0.0Amid the 2019 drought in Brazil’s Northeast, Madalena loses her mother in a tragic event that changes her life. Alone, she joins a rebellion at the Grajaú farm in Canudos, where a community rises against government neglect. A violent State response turns their hope into sorrow. Later, journalist Júlia returns to uncover the truth, hearing from people like Lúcia, a grieving mother. As Júlia investigates, hidden stories emerge: Madalena's forbidden love with rebel João and Pedro's thirst for revenge after losing his father to political violence. Their paths cross in a tale of justice, pain, and redemption. Inspired by Ariano Suassuna, famed for "A Dog’s Will", this short film is a prelude to "A Pena e a Lei", created by 9th-grade students from Escola SESI Cambona, in Maceió, Brazil. It was screened at the SESI Festival of Art and Culture in July 2023, touching audiences with its emotional and socially conscious narrative.
9.0Cangaceiros arrive in the city of Sussuapara to rob their inhabitants. Who can stop them?
8.0Zeki, a poor musician, is forced to sell his oud. At that moment, he meets a woman named Nermin who works in the shop. With the help of his teacher, Zeki finds a job in a saz ensemble. With Nermin's help, he joins the night. However, a pasha's daughter named Semra causes Zeki to leave the saz ensemble. When he returns, Zeki finds solace in Nermin and falls in love with her.
6.0Based on the comic by Tatsu Kariya. Featuring journalist Shiro Yamaoka who works for Touzai Shimbun. He is a cynical food critic who is tasked by the newspaper's owner, along with the young Yuko Kurita, to provide recipes for the "ultimate menu".
0.0Fikret has come to Istanbul from his hometown to attend university. However, he spends his days drinking, gambling, and chasing women with his friend Ahmet. Every time Fikret runs out of money, he turns to his uncle Şefkati Bey back home. At the insistence of his daughter Nevin, Şefkati Bey decides to go to Istanbul to find out whether his nephew is telling the truth. The two friends are cornered.
6.4Sarah Davis heads to her uncle’s struggling ranch to escape New York and the spotlight from a recent breakup. Returning home for the first time since her aunt passed, complications arise when Graham, an entitled Hollywood star, arrives at the ranch to prepare for his next film. As Sarah and Graham start to bond, Sarah may get more for Christmas than she bargained for.
0.0Parla's father Osman took Parla from her real mother Gül and married Hayriye. Hayriye treats Parla very badly. Osman, who is involved in smuggling, gives Parla her mother Gül's address as he lies dying after a gunfight. Parla sets off on her journey, evading her stepmother Hayriye, and encounters Ahmet along the way. Meanwhile, Gül is also searching for her daughter. On the other hand, Gül's lawyer Avni wants to get rid of Gül and Parla so he can inherit Gül's uncle's estate.