In 1941, the legendary Alan Lomax was sent by the Library of Congress to the Mississippi Delta to record an oral history of the blues. Hauling 500 pounds of equipment powered only by his car battery, Lomax set out across nameless dirt roads to discover the most beautiful and harrowing songs ever sung. This is a spirited recreation of Lomax’s seminal meeting with Bill Henley, a 73-year-old recluse living in the backwoods of Lula, Mississippi.
A bridegroom is moments away from getting married, but outside the church, he must confront his best friend about their future. The story, succinctly rendered with raw and heartbreaking tenderness, conveys volumes about love and intentions. [mature]
Groups of nomadic Tibetan families pose for an itinerant photographer and his assistant in front of absurd and symbolic backdrops. This effort creates a colorful, amusing, and slightly unsettling kaleidoscope with a subtle but significant sociopolitical commentary. [subtitles]
Trying to get to a wedding on time, Sini is met with one frenzied obstacle after another, as she tries to organize her husband and two young daughters. Finally, they arrive at the church...and suddenly Sini and her family must make the best of a chaotic situation. [subtitles]
In a small country chapel, an elderly local priest is kneeling alone in prayer. He turns around to find 11-year-old Angelina standing behind him. Who is this little girl and why is she there? She has an inquisitive look in her eyes. A duel of sorts commences between the priest and the girl, as she brings a grievance before him. Their exchange is wonderfully thought-provoking, comical, and slightly absurd. [subtitles]
A haunting and heartbreaking depiction of the lonely and desolate existence of an aging farmer who, though determined to carry on with his harsh and solitary life, wonders for how much longer. With no one to continue his legacy, he steadfastly dedicates himself to the land that has given him the only life he’s ever known. [mature]
The Morning of Everything is a fever dream in which a father envisions the world through the eyes of his three-year-old son who traverses dangerous landscapes in search of his lost owl. A story about fatherhood and a father’s concerns over when to hold on and when to let go.
A psychiatrist (Martin Freeman) is called in to examine Voorman (Tom
Hollander), a prisoner with a peculiar affliction: he believes he is a god. Humorous but insightful dialogue ensues, as the doctor must decide whether or not to ship the prisoner to an asylum.
