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Gleaned from the fringes of mainstream representation, this selection of titles offers a fresh, insightful look at what it means to be human without conforming to societal expectations. We’re all multifaceted creatures and cinema surely knows how to show it – with dignity and curiousity. We introduce you to Pillion (2025), the most tender BDSM film ever. You’ll also discover intentional attempts to destigmatise mental health, overcome trauma through the cathartic medium of film, and celebrate the joys of being together but being different.
Illusions
Spanning five decades and two entwined couples, this tender debut probes love’s shifting truths, asking whether permanence is possible—or if all we have are the stories we choose to believe.
Shades of Survival
Spanning three continents, this powerful documentary follows Black women facing breast cancer, spotlighting healthcare inequality while celebrating strength, solidarity and the fight for change.
The Crossroads
When a brief encounter ends in tragedy, an elderly doctor is forced to confront guilt, memory and shifting family ties in this quietly powerful study of regret, responsibility and redemption.
EEL
On the edge of Taipei, a man and a mysterious woman cross paths in a dreamlike tale of memory and longing. Set on Shezi Island, this hauntingly beautiful film drifts between past and future.
The Fisherman
Forced into retirement, a proud fisherman and his scaly sidekick chase one last dream through the streets of Accra. A joyful tale of magic, mischief and the unbreakable spirit of community.
News Without a Newsroom
As trust in media declines, this timely documentary explores the past, present and future of journalism, revealing why a strong, independent press remains essential in an age of uncertainty.
Sleepless City
As eviction looms, 13-year-old Toni sets out to retrieve his stolen dog in this raw, heartfelt tale of family, resilience and coming of age on the margins of Madrid’s Roma community.
Pillion
On Christmas Eve, a lonely choir boy meets a leather-clad stranger, sparking a tender, kinky romance. A bold, funny twist on the British rom com that brings BDSM into the festive spotlight.