Être Et Avoir
Loving and moving documentary about a small village school in Auvergne, where Georges Lopez single-handedly teaches a class of thirteen children aged four to twelve. One of the best-attended films at Lumière of all time.
Jaws
A classic thriller about a giant great white shark terrorising a beach community. A sheriff, a biologist, and a rugged seafarer join forces to stop the monster.
The Roses
Satirical comedy in which the divorce of an apparently perfect couple spirals into an all-out war. Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch star in this razor-sharp take on love and resentment.
Universal Language
Wes Anderson meets Jafar Panahi in this absurdist comedy, where everyone in the Canadian provincial city of Winnipeg suddenly speaks Farsi (Persian).
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.
Jeunes Mères
A moving and hopeful mosaic film from two-time Palme d’Or winners Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne, Jeunes Mères tells the story of four young (soon-to-be) mothers fighting for a better future – for themselves and their children.
Bob Trevino Likes It
American comedy-drama about a young woman who searches for her father online, but accidentally sends a friendship request to another Bob Trevino. What begins as a mistake grows into an unexpected bond.
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.
Grave Of The Fireflies
A heartbreaking war drama about two orphans trying to survive during the final months of World War II in Japan.
Caught Stealing
Crime comedy by Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, The Whale) about a former baseball hero who, by doing a simple favour, unexpectedly finds himself dealing with a motley crew of dangerous criminals.
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.