Viola lives in constant terror after being kidnapped by Talia, a woman who forces her to live as a “baby” and forbids her from speaking. Every tiny mistake, even the way she cries, results in harsh punishment. Isolated and overwhelmed by fear, Viola finally gathers the courage to break the silence. She pleads with Talia to stop hitting her, insisting that if Talia truly wants her to be her “baby,” then she must treat her like a real one, without violence, without pain.
Never in Russia's history has the Russian domestic intelligence agency FSB had greater power than it does today. He uses fraud and corruption to achieve his goals. And murder on behalf of the Kremlin. Four people in exile share their experiences. They resisted state arbitrariness and became targets. How far does the FSB control Russian society?
If trauma is left untreated for a long time, it will cause one to lose love and other functions. The fowl that does not dance has other difficulties, too. University drop-out Souma saw her peer Marina catching a man who groped a girl. Later, he encounters Marina again and musters the courage to help her when she is being harrassed. The two begin to talk about everything, doing yoga to understand their bodies before Soma finally confides his dark past to Marina. SHIRAMOTO Ayana, the rising star from The Box Man (2024), and new actor SUWA Shuri breathe life into this chance encounter. With MIYAKE Sho and TOMINAGA Masanori collaborator TSUKINAGA Yûta as cinematographer, the film’s simple yet moving images gently lead the audience into the state of a contemplative ‘sleeping swan’.
Each year, millions of Muslims embark on the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj. Documentary Human Tide provides an intimate look at this spiritual journey through the eyes of six diverse groups of pilgrims, each with personal reasons for making this once-in-a-lifetime trip. Among them are Yousef and his father Wasim from Sweden, who seek healing from mental health struggles. By weaving together their individual voices, the film offers a captivating portrait that reveals the profound transformations it sparks.
When a small starship crashes to earth, it is not a monster or alien overlord that emerges, but a teenage boy who has run away from home - a home on the far side of the galaxy. He is rescued from capture by the children of the same military leaders who are trying to catch him. Together, the kids must help their new alien friend repair his space ship from parts left behind by other alien explorers and escape before he is caught by the soldiers and studied by the scientists for the rest of his life.
In the aftermath of a mysterious disaster, the few humans left find themselves unable to reproduce the species. All hope lies in the hands of five women who have developed the technology to create human life outside the body.
After the death of her husband, Annie Willows returns to her hometown to become deputy sheriff. Though determined not to stay, a mysterious crime and the town’s warmth draw her back to what really matters—family, love and the spirit of Christmas.
A portrait of the creator of original fictional worlds, whose birth marks 100 years this year. His films and series such as Ikarie XB 1, Pan Tau or Lucie, the Street Terror, became a phenomenon not only in communist Czechoslovakia, but also in the West.
The tenth night of Stardom Goddesses of Stardom Tag League 2025 took place on November 26, 2025 at Kanda Myojin Hall in Tokyo, Japan, and featured a Block B match between Cosmic Angels (Natsupoi and Saori Anou) and Mi Vida Loca (Akira Kurogane and Bozilla).
André Rieu is back in Maastricht with a brand new show! Together with his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, many soloist and special guests André Rieu will give you what you’ve come to expect from his performances: the maestro conducting his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra and playing his world-famous Stradivarius violin to create a colourful concert full of surprises. The repertoire ranges from romantic, emotional ballads to the most gorgeous and celebrated waltzes. Experience the magic of André Rieu at a festive and memorable evening and come see why André Rieu is one of the most popular live acts in the world!
Rise of the Underdog tells the captivating true story of a filmmaker's unbreakable spirit, born from unjust imprisonment. Emerging from darkness, he turns his struggles into a cinematic testament of unwavering will.
Belle Carter, dedicated but exhausted head of beloved local nonprofit, Bedford House, has devoted her whole life to making Christmas bright for those in need. But with the holidays just days away, donations are down, time is running out, and Belle feels her efforts are slipping away. When the town’s Mayor announces a new nonprofit consultant, Clara James will be joining Belle to help, Belle fears she’s being replaced in the role that has defined her for years.
Obsessed Cillian watches Grace and Joe. Something terrible is happening upstairs. But when Cillian faces his fears to save Grace, will he be the hero or the one needing to be saved?
In summer 2025, the Van Drayens gathers at their secluded estate, The Château, for their annual family dinner. But as the patriarch reveals the contents of his will, simmering tensions erupt, threatening to tear the family apart.
Delving into the past and not shying away from the dug-up pain, a young filmmaker speaks to her Mexican mother and Palestinian father about their trying journeys into the United States. In a society with rhetoric increasingly vilifying Mexicans and Palestinians, the filmmaker picks up her camera in a bid to address the grief at the center of the generational trauma that has underscored her relationship with her family. A meditation of loss and grief relieved, ultimately, through reconciliation.
Lawyer Li Qi, driven by greed, becomes embroiled in a fraud case against deaf individuals, abandoning his deaf family background in pursuit of fame and fortune.
A talented American musician finds himself entangled in a chaotic film project led by a relentless Kiwi director determined to complete his disasterpiece at all costs.