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The Future
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The Future

2011
Suddenly aware that their lives will radically change in a month's time, Sophie and Jason quit their jobs, pursue new interests and disconnect from the Internet, knowing that their actions will literally change the course of history.

Directed by:

  • Miranda July
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    Paul Bowles: Half Moon
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    Paul Bowles: Half Moon

    1995
    Three short films based on short stories by expatriate American novelist Paul Bowles capture the sense of loss and alienation so common in his works. "Merkala Beach" follows the dissolution of a friendship after a pretty face enters the picture; "Call at Corazon" traces a newlywed couple's challenges while cruising up the Amazon River; and "Allal" chronicles the extraordinary transformation of an Indian boy who befriends a cobra.

    Directed by:

  • Frieder Schlaich
  • Irene von Alberti
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    Upstate
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    Upstate

    2010
    After emerging from isolation following her mother's death, Liz (Iracel Rivero) decides to travel to the Catskills to bond with her oldest friend, Steve (Max Arnaud), a newlywed living in rural bliss. But the reunion proves fraught with complications. Steve's wife, Sylvia (Suzan Mikiel Kennedy), senses danger in the old friends' closeness, while Steve and Liz struggle to work out their feelings for each other.

    Directed by:

  • Andrew Luis
  • Katherine Nolfi
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    Harvest Time
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    Harvest Time

    2004
    After her husband returns from World War II severely disabled, hardworking Russian tractor operator Antonina (Lyudmila Motornaya) must support the entire family. Her industrious attitude pays off when becomes the first woman to win the coveted Red Flag as a reward for her contributions to the collective. But now she has an additional job -- keeping the rampant mice from eating the flag.

    Directed by:

  • Marina Razbezhkina
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    Yes
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    Yes

    2004
    A love affair develops between an American woman (Joan Allen) and a Middle Eastern man (Simon Abkarian) in this tale of religion, politics and sex. Tired of her loveless marriage with her politician husband (Sam Neill), the woman embarks on a journey with her Lebanese lover. But if their passionate romance is to last through trips to London, Beirut and Havana, they must each overcome cultural and personal prejudices. Shirley Henderson co-stars.

    Directed by:

  • Sally Potter
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    You Must Remember This
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    You Must Remember This

    1992
    Budding basketball star Ella (Maria Celedonio) discovers that her much-loved great-uncle (Robert Guillaume), who now works days as a barber, was one of the early great black film directors nearly a half-century before. In helping her uncle to accept his past, Ella becomes custodian of a rich cultural legacy from a little-known era in history. This truly inspiring story also stars Tim Reid.

    Directed by:

  • Helaine Head
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    Meek's Cutoff
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    Meek's Cutoff

    2011
    Set in 1845, this drama follows a group of settlers as they embark on a punishing journey along the Oregon Trail. When their guide leads them astray, the expedition is forced to contend with the unforgiving conditions of the high plain desert.

    Directed by:

  • Kelly Reichardt
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    La Lingerie
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    La Lingerie

    2008
    When Miu hits a romantic dry spell, she turns to her girlfriends CC, Celine and Donut for support. But as her pals dispense advice from the lingerie shop where one of them works, they reveal that their own love lives aren't exactly sizzling hot.

    Directed by:

  • Hing-Ka Chan
  • Janet Chun
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    The White Space
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    The White Space

    2009
    New to Naples and feeling a sense of isolation, Maria's (Margherita Buy) life is driven deeper into a state of emotional limbo while she waits for her newborn daughter, Irene, to grow beyond the perils of the neonatal ward and hospital's preemie incubator. Francesca Comencini's study of one woman's reconciliation of her daughter's struggle for life with her own misery was nominated for a Golden Lion Award at the 66th Annual Venice Film Festival.

    Directed by:

  • Francesca Comencini
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    The Holy Girl
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    The Holy Girl

    2004
    Amalia (Maria Alche) lives with her mother (Mercedes Moran) and uncle (Alejandro Urdapilleta) in the family's dilapidated hotel. Dr. Jano (Carlos Belloso) is a married guest at the hotel. One day, he suggestively presses himself into Amalia, and she finds herself drawn to him. She begins spying on the man, determined to save him from sin, but Dr. Jano's life is soon on the brink of ruin as Amalia's fascination triggers devastating events.

    Directed by:

  • Lucrecia Martel
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    Love, Murder and Deceit
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    Love, Murder and Deceit

    1997
    Sexy, strikingly beautiful -- and lonely -- Caitlin Cory (Rachel Ward) could be courting her own murder when she cranks up the heat on a forbidden, lusty affair with Eric (Joshua Morrow), the grown son of her wealthy, older husband, Richard (Terry O'Quinn). Mary Lambert directs this made-for-television drama fraught with dangerous obsession, jealousy and revenge. Marion Guyot, Al Wiggins and Tonea Stewart co-star.

    Directed by:

  • Mary Lambert
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    Brilliant But Cancelled: EZ Streets
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    Brilliant But Cancelled: EZ Streets

    1996
    Created by Oscar-winning screenwriter Paul Haggis, this critically lauded TV drama follows the disparate but interconnected lives of a ruthless mob boss (Joe Pantoliano), a hardworking detective (Ken Olin) and a struggling ex-con (Jason Gedrick). Haggis and company produced only a handful of episodes before the innovative series -- which featured intricate scripts and complex characterizations -- got the ax.

    Directed by:

  • Paul Haggis
  • Anita W. Addison
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    He Who Finds a Wife
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    He Who Finds a Wife

    2009
    Wedding bells are set to ring for engaged couple Ansel (Kyum Dunbar) and Lauren (Shelli Boone), but premarital counseling makes them realize that they hold very different beliefs. Prompted by fears of her husband's infidelity, Lauren vows to stay abstinent until marriage. But when sexy Bre (Liris Crosse) becomes Ansel's new co-worker, temptations billow in this gripping drama, featuring a hip soundtrack by composer Cornelius Mims.

    Directed by:

  • Danielle L. Ross
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    Living 'til the End
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    Living 'til the End

    2005
    A visit to a psychic leaves Jack (Sean Maher) with two pieces of lousy news: His girlfriend has been cheating on him and he will die on his next birthday. Taking the latter prediction to heart, Jack waits the year out in his apartment turned bunker, until a vivacious but terminally ill woman (Jaime Ray Newman) changes his perspective. The two lives combine with poignant results in this romantic drama from debut director Amanda Goodwin.

    Directed by:

  • Amanda Goodwin
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    Celestial Clockwork
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    Celestial Clockwork

    1994
    Hoping to parlay her vocal talents into a career as an opera star, runaway bride Ana Mendoza (Ariadna Gil) boards a plane to Paris in this fanciful Cinderella tale. But when her envious new roommate Céleste (Arielle Dombasle) pulls every trick in the book to derail Ana's plans, her crusty voice coach, a tetchy lesbian shrink and a psychic gay waiter conspire to help Ana realize her dream. The cast also includes Evelyne Didi and Frédéric Longbois.

    Directed by:

  • Fina Torres
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    Steal Me
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    Steal Me

    2005
    Trailing his wayward mom to Montana, 15-year-old kleptomaniac Jake (Danny Alexander) finds refuge with an all-American family that doesn't seem to care about his checkered past. Unfortunately, he can't resist the urge to lift random items from around their house. Meanwhile, Jake -- who has a penchant for older women -- beds the middle-aged next-door neighbor (Toby Poser) and seduces the lady of the house (Cara Seymour).

    Directed by:

  • Melissa Painter
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    Now and Then
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    Now and Then

    1995
    Waxing nostalgic about the bittersweet passage from childhood to puberty in this tender coming-of-age tale, four childhood girlfriends -- Teeny, Chrissy, Samantha and Roberta -- recall the magical summer of 1970. During their walk down memory lane, they reconcile experiences with boys, secrets, bullies and more. Lesli Linka Glatter directs; Gaby Hoffmann, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Cloris Leachman, Thora Birch and Christina Ricci co-star.

    Directed by:

  • Lesli Linka Glatter
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    Now and Then (1995)
    A heartwarming movie about four childhood girlfriends who, in adulthood reunion, relive their experience of the life-changing summer of 1970, including a mystery death, divorce, standing up to the boys, first kiss, and the meaning of true friendship. Each explores her unique identity amidst family and friends. Beautifully directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
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