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Caught

A middle-aged couple has a drifter enter their lives. The fish-store owners find that the mysterious young man awakens the couple in ways they didn't expect. Things get tense when the drifter begins an affair with the woman of the house.

Em Magan

Emtan runs a provision shop in a village. His son Krishna who is a student of poultry science, helps him in the shop. A strict father Emtan is always at his son's back. His strict ways of dealing his son leaves an uncomfortable scene in the house. Vadivelu (Krishna's uncle) is the only solace for him in the house. Krishna meets his childhood crush Janani, who is the daughter of his uncle. Both their families are at loggerheads. A death in their family brings them together. Unfortunately Krishna and Janani are...

Marriage Killer

a married couple decide to explore a "member's only night club" but quickly realize the deadly consequences of their actions.

Lust Stories

An anthology of four stories that sheds light on modern relationships from the viewpoint of the Indian woman.

Playing by Heart

A sexy, romantic comedy about modern couples coming together in funny and unexpected ways. Paul and Hannah discover that even after 40 years of marriage, they can still learn some very surprising things about each other. Meredith is a serious theatre director who isn't looking for a relationship... but has one looking for her in the person of the funny, persistent Trent. Then there's Joan and Keenan, young people searching for love in an L.A. club scene where the rules of dating seem to change every night.

Scott of the Antarctic

The true story of the British explorer Robert Falcon Scott and his ill-fated expedition to try to be the first man to discover the South Pole - only to find that the murderously cold weather and a rival team of Norwegian explorers conspire against him

You See Me

Documentary - After her father suffers a debilitating stroke, documentary filmmaker Linda Brown bravely turns the camera on her family's struggle to understand the legacy left by an emotionally conflicted man. Drawing on home movies, family photos and interviews, she uncovers lies, reveals secrets, and discovers a treasure in a lost family video. You See Me is a touching and poignant exploration of grief, forgiveness and loss as a catalyst for growth. -

Beyond the Caribbean

Andre Roosevelt, a cousin to US President Theodore Roosevelt, could afford to trot the globe filming safari and hunting expeditions, and footage from his travels and exploration was combined with some crudely-staged shots,in Hollywood, of him rescuing a ship captain---his sailing-ship captain E. Erskine Loch---and a woman from a cultish native tribe. Andre and Captain Benson (Erskine Loch) go into a Caribbean jungle with Rita de le Vega, whose dad was an explorer who lost his life among the savage Penitentes tribe, but left behind information concerning a treasure. They encounter the tribe who put on a voodoo ceremony by hanging a tribesman on a cross as a sacrifice under the supervision of the voodoo witch doctor. Using underwater diving equipment, Andre & Company find the lost pirate treasure in a stone idol, and head for their yacht with the savages in hot pursuit.

Music of the Spheres

Set in the not-too-distant future, when the existing world economy has collapsed, and the new city-states are controlled by computers, many of which require a kind of telepathic linkage with a human counterpart. When the most important of these computers exhibits strange patterns during a crucial operation, its counterpart, a top scientist named Melody, begins having psychic experiences. For a low-budget film, a surprisingly deep exploration of emotions vs. logic and the elusive search for truth.

The Man from Beyond

The Arctic, 1922. After being buried under the ice for a hundred years, Howard Hillary is thawed and revived. When he meets Felice Strange, he recognizes in her the same woman he once loved deeply. But is it really her?

Sexy Wives Sindrome

A doctor at a clinic where erotic role-playing is used to save troubled marriages gets turned on by his patients' sizzling fantasies.

Pathaam Valavu

When a police officer's hunt for a convict on the run takes an unexpected turn, a story filled with emotions, fate and revenge unfolds in front of him.

Kali Jotta

Kali Jotta is a heartfelt story of life, love and loss. It is a social issue drama that explores a wide range of incidents and emotions of the characters. It is also a beautiful portrait of love and Reminisces about the times of pure and selfless love beyond time and age.

Secrets of Body Language

Humans can communicate volumes without ever opening their mouths, all through the amazing power of body language. This surprising History Channel presentation explores the subtle art of silent (and sometimes, inadvertent) signals, and examines the ways in which political leaders and celebrities use the method to entice audiences to trust and follow them.

After Life: The Strange Science of Decay

Ever wondered what would happen in your own home if you were taken away, and everything inside was left to rot? The answer is revealed in this fascinating programme, which explores the strange and surprising science of decay. For two months in summer 2011, a glass box containing a typical kitchen and garden was left to rot in full public view within Edinburgh Zoo. In this resulting documentary, presenter Dr George McGavin and his team use time-lapse cameras and specialist photography to capture the extraordinary way in which moulds, microbes and insects are able to break down our everyday things and allow new life to emerge from old. Decay is something that many of us are repulsed by. But as the programme shows, it's a process that's vital in nature. And seen in close up, it has an unexpected and sometimes mesmerising beauty.

Walking with Dogs: A Wonderland Special

This film, by acclaimed director Vanessa Engle, explores our remarkable relationship with dogs. Over a number of months in north London's Hampstead Heath, Engle approached people who were walking their dogs to discover why they have a dog and the role their dog plays in their emotional lives. The people she meets tell their stories, many of which are moving, surprising and profound.

Lust Stories 2

Four eminent Indian directors explore sex, desire and love through short films in this sequel to 2018's Emmy-nominated 'Lust Stories'.

Madly

Madly explores love in all its permutations in six short films from a vibrant group of filmmakers representing Japan, Argentina, the UK, the US, India, and Australia. All forms of love are on display in this anthology. And all manners of feelings expressed from jubilance to depression are done so strongly.

Aanum Pennum

An anthology film that takes you to different eras in the history of Kerala through three stories about relationships and emotions.

The Male Gaze: Three's Company

Two's company, three's allowed? From family disputes and unexpected babysitting duties to uncomfortable high school memories, manga drawing and friendships pushed to the next level - the Male Gaze series lifts the lid on six very different gay relationships and encounters. When two become three and outsiders enter the fray, what are the group dynamics at play? The short films are: Golden Boys (2017); In Beating Cells [In Pocheden Zellen] (2017); The Middle of a Lake [Le milieu d'un lac] (2017); Gilles (2016); Kiko's Saints [Les saints de Kiko] (2019); With Thelma [Avec Thelma] (2017).

Ankahi Kahaniya

As big city life buzzes around them, lonely souls discover surprising sources of connection and companionship in three tales of love, loss and longing.

Chowringhee

Sata Bose, the receptionist of hotel Shahjahan and other crew members work hard to make the hotel first choice of the upper class for socializing in the city, just got the taste of freedom from British rule. The movie revolves around different characters - hotel employees to page 3 personalities dealing different human emotions. Although Sata Bose (played by Uttam Kumar) is the central character of the film, he is not the protagonist in many ways, rather the movie can be described as "hyperlink movie" made long ago than the term is coined.

Neru

'Neru' is an enthralling legal and emotional drama that delves into the life of Sara, a blind sculpture artist on a quest for justice following a harrowing incident. Against the backdrop of the Indian legal system, this gripping story takes viewers through a rollercoaster of emotions, unveiling layers of deceit and ultimately exploring themes of redemption.

Ayal

Ayaal is a story on intense human relations. It’s a story of a man who effortlessly floated along the estuaries of time, the back waters of Vembanad. If love is the flowering of one’s own heart, can it have a direction? Is it Scalar (direction less). This is an uncomfortable question raised by him, the protagonist, Guru Dasan. The film problemetises the conventional fabric of human relations, its rules and its sanctity.

4 Sorry

An Anthology Drama film with 4 different situations with 4 different plots which involves emotion and feelings.

Welcome Home

After deciding to part ways with her husband, Professor Saudamini leaves along with her daughter and her mother-in-law, who is suffering from dementia. Saudamini`s return to her own house sends ripples across the family, as waves of contradictory emotions engulf them all. Welcome Home is the story of a group of people who find themselves caught up in a collective emotional turmoil, and how they strive to overcome these setbacks

Blue Mountains

Just like the changing colors of the Blue Mountains through the changing seasons, the film explores changing human emotions and journeys beyond mere winning or losing in life.

Amelia

The multi-award-winning dance film Amelia (2002), directed and choreographed by Edouard Lock and performed by the acclaimed dance company La La La Human Steps, explores the use of point technique using extended intertwining solos, complex partnering sequences and extreme speed to generate powerful performances with unexpected moments of tender emotion and serenity.

A Wife's Secret

Frank and Bethany are happily married in a loving but unfulfilled relationship. To satisfy her carnal urges, Bethany begins working night at an upscale brothel - not for the money, but simply for the thrill of it! She lives happily until one night she is recognized by Paul, a client of her husband's business. When Paul threatens to blackmail her, she decides to tell Frank the truth, hoping he will forgive her. But what Frank sees instead is an opportunity to explore his own dark fantasies! Will Bethany's secret ruin their marriage, or open the door for them to a new era of sexual possibilities?

A Date

It chronicles the deepest human emotions, two strangers can experience in a Single Day. It shows, how an unexpected friendship changes the lives of two people.

One Way Ticket

One Way Ticket is a suspense and romantic thriller. It is a story of intertwined destinies that promises to take you on an exciting journey of 6 unexpected strangers on a cruise.

Infinity's Child

The Phleig exploration vessel, Infinity's Child, is discovered adrift on the edges of explored space. Its crew of thousands are mysteriously missing. The ship's logs point to an ancient legend of a "gateway world" thought to be an entry point to realities beyond. The Phleig discover the location of this world and launch a massive mission to explore it. What they find when they arrive is nothing like they ever imagined...

The Secret Land

This documentary, filmed entirely by military photographers, recounts the U.S. Navy's 1946-47 expedition to Antarctica, known as Operation High Jump. The expedition was under the overall command of Admiral Richard E. Byrd, no stranger to the Antarctic. This was a large undertaking involving 13 ships and over 4000 thousand men. The fleet departed from Norfolk, Virginia traveling through the Panama canal and then southward to their final destination. The trip through the ice pack was fraught with danger and forced the submarine that was part of the fleet to withdraw. The trip was a success meeting all of its scientific goals.

Beyond the Unknown

In this interconnected story, a scientist discovers atoms in small objects not from Earth, astronauts go into space, the final frontier is explored, two kids from different families dream of becoming an astronaut & explore the boundaries of the universe. "Beyond the Unknown" is a captivating and thought-provoking film that combines the gripping adventures of an astronaut in space with a deeply personal and emotionally charged love story. As danger unfolds in the vast expanse of the cosmos, a series of flashbacks shed light on the complexities of a troubled relationship, setting off a chain of events that transform the narrative into an enthralling anthology.

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