Manas
A Brazilian drama about a girl growing up in a traditional community on Marajó Island in the Amazon region, who challenges the oppressive system that dictates the fate of women in her society.
Universal Language
Wes Anderson meets Jafar Panahi in this absurdist comedy, where everyone in the Canadian provincial city of Winnipeg suddenly speaks Farsi (Persian).
Shambhala
An atmospheric drama about a Nepalese woman who sets out across the harsh Himalayan landscape in search of her missing husband. Her journey becomes a spiritual quest, with each step bringing her closer to self-knowledge and liberation.
The North
A road movie in which two men – once best friends and housemates – embark on a 600-kilometre trek through the Scottish Highlands. “Might be the ultimate hiking film,” wrote British newspaper The Guardian.
Brief History Of A Family
Suspenseful psychological thriller about the fate of a wealthy Chinese family that becomes entangled with the enigmatic new boyfriend of their only teenage son.
Sorry, Baby
Humour and heartbreak are beautifully balanced in this American indie film about a university professor confronting her stalled life and tentatively embarking on a new beginning. A highlight of the Sundance Film Festival.