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An eight minute reflection on the use of light as an art, focusing entirely on a lemon.

The story of Oscar Wilde, genius, poet, playwright and the First Modern Man. The self-realisation of his homosexuality caused Wilde enormous torment as he juggled marriage, fatherhood and responsibility with his obsessive love for Lord Alfred Douglas, nicknamed Bosie. After legal action instigated by Bosie's father, the mad Marquess of Queensberry, Wilde refused to flee the country and was sentenced to two years at hard labour by the courts of an intolerant Victorian society. (imdb)

Antoine Doinel is now 26. He married Christine, who teaches the violin. They will have a baby. In a new job, Antoine meets Kyoto, a Japanese woman, and falls in love with her. They have a love affair. Christine discovers it and Antoine leaves the house... (imdb)

Seven girls named after their distinctive traits visit a house in a rural setting. Odd occurrences happen and are ignored, but soon peculiarities begin to accrue.

Tom Wingo is unhappy with his life. His wife doesn't understand him and he also doesn't get along with his dominant mother. When his sister attempts suicide, her psychologist Susan Lowenstein consults him. Patiently and cautiously she uncovers the terrible secret hidden in Tom and Savannah's childhood. On the other side she's unhappy too and so both help each other to find their way back to life. (imdb)

A harrowing account of disillusioned young people living in China. (New Yorker Films)

Murat, a pizza deliverer, meets an attractive woman, throwing his future into question.

A seemingly wholesome family, the Parkers have always kept to themselves, and for good reason. Behind closed doors, patriarch Frank rules the roost with a rigorous fervor, determined to keep his ancestral customs intact. As a rainstorm develops, tragedy strikes and his daughters Iris and Rose are forced to assume responsibilities that extend beyond those of a typical family. The most important task is putting meat on the table-- but not the kind that can be found at the local supermarket. (Sundance)

A gaunt tale weaves marital discord & surveillance paranoia. Government functionary spends sleepless night wondering if he'll be arrested before dawn, with disfunctional marriage adding to tension as he & his wife argue & vacillate, it's no wonder that The Ear waited for Czech premiere till 1989; wonder is that it was made at all. It's said director's offsider, Jan Procházka, had political connections that helped, plus his inside knowledge making suggestions adding to the plot.

Kowalski, the hero of the story, works for a car delivery service. He takes delivery of a 1970 Dodge Challenger to take from Colorado to Frisco, California. Shortly after pickup, he takes a bet to get the car there in less than 15 hours. After a few run-ins with motorcycle cops and highway patrol they start a chase to bring him into custody... (imdb)