The Asthenic Syndrome (1990)
In the old days it was called hypochrondria, or black melancholia. Now, apparently, it’s termed the Asthenic Syndrome. Whatever it is, Nikolai, a teacher of epicly indifferent pupils, has got it, and it’s not much fun.
Genre: Drama
Director: Kira Muratova
Actors: Aleksandra Svenskaya, Galina Kasperovich, Galina Zakhurdaeva, Natalya Buzko, Natalya Ralleva, Nikolai Semyonov, Olga Antonova, Pavel Polishchuk, Sergei Popov, Viktor Aristov
The Black Velvet Gown (1993)
In the 1830’s in northern England, Riah Millican, a widow with three children, takes a job as housekeeper to a reclusive former teacher, Percival Miller. Miller makes Riah the gift…
The Mountains of Mourne (2017)
As Jordan, a social influencer, enters a hotel room, he logs onto his laptop and announces to his viewers that this will be his last post. As this short film…
The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934)
18th century English aristocrat Sir Percy Blakeney leads a double life. He appears to be merely the effete aristocrat, but in reality is part of an underground effort to free…
The Ever After (2015)
Ava and Thomas live–to outside eyes–the good life, complete with a child and a lovely home in Los Angeles, but something is lost. Ava has placed her acting career on…
Abel’s Field (2012)
Seth McArdle (Samuel Davis) is a high school senior with an especially full plate. Not only must he navigate the usual social and academic pitfalls of high school, but he…
The Adversary (1970)
Siddhartha Chowdhury, a brilliant medical student, is forced to leave his studies after his father’s sudden demise. He is forced to navigate the high unemployment rate and the communist socio-political…
People You May Know (2016)
‘People You May Know’ tells the story of four friends in their 40s in Los Angeles. All them will have to confront a new reality when Delia gets pregnant from…
Rad (1986)
A BMX racer who lives in a small town with his mother and sister is faced with a tough decision, qualify for Helltrack or take his SAT’s in order to…
Homecoming (1996)
When their mother disappears, a group of siblings are forced to fend for themselves, and make their way on their own. They eventually meet their grandmother, a loner who is…