Poster for Lady Gaga - Coachella

2017 · ★ 10.0 (1)

Lady Gaga performs live at Coachella, one of the biggest music festivals in the world.

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Poster for Journey to Abaddon

2014 · ★ 0.0 (0)

After the death of her surrogate mother, a young woman embarks upon a journey to discover her true heritage, unaware that her destiny is greater than she could ever have imagined.

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