Courting Lewis Baker

When You Hear the Bells

January 2016 •Persian

In Afghanistan, "batchas" are young male prostitutes who live under the protection of a master in a house where they are trained to dance dressed as girls for a men's audience. Veteran dancer Saman starts worrying when he sees Bijane, the new recruit, who has been chosen to replace him. Despite his jealousy, he must initiate Bijane into the art of the Batcha dancing.

Last Day With Lizzy

May 2014 •English

Last Day With Lizzy tells the story of Mark, a troubled father who longs to rebuild a relationship with his distant daughter Elizabeth. While spending one last day together, Mark slowly comes to terms with a devastating past and the realization that something is not quite right with his teenage daughter. Through powerful performances and a script that touches on loss, grief and the power of letting go, this dramatic short film from first time writer/director, Matt Duhamel, is a must see for the family.

Физика в забавах. 3 Выпуск

April 1971 •Russian

ストリート兄弟

November 2016 •Japanese

Dragon Fruit

September 2023 •English

In a violent, dystopian future, a single mother attempts to grow a dragon fruit sprout so she can one day sell it for cash.

Miss Zahra

January 2015 •Finnish

Seppo, a forestry machine driver, receives an email from a mysterious woman called Miss Zahra, telling him about her money problems. Although his close friends claim the letter is a hoax, Seppo decides to follow his love abroad and save his heart for the chosen one.

The Idiot

January 1910 •Russian

An adaptation of the Dostoyevsky novel.

Prime

April 2014 •English

The confrontation between a convicted man and his torturer alternates with a tribal battle set at the Stone Age.

The Food on the Table

February 2024 •English

Now the subjects of a despotic chief, far from having any favor to expect from him, as both themselves and all they have are his property, or at least are considered by him as such, are obliged to receive as a favor what he relinquishes to them of their own property. He does them justice when he strips them. He treats them with mercy when he suffers them to live. In a beautiful house, during a beautiful day, next to a library with no books, a table is set for the last supper of its inhabitants.

A Game

September 2016 •Spanish

Two brothers, Fernando and Pablo, enjoy a playful relationship. One night, their usual games take a different path, becoming something real and completely unknown.

The Agency

November 2017 •English

Adapted from the acclaimed short story by Man Brooker Prize Nominee Sarah Hall. The Agency is a modern and stylish take on middle class female empowerment, amidst the social sub-culture, described collectively as "ladies who lunch". Disillusioned with a decade of domesticity, housewife Hannah Baines (Ania Sowinski), is befriended by an enigmatic older woman Anthea (Lesley Manville,) who introduces a select and seductive inner circle of women. In confidence, Anthea recommends a private and reliable company who "can set up something marvellous" for her. Hannah contemplates the implications of attending her initial consultation, at The Agency.

Summer Games

January 1995 •French

18 year old Éric, on vacation in the South with his parents, decides to escape the stifling situation especially with his 50 year old father, and join a group of fellow youth.

Journey Man

November 2002 •English

A stowaway from Sierra Leone ends up as an asylum seeker in South-Wales

Flipped

November 2001 •English

Short comedy

At Sea

October 2013 •Portuguese

No Mar is a film about Cecília, the only teacher on a small fishing island. One fateful morning Cecília's daughter Maria asks her best friend Lúcia to cover for her as she goes to the beach to watch her father's boat come in. She never returns. Cecília struggles to deal with the guilt of her daughters death and attempts to embrace the impoverished Lúcia. Lúcia's own struggle with her friends death and eventual confession, forces Cecília to reconcile with her own grief and loss.

Horse

January 2018 •English

Jack and Marsha, a married couple who live apart, meet once a year on their anniversary to play a vicious game: whoever wins gets to take over the lifestyle of their partner, and whoever loses must start their life over from scratch. But this year Marsha is ready to go to the mats and end both the game and her marriage.

Dumpling

April 2011 •English

An ex-boxer desperate to connect with his only son gives him a gift on his 21st birthday that will change their lives forever.

The First Gangster and the Last Gangster

January 1937 •English

Edward G. Robinson talks to the audience about the history of gangster films and introduces his latest vehicle.

Quien No Llora Alguna Vez

February 2024 •Spanish

Sinful

January 2019 •English

The Seven Deadly Sins - Are they true to being called sins or are they simply human impulses? To what is a sin and what is not? Such is a question worth pondering. In the end - do as you wilt.