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Poster for Félix Mayol Performs "White Lilacs"

1905 · ★ 4.9 (11)

Felix Mayol performs Théodore Botrel's 'Lilas-blanc'.

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Poster for The Lion at My Back

2026 · ★ 5.0 (1)

Mariama, an asylum-seeker from Senegal, has just turned 18. Stella, at first glance a withdrawn woman in her 40s, has recently decided to break free from the clutches of addiction and to give her life a fresh start. In their attempt at finding their place in a world where nothing comes for free, the two women meet and form an unexpectedly strong bond.

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Poster for My Bloody Galentine

2024 · ★ 9.0 (5)

When three women plot revenge on their exes after they are dumped before Valentine’s day, their attempts to get even turn deadly.

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Poster for Lesya Ukrainka's Pleyada

2026 · ★ 0.0 (0)

At the tail end of the 19th century, a young up-and-coming composer and author named Larysa Petrivna Kosach Kvitka decides to take her amateur writing to the next level, and, along with a group of like-minded individuals forms the Pleiada Literary Association and takes on a new name: Lesya Ukrainka.

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Poster for A Calm Sea and Beautiful Days with You

2026 · ★ 0.0 (0)

Based on the Japanese manga of the same title.

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Poster for Thought

1987 · ★ 0.0 (0)

The film tells about the struggle of two principles existing in man - good and evil, the law of the victory of good over evil, pure morality over selfishness, and calls on the viewer to take an active life position and be optimistic.

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Poster for Carelessly There

— · ★ 0.0 (0)

As Elaine grapples with romantic feelings for her best friend May, she begins to confront her own identity, and the lies she’s told to protect it.

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Set against the competitive world of Lagos Fashion Week, three emerging designers fight for the visibility that could transform their careers. Through their experiences, the documentary explores ambition, identity and the often unseen forces that determine who gets noticed, and who gets left behind, in Nigeria’s fashion industry.

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Poster for I am a Poem

2012 · ★ 0.0 (0)

Portrait made for the 70th birthday of Rosa von Praunheim by his close collaborator.

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Poster for Grey

2026 · ★ 0.0 (0)

A woman's flirtatious encounter at a bar explores the grey area between connection and danger.

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Poster for F 63.9 Love Sickness

2013 · ★ 4.7 (3)

A comedy about the love between a doctor who specializes in sexually transmitted diseases and an astronaut, and a covert space experiment.

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Poster for Cuak

2014 · ★ 4.0 (2)

CUAK, which roughly translates to 'cold feet', follows the story of Adam on the verge of getting married and having second thoughts as he goes through the events that lead up to this moment - how they first met, the in-laws and best friends and making tough decisions such as converting ones religion to get married. The film is uniquely told by 5 directors who each direct each of these events as segments of the film, combining together to make one full narrative in a variety of different styles - ranging from drama and comedy to noir and mockumentary - making CUAK a truly Malaysian movie with themes that resonate with a universal audience regardless of race or religion.

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An in-depth look at the past four decades of work by legendary martial artist, Jackie Chan.

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Poster for Song of Songs

2015 · ★ 8.0 (1)

1905. A Jewish Shtetl. Shimek and Buzya are two 10 year olds. Of course, she is a princess and he is a prince. They live in the same yard, in neighboring palaces. What Buzya really means to him, Shimek begins to understand only years later when, far away from home, when he receives the news that Buzya is about to be married off.

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Poster for The Brilliant Dance

1999 · ★ 0.0 (0)

The story of Hu Xiaoyan, a student at a dance school.

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Poster for Suamiku Lelaki Pendosa

2021 · ★ 0.0 (0)

# The Story of Dean Ilyas The story of Dean Ilyas, who appears perfect but leans towards homosexuality—a same-sex relationship. Dean attempts to change with the help and support of his wife, Cahaya Malaika. Cahaya Malaika (Sophia AlBarakbah) was raised with love by Mr. Firdaus (Fauzi Nawawi) and Mrs. Wahidah (Aleza Shadan). Cahaya is very close to her sister, Anggun Dania (Shima Anuar). Cahaya becomes engaged to a man of her choice, Nik Safri (Kael). Unfortunately, their engagement is broken off after the secret of Cahaya's identity is revealed. Moreover, Cahaya is also insulted by Nik Safri as an illegitimate child. As a result, the relationship between Anggun and Dahlia with their mother also becomes strained. Cahaya is still able to be gracious and tries to accept her fate. She also persuades and encourages her depressed mother. Not long after, Cahaya meets Dean Ilyas (Dato' Aaron Aziz), who acts as a hero to save Cahaya from being further hurt by Nik Safri at a food stall.

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Poster for Stuck

2018 · ★ 4.6 (5)

Darby finds herself in trouble with the law, and is sentenced to house arrest. Now she must serve thirty days in the home she used to share with her ex-boyfriend, that he now shares with his new fiancee.

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Poster for Stone Heart

2014 · ★ 0.0 (0)

“Pusong Bato” (Stone Heart) is about Cinta Dela Cruz, a middle-aged faded actress who tries to relive and remember her glorious days as a movie star in the 1970s. She does this by watching films at home everyday until one day, during an earthquake; something breaks into her window and wakes her up from her Hollywood dream.

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Poster for In the Light of Day

2026 · ★ 10.0 (1)

A lesbian woman plans to escape her small town with her married lover, but when her lover refuses to leave, she must make a choice.

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Poster for Look for a Woman

1982 · ★ 7.2 (34)

The story begins when Alice Postique, who had to stay late at work, discovers her boss Roche with a knife in his back. When the police detective arrives, Alice recognizes him as her old friend.

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