Directed by Yuval Adler • Thriller • 2013 • Israel • Arabic, Hebrew with English subtitles
Starring Tsahi Halevi, Shadi Mar'i, Hitham Omari
"Bethlehem" tells the story of the complex relationship between an Israeli Secret Service officer and his teenage Palestinian informant. Shuttling back and forth between conflicting points of view, the film is a raw portrayal of characters torn apart by competing loyalties and impossible moral dilemmas, giving an unparalleled glimpse into the dark and fascinating world of human intelligence.
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Bless Their Little Hearts
Directed by Billy Woodberry • Drama • 1983 • US • English
Starring Nate Hardman, Kaycee Moore, Angela BurnettA key masterpiece of the L.A. Rebellion film movement written by Charles Burnett, "Bless Their Little Hearts" showcases director Billy Woodberry's attentive eye and sensitivity to real-...
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Caravaggio
Directed by Derek Jarman • LGBTQ+ • 1986 • UK • English
Starring Nigel Terry, Garry Cooper, Tilda SwintonDerek Jarman's profound reflection on art, sexuality and identity retells the life of the celebrated 17th-century painter through his brilliant, nearly blasphemous paintings and his flirtati...
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The Chambermaid
Directed by Lila Avilés • Drama • 2019 • Mexico • Spanish with English subtitles
Starring Gabriela Cartol, Teresa SanchezIn her feature debut, theater director Lila Avilés turns the monotonous work day of Eve, a chambermaid at a high-end Mexico City hotel, into a beautifully observed film. Set ...
