33 International Films to Watch Now

Adèle's life takes a turn when she meets Emma, a young woman with distinctive blue hair. Emma helps Adèle explore her own desires and develop a sense of independence. Through their relationship, Adèle learns to express herself and discover who…

Children Underground tells the story of five street children, aged eight to sixteen, who make their home in a Bucharest subway station. Daily, commuters pass them by as the children struggle to survive, resorting to begging, petty theft, and deception…

Following their mother's dying wish, twins Jeanne and Simon travel to the Middle East to uncover their family history. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies is a powerful and moving story about two young adults exploring the origins of…

Years after leaving the orphanage where her father never returned, Gabrielle Chanel works in a small-town bar. She sews costumes for the performers and sings, earning the nickname Coco from a song she performs with her sister each night. A…

Ryota Nonomiya is a driven businessman focused on wealth. He discovers that he was unknowingly raised with the wrong child after a hospital mix-up. Faced with this revelation, he is forced to choose between his biological son and the child…

This is the story of two men from vastly different worlds who unexpectedly find a connection. One is a wealthy, paralyzed aristocrat recovering from a paragliding accident. The other is a young man growing up in a disadvantaged neighborhood. Their…

Three teenagers are isolated in a remote country estate that feels otherworldly. Confined within its walls, they spend their time listening to homemade tapes that introduce them to a completely new vocabulary. Any word from outside their home is redefined.…

Young nurse Alma is assigned to care for Elisabeth Vogler, a seemingly healthy actress who refuses to speak. As Alma spends time with Elisabeth, she talks to her constantly, but receives no response.

A man awakens after fifteen years of captivity, having been imprisoned, drugged, and tortured, with no memory of how he arrived there. Driven by desperation, he now seeks revenge against those who held him.

A young man goes to a remote farm for his girlfriend's funeral and finds himself caught in a disturbing, sexually charged power dynamic with her forceful brother.

A group of friends embarks on their yearly beach trip, but a past trauma casts a long shadow. The vacation forces them to confront difficult truths about their relationships, beliefs, and the guilt they carry. Ultimately, they must face each…

Seventeen-year-old Hubert struggles with a complicated relationship with his mother, a mix of love and resentment that grows stronger daily. Following difficult events and heartbreaking moments, Hubert discovers his mother by the Saint Lawrence River, the place where he spent…

Francis, a young gay man, and Marie, a young straight woman, are best friends until they both become captivated by the arrival of Nicolas at a Montreal coffee shop. The friends find themselves vying for Nicolas' attention, leading to a…

A father and daughter travel from Denmark to a mysterious desert, a place outside of normal society.

During World War II in Germany, young Liesel discovers comfort in stealing books and sharing them with those around her. Hidden beneath the stairs of her family's home, a Jewish refugee is being sheltered by her new parents.

In 1980s Stockholm, three young women defy expectations by forming a punk band. Undeterred by a prevailing belief that the punk movement has faded, they embark on their musical journey with no instruments.

Twenty volunteers sign up for a university experiment offering good pay. The study involves simulating aggressive behavior within an artificial prison setting. A journalist suspects a deeper story and infiltrates the group. Participants are randomly assigned as prisoners or guards.…

In 1994, a 13-year-old boy vanished from his home in San Antonio, Texas. Three and a half years later, he's discovered alive in a Spanish village, recounting a harrowing tale of kidnapping and torture. His family rejoices at his return.…

Two sisters, Kiki and Chizu, leave their city home and move with their father to be near their mother, who is hospitalized. While adjusting to their new surroundings, they discover a magical secret: ancient Totoros live in the forest. The…

For years, Jep Gambardella has navigated Rome's glamorous social scene. However, after his 65th birthday and a surprising event from his past, Jep begins to see beyond the city's glittering parties and nightclubs. He discovers a deeper, timeless beauty in…

Following a gunshot wound to the head, Lisbeth Salander is under hospital supervision and faces trial for attempted murder upon her release. With assistance from journalist Mikael Blomkvist and his team at Millennium magazine, Salander attempts to prove her innocence.…

Sandra, a young professional, has just one weekend to persuade her coworkers to forfeit their bonuses. Her goal: to secure her own job amidst a challenging economic climate.

Fred and Laurence develop a profound connection, a love that defies societal expectations. Laurence shares her deeply personal journey of self-discovery, revealing her long-held desire to live authentically as her true gender.

A married couple struggles with a painful choice: relocate their child to a new country for a better future, or remain in Iran to care for their aging parent who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

In 1970s Rio de Janeiro's impoverished favelas, two young men make contrasting choices. Rocket is an aspiring photographer who documents the escalating drug violence in his community. Meanwhile, José "Zé" Pequeno is an ambitious newcomer to the dangerous world of…

A woman recently widowed finds an unexpected source of support in her unusual neighbor. She's grappling with the challenges of raising her teenage child, who is often difficult and occasionally aggressive.

Alejandro Jodorowsky’s biographical project centers on his desperate search for purpose after rejecting a false sense of self. Born in 1929 in Tocopilla, a Chilean coastal town bordering the desert, he experienced a challenging and isolated childhood as his family…

Young Alfred, who is seriously ill, finds solace in the fantastical stories of Helium, a magical world, shared by Enzo, the hospital's unconventional janitor. Through these tales, Alfred rediscovers joy and peace, creating a refuge from his difficult reality.

After toxic waste contaminates Seoul's Han River, a teenage girl is captured by a massive, mutated squid-like creature that emerges from the water. Her family launches a desperate search to find her.

The pressures of everyday life can push people to the breaking point. This story follows several individuals who reach their limit: a waitress dealing with a demanding loan shark, a road rage incident between two drivers, a disastrous wedding reception,…

This Swedish thriller, adapted from Stieg Larsson's novel, follows Mikael Blomkvist, a middle-aged publisher for Millennium magazine. He suffers a public defeat when losing a libel case against powerful industrialist Hans-Erik Wennerström. However, he's then tasked by Henrik Vanger with…

*Un Chien Andalou* is a highly influential European surrealist film that revolutionized cinema with its experimental approach. Director Luis Buñuel and artist Salvador Dalí collaborated to create a film that blurs reality and dreams, prompting viewers to reconsider their understanding…

In 1960s Poland, a young woman named Anna is about to become a nun when she uncovers a hidden family history from the time of the German occupation.