Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) was a Dutch artist renowned for his innovative and mind-bending prints, which continue to fascinate audiences worldwide. Escher’s work often blurred the lines between art, mathematics, and architecture,…
Zhang Nan’s sci-fi thriller “Almost Human” explores the theme of artificial intelligence (AI) and its capacity to understand humanity and love. The movie follows a mad scientist who creates a highly advanced…
Koyaanisqatsi is an experimental film directed by Godfrey Reggio, featuring cinematography by Ron Fricke, and a score composed by Philip Glass. Released in 1982, the film is a visually poetic meditation on…
“Paradise Lost” is an epic poem written by John Milton, first published in 1667. It is considered one of the greatest works of English literature and tells the story of the Fall…
Stranger Than Paradise is a 1984 American independent black-and-white comedy film written and directed by Jim Jarmusch. The film follows the aimless lives of three friends, Willie (John Lurie), Eddie (Richard Edson),…
Jesus of Montreal (French: Jésus de Montréal) is a 1989 Canadian comedy-drama film written and directed by Denys Arcand. The movie tells the story of a group of actors in Montreal who…
From Director Salma Hayek… A young, runaway boy in search of his missing father seeks refuge in the church of a dispirited Southern California town—only to become the unwitting focus of an…
Etoile is a 1989 Italian-French drama film directed by Peter Del Monte. The movie tells the story of an American ballerina, Claire (played by Jennifer Connelly), who enrolls in a prestigious ballet…
Sabotage (1936) Colorized (The Woman Alone) British thriller espionage movie. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It Stars Sylvia Sidney, Oskar Homolka, and John Loder. It is based on Joseph Conrad’s novel(1907) The Secret…
Giuseppe Lagana, a European playboy, returns to his home in the Sicilian town of Catania to settle his deceased father’s affairs. He reunites with an old friend, Caterina, and a mid-life romance…
Directed by Luchino Visconti, Bellissima is a beautiful and poignant Italian drama film that explores the themes of poverty, exploitation, and the illusion of beauty. The movie follows Maddalena (Anna Magnani), a…
Verónica is a 2017 Spanish supernatural horror film directed by Paco Plaza, loosely based on true events from the 1991 Vallecas case in Madrid, Spain. The film stars Sandra Escacena, Claudia Placer,…
Don Juan is a 1926 American romantic adventure film directed by Alan Crosland. It is the first feature-length film to utilize the Vitaphone sound-on-disc sound system with a synchronized musical score and…
Ieri, Oggi, Domani (Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow) is a 1963 Italian comedy anthology film directed by Vittorio De Sica. The movie consists of three short stories, each starring Sophia Loren and Marcello…
Two strangers, both married to other persons, meet in a railroad station and suddenly find themselves in a brief but intense affair. With Richard Burton and Sophia Loren.
Mariposa Negra is a 2006 Peruvian drama film directed by Francisco J. Lombardi. The movie tells the story of a schoolteacher who, consumed by grief and anger, conspires with a journalist to…
The World Unseen is a 2007 historical drama film written and directed by Shamim Sarif. The movie is set in 1950s Cape Town, South Africa, during the beginning of apartheid. The story…
In a nunnery in the high desert mountains of Mustang, a revered abbess dies, leaving signs that she will be reborn once more. Prayers and rituals must be done to help her…
Appassionata is a 1974 Italian erotic drama film directed by Gianluigi Calderone. The film explores themes of sexuality, desire, and family dynamics. Appassionata has been praised for its subtle direction, nuanced performances,…
Bullfight for a Spy is a 1965 French-German-Spanish film directed by Maurice Labro. The film follows the story of Jeff Larson, an American secret agent, who is sent to investigate a network…
So Young, So Lovely, So Vicious… is a 1975 Italian psychological drama/coming-of-age film directed by Silvio Amadio. The movie follows Angela, a young woman who is unhappy about her father’s choice of…
Afrodite, dea dell’amore, aka Aphrodite, Goddess of Love) is a 1958 Italian epic historical drama film written and directed by Mario Bonnard. The construction of great temple dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite,…
Take the Money and Run is a 1969 American mockumentary crime comedy film directed by Woody Allen. The film stars Allen alongside Janet Margolin. The movie follows the life of Virgil Starkwell…
The Great Dictator (1940) is a satirical comedy-drama film written, directed, and starring Charlie Chaplin. It tells the story of two characters played by Chaplin: Adenoid Hynkel, a fictionalized version of Adolf…
In this world power isn’t everything, it’s the only thing. Best selling author of Mario ‘The Godfather’ Puzo’s blockbuster novel comes to life in this epic saga of America’s most powerful crime…
A Nazi hunter in Paraguay discovers a sinister plot to rekindle the Third Reich. Barry Kohler (Steve Guttenberg), a young Nazi hunter, tracks down a group of former SS officers meeting in…
The life story of Juana Gallo. A woman who became a leader of the Mexican Revolution. A peasant woman named Angela, upon learning of the murder of her father and her boyfriend,…
Carla “Campbell” (Gina Lollobrigida) is an Italian woman who—during the American occupation of Italy—slept with three American soldiers in the course of 10 days. By the time she discovers she is pregnant….
Heroic Purgatory (1970) is a Japanese drama film directed by Yoshishige Yoshida. The story revolves around Rikiya Shoda, an engineer at the Atomic Agency, and his wife Nanako, who returns home with…
Set in France during World War I, the film tells the story of nurse Marthe Grangier (Micheline Presle), who waits for her husband Jacques (Jean Debucourt) while he fights on the front…
The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon is a 1963 Japanese animated fantasy adventure film produced by Toei Animation. It is a unique adaptation of the Shintō myth of the storm god…
The Organizer is a critically acclaimed Italian drama film directed by Mario Monicelli, released in 1963. The movie tells the story of a former high school teacher, Professor Sinigaglia (played by Marcello…
Noel is a 2004 American Christmas-themed drama film directed by Chazz Palminteri and written by David Hubbard. The movie follows the intersecting storylines of five New Yorkers on Christmas Eve, each seeking…
The film follows two friends, Barry and Evan, who design a robot based on their ideal woman. They realize a fortune can be made by mass-producing their prototype. A wealthy prince invests…
I see naked is a 1969 film directed by Dino Risi, which tells seven episodes of vices, delusions and erotic paradoxes in Italy in the 1960s. 7 episodes: “La diva”, “Processo a…
