desperation
25 movies and shows
127 Hours
Fri, 12 Nov 2010
The true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston's remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah.
The Last Train from Madrid
Fri, 25 Jun 1937
The story of seven people: their lives and love affairs in Madrid during the Civil War.
Between Waves
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
Professional photographer Jamie's quantum physicist boyfriend Isaac has gone missing, and is presumed dead. Haunted by his disappearance while attempting to continue with life as normal, Jamie gets more and more wrapped up in figuring out exactly what happened, and is convinced that his disappearance has something to do with Isaac’s research into parallel dimensions. She continues to pursue him until she collides with a shattering revelation.
Most Beautiful Island
Fri, 03 Nov 2017
Chronicling one harrowing day in the life of Luciana, a young woman struggling to make ends meet while striving to escape her past. As Luciana’s day unfolds, she is whisked, physically and emotionally, through a series of troublesome, unforeseeable extremes.
Taste of Cherry
Sun, 28 Sep 1997
A middle-aged Tehranian man, Mr. Badii is intent on killing himself and seeks someone to bury him after his demise. Driving around the city, the seemingly well-to-do Badii meets with numerous people, including a Muslim student, asking them to take on the job, but initially he has little luck. Eventually, Badii finds a man who is up for the task because he needs the money, but his new associate soon tries to talk him out of committing suicide.
The Wages of Fear
Wed, 22 Apr 1953
In a run-down South American town, four men are paid to drive trucks loaded with nitroglycerin into the jungle through to the oil field. Friendships are tested and rivalries develop as they embark upon the perilous journey.
Frontier(s)
Sun, 01 Jul 2007
A gang of young thieves flee Paris during the violent aftermath of a political election, only to hole up at an Inn run by neo-Nazis.
Jitterbugs
Sat, 05 Jun 1943
The two-man Laurel and Hardy Zoot Suit Band find themselves fronting a scam for "gasolene pills" in wartime oil-short America. They are however soon on the side of the angels helping recover $10,000 for an attractive young lady whose family have themselves been swindled.
Get to the Wire
Sat, 22 Apr 2023
In a dystopian future, an Australian-Iraqi woman held captive in a chaotic and brutal British immigration detention centre takes up severe measures to survive and reconnect with her estranged family.
Last Call
Fri, 18 Sep 2020
Last Call follows a suicidal alcoholic on the anniversary of his son’s death. When he attempts to call a crisis hotline, a misdial connects him with a single mother working as the night janitor at a local community college.
Baby Face
Tue, 31 Oct 2023
A young aging actress reconnects with her former scene partner to ask a vital favor that could change the course of her career.
La última función
Mon, 10 Aug 2015
A small circus has announced they are selling due to low concurrence now Jorge a clown that growed in the circus will fight so his home isn't closed down.
Dogman
Thu, 05 Jun 2025
Dogman follows Tyler, a young man living with his best friend. After being fired from his first day at a new job, Tyler faces an ultimatum: pay rent or move out. Desperate, he enters a competition offering £100k to anyone who can outrun a dog for 10 minutes. But upon arrival, he realises he has unknowingly agreed to be hunted by something far more dangerous…
Cabbage
Thu, 08 Dec 2022
On a desolate farm, a couple's prayers are answered after a visitor offers them a sinister deal. Blinded by their joy, they struggle to realize that what they once desired may lead to their own unraveling.
Durch die Nacht
Tue, 01 Apr 2014
Suburban Story
Fri, 02 Aug 2024
Struggling against the harsh realities of poverty, a devoted father, Mike reluctantly turns to burglary to provide for his daughter. The narrative unfolds through the varied viewpoints of those touched by his actions.
Boykee
Invalid Date
'Boykee' is a drug addict from the streets of Rotterdam, who manages to get himself into some serious trouble and he' s looking for a way out. Lea, a troubled young woman, might offer Boykee the escape he desires.
Saudade
Mon, 26 May 2025
A tragic story about how trying to get over PTSD can lead you into behaviour that makes you go too far in a relationship. A boyfriend’s little sister has died, and he feels responsible, making him extremely protective of his girlfriend. His girlfriend has grown up not knowing how to say no, and she accepts him as the authority, ultimately leading to a horrible accident.
Carneirinhos
Sun, 23 Oct 2022
Mylene is overwhelmed by desperation and regret. She stares at old photographs and spilled pills. Death stares back.