Although there is a heavy political story, the film lightens the tone with plenty of music and comedy, particularly slapstick.
A Polish princess tries to persuade a lovestruck general to carry out a coup in 1880s France. Currently out to own as part of the seven-disc Jean Renoir Collection.
The film is adapted from the book Elisa Kiseljak by Lolita Bosch and its origins hang like a millstone round its neck courtesy of ponderous and never-ending narration.
The effect of childhood abuse on a young girl, both at the time and in later life.
Structurally illustrates how the indigenous people don't see time as being a chronological straight line but as multiple realities existing simultaneously.
The story of the relationship between an Amazonian shaman and two scientists who, decades apart, search the Amazon for a sacred healing plant.
Feels like an attempt to stretch out what should really exist as a short film.
A powerful man who offends a divine messenger is condemned to an early death but told he can win a second chance if he can placate the ghosts of his enemies.
Rico Ramirez keeps the audience interested even when Jose is at his least sympathetic, and knows how to turn on the harm without ever being sugary. He's definitely one to watch.
A troubled boy learns to believe in himself through playing chess.
The names and job titles might read like a Guy Ritchie synopsis, but it soon becomes clear this is an altogether darker, more sober look at the criminal life.
Members of the East End underworld talk about their life and times.
There is no other film in the apocalypse subgenre that quite matches its low-key approach to the unravelling of the human species.
A young woman seeks the help of a mysterious stranger after the sudden failure of all electricity leaves her stranded in an instantly dog eat dog world.
Although it runs at just over an hour, its trim length allows Wang to keep his themes concentrated and means that the rather 'talky' nature of the action doesn't outstay its welcome too much.
A woman races against time to save mankind for extinction.
