Movies Similar to Leftovers (2017)

Banksy is a world-famous graffiti artist whose art appears on walls worldwide, from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina to the West Bank. He fiercely protects his anonymity to avoid legal trouble and…

In 1967, filmmaker Jorgen Leth made "The Perfect Human," featuring a man and women in a box, questioned by a narrator about their lives and humanity. Years later, Leth agreed to remake…

This experimental film uses a pioneering early camera to create a distinctive visual experience. Shot on 3/4-inch film, it offers a unique perspective compared to traditional movies. The filmmaker uses this historic…

The 90s indie-rock band Pavement reunites for a sold-out tour in 2022. Meanwhile, unexpected tributes begin to appear: a stage musical based on their songs, a museum dedicated to the band's history,…

Nesrin and Erdem revisit their relationship, recalling it with differing memories. Çevik's visually compelling essay uses their conversations to explore the nature of forgetting, blending words and images equally.

May 10, 1943. An object washes up on the coast of Northwest Donegal, Ireland – an object that will profoundly alter the lives of the community.

Inspired by details in paintings from the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, a woman tells interconnected stories exploring the economic, social, and emotional lives of artists, both past and present.

Following a strange bird sighting, a father suddenly loses his ability to speak. His daughter sets out to find him, and in doing so, uncovers his past, his changed personality, and the…

In 1952, Amédée died by suicide, jumping into the Seine River. The cause of his death remains unknown. His story is pieced together from fragmented recollections.

To survive, a struggling musician takes a night job delivering mail. As he works, he's haunted by memories of past failures and the paths not taken in his life.

This film explores humanity's desire to overcome physical limitations, using old footage and a new orchestral score.

"The Last Dragon" is a nature documentary following a British scientific team as they try to study the legendary dragons that have captivated imaginations for centuries. The film features computer-generated imagery to…

In 1987, at the height of Perestroika, the final, largest museum dedicated to Lenin opened in the village of Gorki, where he spent his final years. Following its opening, shifts in ideology…

A sprawling urban landscape dominated by vast parking lots.

Scientists employ advanced X-rays and CT scans in a forensic investigation to determine the cause of Pharaoh Tutankhamun's death. The investigation also examines the legends surrounding a curse believed to afflict those…

This film is a collection of short, one-minute movies from 51 filmmakers around the world, all exploring the idea of cinema's demise. The project is a tribute to 35mm film. The films…

Recent advances in neuroscience reveal that our memories are surprisingly unreliable, prone to false recollections, distortions, and even déjà vu. The act of remembering changes our memories, with significant everyday implications. How…

This experimental film offers a glimpse into the vibrant world of African American drag racing.

In a Cincinnati public school serving a struggling Urban Appalachian community, senior Raven Gribbins strives to be the first in her family to graduate and attend college. As Principal Craig Hockenberry faces…

A city unfolds from the hidden perspectives of its wild inhabitants – the animals and plants that call it home. The story follows Abatutu, an adventurous cat, as he navigates this urban…

The film explores the lives of several young adults – Adrian, Jacus, Wiesia, The Crystal Girl, and Wasyl – in their twenties. Adrian, a final-year philosophy student, meets Magda, a journalist with…

This film presents a collection of newsreels, trailers, clips, and other previously unseen visual and audio materials about the late plastic artist Helio Oititica.

This film explores Rodez Cathedral and its stained glass windows, focusing on the figures in prayer and scientific designs depicted within. The project is a study of color, repetition, and the effect…

A lone person is compelled to walk a circular path within a deserted tram station, confronting feelings of loss and the passage of time. The decaying walls seem to evoke fleeting, indistinct…

The iconic Mona Lisa in the Louvre: is she simply a work of art, or a mirror reflecting the viewers themselves?

The film explores the emergence of a 12-year-old girl's lesbian sexuality through a combination of recreated memories and staged scenes. It examines themes of forbidden desire, transgression, and the development of identity,…

As snow falls on Montreal, people queue at the transit company's lost and found, each searching for something lost. These objects become symbols of more profound losses. "Prayer for a Lost Mitten"…

This unusual short film features a conversation between filmmaker Julio Bressane and actor Grande Otelo, blending scripted and spontaneous dialogue to offer a glimpse into a manifesto for Brazilian experimental cinema. Also…

This newly edited version of Luigi Cozzi's 1997 documentary focuses on the museum section of the "Profondo Rosso" shop, exploring the world of Dario Argento. It presents a look at the museum…

This documentary celebrates the 250th anniversary of one of the world’s greatest museums. It chronicles the museum's history, beginning with its founding by Catherine the Great and continuing to its present-day status…