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POUNOPUNIK is a Bengali word. It means "recurrent". The Story of POUNOPUNIK is revolved around the struggle of a female sex worker to give her daughter the light of education. Being a member of the dark world of lust, she fights hard to establish the identity of a mother over that of a sex worker. She is willing to fight all odds in order to fulfill her daughters dream to be educated. Our society is ruthless & inexcusable to those who try to lead a respectable life by erasing their dark past. In spite of that, some people dream & fight. Maybe they will lose but they will surely leave behind inspiration for others to fight & win.

The film portrays the complex relationship between two communities. It reflects the insecurities of individuals that evolve in poverty and high-risk professions. It also highlights the constant struggles of individuals who try to come out of such complex and oftentimes dubious situations. Even with such uncertainty, the protagonists-a woman who was forced into prostitution and a man whose struggles have made him into a gangster-are loyal to each other. While the girl promises a lifetime of commitment to the man, the man vows to protect her and provide a life away from misery. Their promises are geared towards restoring what each has lost in their long struggle for a better life. However, fate might have something else planned for them.

New Mexico, 1994. While on a night out with a friend, the guileless eighteen-year-old Korean-American, Hyun Jae, finds herself drugged, tape-gagged, and kidnapped after accepting a drink from a perfect stranger at a bar. Now, a new name and an ugly reality await the hapless girl, who is kept alive to serve one purpose only: to have sex with strangers. As Hyun Jae is dragged into a cruel, pitiless world of prostitution and violence, frequented by corrupt policemen, addicts and drug dealers, the resilient teenage captive must do everything in her power to stay alive. However, is there an escape from the dark den of sin?

A powerful documentary shedding light on the harrowing reality of human trafficking. Through compelling narratives and in-depth interviews, it exposes the dark underworld of exploitation, urging viewers to confront this global crisis. With its eye-opening revelations and poignant storytelling, this documentary serves as a crucial call to action against modern-day slavery.

This is a highly controversial documentary in which the filmmaker, Pål Hollender, interviews six prostitutes in Riga, Latvia, and at the end of the film pays three of the women $200 each and proceeds to have sexual intercourse with them - on camera! The purported purpose of this film is to show how women in former communist Europe are exploited in the sex industry by rich tourists. "Buy, Bye, Beauty" provoked massive protests in Latvia, and indeed the whole Baltic region, when it was first released in 2001.

The story of the rise of a madame of a suburban brothel catering to older men, inspired by the real experiences of Cynthia Payne.

A teacher discovers his calling. Marco relocates to Palermo from Milan and takes a job teaching in a reform school while he waits for a high school position. He tries to understand and motivate his handful of students, reading them colloquial poetry, encouraging them to stand up for their rights, finding out about their histories. Natale, in for murder, enamored of the Mafia, the King Rat within the group; Mery, a drag queen, arrested for assault when defending himself, in love with Mario and, in daylight, rejected by all; Pietro, illiterate, muscular, believing his destiny is set; the callow Claudio, vulnerable, learning to harden himself. What can Mario learn and do in such a short time?

This story involves Masaki, a high school student who idolizes Keigo, a music producer. To obtain one of his concert tickets, she sells her body and contracts HIV. Masaki loves Keigo and Keigo eventually admits to being in love with her. They over come obstacles to be together in the time she has left to live. The story makes the awareness of the HIV/AIDS issue.

A powerful feature documentary about child sexploitation, an epidemic happening in every country around the world. Filmed over a four year period, REDLIGHT focuses on the personal stories of young Cambodian victims and two remarkable advocates for change: grass-roots activist Somaly Mam and politician Mu Sochua. Both have since been nominated for the Noble Peace Prize. The filmmakers Guy Jacobson and Adi Ezroni won the prestigious Global Hero Award for their work in Cambodia. Using gritty footage smuggled out of brothels and harrowing testimonials, REDLIGHT follows the plight of several current and former child sex slaves. Some are trying to regain entry into Cambodian society to find some semblance of normality after their horrific experiences. Other stories highlight the plight of victims who are attempting to bring the perpetrators to justice. Their torturous yet ultimately heroic battles to find witnesses and take brothel owners to court are dramatically brought to life in this topical and moving feature documentary.