In a crumbling, dystopia, Franz Kafka arrives for a routine appraisal that quickly spirals into a psychedelic interrogation. Confronted by a 'Detective-Appraisor' and a room that shifts from a sunlit forest to a grim office. As his reality melts and his own body begins to transform, Franz must fight to protect his last remaining memories from a surveillance state determined to pluck thoughts directly from the brains of its citizens. In a world of endless bureaucracy, there is no escape from the machine! Be appraised be very appraised!
A renowned author and his wife seek refuge in the countryside after a devastating tragedy - the loss of their child in a brutal home invasion. As their grief consumes them, they soon realise memories are far from the only things haunting them. Struggling to heal, a malevolent entity emerges, twisting their reality and pulling them into an insidious plot that threatens to consume them entirely.
A gripping suspense-filled drama thriller with an unexpected twist. The story follows two young black men, Lucas and Wayne, as they navigate a series of mysterious events in the streets of Manchester.
The film opens with Lucas and Wayne dressed in black, loading suspicious packages into a van and speeding through the dark streets. The audience is immediately drawn into the intrigue, left wondering about the men's identities and their urgent mission. As they race through Central Manchester, they encounter a police roadblock, turning their journey into a tense standoff. With high stakes on the line, they manage to
negotiate their way out of trouble, but the pressure only mounts as they continue towards their undisclosed destination.
Amidst the adrenaline-fueled journey, the film delves into themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and the weight of responsibility. Lucas grapples with doubts and apprehensions, while Wayne offers unwavering support, their bond strengthening with each passing moment.
As they reach their destination, the true purpose of their mission is revealed when an unexpected twist sheds light on the significance of their delivery and the deeper layers of the narrative.
A tender, uplifting story about first loves, second chances and the power of human connection.
When teenager Danny makes a mistake that could derail his future, he unexpectedly reconnects with Josh, the social worker who once tried to help him but whose own mistakes drove them apart.
When their paths cross again, Josh becomes both mentor and mirror, guiding Danny on his journey to manhood. Along the way Danny discovers that family is not always the one you are born into, but the one that believes in you when no one else will.
A lonely, aging karaoke bar-owner attempts to make friends with a group of young men that enter his club. As his advances fall flat, his behaviour grows increasingly desperate.
After years apart, a young girl and her estranged mother reunite for a supervised seaside visit.
Eight-year-old Emily is taken by her Nana, Jo, and Shaniece (a social worker) to an out-of-season seaside town for a one-hour supervised reunion with her estranged mother Ash. Emily has been in the care of her Nana since she was a toddler and barely remembers her mother - she’s nervous and unsure. With watchful eyes and rising pressure, can these fragile first steps be the start of healing a broken bond?
Following two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, as they tackle love, loss and financial uncertainty amid the societal expectations of 18th-century England.
After a middle-aged father falls mysteriously into a coma that transports him to an idealised version of his past, his daughter must do all things necessary to rescue him from an eternal trap.
Shakona doesn't always want to be treated so nicely, sometimes she wants to feel like the world does: chaotic. Yet she can't get her devoted and loving boyfriend Eddie to meet her needs, so she goes to where all good decisions are made, a hookup app. Just as it seems like Shakona is finally letting go, she has the chance to take power into her own hands...
A drama set in rural England amidst the backdrop of World War II exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the impact of war on personal lives - highlighting the human capacity for both empathy and cruelty in times of crisis.
Martha, an 11-year-old mixed-race girl, is evacuated from London to the northern English countryside. Martha finds herself in the care of a gruff gamekeeper and his family. Feeling isolated and rejected due to her racial background and the community’s war-induced tensions, she tries to adapt to her new life, becoming captivated by the natural beauty of the countryside. Martha forms a secret friendship with Enzo, an Italian POW, whose gentle demeanour and shared sense of displacement draw them together. Martha also navigates a complex relationship with George, the gamekeeper's son, who is torn between his familial prejudices and his growing fondness for Martha.
Four chapters in the tumultuous life of the celebrated and controversial 20th century US intellectual, writer, philosopher and political activist Susan Sontag, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography 'Sontag: Her Life' by Ben Moser.
Mide, a young man brought up in a traditional Nigerian family, has spent his early years within the strict confines of a Christian Pentecostal household. In Mide’s home, tradition and faith are intricately intertwined, guided by the family’s patriarch - Mide’s father.