Season 12

A tender and quirky family drama that plays out on a mysterious road trip across the Iranian countryside. Some dramatic developments take the plot in unexpected directions.

Seventeen-year old Ola travels from Poland to Ireland to reclaims her father's body following an industrial accident. The journey becomes an eye-opening trip of a lifetime.

An unemployed man unexpectedly receives a large cheque from France. Instead of being the solution to all his worries, it becomes the cause of many new ones.

A Korean-American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. Amidst the splendours of the Ozarks, they come to grips with the challenges of running a family farm.

A sparkling and elegant romantic drama set in wonderful Paris and Brittany locations. Anaïs is looking for love and direction in her life, and finds herself captivated by very different partners.

Pedro Almodóvar’s melodrama tribute to motherhood in all its dimensions. A birthday treat turns to tragedy and kickstarts a complex story of family, friends, and many-layered relationships building to a dramatic climax.

Our Christmas film is this hugely entertaining and enjoyable classic musical. Filled with remarkable song and dance numbers, smart dialogue, and breathtaking routines, it really is the best of Hollywood entertainment!

A Finnish archaeology student travels to the Arctic Circle. En route by train, an offbeat, romantic story develops as she shares her carriage with a fellow passenger who is her complete opposite.

Cait, a neglected young girl, is sent to live with her countryside relations for the summer. As their affectionate home becomes an idyll for her, she starts to discover their secrets and learn the importance of family in rural Ireland.

Two filmmakers visit the Swedish island of Fårö, long-time home of the fabled director Ingmar Bergman, seeking inspiration for their latest projects. As the summer passes, the lines between reality and fiction become blurred.

EO, a grey donkey, escapes from a circus and then treks across Poland and Italy. Meeting a wide range of characters, including a priest, a countess and a football team, he reveals society’s highs and lows.

In the alluring world of the ultra wealthy of 1980s Argentina, a private banker mysteriously disappears. Uncovering his trail reveals more than financial wrongdoing.

Set in the beautiful woodlands of Transylvania, this moving story tells of the impact of industrialisation on family and community life. One of the greatest Hungarian films of all time!

Winner of the “Best FIlm” award at the Berlin Film Festival, this is an impressive ensemble drama about change in the spectacular Spanish countryside, and its winners and losers.

The Dardenne brothers (“Two Days, One Night”, “The Promise”) are back with another blistering slice of social realism set in their home town, this time focused on forced migration and the trade in illegal drugs.

Ugyen dreams of being a singer, but for now is a teacher assigned to a remote village school in Bhutan, developing an unusual musical approach to his lessons. An enjoyable finale to our season!