A young pastor discovers that his congregation's biggest temptation is an online cam model only to find himself drawn into her world, forcing him to question his faith, his future, and the institution he serves.
In his monotonous daily routine, Anka, an ordinary office employee, is crushed by a series of problems. His days started the same way: waking up, brushing his teeth, sipping bitter coffee, then being scolded by his boss at the office. His personal life is no less bleak—his relationship has failed and his father is in critical condition. The feeling of disappointment continued to pile up, making him feel like the world was hostile to him. In the midst of the destruction, Anka was haunted by pain that never subsided. When everything felt hopeless, he sank into the darkest despair.
Darma is a visceral and unflinching short film that confronts the dark realities of abuse and power. With its brutal and blood-soaked sequences, the film delivers gripping action that heightens adrenaline, supported by dynamic and precise camera movements. At its core, Darma explores sexual abuse committed by those in positions of authority, individuals who not only perpetrate violence but also manipulate systems to conceal their crimes. The narrative also reflects on the power of media in shaping public opinion, and how such coverage can deeply affect the psychological state of survivors. With a runtime of 14 minutes, Darma is both urgent and impactful, pulling the audience into an uncomfortable yet necessary confrontation with truth, silence, and justice.
A man named Retno, who appeared to be a religious figure, arrived in a poor, remote village. He distributed luxury food packages and offered to teach Quran lessons to the children. The villagers welcomed him and trusted him with spiritual guidance. In class, Retno taught that students must obey their teacher completely, even without reason. One student, a beautiful and obedient girl named Lala, caught his attention. She was kind, respectful to her parents, and had a younger brother.
In the village, no one aspires to become an ustaz anymore. A seven-year-old boy named Awang struggles to find his dream amid the chaos of the end times. a reality he must confront, until his dilemma deepens when the only ustaz in the village passes away. With the community suddenly left without a religious leader, Awang’s unease and restlessness push him further into his search for meaning and the true shape of his aspirations.
Through real footage, wrestler interviews and a fictional storyline about "Black Angel," viewers discover the human essence of Mexican wrestling and its deep cultural impact beyond the ring.
Joža was wounded in combat during the events of the Croatian War of Independance and now works as a taxi driver in Zagreb, encountering various clients, all of which help him to cope with his past, and reveal to him what it truly means to be human.
Samir “Gio” Daoudi, a young man whose life is shattered when his brother is murdered in a gangland execution in Amsterdam. As Gio rises through the ranks of Europe’s drug underworld, he becomes a key player in a brutal cycle of retaliation, trafficking, and betrayal that stretches from the streets of Amsterdam to the ports of Tangier. Meanwhile, prosecutors Sabine and Yorick uncover a vast encrypted communication network used by criminals to coordinate hits and drug shipments. When a crown witness comes forward and they start closing in on Gio, the lines between justice and vengeance blur.
A troubled man, Marcus, seeks redemption in a church but finds himself entangled in a dark web of crime and corruption led by Father Thomas, a priest with sinister secrets. As Marcus tries to escape his past, he becomes an unwitting pawn in a dangerous game of power, betrayal, and faith. With the help of Sister Maria, who harbors her own scars, and the relentless Agent Nyakundi, Marcus must decide whether to embrace his sins or expose the corruption within the holy grounds. But redemption comes at a cost-one that might claim his life.
After graduating from school, Rawan witnesses a tragedy when a dam breach causes the death of all the villagers. However, unexpectedly, the young man is given a second chance. But will he be able to use it to prevent the catastrophe?
Aurora, a reality TV star addicted to plastic surgery, becomes desperate when her ex humiliates her online. Cornered on social media, the influencer sets out to (re)become herself.
When a chemical fire spreads smoke across her village, young Esma must help her father manage new and old troubles in this brutal and powerful look at a rural Anatolian family.
Jen lives in Bangkok – between the reception desk of an apartment building and the hotel rooms of strange men. What she sells is time, intimacy, sometimes just a moment. When a meeting escalates, Wason intervenes – a bartender who has lost more than he lets on.