On returning home to his father and younger brother after serving time in prison, teenager John is looking forward to starting new life again. However, members of the local community can't forgive him killing his ex-girlfriend. John's presence brings out the worst in everyone around him and a lynch-mob atmosphere slowly takes shape. Feeling abandoned by his former friends and the people he loves, John loses hope and the same aggression that previously sent him to prison starts building up again. Unable to leave the past behind, he decides to confront it.
Thriller, DramaDirected by:Arnaud des PallièresWith:Mélanie Thierry, Josiane Balasko, Marina FoïsParis, 1894. Who is Fanni, who claims to be voluntarily locked up in a women-only mental institution? Searching for her mother among the multitude of so-called "madwomen", Fanni discovers a community of modern heroines who defy her expectations, along with the unexpected friendship of fellow... Read more...
ComedyDirected by:Ali Asgari & Alireza KhatamiWith:Majid Salehi, Sadaf Asgari, Gohar KheirandishTerrestrial Verses follows everyday people from all walks of life in Tehran as they navigate the cultural, religious and institutional constraints imposed on them by various social authorities, from school teachers to bureaucrats. These poignant vignettes, humorous and moving, capture the spirit... Read more...