The Genesis Children (1972)
A charismatic leader and a high-spirited student group are on holiday in Italy. The surreal adventures of these friends are a free-flowing, four-part “multi-sensual symphony,” bereft of traditional story line. One national critic described the boys’ anarchic revelry as a “dream-like descent from civilization into the chaos reminiscent of Lord of the Flies.”
Othello (1990)
Noble Moroccan Othello finds his life with beautiful, fiercely loyal Desdemona thrown tragically out of balance when secretly jealous, scheming confidante Iago begins an insidious campaign of lies and treachery.
Trevor (1994)
Upon hitting puberty, a high school boy realizes that he is homosexual and faces prejudice from his homophobic parents and friends.
The Hand of God (2021)
Adored (2003)
South of France: Riki Kandinski and his elder brother Fredrico, come back to their family castle for their father’s funeral. Fredrico knows nothing about his younger brother, but he notices…
My Sister’s Keeper (2009)
Sara and Brian live an idyllic life with their young son and daughter. But their family is rocked by sudden, heartbreaking news that forces them to make a difficult and…
White Room (1990)
Norm, a confused young man, lives two lives, one in and one out of reality. One night, he witnesses the murder of rock video star Madelaine X and feels guilty,…
The Club (1980)
Boardroom and dressing-room intrigues spill on to the field at the Australian Rules football club.
Luna (2014)
Renowned artist and filmmaker Dave McKean (MirrorMask) brings his distinctive blend of live action and gorgeously wrought animation to this dreamlike reverie about four people whose weekend idyll in an…
Close to Eden (1991)
Veteran Russian writer-director Nikita Mikhalkov’s film about the impact of modern civilization on an idyllic part of Mongolia won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and was nominated…