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100 Yards (Mandarin)
In volatile 1920s Tianjin, a mere decade after China's last imperial dynasty was overthrown, a clandestine martial arts circle arose to deter crime and maintain peace between rival martial arts schools. But after a renowned master dies and names his apprentice rather than his son as his successor, he unwittingly kicks off a fierce power struggle that will bring the entire city to the brink of chaos, as the unwritten rule of keeping peace within 100 yards of the academy walls is broken.
Director: Xu Haofeng, Xu Junfeng
Starring: Jacky Heung, Bea Hayden Kuo, Andy On, Tang Shiyi, Li Yuen, Zhao Zheng, Li Fan, Li Mei, Renke Maota, Jiang Jujo, Guo Long
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11 Rebels (Japanese)
During the last samurai war, Japan is split after the fall of the Shoguns. In an effort to stop the advancing army, 11 imprisoned criminals are ordered to defend a mountain pass fortress. With the promise of freedom, forgiveness and redemption for their past crimes, the 11 rebels risk certain death amidst the fierce battle, hail of bullets and slashing swords to make their heroic stand.
Director: Shiraishi Kazuya
Starring: Yamada Takayuki, Nakano Taiga, Onoe Ukon, Sayashi Riho, Sakumoto Takara, Chihara Seiji
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An Unfinished Film (Chinese)
In January 2020, director Xiaorui reunites his cast and crew to complete a film that was abandoned during production ten years earlier. However, the team is suddenly placed into lockdown together during the onset of COVID-19. Confronted with the challenges of the pandemic, Xiaorui and his crew are forced to determine how to move forward in a rapidly changing world. From acclaimed director Lou Ye (Suzhou River, Summer Palace), An Unfinished Film is "an utterly unique and very important movie about Covid, the crisis that affected all of us," (The Guardian). Combining fiction and documentary footage together, Lou Ye both commemorates those lost to the virus and creates "one of the most thoughtful, truthful and tactful depictions of the pandemic ever put to screen." (The Wrap).
Director: Lou Ye
Starring: Qin Hao, Xiaorui Mao, Xi Qi, Xuan Huang
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Deep Sea (Mandarin)
Looking for her estranged mother, a young girl named Shenxiu embarks on a surreal journey into an ethereal underwater realm.
Director: Tian Xiaopeng
Starring: Wang Tingwen, Su Xin, Teng Kuixing, Yang Ting, Ji Jing, Fang Taochen, Haoran Guo
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Godday Godday Chaa (Punjabi)
Set in the conservative 1990s, where societal norms restrict women from accompanying men to weddings and participating in significant customs, Rani takes a bold stand. Determined to challenge these traditions, she assembles a team of like-minded women to fight for their rights. In the face of entrenched norms, Rani's journey unfolds as a compelling narrative of empowerment and societal change, as they strive to break free from restrictive customs and redefine the role of women in wedding ceremonies.
Director: Vijay Kumar Arora
Starring: Sonam Bajwa, Tania, Gitaj Bindrakhia, Gurjazz
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Holy Cow (French)
After the tragic death of his father, 18-year-old Totone is thrust into the unexpected and very adult role of looking after his younger sister and their failing family farm in the Jura section of France. He assumes even more responsibility when he enters a cash competition for the best Comte cheese made in this western part of the French Alps. A "verité" look at the hardscrabble life of French agriculture, it is simultaneously a moving love story and above all an ode to the love of cheese.
Director: Louise Courvoisier
Starring: Clement Faveau, Luna Garret, Maiwene Barthelemy, Dimitry Baudry, Mathis Bernard
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Mekimi Season 1 (Hebrew)
This is the story of Alma, a young media star living in Tel Aviv in the early '90s, who seems to have it all: money, fame, a great boyfriend, and a life running along a sure path to success. But in reality, there is a black hole in Alma's heart. Entering her life and stealing her heart is film student Ben, a dark, mysterious anarchist. The two fall deeply in love, at times appearing to be one another's salvation, and at other times seeming to pull one another into the depths of oblivion.
Director: Ram Nehari
Starring: Yael Poliakov, Danny Niv, Mika Almog
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Nasumice (Adrift) (Italian)
A displaced Bosnian street photographer, adrift in Italy, finds that some have no place, even at home.
Director: Caleb Burdeau
Starring: Moamer Kasumovic, Marcello Prayer
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No Return (Mandarin)
Rewind to the 1920s in Shanghai, and Chai Shap-chat struggles to repay his debts. He is abruptly summoned by Wing Yip Bank principal Tang Kwai-sim, aka Master. Shap-chat uses his business acumen to deal with the bank run crisis. The duo has since developed an unusual employment relationship. Shap-chat has been taken care of by the Kwais, who are veterans in the restaurant business. The Kwais' daughter Kwai Fa-heung again runs into her schooldays crush Wai Ho. Wai Ho is actually a gangland hitman. However, Shap-chat gradually understands Wai Ho's affection for Fa-heung, so he eventually comes to terms with their romantic relationship. During these turbulent times, the war continues. Kwai-sim keeps bumping into mysterious antagonists, including military and political strong man Lam Mau-choi, who forces her, Shap-chat, Wai Ho and Fa-heung to end up on a cliff edge. And more troubles are looming. Includes 25 episodes.
Director: Fong Chun Chiu
Starring: Wayne Lai, Nancy Wu, Edwin Siu, Chan Hiu Wah, Law Tin Yu, Lee Shing Cheong
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Soul Reaper (Indonesian)
Nightmares of violent deaths torment Respati until he realizes they're not just dreams. As the horrifying visions start manifesting in reality, he scrambles to stop the next tragedies before they happen. With his friends by his side, Respati delves into the dark mystery behind his cursed dreams, uncovering a sinister force at play.
Director: Sidharta Tata
Starring: Devano Danendra, Keisya Levronka, Mikha Hernan
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The Art of Nothing (French)
Tabula rasa and vita nova," exclaims artist Jean-Yves Machond. "A clean slate and a new life." Leaving Brussels and his job as a professor to settle in Normandy, Machond searches for inspiration, convinced he still has something to say with his art. The small town of Étretat, with its scenic cliffs, sea views and beaches, is the ultimate embodiment of Impressionism. But ever the serious artist, the rambling Machond hesitates to call himself a simple "painter." Once moved in, he is introduced to the local artistic community, including the warm-hearted painter Bagnoule, who knows all the goings-on about town and the charming gallery owner Cécile, who disrupts his concentration with vague promises of love. Complete with sliding houses and curious hedgehogs, Machond's new life proves anything but ordinary.
Director: Stefan Liberski
Starring: Benoit Poelvoorde, Camille Cottin, Francois Damiens, Gustave Kervern, Laurence Bibot, Lorella Cravotta
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The President's Wife (French)
Long the woman-behind-the-man, Bernadette Chirac arrives at France's presidential Elysée Palace in 1995 frustrated, and all but cast off by her newly elected husband, Jacques. Having worked in his shadow during his ascent to the presidency, Madame Chirac now expects to finally get the place in the political elite she believes she deserves.
Director: Léa Domenach
Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Michel Vuillermoz, Denis Podalydès, Sara Giraudeau, Laurent Stocker, François Vincentelli, Lionel Abelanski, Artus, Barbara Schulz
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The Rescue (Mandarin)
During a big storm, a giant cargo ship was caught fire. The rescue bureau launched a comprehensive rescue plan. The rescue team while haunted by the shadow caused by past accidents must team up with the ship crew to save the ship.
Director: Dante Lam
Starring: Eddie Peng, Yanlin Wang, Zhilei Xin, Lyric Lan
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The Tale Of Oiwa's Ghost (Japanese)
When the daughter of an elite family takes a shine to poor samurai Iemon, he sees an opportunity to climb the social ladder. He just needs to rid himself of his only obstacle: his loving wife Oiwa. He poisons her and dumps her corpse in a nearby swamp, but she returns as a horribly disfigured ghost to haunt Iemon on his wedding night.
Director: Tai Kato
Starring: Tomisaburo Wakayama, Tossho Sawamura, Hiroko Sakuramachi, Kikugoro Onoe, Yumiko Mihara, Sentaro Fushimi, Atsushi Watanabe, Jushiro Konoe
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