All Films

Michael Yo: Blasian

2018 • 56 min • United States of America

Family first comedian and bonafide Blasian, Michael Yo, brings his uniquely personal blend of comedy to his debut stand up special. Born and raised in Houston, TX, Michael talks about the issues growing up half Black and Asian in a place where he really stood out. Fast forward to now, navigating marriage and of course his ultimate job as a father to his Black, Asian and White son.

Mother's Day

2018 • 11 min • Canada

A shy 12-year-old boy befriends two neighborhood brothers who lead him on a quest to make pancakes.

We Were Three

2018 • 9 min • Sweden

Three young girls are on the way home from a parent-free party weekend in England when a naive joke in the wrong environment leads to unexpected consequences.

Light in the Darkness: The Impact of Night of The Living Dead

2018 • 24 min • United States of America

In this brand new featurette, directors Guillermo del Toro (The Devil's Backbone), Robert Rodriguez (From Dusk Till Dawn), and Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption) explain what makes Night of the Living Dead a very special film and discuss its lasting impact on the horror genre. The featurette was produced exclusively for Criterion in 2017.

Penny Whistle

2018 • 9 min • Canada

When a little girl blows into an old tin whistle she finds in the dirt, something follows her home.

Who killed the Neanderthal?

2018 • 52 min • France

Neandertal man disappeared abruptly 30,000 years ago. Who was that "other" man and what is the most plausible hypothesis leading to his extinction? An investigation using all current knowledge available tries to answer these questions.

A Cake For Lizzie

2018 • 22 min

In a dystopian future, Sofia will risk everything to bake a birthday cake for her ailing daughter.

2nd Class

2018 • 14 min • Sweden

Charlotte has got a new job as a second grade teacher. One night she is attacked by a nazi and is severely injured. When she comes back to her students she discovers that one of her students is the son of that nazi.

The Wedding Singer's Daughter

2018 • 8 min • United States of America, Italy

It's nighttime in 1980s Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Glittery and glamorous heels climb out of cars. Women shrouded in traditional black abayas make their way into a wedding hall. There, they reveal what's underneath: dazzling dresses and wild hair. Their true selves set free, unseen by male gaze. There are strict segregation rules in Saudi weddings. All eyes and ears are on the wedding singer, until the electricity cuts out suddenly. "This is the worst wedding singer ever," guests mutter, condescendingly. Will the young daughter manage to save her mother's dignity?

Hail Mary Country

2018 • 19 min

A house robbery in suburbia goes awry.

Fear

2018 • 14 min • Germany

Mikail had to flee Chechnya for being homosexual. Unexpectedly meeting his old childhood-friend Daud in Germany, Mikal is not only faced with a renewed friendship, but a recurring fear of persecution.

A Place to Stay

2018 • 17 min • United States of America

Kansas City 1959: When Andy's boyfriend leaves, Andy goes on a trip to confront him and discovers his lover's double life.

Le Mystère de la mort d'Hitler

2018 • 52 min • France

On May 2, 1945, Soviets take control over the Fuhrerbunker. On May 5th, they find bodies of Hitler and Eva Braun buried in the garden near the bunker. Investigation of Hitler's death was kept secret until now.

Kobold

2018 • 16 min

Kaspar is dealing with the loss of his mother by playing with his imaginary friend Pixi. When Pixi offers him a way to see his mother again, Kaspar embarks on a journey that takes him into a dark world he may never return from.

The Body Swap Center

2018 • 9 min • Japan

Mimi is fed up with her pathetic self. One day she walks along looking at the ground like usual when she notices a suspicious flyer.

Ugh!

2018 • 6 min • United States of America

Tanya, world’s sexiest inventor, has just finished her newest invention: A future seeing machine. But, the future gets stuck in a loop and it’s super annoying.

Quest of the Battling Gods

2018 • 13 min • Japan

In the moments before death, one of the Battling Gods recalls his defeat in a magnificent fight. That battle transcended meta worlds, time and parallel universes as the Battling God faced off with another of his kind. All living creatures celebrated their fight with cries of joy.

Apprehension

2018 • 9 min • Canada

A dark entity lingers over Elsie. A daily struggle, impaired thoughts and emotions causing her to lose contact with external reality.

Vox Populi

2018 • 9 min • United States of America

Hardcore punk legend Ian MacKaye (Fugazi, Minor Threat) discusses memorable experiences from the many live shows he’s played.

Kaniama Show

2018 • 24 min • Belgium, Congo

Kaniama Show is a satire of national TV in an African country, spreading its propaganda of soft power between complaisant interviews and musical interludes.

Sam Did It

2018 • 11 min

Sam gets the chance to meet his celebrity idol. The only problem is that Sam works in a morgue and his idol is dead.

Stay With Me

2018 • 37 min • South Korea

A VR romance film about bittersweet first love story of a stage frightened prospective musician Woo Jin and vivacious would be actress Yeon Soo

My Loneliness Is Killing Me

2018 • 17 min • United Kingdom

When Elliott lures the animalistic Jack to his apartment for a late night hook up, he unexpectedly unearths a dark emotional connection.

Orthus

2018 • 34 min

An FBI agent and a ruthless hitman share a twisted secret, which they must protect at all costs — no matter what, or who gets in the way.