Awards Season 2021—2022: Best Film

Directed by Joachim Trier, this Cannes Palme d'Or and Oscar nominated film follows Julie, a young woman who feels quite lost in life and is trying to find herself, as she wonders what to do while embarking on a series of romantic adventures in Oslo. A new, quirky, creative and honest look at contemporary relationships through a female perspective.

Yusuke Kafuku is a renowned actor and theater director who receives an offer to direct a production in Hiroshima. There he meets Misaki Watari, a taciturn young woman who works at the festival. As rehearsals progress, he encounters Koshi Takatsuki who forces him to confront painful truths from his past, but with the help of Yusuke Kafuku, he is able to traverse the disturbing mysteries left behind by his wife. Let yourself be intrigued and trapped by this dark story.

An Afghan refugee reveals his hidden past of fleeing his homeland during the turmoil of the 1980s, unveiling painful secrets while planning a marriage with his boyfriend. This riveting tale boasts an exquisite combination of hand-drawn animation and archival footage, pushing cinematic boundaries, and is a highly recommended testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

Director Mike Mills takes you on a cross-country road trip filled with laughter, heart, and the bond between an uncle and his energetic nephew. Join them on an unforgettable adventure that will remind you of the beauty of life beyond the confines of Los Angeles.

SUMMER OF SOUL is part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture, and fashion. Over the course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just 100 miles south of Woodstock, The Harlem Cultural Festival was filmed in Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park). The footage was never seen and largely forgotten--until now. SUMMER OF SOUL shines a light on the importance of history to our spiritual well-being and stands as a testament to the healing power of music during times of unrest, both past and present. The feature includes never-before-seen concert performances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly and the Family Stone, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Mahalia Jackson, B.B. King, The 5th Dimension, and more.

Set in Bosnia during the devastating conflict of July 11th, 1995, Aida, a translator for the United Nations, faces an agonizing choice when her town, Srebrenica, falls to the Serbian army. Sheltering her family in a UN camp, Aida becomes a crucial insider during negotiations. This war drama will move you with the human toll brought on by the conflict, revealing the profound decisions individuals must make to survive.

The touching portrait of eight-year-old Sasha, who questions her gender and in doing so, evokes the sometimes disturbing reactions of a society that is still invested in a biological boy-girl way of thinking.

In a small room, two sets of parents meet years after a tragic incident involving their sons, one the victim and the other the perpetrator. Their conversation evolves from civility to confronting painful truths and seeking understanding. This emotionally charged encounter explores grief, forgiveness, and the search for closure. The film is a powerful and profoundly moving experience, highly recommended for its raw emotional depth and exceptional performances.

Dune is an epic and visually stunning sci-fi film "Dune," previously directed by David Lynch and now by Denis Villeneuve. It tells the story of a young man who leads a rebellion against an evil emperor in a distant future. With incredible cinematography, a mesmerizing soundtrack and a talented cast, this movie is perfect for fans of the book or the genre.

After the Syrian Revolution, Al-Assad's regime besieges the district of Yarmouk, largest Palestinian refugee camp in the world. Yarmouk is cut off. The director records the daily deprivations while celebrating the people's courage.

The Mitchell family must drive across the country to get Katie to film school in California, but their plans are interrupted when they accidentally cross paths with a technological revolution that threatens their family and the world. But their plans are interrupted when they accidentally cross paths with a technological revolution that threatens their family and the world. Will the Mitchell family succeed in defeating the revolution? An animated film for the whole family, full of adventure and science fiction, which was nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature.

A touching examination of the refugee ordeal unfolds on a fictional, distant Scottish isle. Here, a cluster of recent arrivals anxiously awaits the outcomes of their asylum pleas. The focal point is Omar (portrayed by Amir El-Masry), a youthful Syrian musician who bears his grandfather's cherished oud, the paramount instrument in Arabic music, all the way from his place of origin. An emotive, funny, and heartwarming tale, that was selected in several International Film Festivals such as Cannes, San Sebastián, and Toronto.

In a remote mountain town in rural Mexico, Ana resides with her mother, who toils in the opium-laden poppy fields. Amidst the area's natural wonders and simple joys, Ana, along with her closest companions Maria and Paula, find solace. Yet, their community lives in constant fear, haunted by the dominance of drug cartels that prey on young girls. With a remarkable ensemble of talented young actors and spectacular cinematography, this unforgettable movie about friendship, family, and resilience paints a poignant portrait of determination amidst desperation!

This biopic tells the story of Jonathan Larson, a young theater composer who tries to make a living in New York, but an identity crisis based on the search for success leads him to generate conflicts in all his relationships. If you love musicals, you can't miss this film directed by the very talented Lin Manuel Miranda, with the brilliant performance of Andrew Garfield, based on the theatrical musical of the same name, written by Jonathan Larson himself, creator of Rent.

Ruby is the only hearing person in her family, who is predominantly deaf. When the family business is struggling, she has to face the dilemma of following her dream of being a singer or working with the family. In this heartwarming film that won Best Picture at the Oscars, the audience is guaranteed to have fun and be moved with its endearing protagonist!

Set in Ireland in 1981, this is the story of a young girl, Cáit, who is separated from her troubled family to go and live with distant relatives, a couple she does not know. Although affection seems to prevail, she discovers a painful reality: will Cáit be able to feel part of her new family? This moving movie, nominated for an Oscar as an international film, is a technically impeccable drama with strong performances full of subtleties that infuse the story with a great deal of depth and emotion.