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An Indian gypsy woman torn between two worlds fighting by her wits and beauty for survival. Shot over four years the film follow the life of charismatic Sandra. From the bottom rungs of Indian society, she was the first of her caste to marry a Westerner. With the advent of tourism her family was one of the first to move to Pushkar in search of a better way of life. As a teenager she met Michael, a wealthy middle aged Australian. Utterly seduced by each others differences Michael spent five years with her family before marrying her. After four years he deserted her taking their daughter with him. The film starts weeks after Sandra was abandoned trying to understand what happened. As time progresses becoming more estranged from her family Sandra follows a route that leads her into dubious relationships with tourist men. This complex film offers an insight into a microcosm reflecting the emotional impact when two cultures clash. A free spirit the decisions Sandra makes often feel like her choice, yet the invisible walls that imprison her in limbo are also cultural. A tragic cautionary tale that also celebrates the spirit of survival in a rapidly changing India.

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A mix of documentary and narrative fiction, which follows the love story of a single character as he waits to be reunited with the love of his life while going about his daily routine as a casting agent. This leads to a multi faceted storyline as we enter the lives of the various figures in his everyday working environment. The film deals with themes of love, identity and time - past, present, and future.

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A group of twentysomething friends hang out in the rich neighbourhoods of the sleepy capital city of Islamabad, Pakistan. Hasan flirts with both filmmaking dreams, as well as with secret crush Aisha. But a daily routine of driving around town with his cocky, status-obsessed buddy Sheryar could prevent Hasan from escaping the existential bubble he is trapped in.

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On his sixth birthday Robert receives three beautiful old ladies in his mother's sitting room. Through his eyes we visit the memory of an afternoon: gifts scuttle across the floor, strange visions appear between knobbly knees, and the bird-like ladies tell a magical tale of an emperor with no skin.

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Wasters is a small self contained film in the same mould of CLeRkS. Written and directed by Luke Rufo. It is one slow wednesday night for our four slackers who work in a bar. They would all rather be elsewhere doing other things instead of pouring drinks for others to have good times. This is a story about friendship, betrayal, love and oh yeah talking about shagging, drinking and everything in between.

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Waveriders is the previously untold story of the unlikely Irish roots of the worldwide surfing phenomenon and today's pioneers of Irish big wave surfing.  

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'At last, the true life story of the outlaw comic who tried to save the world. He still might.' Bill Hicks is considered by many to be the greatest comedian of the last 20 years, ironic given his anonymity in his native America. He was a preacher, a philosopher, a raging prophet who believed he could save his audience by confronting them with truth - and dick jokes. He was considered criminally unpatriotic at home for skewering the hypocrisies of the government, media and organised religion, but he broke out internationally and stunned UK audiences made him a star. Just as he was on the verge of conquering the USA, he was diagnosed with late-stage pancreatic cancer. He was 32 years old. 15 years after his death, his popularity continues to grow, his CD's and DVDs selling more than ever and Bill himself regularly rated in 'best of' lists. Now, for the first time, his fascinating and ultimately uplifting life story is told by those that knew him best. Made in close association with Bill’s family and friends, it features unprecedented access to unseen archive material and a stunning new animation technique throughout. American: The Bill Hicks Story is the definitive record of one of America's most iconic modern heroes - a fearless voice as relevant today as ever.

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Automorphosis looks into the minds and hearts of a delightful collection of eccentrics, visionaries, and just plain folks who have transformed their autos into artworks. On a humorous and touching journey, we discover what drives the creative process for these unconventional characters. And in the end, we find that an art car has the power to change us - to alter our view of our increasingly homogeneous world.  

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A thriller, Dark Nature's story revolves around a family holiday gone wrong, as a mother and daughter's trip to an isolated community turns into a nightmare. Dark Nature is a modern eco-thriller that took inspiration from the zeitgeist of 1970’s productions like Deliverance, Long Weekend and Island of the Damned.  

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Late one night, Bella happens upon a single passenger auto accident. Unable to speak, the man urgently pushes a packet of photographs into her hands. At daybreak, Bella seeks out the man's family to return the photographs with disastrous results.

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Carlos, a Colombian man, comes to Tallinn to visit his old girlfiend, Sonia, who has been living there for 6 years. On his arrival Carlos realises Sonia has a boyfriend and winning her heart would be a difficult task. This film is the story of his displacement, of his attempts at connecting to the world around him and the people in it. Ultimately, a story of failure in human communication.

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Featuring veteran anti war campaigner Tony Benn and peace campaigners from around the world, the film examines the work of a diverse range of artists against the war. Dancers, writers, composers and visual artists provide a candid analysis of the war through their work.