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Italy/Germany/Chile/USA | 2024 | 123
Set in a remote corner of Brazil largely untouched by the modern world, this earnest and moving drama centers on 13-year-old Marcielle, who yearns to escape her hostile home and a village that has resisted change for generations.
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France | 2024 | 91
While investigating a painting owned by a working-class family from the provinces, a hotshot Parisian art broker quickly realizes it's a genuine Egon Schiele masterpiece looted by the Nazis in 1939. This thrilling drama is filled with deceit, surprises, and double dealings.
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USA/Canada | 2023 | 99
In this hilarious rom-com, Naveen (Karan Soni) introduces his white fiancé Jay (Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff) to his conservative Indian parents, who must reconcile their traditional values with their son’s love while planning the perfect traditional Indian wedding to honor two gay men.
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USA | 2023 | 105
Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men, including wary newcomer (Clarence Maclin), in this stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art, starring an unforgettable ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors.
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France | 2024 | 103
The versatile and prolific filmmaker François Ozon channels a touch of Claude Chabrol in this taut drama exploring generational tensions and the art of rule-breaking. Hélène Vincent and Josiane Balasko shine as old friends who share both an unconventional past and difficulties with their children.
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United Kingdom | 2024 | 132
Legendary crossbow marksman William Tell gets an epic drama that goes beyond the apple on his son's head. In 1307, the power-hungry Austrian Hapsburgs encroach on peaceful Switzerland. Tell (masterfully played by Claes Bang, also at the festival in <i>Bonjour Tristesse</i>) realizes what matters most: his family and preserving his country's independence for future generations.
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USA | 2024 | 84
Winner of the 2024 Tribeca Audience Award, this fast-paced comedy follows a New York Sabbath dinner that spirals hilariously out of control as several generations of modern Jews grapple with the tensions between secular and religious life – all while contending with a dead body in the bathroom.
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Iran/France/Sweden/Germany | 2023 | 96
A 70-year-old widow in Tehran disrupts her predictable routine by pursuing a relationship with a lonely taxi driver. As she embraces the possibility of new love, this unexpected meeting evolves into an unforgettable evening full of surprises.
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Iceland | 2024 | 121
As COVID-19 shuts down international travel, an older widower, Kristoffer, embarks on a journey from Iceland to England and Japan to find Miko, the one who got away, in this achingly poignant romantic drama.
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Congratulations to the <i>Touch</i> team on making the shortlist for Best International Feature Film for the 97th Academy Awards!
France/Germany/Belgium | 2024 | 106
Hamid is part of a secret group hunting fugitive leaders of the Syrian regime. His mission brings him to France, on the trail of his former torturer. This gripping manhunt expertly balances cloak-and-dagger intrigue with an acute psychological exploration of grief and exile.
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Nepal | 2024 | 150
In a stunningly beautiful polyandrous village, pregnant Pema faces harmful gossip when her main husband, Tashi, fails to return from a trading trip. Determined to set things right, she embarks on a journey with her other husband, the young monk Karma, to find him.
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Japan | 2024 | 129
Combining the classic themes of samurai films with modern questions of honor and morality, beloved filmmaker Kazuya Shiraishi's Edo-period drama follows a wandering ronin as he faces betrayal and revenge, all building to a pulse-pounding finale.
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South Korea | 2024 | 90
In this enigmatic comedy, a mysterious French woman (Isabelle Huppert) drifts through Seoul, blending into the everyday and vanishing into the background. Struggling without money or means, she finds solace in makgeolli (Korean rice wine), and takes up work as a French teacher for two Korean women.
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Spain/Belgium | 2024 | 122
In the 9th century, a nun becomes an abbess tasked with repopulating and Christianizing the border territories in conflict with the Moors. Her determination to fulfill her mission compels her to confront her family, the nobility, and ultimately the mighty Church itself.
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Brazil | 2024 | 110
Oscar®-nominated director Petra Costa charts the meteoric rise of evangelicalism and its transformative impact on Brazilian politics. With remarkable access to televangelists and presidents alike, this documentary delves into the disruptive power of religion over a young democracy.
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France/Spain/Portugal | 2024 | 102
The director of <i>Stranger by the Lake</i> concocts a sly brew of sex, religion, and murder in a provincial French village where the return of a polyamorous former local sets off a macabre chain of erotic events as unpredictable as it is perversely funny.
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Czech Republic | 2024 | 131
Set in 1968, a pivotal moment in modern Czech history, this dynamic and suspenseful drama follows the international office at Czechoslovak Radio led by editor Milan Weiner, whose commitment to honest journalism and the truth puts the organization in the crosshairs of the secret police.
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Congratulations to the <i>Waves</i> team on making the shortlist for Best International Feature Film for the 97th Academy Awards!
Australia | 2024 | 93
Up in the Hollywood Hills, the remarkable and empathetic Terry Masear tends to wounded hummingbirds, nursing them back to health. This joyful, gorgeously shot portrait teaches us as much about these fragile, amazing creatures as it does about the tenacity of the human heart.
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Taiwan | 2023 | 111
In this thought-provoking drama, an affluent landlord nicknamed Old Fox teaches an 11-year-old boy the ways of wealth. But will these skills prevail over the values of kindness and generosity instilled by his economically struggling father?
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Italy/USA | 2023 | 118
A box office phenomenon in its native Italy, this surprising, humorous, and empowering musical melodrama follows an industrious working-class woman in post-WWII Rome as she rises above domestic violence to forge a brighter future for her daughter.
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China | 2024 | 110
Returning after ten years away, Lang finds his hometown partially abandoned and overrun by wild dogs. Hired to clear the area of strays before the 2008 Olympics, he forms a bond with a black dog that mirrors his own loneliness.
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Morocco | 2024 | 102
Inspired by the fierce female poets who came before her, small-town chanteuse Touda dreams of becoming a true Sheikha (a traditional Moroccan performer). Tired of performing in provincial bars under men’s lustful gazes, she sets her sights on Casablanca.
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Denmark/USA | 2024 | 110
As the 2008 financial crisis hits Europe, a group of tenacious, ambitious men plan Denmark’s largest-ever heist. Led by a veteran boxer seeking redemption, this suspenseful caper explores the mechanics of the job, internal conflicts, and personal costs.
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Palestine/Germany/France/Italy/Qatar | 2024 | 123
Told in four chapters, this lively, naturalistic, award-winning drama follows a family of Palestinian citizens of Israel in Haifa. Through his characters, Oscar®-nominated director Scandar Copti (<i>Ajami</i>) explores deep divides between genders and ethnicities while exposing the traditions and values that shape their lives. Best Film, Thessaloniki.
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Congratulations to the <i>Happy Holidays</i> team on receiving the Bridging the Borders Award Special Mention at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival!
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Spain | 2023 | 96
This sumptuous documentary invites viewers to savor the artistry of winemaking in La Rioja, showcasing stunning imagery and insights from winemakers, sommeliers, and award-winning enologists. Discover the rich variety of Spain’s most celebrated wines and the hidden secrets behind them.
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USA | 2024 | 91
Fire Island Pines is often described as a gay paradise. This wide-ranging, seductive documentary offers a probing look at the men who live, work, and party there, examining its storied past, hedonistic flair, ecologically imperiled future, and the clash between different generations of gay men.
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South Africa | 2024 | 98
Set in Rhodesia in 1980, as the election of Robert Mugabe spells the end of white colonialism, actor Embeth Davidtz's dazzling directorial debut adapted from Alexandra Fuller's memoir unfolds through the eyes of eight-year-old Bobo.
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Lithuania | 2024 | 88
This subtle, powerful drama depicts a family tragedy through shifting perspectives and timelines. During what was meant to be a peaceful weekend in the countryside, two sisters on summer holiday with their families experience a life-altering event.
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Bhutan/Hungary | 2024 | 94
In this heartwarming, multi-layered study, Amber Kumar Gurung collects data for the Gross National Happiness Index by going door to door in the Bhutanese Himalayas. Along the way, he uncovers a complex portrait of life experiences that mirrors his own struggles and quest for happiness.
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Israel | 2024 | 107
The feature debut from Tom Nesher (daughter of Avi Nesher, subject of the documentary His Own Way, also at the festival) is a fierce drama inspired by family tragedy. When her beloved brother dies, Eden (Lia Elalouf) takes desperate measures to fill the void. Winner of multiple awards, including the Viewpoints Award at Tribeca.
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Note: Filmmaker Tom Nesher is one of <a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/variety-10-directors-to-watch-2025-1236213938/" target="_blank">Variety's 10 Directors to Watch for 2025</a>!
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Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2024 | 98
In this entertaining and poignant dramedy, a feisty woman travels to a remote Croatian island seeking answers about her past. As her mission takes longer than expected, the charming locale, quirky locals, and an unexpected romance reshape her views about her identity and ambitions.
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Italy | 2024 | 119
The arrival of a young army deserter from the South during the final year of World War II sends ripples through a remote mountain community, profoundly impacting the extended family of a local school teacher in this intimate drama that garnered multiple awards at the 2024 Venice Film Festival.
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Congratulations to the <i>Vermiglio</i> team on making the shortlist for Best International Feature Film for the 97th Academy Awards!
Argentina | 2024 | 96
In this entertaining equestrian-themed psychological thriller-comedy, a legendary jockey on a downward spiral must compete for a powerful gangster. A catastrophic race brings life-altering, gender-bending, and romantic consequences for everyone involved.
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USA | 2024 | 93
Inspired by the birth of his grandson, filmmaker Bobby Roth gathered 50 friends – including Peter Coyote, Henry Winkler, and Michelle Satter – to take stock of their lives, loves, mistakes, and regrets in this wonderfully candid examination of the journeys we've taken.
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USA | 2024 | 99
A father and son journey through Atlanta on their way to their first baseball game together, navigating a new reality while facing both exasperating challenges and moments of tenderness. Director David Fortune's debut feature delicately examines a father's love in the wake of tragedy, creating an intimate family portrait.
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Note: Filmmaker David Fortune is one of <a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/variety-10-directors-to-watch-2025-1236213938/" target="_blank">Variety's 10 Directors to Watch for 2025</a>!
Zambia/United Kingdom/Ireland | 2024 | 99
Piercing and enigmatic, this tale of patriarchy and betrayal follows a young woman as she witnesses an increasingly disconcerting grieving process following her uncle's death. The loss triggers a reckoning with generational trauma for a family more inclined to ignore the past than confront it.
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Spain/France/Argentina | 2024 | 107
Three women, separated by time and space, are unknowingly linked by an inexplicable threat. A sinister force is stalking them and provoking unthinkable acts of violence, all with one chilling connection: the haunting sound of a wailing.
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USA | 2024 | 83
After decades of concealing his trans identity, Ahmad, a 60-something Iranian expat, delves into the LGBTQ+ archives to explore his sexuality. With guidance from Kieran, a nonbinary archivist, he reimagines his life as an out trans man in this dreamy, sensual exploration of transmasculine desire.
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USA | 2024 | 99
Prepare to be outraged and moved by this impassioned film about the fight for reproductive rights in Texas, featuring extraordinary women and a brave lawyer who wage an uphill battle against the state's draconian laws, which have put the lives of so many women in peril.
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United Kingdom | 2024 | 120
After inheriting her late husband's position as a police constable, Santosh (Shahana Goswami) is drawn into a high-profile case where police corruption makes justice elusive for the lower classes. Thankfully, she finds guidance from the magnetic feminist Inspector Sharma (Sunita Rajwar).
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Congratulations to the <i>Santosh</i> team on making the shortlist for Best International Feature Film for the 97th Academy Awards!
USA | 2024 | 114
The tumultuous journey of beloved singer-songwriter Janis Ian – who found fame as a teenager with her boundary-breaking song “Society’s Child” – unfolds in this saga of an artist who triumphed over homophobia, a misogynistic music industry, debilitating health issues, and a gun-toting lover.
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USA | 2024 | 114
A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern.
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Thailand | 2024 | 125
A lazy college dropout quits his job to care for his grandmother, hoping to inherit her fortune. This deeply affecting portrait offers an honest look at a family grappling with clashing values and dynamics as they face the impending loss of their matriarch.
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Congratulations to the <i>How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies</i> team on making the shortlist for Best International Feature Film for the 97th Academy Awards!
USA | 2024 | 104
Liza Minnelli tells her own story in this fabulous salute to an iconic talent. It's all here: her childhood in mother Judy Garland's shadow, her bonds with mentors Kay Thompson, Charles Aznavour, and Bob Fosse, her up-and-down marriages, and the triumphs of Broadway and Cabaret.
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