Movies Similar to Red Balloon (1980)

Set in a vibrant Asian city, the film tells the story of a quiet but determined seamstress working in a large textile factory. Surrounded by the constant noise of machines, she dreams…

A talented artist is battling a severe case of creative block, finding his mind completely empty of inspiration.

A gay priest, Jim, unexpectedly invites a sex worker to spend the night. The experience profoundly alters Jim's life, though not in the way he anticipates.

In order to provide for his mother in Mexico, Angel begins performing as a nude dancer online. He uses the internet as his new platform.

RAW SEWAGE is a collection of sketches satirizing television, the internet, news, and advertising. Allegra Ashton parodies a news reporter with a bizarre story, Viridiana Marquez offers a dubious remedy for jet…

John Titor, a highly skilled combat and survival expert, travels from the future to our present day with a specific mission: to stop the impending rise of the Reptilians.

Maude invites her boyfriend Jérémy to spend a dream vacation at her mother's villa. But their idyllic getaway is disrupted by the unsettling feeling of being watched. Maude suspects her ex-boyfriend, Félix.…

A magical girl lives in a strange, timeless world that blends the old and the new. She spends her days happily playing and gathering objects from throughout history – things she cherishes.

Directed by Joss Whedon for Planned Parenthood, UNLOCKED showcases how essential Planned Parenthood health centers are to millions of women across the country. The film follows three women during pivotal moments in…

A man enters a woman's bedroom.

In the 1940s, Gabe and Jonathan begin a life together, keeping their love hidden from the world. Years later, Jonathan's sudden death forces Gabe to confront a harsh reality: as he enters…

A young inventor, aided by her own flying machines, teams up with a mysterious, small superhero to take down the town bullies, forging an unlikely friendship in the process.

"Connected" tells the story of two isolated individuals who meet unexpectedly on a subway. They share a brief period of happiness with each other before unforeseen circumstances separate them. The film suggests…

Two aging criminals are spending their last night in Los Angeles at the Golden Eagle Hotel before heading to Las Vegas to start a new life. But on the hottest night of…

In the remote Brazilian town of Nordestina, young Karina yearns for a life as an actress and a chance to see the world. Before losing the person she loves, Antônio, Dona Nazaré’s…

Caroline goes to her grandmother's funeral with her daughter, but they find the church deserted. Her mother, Odile, has delayed the service because she isn't ready to have the burial take place.

Bücür follows a young man's journey to find his mother. Umut, a gifted child who spends his time on the computer, is a computer whiz. Having never known his mother and wanting…

Inspired by Aurelia Petit, Andrew Kötting created this film as a response to the 'Exquisite Corpse' game, where people collaboratively build stories from words and images. It's the second film in his…

Feng Xue, an artist working on the popular comic series *The Legend of Demon Sea*, feels his potential is being wasted. To express his frustration, he secretly creates his own version of…

Rejected for seeking attention, Morgan rebels against social norms. Shielded by online anonymity, he launches a vicious attack on an unsuspecting blogger, quickly attracting widespread internet attention. *LIKE* explores online hate and…

Against the dramatic backdrop of the Yellow River's Shanxi-Shaanxi Gorge, the lives of two police officers and a gang of thieves become intertwined during a pursuit of criminals stealing jade artifacts from…

"The Beauty" is a surreal thriller set in a dreamlike, fairytale world. It explores themes of friendship, isolation, and the bonds of family. A group of girls yearn for change, desiring an…

The film follows a journey through remarkable locations – visionary structures that pushed the boundaries of their era and are often considered utopian architectural achievements. It's structured in five chapters, each dedicated…

Anders waits anxiously in the hospital for test results when he strikes up a conversation with a man in a wheelchair...

In Kyoto during the final years of the Edo Period, a violent struggle unfolds between regional lords seeking to overthrow the Tokugawa Shogunate and the Shogunate's law enforcement. Tajuro Kiyokawa, a former…

This two-disc collection features live and television performances by The Who. While other unofficial DVDs have previously gathered footage from the 1960s band, this is arguably the most complete compilation. It includes…

This film explores the colonial war through the lens of memory, the present, and the future. It combines firsthand accounts from surviving former combatants with historical footage.

A quiet shopkeeper finds a small, unusual octopus and unexpectedly gets drawn into a hidden world of genetic experiments and a colossal, mutated octopus.

A look at the inner workings of the Gremlin Foundry. Included as part of Brain Dead's Mutant Sequencer Vol. 1.

Jerry Bell, a spirited young man yearning for something more than his small town, embarks on a journey to explore America. He travels by canoe, using cigarette coupons to fund his trip,…

Beau, a rising artist, is preparing to reveal her newest installation. Paloma, her devoted partner, has been a constant source of encouragement. Beau's career advancement depends on this work, and the mounting…

A woman contacts a man, asking him to stay with her. Soon, their deepest fears begin to materialize within the house, taking physical form and attacking them.

Mysteries of the Unseen World takes viewers to hidden locations on Earth, revealing phenomena normally invisible to the naked eye. The film explores earthly worlds existing outside our usual perception of time…