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12 movies and shows

Barefoot

Barefoot

Sun, 02 Feb 2014

The "black sheep" son of a wealthy family meets a young psychiatric patient who's been raised in isolation her entire life. He takes the naive young woman home for his brother's wedding an improbable romance blooms, as she impresses everyone with her genuine, simple charms.

Please Stand By

Please Stand By

Fri, 26 Jan 2018

A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in order to boldly go and deliver her 500-page Star Trek script to a writing competition in Hollywood. On an adventure full of laughter and tears, Wendy follows the guiding spirit of Mr. Spock on her journey into the unknown.

All About Steve

All About Steve

Thu, 06 Aug 2009

After one short blind date, Mary Horowitz, a brilliant and eccentric crossword constructor, is convinced that Steve, a CCN cameraman, is her soul mate. Because his job takes him hither and yon, she crisscrosses the country following Steve, with the encouragement of a reporter, turning up at media events he's at to convince him they are perfect for each other. Along the way, she befriends an assortment of misfits who accept her for who she is, leading her to reassess her reasons for this strange journey.

Genre Hopper

Genre Hopper

Thu, 29 Feb 2024

A young filmmaker accidentally claps her idol’s mystical clapperboard, throwing the two on a frantic journey through film genres and beyond.

Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids

Fri, 11 Feb 2011

A naive Midwesterner insurance salesman travels to a big-city convention in an effort to save the jobs of his co-workers.

The Notorious Bettie Page

The Notorious Bettie Page

Wed, 14 Sep 2005

Bettie Page grew up in a conservative religious family in Tennessee and became a photo model sensation in 1950s New York. Bettie's legendary pin-up photos made her the target of a Senate investigation into pornography, and transformed her into an erotic icon who continues to enthrall fans to this day.

Once When I Served My Dear Landlord

Once When I Served My Dear Landlord

Sat, 01 Jan 2005

Based on a Belarussian folk song, movie tells a story of a poor peasant who goes to serve the landlord and is not successful in it.

before again

before again

Sun, 31 Aug 2025

A gaze dimmed by hope that all will mend in time, shadowed by the quiet dread that sorrow, too, must come.

Víctor Millán

Víctor Millán

Mon, 01 Jan 1968

Victor Millan is a Venezuelan folk artist. The naive painter appears alongside his friends, in his environment, the real world that surrounds him. Here, inventions, myths, obsessions, the sun, the sea, music, and original philosophy are imbued with humor. The film's soundtrack includes commentary and dialogue from the artist himself.

Le Démon

Le Démon

Sat, 01 Nov 2025

L'Oeuf au plat

L'Oeuf au plat

Sat, 30 Oct 2021

Jean's daily life is routine and regimented. One day, he meets Jeanne, who doesn't seem to do things the same way.