Christmas Cheer(2021)

Mantovani, the King of Strings(it)

Known for his unmistakable cascading strings and recordings such as Charmaine, Mantovani enthralled the world with his sublime arrangements. This is the story of the man and his music.

August Underground's Penance(en)

August Underground's Penance is the personal home video of two sociopathic killers on a murder spree. Again two killers videotape their bloodthirsty madness, but Penance also shows their slow decline.

When Will You Return?(ja)

Tomoko Ashimura types on a computer her memory of her late husband Goro, but Tomoko Ashimura succumbs to a disease. On behalf of Tomoko Ashimura, her grandchild Osamu collects Tomoko’s memoirs. He learns about the love between his grandparents for the past 50 years and the difficult life they faced during and after the Pacific War.

How He Missed His Train(fr)

A man misses his train due to his clothes turning into other types of clothes.

The Slaughter(en)

A famous movie star filming on location in Buenos Aires becomes involved with a Manson-like cult. Years after this flopped at the box office, it was purchased by Michael Findlay and became the backbone for the notorious film Snuff (1975).

Women on the Run(cs)

Vera has lived a wonderful life with Jindrich, and she is fully determined to fulfill his last wish - running a marathon. The emancipated and spirited mother of three daughters doesn't think that doing so will be a problem. She and her daughters will split up the route into four parts, and they'll overcome the over 42-kilometer-long challenge as a family relay team. Of course, the fact that neither of them has ever ran even a meter poses no problem.

Pailwaan(kn)

A fierce wrestler becomes the symbol of hope for his people when he rises against the odds and fights the brutal oppression.

Colores(es)

A mother and daughter spend their evenings together in the living room. Mum works whilst her daughter is drawing. But when the kid finishes and starts to colour her drawing, she starts to think about what colour pencil she should use.

Randen: The Comings and Goings on a Kyoto Tram(ja)

A writer from Kamakura named Hiraoka Eisei is researching supernatural stories but finds himself revisiting memories from a previous visit to his wife’s home town. Ogura Kako,a shy local woman, is asked to help an actor from Tokyo practice speaking with Kyoto intonation and, after the lesson, he asks her to show him around Arashiyama.

Can Science Make Me Perfect? With Alice Roberts(en)

Anatomist Alice Roberts embarks on a quest to rebuild her own body from scratch, taking inspiration from the very best designs the natural world has to offer.

The Cats Bah(en)

Penelope, an American tourist cat who's gotten a white stripe of paint down her back, is pursued through the Casbah by the amorous skunk Pepe Le Pew, who woos her with his rendition of "As Time Goes By".

Shower Power(fr)

This documentary follows a group of Belgian citizens in Brussels as they search for the funding necessary to open a facility to allow homeless people to have a shower and regain some dignity.

Leisure(en)

The animated history of leisure: that concept most commonly known as free time.

Gaze: The First Family of Australian Basketball(en)

The inspiring story of one of Australian sport’s greatest families - the Gaze’s. See how Lindsay and Andrew Gaze became two of the nation’s most beloved sports heroes.

Bingo Crosbyana(en)

Bugs take over a kitchen, prompting a Bing Crosby-esque croon.

King Lear(en)

Silent adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear

RES CREATA - Humans and other animals(it)

Spring(es)

Fernando is attracted to his best friend. They skip class together and go camping in the woods.

Flirting(en)

Two freethinking teenagers - a boy and a girl - confront with authoritarian teachers in their boarding schools. The other students treat this differently.

Santa vs. the Snowman(en)

A lonely snowman finds Santa's workshop. But when he sets off the perimeter alarms and is chased away, he wonders why he couldn't be Santa and get all the love and fun this year. With the aid of "Snow Minions Made Easy", he pits his snow army against Santa's elves and captures Santa. But can he really do Santa's job?

Evelyn(en)

Desmond Doyle is devastated when his wife abandons their family on the day after Christmas. His unemployment, and the fact that there is no woman in the house to care for the children—Evelyn, Dermot and Maurice—make it clear to the authorities this is an untenable situation. The Catholic Church and the Irish courts decide to put the Doyle children into Church-run orphanages.

Christmas with the Andersons(en)

Drowning in tinsel and lights every Christmas, Michael and Caroline Anderson throw the year’s biggest party at their house. But this year, with Michael jobless and Caroline’s store struggling, that tradition may end. The Andersons decide to host a very different kind of party and, in the process, rediscover what’s most important about the holiday.

The Greatest Store in the World(en)

Geraldine and her two daughters, Livvie and Angeline, are living rough on the streets on London. When their van blows up, they must find an alternative place to stay. At first, they live in temporary housing, but the conditions are unbearable. Geraldine reacts quickly and the family decides to take up residence in Scottley's, the best department store in London. They must keep it a secret from doorman Brian (whom the girls call Mr. Whiskers), and a couple of bumbling thieves who want to rob the store safe of its jewels.

The American Boys(en)

At elementary school, a child struggles to come to terms with his feelings for a teacher. In high school, the lead singer in a local band has admirers in both the girls and the boys. Meanwhile on campus the pitches and pools have their fair share of star-crossed lovers. And as for Billy? He's just happy to cruise. The 6 short films are: These Things Take Time (2018); The Legend of Scotty Watts (2017); Two Fish (2017); You Can Play (2015); I Think I'm Gay? (2019); Billy's Blowjobs (2017).

The Farmer and the Belle: Saving Santaland(en)

Sparks fly between a famous model and a farmer with a young daughter when she visits her childhood home. The town is in danger of losing their beloved Santaland festival, but miracles can happen with a little love, family, and faith.

Your Caresses(de)

Brother and sister meet again after 15 years and fall in love with each other.

All the Lonely People(en)

Spanning seven short stories - each taking place in a different city around the globe, “All the Lonely People” showcases a slice of life from various strangers while they try to face their regular, everyday problems. From New Zealand to New York city, the assortment of strangers deal with modern day anxieties that slowly spiral out of control.

The Great South(en)

Two best friends must navigate the tough streets of South Auckland to buy a bottle of milk.

Like a Kiss from Jesus(fr)

A boy frolicking about on the beach meets this girl who gives him his first kiss.

Albert(en)

Albert is the story of a tiny Douglas fir tree named Albert who has big dreams of becoming Empire City's most famous Christmas tree. When the search for this year's tree is announced, Albert believes he has found his calling and hits the road with his two best friends, Maisie the persistently positive plam tree, and Gene the abrasive and blisteringly honest weed, to fulfill his destiny. With a few prickly situations along the way, and Cactus Pete out to stop him, Albert learns the true meaning of Christmas.

Todos os Dias(pt)

1500 Steps(en)

1500 Steps is a transforming journey towards self-belief and brilliance. A cross between Chariots of Fire and The Karate Kid, this high school drama is set in the beautiful, Sydney, beach suburb of Cronulla. Jonas "Jobe" O'Brien, a homely, sixteen year old boy, lives in a struggling single parent family. His mother dead, his father is an alcoholic, who was once a champion runner. Jobe, a misfit and loner, has inherited his father's athletic ability and love for running. After a fatal mistake at a party, Jobe seeks revenge against the perpetrator, as an emotion and power wells within him that he has never experienced before. A retired ex-Olympian, Harry White, sets about mentoring his athletic ability when by chance he sees Jobe run. It is now up to Harry White to encourage Jobe to dig deep and decide what type of man he wants to become.

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas(en)

A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.

Red Alert(he)

Guy is a shy 16 year-old with a big secret. He has superpowers. Following an encounter with another classmate at school. Guy is forced to face his fears and learn to trust his powers. Ultimately leading Guy to finally confront his abusive father.

Home(pt)

In his last day before college, a boy needs to confront all of his anxiety and fears at his home. He might not be alone.

A Puppy for Christmas(en)

After breaking up with her boyfriend and losing her job, Noelle full fills her lifelong wish of getting a puppy. But Buster (the puppy) is the perfect pup she imagined and by spending Christmas with her co-workers quirky family she discovers the true spirit of Christmas and what it means to be family.

The Rooftop Christmas Tree(en)

A legal team must work together to figure out the mystery behind a rooftop Christmas tree to keep the owner from going to jail for Christmas -- again.