Films for English Speakers

Hikari, in her 30s, meets Masato, a deaf nature photographer, on a trip to Hokkaido. Their bond sparks a transformative journey, symbolized by the Japanese sign "Rei," representing connection and openness. Rei explores the interconnectedness of characters seeking meaning.

A salesman in a comic store falls in love with a prostitute and is forced to kill her pimp. The couple flees for their lives. Director Tony Scott embraces Quentin Tarantino’s gripping script, with its graphic violence, sharp dialogue, nihilism, and black humor.

A fascinating journey into the cultural world of the modern Samaritan community and their 3,500-year-old traditions. Moshe Alafi was granted rare insight into this culture, resulting in an intimate and compelling insider’s view of the Samaritan struggles, of their heart-wrenching choices, their joys, and sorrows.

Set during the 18th-century Bushin War, 11 Rebels follows a squad of outcast samurai defending a castle against the emperor's forces. Outnumbered and betrayed, they fight to the end. This action-packed epic blends traditional genre elements with modern flair, delivering thrilling swordplay and high-energy spectacle.

Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy and discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of The Church.

Twenty-something Jane finds money in a thermos bought from 80-year-old Sadie. A surprising friendship forms, but when Sadie learns Jane works in porn, she tries to help. In Starlet, Sean Baker explores Americana's backyards, offering a delicate portrait of friendship and redemption.

Inspired by ever-present death, a knight returning from the crusades finds nothing but gloom and hopelessness until he comes across a band of traveling players living simple lives. The Seventh Seal is a defining film in Bergman’s career – an existential work that brings Bergman’s style to perfection. 

Six-year-old mischievous Moonee and her friends spend their days roaming the surroundings of the cheap motel where they live in Orlando, Florida. Her mother, barely an adult herself, tries to keep them afloat. An exceptional and heartfelt gem that you will not want to miss. 

Based on an old Chinese legend about a young girl who pretend to be a man to join the war against the Hunnes. "Gorgeously animated and stirringly told, Disney's Mulan is a timeless story that will delight kids and divert adults with its sweeping scope, emotional intimacy and screwball humor" (Washigton Post)

A stripper spends a week with a client, ending in marriage. When his oligarch parents intervene to separate the two. Sean Baker explores the connection between sex, emotion, status, and prejudice, with unexpected plot twists. The film won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Director, and Actress.

The story of Auschwitz commander Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig, letting the banality of their lives play out as the horrors of Auschwitz unfold. Beyond this, it is best to know as little as possible about the plot – suffice to say that viewers of the film are in for a powerful, unique, and unforgettable experience.