The Phoenician Scheme
Absurdist black comedy by Wes Anderson (The Grand Budapest Hotel, Moonrise Kingdom) about a strained father-daughter relationship within a family business.
Kind
Psychological thriller about a couple who, upon discovering that their unborn child has an unknown growth disorder, turn to alternative medicine in desperation.
The Salt Path
A film adaptation of Raynor Winn’s novel The Salt Path, about an elderly couple who unexpectedly lose their home and then embark on a challenging trek along the British coast. Starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs.
Anak Indië
A documentary by Hetty Naaijkens-Retel Helmrich (Buitenkampers, Klanken Van Oorsprong) exploring Dutch East Indies’ heritage, with past and present converging in a mosaic of personal stories.
L'Attachement
An intimate drama about the unique bond that develops between Sandra (Valeria Bruni Tedeschi), a woman in her fifties and the solitary owner of a feminist bookshop, and the family of her younger neighbour, recently widowed.
On Ira
A touching and gently comic road movie about eighty-year-old Marie, who takes her son and granddaughter on a trip to Switzerland. What they don’t know is that Marie intends it to be her final destination – in every sense.
Le Deuxième Acte
Prolific filmmaker Quentin Dupieux (Deerskin, Mandibules) assembled a French all-star cast – including Léa Seydoux and Vincent Lindon – for this playful satire on the film industry, cancel culture, AI and celebrity egos.
Seven Samurai
What more can be said about the mother of all samurai films? An unflinching classic in which the inhabitants of a poor farming hamlet enlist the help of seven samurai to stop the annual looting.
Plein Soleil - Engels ondertiteld
Restored film classic based on Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented Mr Ripley, with Alain Delon in the role of the mysterious Tom Ripley and with music by Fellini’s composer of choice Nino Rota.
Materialists
A young, ambitious New York matchmaker is torn between her perfect match and her imperfect ex. Romantic comedy from Celine Song (Past Lives) starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal in a love triangle.
The Balconettes
Satire, drama, and horror are blended in this film by actress Noémie Merlant. A scorching hot summer evening in Marseille takes a gory turn when three young women are invited for a drink by a handsome neighbour.
Peacock
Absurdist black comedy about Matthias, a man you can hire as professional company. He knows his wines and has read the right books – but the one role he doesn’t quite master is that of himself.
Toxic - English subtitled
Two Lithuanian teenagers dream of becoming professional models, but are forced to disfigure their bodies in extreme ways during their training. Winner of the Golden Leopard, the top prize at the Locarno film festival.