Hollywood’s so-called Golden Age. Ten years before becoming the first Black man to win an Oscar, a young Sidney Poitier arrives to sign a life-changing contract that could make him a star. But there’s a catch. As he becomes entangled in events larger than he imagined, Sidney is forced to make an impossible choice – one that will reshape his future, the Civil Rights Movement, and the soul of a nation. From award-winning writer Ryan Calais Cameron (For Black Boys…), exploring integrity, betrayal, and the personal cost of success, Retrograde asks what would you sacrifice to achieve your dream? Backed by double Oscar and BAFTA nominee Colman Domingo as producer, Amit Sharma’s ‘perfectly pitched production’ (Independent) features Ivanno Jeremiah (Constellations), Stanley Townsend (Kaos) and Oliver Johnstone (Antigone).
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As the custody decision for her son approaches, a woman on the edge struggles to navigate her volatile relationship with her sister — and her even more volatile relationship with herself.
On the border between Greece and Albania, Karafil searches for a tree he planted when he first emigrated five decades ago. However, without any clear memories of the initial crossing, the search proves harder than he ever imagined.
Clara is a teenager growing up in a small indigenous community high in the Andes. Her adoptive mother, a midwife who took her in as a baby, has taught her the ancient songs used to guide women through childbirth, melodies passed down for generations, believed to bring new life safely into the world. But while her voice carries on this tradition, her dreams lie elsewhere: she longs to leave the mountains behind and become a folkloric music star in the big city.
Dane, a driver in N’Djamena, hits a nine-year-old pupil walking home from school and takes him to the hospital. When he comes back the next day, he is told that the child has died. He pays a heavy price for his mistake. A few months later, he meets out of fate the boy he thought he killed.
On the cusp of his 50th birthday, Nacer Belkacem dreams of a better life. Yet, over the years, he has built himself an enviable position in the eyes of all: a loving family man, a happy husband, a model employee, and a respected citizen in his community. But the veneer is cracking. Beneath a seemingly perfect surface, Nacer has racked up expenses, made questionable investments, and is up to his neck in debt. On the brink of ruin, he devises a desperate plan to try to pull himself out of the water. You only have one life to earn your way to heaven...
After his soulmate suddenly leaves him, a reclusive young man struggles to reconnect with the world. An enthusiastic waitress takes it upon herself to help him, sparking a journey of healing and self-discovery.
Ali and Amir are inseparable fraternal twins with a telepathic bond. The brothers are forced to fend for themselves when their father abandons them after remarrying a younger bride. The arrival of a new teacher, Lara, tests their brotherly bond.
As Claudia studies for her final exam that will determine whether she can continue with her scholarship, stress and negative thoughts begin to manifest in strange ways in front of her.
Set during Lahore's monsoon season, two sisters uncover a collection of old, drenched photographs and begin to play an absurd game of imitation, reenacting scenes from their late mother's life.
The film 'Van Gogh' delves into the protagonist's inner turmoil, showcasing self-doubt, overthinking, and the chase for perfection. It captures the battle between self-doubt and creative aspirations.
Story of a boy who has send to a boarding school after his mother's demise, it shows the relationship between two brothers and how they manage to live without their parents.