director  Park Chan-Wook

starring  tang wai · hae il park · lee jung-hyun

language(s)  Korean · mandarin  Subtitles  english

format  dvd and blu-ray

South Korean psychological thriller directed by Park Chan-Wook. What begins as a standard suicide case soon turns into something far more beguiling for insomniac detective Hae-jun (Park Hae-il) when he meets the elusive Chinese immigrant Seo-rae (Tang Wei). As the truth becomes harder to define, and more bodies turn up, Hae-jun is forced to question not only his own tenacity as a police officer, but also the essential values of his personal life.

director  Charlotte Wells

starring  paul mescal · frankie corio · celia rowlson hall

language(s)  english

format  dvd and blu-ray

the stunning debut from scottish writer-director charlotte wells, aftersun juxtaposes a hopeful coming-of-age story with a poignant, intimate family portrait that leaves an indelible impression. at a fading vacation resort in the late 1990s, 11-year-old sophie (frankie corio) treasures rare time together with her loving and idealistic father, calum (bafta winner paul mescal, normal people). as a world of adolescence creeps into view, beyond her eye calum struggles under the weight of life outside of fatherhood. twenty years later, sophie’s tender recollections of their last holiday become a powerful and heartrending portrait of their relationship, as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn’t, in charlotte wells’ superb and searingly emotional debut film. winner of the french touch jury prize at the cannes 2022 critics’ week and the grand prize at the deauville american film festival.

director  Ryusuke Hamaguchi

starring  Hidetoshi Nishijima · Tôko Miura · Reika Kirishima

language(s)  japanese · English · Korean · German · Mandarin · Tagalog · Indonesian · Malay  subtitles  english

format  dvd and blu-ray

DRIVE MY CAR is a masterful, moving and multi award-winning film from Ryusuke Hamaguchi (WHEEL OF FORTUNE AND FANTASY), based on the short story of the same name by international bestselling author Haruki Murakami. Kafuku (Hidetoshi Nishijima), a stage actor and director, is happily married to Oto (Reika Kirishima), a screenwriter. However, when Oto suddenly passes away, she leaves behind a secret. Two years later, Kafuku, still unable to fully cope with the loss of his wife, receives an offer to direct a play at a theater festival in Hiroshima. There, he meets Misaki (Toko Miura), a reserved young woman assigned to be his chauffeur. As they spend time together, Kafuku confronts the mystery of his wife that quietly haunts him. Winner of the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, Best Screenplay in Cannes 2021 and the BAFTA for Film Not in the English Language.

director  Joachim Trier

starring  Renate Reinsve · Anders Danielsen Lie · Reika Kirishima

language(s)  Norwegian  subtitles  english

format  dvd and blu-ray

Acclaimed filmmaker Joachim Trier (Oslo, August 31st, Louder Than Bombs) returns with THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD, a wistful and subversive romantic drama about the quest for love and meaning. Set in contemporary Oslo, it features a star-making lead performance from Renate Reinsve as a young woman who, on the verge of turning thirty, navigates multiple love affairs, existential uncertainty and career dissatisfaction as she slowly starts deciding what she wants to do, who she wants to be, and ultimately who she wants to become. As much a formally playful character study as it is a poignant and perceptive observation of quarter-life angst, this life-affirming coming of age story deservedly won Reinsve the Best Actress award at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.

director  Paul Verhoeven

starring  Virginie Efira · Charlotte Rampling · Daphne Patakia

language(s)  French  subtitles  english

format  dvd and blu-ray

From renowned provocateur Paul Verhoeven (Elle, Basic Instinct), BENEDETTA is a subversive erotic drama based on the true story of a 17th century nun entangled in a forbidden lesbian affair. Virginie Efira stars as the titular Benedetta, a nun whose religious fervor begins to manifest in increasingly sensual and violent visions of Jesus. These hallucinations arouse the suspicions of Charlotte Rampling’s shrewd abbess, Sister Felicita, whose distrust grows when a farm girl called Bartolomea (Daphne Patakia) enters the convent seeking refuge, and quickly develops an attraction to Benedetta. Premiering at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, Verhoeven’s intoxicating latest is a transgressive and alluring look at faith, power and religion, and is every bit as scandalous as you would expect from the controversial filmmaker.

director  Emma Seligman

starring  Rachel Sennott · Danny Deferrari · Fred Melamed

language(s)  english

format  dvd

Shiva Baby is a darkly playful comedy of chaos about a young bisexual woman grappling with tradition and independence over the course of one climactic day-long shiva, a Jewish gathering of friends and family during a time of mourning. A highlight of 2020’s Toronto International Film Festival and SXSW, and featuring a standout lead performance from emerging actor-comedian Rachel Sennott, the acclaimed feature debut from writer-director Emma Seligman is bold, modern filmmaking at its most daring, hilarious and unforgettable.

director  Leos Carax

starring  Adam Driver · Marion Cotillard · Simon Helberg

language(s)  english

format  dvd and blu-ray

An epic musical on the pitfalls of love, fame and fortune from visionary filmmaker Leos Carax (Holy Motors), starring Adam Driver (Marriage Story) and Marion Cotillard (La Vie En Rose). The glamorous lives of a seemingly perfect celebrity couple – a provocative stand-up comedian and an internationally renowned opera singer – take an unexpected turn when their daughter Annette is born with a mysterious gift. An unabashedly unique and unforgettable spectacle, this Cannes Best Director prize winner co-stars Simon Helberg and features an original story and music by Sparks, one of pop’s best-loved and most influential cult bands.

director  Kelly Reichardt

starring  Alia Shawkat · John magaro · Dylan Smith

language(s)  english

format  dvd and blu-ray

Award-winning director Kelly Reichardt (Meek’s Cutoff, Wendy and Lucy) returns with the eagerly awaited First Cow, a gripping and glorious story of friendship, petty crime and the pursuit of the American dream on the harsh frontier of the Pacific Northwest. In 1820s Oregon, two loners team up to seek their fortune through a scheme to steal milk from the wealthy landowner’s prized Jersey cow – the first, and only, in the territory. A true masterpiece from one of the great modern American filmmakers.

director  Celine Sciamma

starring  Joséphine Sanz · Gabrielle Sanz · Nina Meurisse

language(s)  French  subtitles  english

format  dvd and blu-ray

Following her grandmother’s passing, eight-year-old Nelly encounters a mysteriously familiar girl in the woods. An immediate bond forms, propelling Nelly into a fantastical journey of self-discovery. Together, they navigate enchanted landscapes, unraveling secrets that weave the tapestry of their connection. This mystical odyssey becomes a poignant catalyst for Nelly, aiding her in reconciling with the recent loss. Through magical escapades and heartfelt moments, Nelly learns profound lessons about the cyclical nature of life and the enduring power of cherished memories. The mysterious girl becomes a guiding light, helping Nelly embrace the bittersweet reality of farewell while finding solace in the beauty of everlasting connections.

director  David Robert Mitchell

starring  Andrew Garfield · Riley Keough · Topher Grace

language(s)  english

format  dvd and blu-ray

Andrew Garfield stars in this dark comedy written and directed by David Robert Mitchell. When Sam (Garfield) discovers a mysterious woman swimming in his pool one evening, he quickly becomes infatuated with her. After spending the night together she departs with the promise of meeting up again. When Sam goes to her apartment however, he finds it empty, with no trace that she ever lived there. Believing there is something sinister behind her disappearance, Sam embarks on a quest to decipher potential clues that could lead him to his mystery lady.

director  Andrea Arnold

language(s)   english

format  dvd and blu-ray

Academy Award-winning director Andrea Arnold (American Honey, Fish Tank) returns with COW, a compelling portrait of the life of a dairy cow called Luma that marks her first foray into feature-length documentary filmmaking. This intimate and observational work chronicles its subject’s daily life, from grazing in green fields to giving birth, making milk and everything in between. A profoundly empathetic and unexpectedly moving contemplation of life and our relationship with animals, this is pure cinema shot through with Arnold’s typically vivacious energy.

director  Ben Sharrock

starring  Sidse Babett Knudsen · Kenneth Collard · Amir El-Masry

language(s)  English · arabic  subtitles  english

format  dvd and blu-ray

Ben Sharrock’s critically adored Limbo is a wry, funny and poignant cross-cultural satire that subtly sews together the hardship and hope of the refugee experience. Set on a fictional remote Scottish island, it follows a group of new arrivals as they await the results of their asylum claims. Among them is Omar (Amir El-Masry), a young Syrian musician struggling with the guilt, regret and grief that comes with leaving his former life behind. This deadpan comedy-drama from a bold new voice in British cinema shines a light on the hearts and lives of those at the centre of a crisis that is mostly only experienced through the headlines.

director  Mia Hansen-Love

starring  Vicky Krieps · Tim roth · Grace delrue

language(s)  English · French · Swedish  subtitles  english

format  dvd and blu-ray

A filmmaking couple living in America, Chris (Vicky Krieps) and Tony (Tim Roth), retreat to the mythical Faro island for the Summer. In this wild, breathtaking landscape where Bergman lived and shot his most celebrated pieces, they hope to find inspiration for their upcoming films. As days spent separately pass by, the fascination for the island operates on Chris and souvenirs of her first love resurface. Lines between reality and fiction will then progressively blur and tear our couple even more apart.

director  Sebastian Meise

starring  Franz Rogowski · Georg Friedrich · Anton von Lucke

language(s)  German · English  subtitles  english

format  dvd and blu-ray

In post-war Germany, liberation by the Allies does not mean freedom for everyone. Hans has been found guilty for his homosexuality, deemed grounds for imprisonment under Paragraph 175. Over the course of decades, he is spied on and repeatedly jailed as a result. As Hans returns to prison again and again, he develops an unlikely bond with his cellmate Viktor, a convicted murderer. What begins as revulsion blossoms over time into something far more tender. Winner of the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at Cannes, and starring an exceptional Franz Rogowski (Transit), Sebastian Meise’s GREAT FREEDOM is a searing depiction of love in the face of injustice.

director  Ali Abbasi

starring  Eva Melander · Eero Milonoff · Jörgen Thorsson

language(s)  Swedish  subtitles  english

format  dvd and blu-ray

Swedish fantasy drama based on the short story by John Ajvide Lindqvist. Tina (Eva Melander) works for the Swedish Customs Services, where she uses her unique ability to smell guilt and shame to apprehend criminals crossing the border. After she is recruited to use her special talent on a police investigation, Tina meets Vore (Eero Milonoff) a mysterious, similarly disfigured man who illuminates her life and forces her to question her past.

director  Michel Franco

starring  Naian Gonzalez Norvind · Diego Boneta · Mónica Del Carmen

language(s)  Spanish  subtitles  english

format  dvd and blu-ray

New Order, a compelling dystopian thriller by acclaimed writer-director Michel Franco, unfolds in contemporary Mexico City. The narrative takes a gripping turn as a violent nationwide uprising interrupts a luxurious high society wedding. Winner of the 2020 Venice Film Festival Grand Jury Prize, Franco’s provocative filmmaking challenges viewers to confront shocking events that demand attention. In this tense tale of societal upheaval, New Order captivates with its bold storytelling, urging audiences not to avert their gaze from the unsettling realities it unveils.

director  Luca Guadagnino

starring  Dakota johnson · tilda swinton · mia goth

language(s)  english · german  subtitles  english

format  dvd and blu-ray

Luca Guadagnino directs this remake of the 1977 Italian horror by Dario Argento. When young American ballet student Susie Bannion (Dakota Johnson) arrives at a German dance academy, the violent and bloody murder of one of the students opens her eyes to the history of the mysterious academy. As the body count rises, Susie becomes involved in a tale of murder, black magic and madness. The cast also includes Chloe Grace Moretz, Tilda Swinton and Malgorzata Bela.

director  Xavier Dolan

starring  Gabriel D’Almeida Freitas · Xavier Dolan · Pier-Luc Funk

language(s)  French  subtitles  english

format  dvd and blu-ray

In a poignant tale, childhood best friends find themselves tasked with sharing a kiss for a student short film. As the scripted intimacy unfolds, a lingering doubt creeps in, forcing them to confront their true preferences. The delicate balance of their brotherhood within their social circle is jeopardized, setting in motion a transformative journey that ultimately alters the course of their lives. This innocent request for a cinematic moment becomes a catalyst for self-discovery, challenging friendship, and reshaping the dynamics of their intertwined destinies.

director  Andreas Fontana

starring  Fabrizio Rongione · Stéphanie Cléau · carmen iriondo

language(s)  french · spanish · english  subtitles  english

format  dvd and blu-ray

Argentina, the late 1970s. Private banker Yvan (Fabrizio Rongione) arrives from Geneva to replace a colleague who has disappeared in military-ruled Buenos Aires. Moving through a society under surveillance, he finds himself untangling a sinister web of colonialism, high finance, and a nation’s “Dirty War”. A remarkably assured debut from Swiss writer-director Andreas Fontana, AZOR is a riveting look at international intrigue worthy of John le Carre or Graham Greene.

director  Valdimar Johannsson

starring  Noomi Rapace · Bjorn Hlynur Haraldsson · Ingvar E. Sigurdsson

language(s)  icelandic  subtitles  english

format  dvd and blu-ray

Maria and Ingvar, a childless couple in Iceland, stumble upon a mysterious newborn on their farm, ushering in unexpected joy. The prospect of family life transforms their world, infusing it with newfound happiness. However, this unforeseen twist takes a dark turn, unraveling their lives and dreams. The joyous beginnings evolve into a haunting tale of destruction, as the couple grapples with the unforeseen consequences of their discovery, turning their once-promising journey into a poignant narrative of shattered dreams.

director  Juliano Dornelles · Kleber Mendonça Filho

starring  Barbara Colen · thomas aquino · silvero pereira

language(s)  portugese · english  subtitles  english

format  dvd and blu-ray

Portuguese Western co-written and directed by Juliano Dornelles and Kleber Mendonca Filho. Teresa (Barbara Colen) returns home to Bacurau for her grandmother’s funeral and finds the sertao village decimated by a corrupt mayor and under attack from a band of wealthy American tourists. With no one coming to their aid, the villagers unite to fight back, boosted by the effects of a psychoactive drug.

director  Olivier Meyrou

language(s)  french  subtitles  english

format  dvd

Under Olivier Meyrou’s direction, this documentary illuminates the poignant culmination of French fashion maestro Yves Saint-Laurent’s illustrious career. Centered on his final show in 1998, the film intimately captures Laurent’s meticulous preparations for this pivotal collection, marking the end of an era. As the narrative unfolds, it provides a compelling glimpse into the creative process and emotional nuances surrounding this momentous occasion. The backdrop of impending change looms, as Saint-Laurent readies his farewell creation before the iconic fashion house undergoes a transformative shift, being acquired by Gucci the following year.