Lou Ye’s “Suzhou he” (Suzhou River) is a mesmerizing tale of love and obsession, set against the gritty backdrop of Shanghai's industrial landscape.
Jean Rollin's "La nuit des traquées" is a distinct horror drama with a blend of eroticism, exploring themes of memory, confinement, and despair.
Ari Folman's "Waltz with Bashir" is a groundbreaking animated documentary exploring a veteran's memory of the 1982 Lebanon War.
Jean-Marc Vallée's "Café de Flore" is a hauntingly poetic drama intertwining two distinct narratives, one set in 1960s Paris and the other in present-day Montreal.
Directed by Jean-Luc Godard, "Éloge de l'amour" ("In Praise of Love") is an experimental French drama that reflects on the complexities of love, memory, and artistic expression.
Written and directed by Paul Schrader, "Light Sleeper" is an introspective crime drama that delves into the life of a middle-aged drug dealer, played by Willem Dafoe.
Co-directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro, "La cité des enfants perdus" ("The City of Lost Children") is a visually arresting French fantasy film that delves into the lives of kidnapped children
Directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, "The Lives of Others" is a gripping drama that delves into the chilling surveillance culture of East Germany.
Directed by Just Jaeckin, "Histoire d'O" is a French erotic drama that delves into themes of submission and sexual freedom. Based on the controversial 1954 novel by Pauline Réage.
Directed by Susan Seidelman, "Smithereens" is a gritty, raw look at the underground punk scene in early '80s New York City.
Directed by Juzo Itami, "Tampopo" is a delightful Japanese "Ramen Western" that serves up a feast of culinary adventure, humor, and human emotion.
Directed by Michel Hazanavicius, "Le Redoutable" is a dramedy biopic that explores the life of legendary French filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard during a turbulent period.
Directed by Philippe Garrel, "L'enfant secret" is a deeply introspective French drama that explores the nuances of love, loss, and mental illness.
Directed by Luigi Comencini, "La donna della domenica" is an Italian crime mystery featuring Marcello Mastroianni and Jacqueline Bisset.
Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, "Body Heat" is a neo-noir erotic thriller that revitalized the genre for a new generation. Starring William Hurt and Kathleen Turner.
Directed by J-P Valkeapää, "Dogs Don't Wear Pants" is a Finnish drama that delves into the world of BDSM as a form of catharsis for a widowed man. Starring Pekka Strang and Krista Kosonen.
Directed by Mike Leigh, "Meantime" is a British social-realist drama featuring early performances from Tim Roth and Gary Oldman. Set against the backdrop of Thatcher-era London.
Directed by Hal Hartley, "Simple Men" is an independent drama that delves into the lives of two brothers searching for their radical father. Featuring Robert Burke and William Sage.
Directed by Claude Lelouch and starring Anouk Aimée and Jean-Louis Trintignant, "Un homme et une femme" is an iconic French romantic drama that explores the blossoming love between two widowed people.