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The 2nd Repatriation (2022)
A documentary about long term political prisoners who, though they ‘converted’ through coercion, still hope for repatriation to North Korea.
A documentary about long term political prisoners who, though they ‘converted’ through coercion, still hope for repatriation to North Korea.
The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014)
A dramatisation of the historical Battle of Myeongnyang and its star naval admiral Yi Sun-sin, who led a small fleet to improbable victory over a much larger Japanese fleet.
A dramatisation of the historical Battle of Myeongnyang and its star naval admiral Yi Sun-sin, who led a small fleet to improbable victory over a much larger Japanese fleet.
Air Doll (2009)
A blow-up sex doll develops a sense of self and begins to explore the world around her.
A blow-up sex doll develops a sense of self and begins to explore the world around her.
Audition (1999)
A widower becomes infatuated with a shy ex-ballet dancer and her mysterious past.
A widower becomes infatuated with a shy ex-ballet dancer and her mysterious past.
All Around Us (2008)
Witty drama about eight years in a marriage.
Witty drama about eight years in a marriage.
AlphaGo (2017)
Google's DeepMind team takes on one of the world's top Go players in a weeklong tournament.
Google's DeepMind team takes on one of the world's top Go players in a weeklong tournament.
Arahan (2004)
Comedy chop-socky with serious martial arts moves from South Korea.
Comedy chop-socky with serious martial arts moves from South Korea.
Bad Company (2001)
A teenager is caught between his desire to rebel and his desire to please his father.
A teenager is caught between his desire to rebel and his desire to please his father.
A Boy And His Samurai (2010)
The difficult life of a boy and his single mother looks set to change when they take in an Edo-era samurai warrior who has been magically transported to their time.
The difficult life of a boy and his single mother looks set to change when they take in an Edo-era samurai warrior who has been magically transported to their time.
Beauty In Trouble (2006)
A woman falls for an older man after her husband is locked up for stealing.
A woman falls for an older man after her husband is locked up for stealing.
Belle And Sebastian (2013)
The adventures of a boy, his grand-dad and a runaway dog in the French Alps during the German occupation
The adventures of a boy, his grand-dad and a runaway dog in the French Alps during the German occupation
The Berlin File (2013)
As a North Korean spy suspects he has been set up, a South Korean spy uncovers a conspiracy.
As a North Korean spy suspects he has been set up, a South Korean spy uncovers a conspiracy.
The Best Comedy DVD In The World (2005)
Selection of sketches and skits in aid of a good cause.
Selection of sketches and skits in aid of a good cause.
Bright Future (2003)
Exploration of disaffected youth in Japan.
Exploration of disaffected youth in Japan.
The Core (2003)
Scientists and astronauts bore to the centre of the earth to repair faulty electro magnetic field.
Scientists and astronauts bore to the centre of the earth to repair faulty electro magnetic field.
Cemetery Junction (2010)
A new job spells change for three friends in the Seventies.
A new job spells change for three friends in the Seventies.
The City Of Violence (2007)
Casinos and corruption in Korean crime thriller.
Casinos and corruption in Korean crime thriller.
Creepy (2016)
An ex-cop is drawn into a missing persons case.
An ex-cop is drawn into a missing persons case.
Detective Conan: The Million Dollar Pentagram (2024)
The race is on to solve a mystery and find the six ancient swords which point the way to a legendary treasure - and a famous detective trapped in the body of a child is on the case.
The race is on to solve a mystery and find the six ancient swords which point the way to a legendary treasure - and a famous detective trapped in the body of a child is on the case.
Dobermann (1997)
Violent action flick sees sadistic cop hunt a gang of dangerous nutters.
Violent action flick sees sadistic cop hunt a gang of dangerous nutters.
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (2022)
Piccolo and his former student Gohan go on a mission to save the world.
Piccolo and his former student Gohan go on a mission to save the world.
Delius - Song Of Summer (1968)
The last days of Delius, as seen through the eyes of his musical assistant, Eric Fenby.
The last days of Delius, as seen through the eyes of his musical assistant, Eric Fenby.
Departures (2008)
A cellist comes to terms with love and loss after he switches professions to deal with the dead.
A cellist comes to terms with love and loss after he switches professions to deal with the dead.
Doomsday Book (2012)
A trilogy of apocalyptic science fiction tales.
A trilogy of apocalyptic science fiction tales.
Eva Nová (2015)
A glimpse into an ageing woman’s oppressive world where alcohol is quickening the process of decline.
A glimpse into an ageing woman’s oppressive world where alcohol is quickening the process of decline.
Female Yakuza Tale (1973)
Japanese female fighter, famous for wardrobe malfunctions, takes on a gang of kidnappers.
Japanese female fighter, famous for wardrobe malfunctions, takes on a gang of kidnappers.
The First Slam Dunk (2022)
Hanamichi Sakuragi is a delinquent with a long history of getting dumped by girls. After enrolling in Shohoku High School, Hanamichi becomes interested in a girl named Haruko who loves the game of basketball.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is a delinquent with a long history of getting dumped by girls. After enrolling in Shohoku High School, Hanamichi becomes interested in a girl named Haruko who loves the game of basketball.
Ghost Mask: Scar (2018)
A young woman searching for her missing sister meets a mysterious plastic surgeon.
A young woman searching for her missing sister meets a mysterious plastic surgeon.
GoldenEye (1995)
Pierce Brosnan's first outing as the British agent.
Pierce Brosnan's first outing as the British agent.
Guilty Of Romance (2011)
Third episode of Sono's 'Hate trilogy' tells the story of two women, within the framework of a detective narrative.
Third episode of Sono's 'Hate trilogy' tells the story of two women, within the framework of a detective narrative.
The Good Thief (2002)
Nick Nolte, as a junkie gambler from the old school, organises an art heist in Monte Carlo.
Nick Nolte, as a junkie gambler from the old school, organises an art heist in Monte Carlo.
The Grudge (2004)
People succumb to a terrible curse, in remake of Japanese original.
People succumb to a terrible curse, in remake of Japanese original.
Hard Truths (2024)
Life's a constant struggle for Pansy. Racked with physical and mental pain, her dealings with the world are channeled through anger and confrontation - only her sister understands and is able to help her.
Life's a constant struggle for Pansy. Racked with physical and mental pain, her dealings with the world are channeled through anger and confrontation - only her sister understands and is able to help her.
Hill Of Freedom (2014)
A man travels to Seoul in a bid to win back a woman he still cares for.
A man travels to Seoul in a bid to win back a woman he still cares for.
I Wish (2011)
Two brothers hatch a plot to make their reunion wish come true.
Two brothers hatch a plot to make their reunion wish come true.
Instant Swamp (2009)
When a woman has a run of bad luck and her mother falls ill, she finds out that her family might not be everything she assumed it was.
When a woman has a run of bad luck and her mother falls ill, she finds out that her family might not be everything she assumed it was.
I Have Always Been A Dreamer (2012)
A documentary travelogue and portrait of two cities in contrasting states: Dubai and Detroit.
A documentary travelogue and portrait of two cities in contrasting states: Dubai and Detroit.
Japanese Girls Never Die (2016)
Graffiti artists daub a town with a woman's missing poster after she disappears and a gang of vicious teen girls roams the streets.
Graffiti artists daub a town with a woman's missing poster after she disappears and a gang of vicious teen girls roams the streets.
Jappeloup (2013)
The story of a man's faith in a horse that could jump.
The story of a man's faith in a horse that could jump.
Kamikaze Girls (2004)
An odd-couple friendship forms between two teens in small town Japan.
An odd-couple friendship forms between two teens in small town Japan.
The King Is Dancing (2000)
The life and music of young Louis XIV and an Italian composer, with Moliere as librettist.
The life and music of young Louis XIV and an Italian composer, with Moliere as librettist.
Kiss Of The Dragon (2001)
Jet Li is a Chinese secret agent who gets framed for murder in Paris and fights his way out of it.
Jet Li is a Chinese secret agent who gets framed for murder in Paris and fights his way out of it.
Koroshi (2000)
After losing his job, Hawazaki becomes a paid assassin of other unemployed men.
After losing his job, Hawazaki becomes a paid assassin of other unemployed men.
The Lark Farm (2007)
Massacre of Armenians in Turkey during the First World War.
Massacre of Armenians in Turkey during the First World War.
Letters From Iwo Jima (2006)
The Battle of Iwo Jima as seen from the viewpoint of the desperately outnumbered Japanese defenders.
The Battle of Iwo Jima as seen from the viewpoint of the desperately outnumbered Japanese defenders.
Like Someone In Love (2012)
A drama centered on the relationship of a young woman and old man in Tokyo.
A drama centered on the relationship of a young woman and old man in Tokyo.
Lost Highway (1997)
A mysterious murder is only the beginning of the strangest story ever told.
A mysterious murder is only the beginning of the strangest story ever told.
Lone Wolf And Cub: White Heaven In Hell (1974)
Lord Retsudo musters the last of his resources in an attempt to destroy the father and son team once and for all.
Lord Retsudo musters the last of his resources in an attempt to destroy the father and son team once and for all.
Love And Other Cults (2017)
A girl who once lived in a cult commune falls in with gang of delinquents.
A girl who once lived in a cult commune falls in with gang of delinquents.
The Messenger: The Story Of
Joan Of Arc (1999)
Tale of the French peasant girl who rose to oust the English.
Tale of the French peasant girl who rose to oust the English.
The Man Who Saved The World (2014)
The story of why Stanislav Petrov saved the lives of hundreds of millions of people.
The story of why Stanislav Petrov saved the lives of hundreds of millions of people.
Minamata (2020)
New York, 1971. Eugene Smith, once a highly sought-after photographer, now lives as a recluse. But then an unexpected trip to the Japanese city of Minamata, where an unscrupulous corporation has been releasing untreated wastewater into the bay, brings new meaning to his life.
New York, 1971. Eugene Smith, once a highly sought-after photographer, now lives as a recluse. But then an unexpected trip to the Japanese city of Minamata, where an unscrupulous corporation has been releasing untreated wastewater into the bay, brings new meaning to his life.
Mitsuko Delivers (2011)
Mitsuko is in her ninth month of pregnancy, but that doesn't stop her taking the lead when all around her are floundering. Yuya Ishii's breathless comic drama has satire, brio and originality to burn.
Mitsuko is in her ninth month of pregnancy, but that doesn't stop her taking the lead when all around her are floundering. Yuya Ishii's breathless comic drama has satire, brio and originality to burn.
My Life So Far (1999)
Family life on a posh rural estate after the First World War.
Family life on a posh rural estate after the First World War.
Origin: Spirits Of The Past (2006)
In a future world where the remnants of humanity are threatened by a sentient forest, a youth must reinvent himself in order to prevent people from the past destroying all that he holds dear.
In a future world where the remnants of humanity are threatened by a sentient forest, a youth must reinvent himself in order to prevent people from the past destroying all that he holds dear.
Our Little Sister (2015)
Three sisters take their 15-year-old half sister into their home and hearts.
Three sisters take their 15-year-old half sister into their home and hearts.
Pale Flower (1964)
An ex con is seduced by the allure of a thrill-seeking female gambler, while returning to his old gang to settle a score.
An ex con is seduced by the allure of a thrill-seeking female gambler, while returning to his old gang to settle a score.
The Patriot (2000)
A farmer takes on the Redcoats in an act of revenge.
A farmer takes on the Redcoats in an act of revenge.
Religulous (2008)
Comedian Bill Maher champions scepticism in an age of rising religious fundamentalism.
Comedian Bill Maher champions scepticism in an age of rising religious fundamentalism.
A Road Stained Crimson (2012)
A former hitman trying to live a quiet life finds himself blackmailed at the same time as a boy arrives in desperate need of his guidance.
A former hitman trying to live a quiet life finds himself blackmailed at the same time as a boy arrives in desperate need of his guidance.
Sawako Decides (2009)
A young woman struggles to save her family's ailing clam-packing business.
A young woman struggles to save her family's ailing clam-packing business.
School Of The Holy Beast (1974)
A celebration of sadomasochism and other painful pleasures in a naughty nunnery.
A celebration of sadomasochism and other painful pleasures in a naughty nunnery.
Seoul Station (2016)
A man sleeping rough at Seoul Station is the catalyst for a zombie apocalypse.
A man sleeping rough at Seoul Station is the catalyst for a zombie apocalypse.
Sex And Fury (1973)
Pinky violence film about a female yakuza out for vengeance.
Pinky violence film about a female yakuza out for vengeance.
Sleepless Night (2012)
A young couple decide whether or not to have a baby.
A young couple decide whether or not to have a baby.
Saving Grace (1999)
A widow in debt finds a way to make grass - of a less than legal kind - grow greener.
A widow in debt finds a way to make grass - of a less than legal kind - grow greener.
Superman III (1983)
The Man of Steel faces the threat of synthetic kryptonite.
The Man of Steel faces the threat of synthetic kryptonite.
Taking Lives (2004)
Lippy, leggy FBI agent goes to Montreal to find a serial killer.
Lippy, leggy FBI agent goes to Montreal to find a serial killer.
Tokyo Tribe (2014)
Hybrid of Yakuza gang action and hip-hop musical.
Hybrid of Yakuza gang action and hip-hop musical.
To Have And To Hold (1996)
A man haunted by the memory of a woman from his past, falls for her lookalike.
A man haunted by the memory of a woman from his past, falls for her lookalike.
Tokyo! (2008)
Three off-beat visions of the famous city.
Three off-beat visions of the famous city.
To The Ends Of The Earth (2019)
A Japanese TV host finds a trip to Uzbekistan to shoot an episode of her reality travel show begins to dissolve her chipper persona.
A Japanese TV host finds a trip to Uzbekistan to shoot an episode of her reality travel show begins to dissolve her chipper persona.
Turtles Are Suprisingly Fast Swimmers (2005)
A young woman in small-town Japan leads a dull and solitary life, until she stumbles into a local spy ring.
A young woman in small-town Japan leads a dull and solitary life, until she stumbles into a local spy ring.
Up And Down (2004)
Satire of racism and xenophobia in modern Prague.
Satire of racism and xenophobia in modern Prague.
A Very Long Engagement (2004)
A woman, refuses to believe her fiancé has been killed on the battlefield and goes in search of him.
A woman, refuses to believe her fiancé has been killed on the battlefield and goes in search of him.
Welcome To Dongmakgol (2005)
Soldiers from opposing armies in the Korean War take refuge in a peaceful, isolated hill village.
Soldiers from opposing armies in the Korean War take refuge in a peaceful, isolated hill village.
What Have I Done To Deserve This? (1984)
An amphetamine-addicted housewife reaches breaking point with her ungrateful family.
An amphetamine-addicted housewife reaches breaking point with her ungrateful family.
When Marnie Was There (2014)
A young girl sent to recuperate in the countryside finds an unsual friend.
A young girl sent to recuperate in the countryside finds an unsual friend.
Weathering With You (2019)
A boy falls in love with a girl who can control the weather.
A boy falls in love with a girl who can control the weather.
What To Do With The Dead Kaiju? (2022)
A large monster attacks Japan, but dies suddenly. While the people rejoice and bask in relief, the giant corpse left behind begins to slowly rot and bloat. If it explodes, the nation will be destroyed.
A large monster attacks Japan, but dies suddenly. While the people rejoice and bask in relief, the giant corpse left behind begins to slowly rot and bloat. If it explodes, the nation will be destroyed.
Yellow Kid (2010)
A young boxer struggling in a violent world becomes the inspiration for a comic.
A young boxer struggling in a violent world becomes the inspiration for a comic.
Yakuza Wolf (1972)
The son of a murdered crime boss exacts his revenge by pitting two rival clans against each other.
The son of a murdered crime boss exacts his revenge by pitting two rival clans against each other.
Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences (1972)
A lonely, clifftop mansion is attacked in no-holds barred massacre.
A lonely, clifftop mansion is attacked in no-holds barred massacre.
Your Name (2016)
Two high school kids who've never met - city boy Taki and country girl Mitsuha - are united through their dreams.
Two high school kids who've never met - city boy Taki and country girl Mitsuha - are united through their dreams.
Zero Focus (2009)
A young woman begins to uncover dark secrets as she searches for her husband who has disappeared shortly after their wedding night.
A young woman begins to uncover dark secrets as she searches for her husband who has disappeared shortly after their wedding night.
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