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The Girl with a Thousand Faces

November 1959 •Chinese

Gu Lingxiu's dream of becoming an actress is opposed by her grandmother. Her father Zhongqi remains ambivalent. Years ago, Zhongqi was in love with a Peking opera diva Hua Yanhong, but the lovers were separated by the matriarch. Regretful of the mistake, the matriarch discards her prejudice and allows Lingxiu to pursue her career. She also urges Zhongqi to look for Hua.

Two Belles in Love

September 2021 •Chinese

She smells her fragrance, she sees her talent... The ancient love story of Cui Jianyun and Cao Yuhua. The plight of these two women is told as they fall in love due to the admiration for each other's stunning beauty and literary craft. Adapted from the Kunqu opera & story by Li Yu, "Fragrant Companion/Lianxiang Companion", this short film includes a parallel between the play and "reality." The ending has been altered from the original play.

A Tale of Yearning

November 2022 •Chinese

This is a sad tale of a noble lady who is entranced by an opera singer. Hoping to get closer to the singer, the lady takes up lessons with her. Despite their affection, they must face obstacles.

The West Chamber

November 1965 •Chinese

A scholar woos the daughter of an important family, while outwitting rebels who try to capture her.

The Red Detachment of Women

January 1972 •Chinese

A recording of the Beijing Opera version of The Red Detachment of Women filmed by the August First Film Studio in 1972. Toward the end of the Cultural Revolution, the ballet version was adapted into this Beijing opera.

Peking Opera Blues

September 1986 •

In 1913 Beijing, three fierce women—disguised rebel Tsao Wan, jewel-seeking Sheung Hung, and opera heiress Pat Neil—embark on a daring quest filled with intrigue and betrayal, challenging societal norms amidst political turmoil and the vibrant world of Peking Opera.

天女散花

January 1920 •Chinese

A Man's Mate

March 1924 •English

Paul Bonard an artist, loses his memory when he receives a blow on the head from one of two apaches fighting over Wildcat, a sultry stepper in a cafe. He becomes an apache himself, falls in love with Wildcat and paints her portrait--his masterpiece. Wildcat learns Paul's identity and restores him to his family, though realizing that she will lose him. Surgery restores Paul's memory, but some subconscious force guides him back to the cafe and Wildcat's love.

High Noon

November 1990 •Tamil

Set among the streets of Madras and filmed in real time, with unknown actors, this is a story of the complex relations between family members.

Las golondrinas

January 1968 •Spanish

Paper Boats

September 2019 •English

Why can't Rahel bring herself to sign her artwork? The visit of her high school academic triggers memories of why she is haunted by her surname, yet would not consider changing it.

Mr Rockstar

June 2019 •English

A boy must come to terms with his mistakes after meeting an inspirational person.

The Complex

January 2020 •English

While moving into a new apartment, a young woman must contend with the unwelcome advances of a neighbour.

The Long Way Home

December 1995 •English

Ray Priest leaves his wife, Maria, after they row at a family wedding. As he drives into the night he picks up a young hitch-hiker. The hitch-hiker is a mysterious character, sometimes menacing, sometimes acting as confidant, allowing Ray to explore his relationship with his family. When the car runs out of petrol they must walk to a nearby garage. Ray's vulnerability becomes evident as they walk through a forest in the dark.

I Heart GU

September 2011 •English

Hayden Cooper is a high school senior who aspires to become a famous director one day, but things get complicated when he meets the love of his life, Grace Urban, an exchange student from the UK. With CJ and his other friends by his side, he goes through the struggles every teenager faces. So, he's down to two life changing choices: one, leave the island of Guam in order to chase his dreams or two, stay home and be happy. What's it going to be?

Man and Maid

April 1925 •English

Boulevardier Sir Nicholas Thormonde (Lew Cody) has to choose between his mistress Suzette (Renée Adorée) and his virtuous secretary Alathea (Harriet Hammond) in wartime Paris.

I May Regret

July 2018 •English

An older woman suffering from dementia is convinced that her young live-in nurse out to kill her and take her life's fortune

A Christmas Hero

November 2020 •English

When a young war vet returns home from Afghanistan, he struggles to find joy in the life he once knew. As he comes close to giving up all hope, his guardian angel pays a visit to show him there’s more meaning to his life than he’s ever known.

Torn from Innocence

October 2020 •English

The real story behind sex trafficking. New York Detective Jack Spencer takes on a human trafficking ring that is tied to the United Nations as he risks his life to save the lives of innocent young women from a life of sex slavery and human depravity.

Paadhai Theriyudhu Paar

November 1960 •Tamil

Paadhai Theriyudhu Paar is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Nemai Ghosh. The film stars K. Vijayan and S. V. Subbaiah in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. B. Sreenivasan. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil along with Kalathur Kannamma.