Isleen Pines (2023)Directors: Matthew Festle, Alexys Paonessa Synopsis: In the sleepy, secluded town of Isleen Pines, a close-knit group of friends gathers for their annual Halloween party, eager to revel in spooky traditions and share ghost stories. Their night of laughter and nostalgia takes a sinister turn when unexpected visitors arrive, shrouded in mystery and … Read more
Island of the Dolls (2023)Director: Jack E. Bell Synopsis: Drawn by the eerie legends surrounding the infamous Island of the Dolls, a group of thrill-seekers ventures to uncover its sinister secrets. What begins as a curiosity-fueled exploration quickly turns into a nightmare as they come face-to-face with the deadly truth lurking among the decaying dolls … Read more
Irena’s Vow (2023)Director: Louise Archambault Synopsis: Amidst the horrors of World War II, Polish nurse Irena Gut is swept up in a German roundup and forced into slave labor. Assigned as the housekeeper to a German army major, Irena faces a life-altering moral decision. Risking everything, she secretly harbors a dozen Jewish refugees within the … Read more
Io Capitano (2023)Director: Matteo Garrone Synopsis: Driven by the hope for a better life, two Senegalese teenagers set off on a perilous journey from West Africa to Italy. Their path is fraught with unimaginable challenges: crossing the scorching Sahara Desert, navigating treacherous Mediterranean waters, and enduring countless checkpoints that test their resolve. As they traverse … Read more
Invitation to a Murder (2023)Director: Stephen Shimek Synopsis: When six strangers receive a mysterious invitation to a reclusive billionaire’s secluded island estate in the south of England, curiosity and intrigue lead them to accept. Among them is Miranda Green, an aspiring detective eager to prove her sleuthing skills. However, the allure quickly turns sinister when … Read more
Intrigue (2023)Director: Dmitrii Shikovets Synopsis: A charismatic modern-day “Don Juan” uses dating apps not just for romance but as a cunning tool to manipulate and entangle women in his web of charm. His latest pursuit is a sharp and insightful female psychologist. As he books a session under the guise of needing help, the lines … Read more
Insomniacs After School (2023)Director: Chihiro Ikeda Synopsis: Struggling with sleepless nights, two insomniac high school students discover solace in each other’s company. They find an abandoned observatory on campus, turning it into a secret haven where they share their nights under the stars. As they open up about their fears, dreams, and the weight of … Read more
Inshallah a Boy (2023)Director: Amjad Al Rasheed Synopsis: When Nawal’s husband unexpectedly passes away, she faces a daunting challenge: protecting the inheritance rights of her only daughter in a society where having a male heir defines a family’s future. As pressures mount from her in-laws and societal expectations, Nawal must navigate a web of patriarchal … Read more
Ingress (2023)Director: Rachel Noll James Synopsis: After a devastating tragedy claims her husband’s life, a woman gifted with the ability to traverse parallel realities must confront her deepest fears and unresolved trauma. Determined to reunite with her lost love, she embarks on a perilous journey through the multiverse, encountering alternate versions of herself, unexpected allies, … Read more
Ingeborg Bachmann – Journey Into the Desert (2023)Director: Margarethe von Trotta Synopsis: Celebrated poet Ingeborg Bachmann breaks through the male-dominated world of German-language literature with her evocative and pioneering works. At the height of her success, she embarks on a turbulent relationship with fellow author Max Frisch. Though deeply passionate, their romance becomes fraught with … Read more