38 Award-Winning Films from 2021

During lockdown, six friends connect via Zoom to have a séance with a medium. However, their experiment takes a terrifying turn when a malevolent spirit begins to haunt their homes. They soon realize they may not make it through the…

During the Cold War, British businessman Greville Wynne secretly works with a Soviet contact to help avert the Cuban Missile Crisis.

This film explores the complexities of human life – its beauty and harshness, grand moments and everyday routines – told through the voice of a narrator reminiscent of Scheherazade. It suggests that ordinary moments hold the same weight as major…

Ruth moves in with her boyfriend at a secluded holiday park, but growing tensions emerge when she uncovers something disturbing. This discovery pulls her into a consuming obsession.

Filmed over three years in Iraq, Kurdistan, Syria, and Lebanon, the film portrays the daily challenges faced by people trying to rebuild their lives after civil wars, dictatorships, foreign invasions, and the ongoing threat of ISIS.

To give her daughters a secure and joyful life, Sandra decides to build their home herself. She uses all her resourcefulness to make this ambitious project happen, bringing together a community to help her construct the house and, in the…

Justine, intelligent and self-destructive, feels trapped in a confusing world. She uses alcohol to numb the feeling that the future holds nothing but despair. Meeting Rachel offers a chance at happiness and love, but Justine's deep pain resurfaces. She struggles…

While her father is in the hospital and dying, sixteen-year-old Mia takes her younger sister, Squeeze (twelve), for a walk with the dog in the fields near their house. They get lost, and Mia encounters a mysterious man hiding near…

Harley Quinn teams up with a singer, an assassin, and a police detective to protect a young girl. The girl is targeted after stealing a valuable diamond from a crime boss.

A group of women activists planned to interrupt the 1970 Miss World broadcast in London by storming the stage. The action brought immediate attention to their newly formed organization. The competition's outcome following the interruption sparked controversy and challenged traditional…

This collection presents darkly humorous fantasy stories set in a fading Europe. The tales follow characters facing misfortune and inevitable failure.

"One Man and His Shoes" explores how Air Jordan sneakers became a cultural phenomenon, examining their social, racial, and cultural impact. It details the groundbreaking marketing strategies that transformed them into a multi-billion-dollar business.

In 1856, two women develop a deep friendship while living apart on the American frontier.

Teenager Enola Holmes searches for her missing mother, using her sharp detective skills to outwit her famous brother Sherlock and assist a lord who has run away.

AFL legend Adam Goodes recounts his life and playing career to explore themes of race, identity, and feeling like you belong.

This short film explores issues of racism and Islamophobia in the United Kingdom.

Anna, an agency worker, walks her dog before heading to the supermarket for discounted groceries. While shopping, she's informed her agency has cancelled her scheduled shift. The film explores the precarious reality of temporary work and the immediate impact when…

A single mother finds it difficult to connect with her emotionally distant child, who also possesses a growing and disturbing hunger.

Filmmaker Jerry Rothwell, adapting a book by Naoki Higashida, explores the world through the eyes of five young people who do not speak.

Rejected by life, Jane descends into a chaotic and surreal world, blurring the lines between love and sanity with often funny results.

Deep in the Northern Italian forests, a small community of elderly men and their dogs embark on a quest for the highly prized white Alba truffle – the world's most expensive culinary treasure. Their pursuit unfolds like a modern-day fairy…

A young couple living in isolation in the woods faces a devastating challenge when Rose develops a life-changing illness. The disease causes a violent, terrifying need for blood, transforming those around her into feral and dangerous beings. Their loving relationship…

At 76, acclaimed Swedish filmmaker Roy Andersson is finishing what he says will be his final movie. As his career nears its conclusion, the recurring themes of vulnerability, insecurity, and mortality in Andersson’s films become deeply intertwined with his work.

A film about a young woman who becomes increasingly fascinated by a local golf course.

Fourteen-year-old Tyler is sent from London to a quiet coastal town to sell illegal drugs. Vulnerable and isolated, he becomes entangled in a series of dangerous and complicated situations with some of the UK's most dangerous adults. A precursor to…

Mary Lennox, born to privileged British parents in India, was unwanted by them. After her parents' sudden death, she's sent to England to live with her uncle. There, she befriends her ailing cousin, and together they discover a magical, hidden…

In a faded port town struggling with economic decline, car thief Rob tries to care for his ailing father. But when a job goes disastrously wrong, it puts their strained relationship at risk.

Lynn and Lucy have shared a close friendship since childhood, a bond as strong as a romantic one. Neither has ever left their hometown. Lynn, happily married with a daughter who is growing quickly, is thrilled when her friend Lucy…

Laurie, a cynical high school student, develops a clandestine friendship with Pete, a handyman who becomes fixated on her.

The film follows two friends as they navigate a day of dealing drugs.

British aid worker Hana returns to Luxor, a quiet city on the Nile, and encounters Sultan, a skilled archaeologist and her former love. While exploring the city, she is troubled by memories of the past and grapples with how to…

Top athletes and those involved in the Paralympics share their perspectives on the Games. They explore how the Paralympics shape worldwide views of disability, diversity, and high achievement.

After her boyfriend Ben dies in an accident, pregnant Charlotte is overwhelmed with grief. She awakens in his family's isolated, decaying manor house, where Ben's mother and stepbrother insist on looking after her. As Charlotte struggles with loss and unsettling…

A woman begins to doubt her new boyfriend and accompanies him on a road trip to his family's isolated farm. Nothing is as it appears during the journey.

This film explores the connection between the punk rock movement and British politics in the late 1970s. A group of artists form a fanzine and use their music to challenge the National Front.

As the pandemic continues, Aisha isolates in her apartment. Visits from friends and family become a regular occurrence, but she finds it increasingly difficult to explain what she's going through.

Leigh, a 14-year-old gymnast, lives a solitary life with her distant father near Brighton, dedicating herself to her upcoming first competition. Her routine is disrupted when her estranged older half-brother unexpectedly shows up at their home one night, changing everything.

This film explores the interconnected lives of the people who frequent and work at a typical American bar. It offers a glimpse into their everyday experiences, revealing the diverse stories and relationships that unfold within this familiar setting.