SIFF 2012 by the Numbers (and full film list)

SIFF 2012 Film Count by Country (click to enlarge)

It's that time of year again - with SIFF announcing their full lineup and putting the tickets on-sale. I'm hoping folks found my initial post summarizing writeups I'd done earlier in the year on SIFF 2012 films I saw at other festivals somewhat useful. Today's post is mainly to share my annual chart detailing the distribution of films by country in this year's festival. Nothing really out of the ordinary with a long tail of countries contributing and the largest contributors being the US and European nations.

After the jump I've included a sortable table of what I believe are all the feature films playing this year - along with their official festival short description. I wouldn't recommend basing your entire process around the short description. But it makes a good chart to skim through. Of course you can also checkout the official info up on SIFF's website.

Movie Title	Country	Short Description
360	United Kingdom	Arthur Schnitzler’s play LA RONDE is the inspiration for this modern love story by Fernando Meirelles (THE CONSTANT GARDENER, CITY OF GOD). Rachel Weisz, Jude Law and Sir Anthony Hopkins star in a globe-spanning tale of interconnected fates.
419	USA	When a struggling American actor loses everything in an Internet scam, he and his buddies fly to South Africa to hunt down the perpetrators, only to find themselves being pursued by the nefarious Cape Town’s underworld.
11 Flowers	China	Set during the waning years of China's Cultural Revolution and based on the director's own experiences, this absorbing humanist drama follows an 11-year-old boy who comes face-to-face with an accused murderer.
170 Hz	Netherlands	In this unusual love story with dark overtones two deafmute adolescents disconnected from the world find each other, fall hopelessly in love and rebel against their parents’ attempts to keep them apart.
2 Days in New York	USA	This deliriously witty follow-up to 2 DAYS IN PARIS finds Marion (writer/director Julie Delpy) living in New York with her latest hipster boyfriend, Mingus (Chris Rock). A riotous comedy of cultural errors ensues when Marion's totally unhinged, gleefully unfiltered family arrives.
38 Witnesses	France	Inspired by the 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese in New York, Lucas Belvaux weaves a grim tale of social responsibility, or lack thereof, when a neighborhood is shaken by a brutal killing.
4 Days in May	Germany	In this gripping, true story about the folly of war, exhausted Soviet and German troops stand off at an orphanage in the waning hours of WWII, where a Russian soldier and a German boy learn how enemies can find common ground.
The 5,000 Days Project: TWO BROTHERS	USA	In the first installment of an ambitious ongoing series, the journey of two brothers struggling to forge meaningful bonds with each over is chronicled over the course of 10 years.
5 Broken Cameras	Palestine	Five cameras capture the Palestinian/Israeli border conflict over seven years, crafting a portrait that captures the personal perspective of a family whose children are growing up alongside the violence.
6 Points About Emma	Spain	Emma is beautiful, independent and blind. Almost thirty and wanting to be a mother without the baggage of a relationship she seduces her group therapy counselor as an unwitting sperm donor. Everything is perfect until she discovers she might actually want more
Abu, Son of Adam	India	In this contemplative tale of hope, family, and sacrifice, an aging South Indian Muslim couple struggles to complete a once-in-a-lifetime religious pilgrimage to Mecca. Winner, Best Film, Indian National Film Awards.
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry	USA	This intimate portrait of one of China’s most compelling public figures follows the activist-artist and social media revolutionary through his creative process, as well as his increasingly contentious run-ins with Chinese authorities.
All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace	United Kingdom	Adam Curtis (THE POWER OF NIGHTMARES) is back with a brilliant new work on mankind’s dependency on computer technology. Threads connect Ayn Rand’s darting eyes on THE MIKE WALLACE INTERVIEW to genocide in Rwanda and the invention of video games in only the first hour. Compulsive viewing.
Alois Nebel	Czech Republic	Rendered in mesmerizing black-and-white rotoscope, this dark-hearted Czech film traces the haunted memories of a troubled train dispatcher through the shifting political landscape at the close of the Cold War.
The Ambassador	Denmark	In this genre-breaking tragi-comedy about diplomacy, Danish documentarian Mads Brügger buys an African ambassadorship and secretly documents the process to obtain and smuggle blood diamonds.
American Addict	USA	This riveting examination of the corporatization of America’s drug dependency and its impact on capitalism and public health is a forthright indictment of the pharmacological industry and the culture that fuels it.
Any Day Now	USA	Set in the 1970s, this poignant and incendiary drama inspired by a true story, follows a closeted gay couple who embrace an unwanted teenager with Down’s Syndrome. They become the family he’s never had until authorities discover their secret.
The Art of Love	France	This bawdy, episodic romp through the lives and romantic woes of several Parisian couples is rendered in the spirit of Woody Allen and won the Best Screenplay Award at the Montreal World Film Festival.
As Luck Would Have It	Spain	Maverick filmmaker Alex de la Iglesia’s satire about a media feeding frenzy and one man’s insane bid to capitalize on a freak accident stars Salma Hayek and Spanish comedian José Mota in this high-concept melodrama.
The Atomic States of America	USA	Based on Kelly McMasters’s memoir about growing up in a nuclear-reactor community, this powerful and revealing film does an outstanding job of opening our eyes to the truth behind nuclear power and the untold risks.
Bad Brains: A Band in DC	USA	Despite the troubles of their eccentric front man, this widely influential, D.C.-based punk band has endured for 30 years. Featuring commentary by Henry Rollins, Ric Ocasek, Ian MacKaye, Adam Yauch, and Don Letts.
Badlands	USA	Set in 1958 against the breathtaking backdrop of the titular South Dakota landscape, Terrance Malick’s broodingly beautiful debut feature chronicles the murderous journey of an ill-fated couple, portrayed unforgettably by Sissy Spacek and Martin Sheen.
Beasts of the Southern Wild	USA	First-time filmmaker Benh Zeitlin won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize for his critically acclaimed surrealistic tale of six-year-old Hushpuppy, who refuses to leave her home in the Louisiana Delta as an environmental apocalypse descends.
The Beautiful Game	USA	“Soccer has a following larger than any one religion,” says Archbishop Desmond Tutu in this dynamic portrait of six Africans whose lives are impacted by the sport. Soccer’s unifying cultural power is illustrated with infectious verve.
Bel Ami	United Kingdom	A star studded chronicle of a young man's rise to power in Paris via his manipulation of the city's most influential and wealthy women. Based on the novel by Guy de Maupassant.
Bestiaire	Canada (Québec)	Are we the observers or the observed? French-Canadian auteur Denis Côté turns the tables on the concept of zoos by fixing his camera’s austere, precise gaze on both the animals and the human visitors in Québec’s Parc Safari.
Best Intentions	Romania	The road to hell is paved with good intentions in Adrian Sitaru’s amusing new film about a successful young man with obsessive-compulsive disorder, who re-evaluates his life after his mother’s stroke.
A Better Life	France	In this taut and timely look at life on the edge, financial pressures force chef Yann and his beautiful bartending girlfriend Nadia to take risks that threaten to tear their lives apart.
Beware of Mr. Baker	USA	Drummer Ginger Baker (Cream, Blind Faith) is one of the most flamboyant and volatile musicians in rock history. Interviews with his family, music legends, and the provocative subject himself reveal an unforgettable and controversial personality.
The Blindfold	Indonesia	Three interlocking stories illustrate the often-tragic consequences of the Indonesian Islamic state’s aggressive recruitment techniques and the powerful pull that religious radicalization has on the country’s disenfranchised youth.
Bol	Pakistan	A domineering head of a predominately female household finally fathers…a hermaphrodite. Emotions erupt as the eldest daughter rebels and another daughter engages in a courtship with an enlightened doctor (pop star Atif Aslam).
Bonsái	Chile	With deadpan humor, this highly literate film traces the arc of writer Julio, who finds romance and creates art based on dishonesty. Bonsai examines how any fabrication can become an authentic container for powerful emotional truths.
Brave	USA	In Pixar’s latest animated charmer, Scottish princess Merida defies her parents by pursuing an interest in archery, inadvertently jeopardizing her father's kingdom in the process.
Breathing	Austria	Roman, a juvenile detention center inmate, takes a job as a morgue assistant, where he discovers a clue that could lead him to his wayward mother. His journey leads to remorse, horror, and ultimately a glimmer of illumination.
The British Guide to Showing Off	United Kingdom	This colorful, exuberant film salutes Andrew Logan, founder of the "Alternative Miss World Contest,” an avant-garde, gender-bending beauty pageant that has run in Britain since 1972.
Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best	USA	A failed indie rocker negotiates his quarter-life crisis by embarking on a spontaneous road trip with a self proclaimed musical revolutionary determined to help him find new avenues of expression.
Bull Runners of Pamplona	United Kingdom	With in-depth interviews and daring, street-level camerawork, this celebratory and revealing doc may be the definitive portrait of this highly dangerous—and controversial—part of Spanish culture.
Bunohan: Return To Murder	Malaysia	In this revenge tale with echoes of KING LEAR, the potentially fatal sport of kickboxing mixes with family drama, disquieting bloodlust, sumptuous natural scenery, and a feast of haunting archetypes.
Camilla Dickinson	USA	In this warm and wise adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s novel, Camilla is a 15-year-old astronomy enthusiast whose own universe is in disarray, as she’s falling in love for the first time while her parents are drifting apart.
Can	Turkey	When happily married Cemal and Ayşe realize they can’t get pregnant, Cemal embarks on a dubious scheme to remedy the situation in this complex drama about the meaning of parenthood.
Carrie	USA	Brian De Palma’s 1976 landmark supernatural horror film, based on Stephen King’s first novel, resulted in an Oscar® nomination for Sissy Spacek’s portrayal of a teenaged social outcast wielding fatal telekinetic powers.
The Central Park Effect	USA	Nearly 38 million people visit Central Park every year. How many bring binoculars? Jeffrey Kimball talks to New York City’s birders (and other eccentrics) with a backdrop of spectacular wildlife footage from this unlikely locale.
Chapiteau-Show	Russia	Mixing musical numbers, cabaret, surrealism, and a labyrinthine structure, this fiercely inventive film gleefully breaks all the rules to present four interconnected short stories about relationships.
Charles Bradley: Soul of America	USA	This moving portrait follows the difficult and extraordinary 40-year journey of soul singer Charles Bradley during the electrifying and transformative months leading up to the release of his 2011 debut album, NO TIME FOR DREAMING.
The Chase	USA	In this intriguing film noir rarity, a drifter becomes chauffer to sadistic gangster and winds up falling for his wife, setting off a nightmarish chain of events. New restoration by the UCLA Film and Television Archive and The Film Foundation.
Chasing Ice	USA	With his breathtaking time-lapse imagery and stunning landscapes, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC photographer James Balog documents the rapid and alarming shrinkage of the world’s glaciers, warning of looming consequences for the planet.
A Checkout Girl’s Big Adventures	France	A young store clerk vents her frustrations via an anonymous satirical blog, generating a mad frenzy to uncover her true identity by her employer and the media in this enchanting yet reality-grounded romantic fable inspired by the real life heroine and novelist.
The Chef	France	Alexandre Lagarde (Jean Reno) is a renowned chef fighting against molecular cuisine and a slippery financier; Jacky (Michaël Youn) gets fired from diners for trying to liberate frites-filled menus. When they meet, the results are deliciously funny in this culinary comedy.
Choked	South Korea	Materialism and status in lower middle class South Korea are filtered through the experiences of Kwon Youn-ho, tasked with resolving his family’s descent into debt hell.
Citadel	Ireland	Tommy suffers from agoraphobia, and is desperate to move his family from their ramshackle housing estate. When his infant daughter is kidnapped, he must join a renegade priest to rescue her from a horrific abandoned tower block. Winner, SXSW Midnight Audience Award.
City World	USA	Over images of a deserted suburban Orlando, a young boy relates historical legends of mankind defying nature and imagines apocalyptic futures, suggesting themes of familial dissolution.
Cloudburst	Canada	Oscar®-winning actresses Brenda Fricker and Olympia Dukakis portray aging lovers forced to go on the run to stay together in this riotous dramedy.
Coal Miner’s Daughter	USA	Sissy Spacek won the 1980 Oscar® for Best Actress for her role as country music superstar Loretta Lynn in this powerful autobiographical drama from Michael Apted. Free outdoor screening at the Mural Amphitheatre, Seattle Center.
Coming Home	France	After being abducted as a girl and held prisoner for eight years by a strange man, a young woman (bewitchingly portrayed by Agathe Bonitzer) tries to adjust to freedom in this intriguing drama.
Compliance	USA	No line is left uncrossed in this controversial ripped-from-the-headlines psychological thriller involving an alleged theft and one intense night in the back room of a fast-food restaurant.
The Convoy	Russia	Alexey Mizgirev’s hard-hitting portrait of police and military tactics in today’s Russia follows Captain Ignat as he tracks down an army deserter across the wintry streets of Moscow.
Coteau Rouge	Canada (Québec)	André Forcier’s hilariously heartbreaking and fairy-tale like story of four generations of the Blanchard family shows that eccentricity is genetic. A corpse disposer-turned-gas-station-owner, a condo developer and an ex-boxer are a few branches of this twisted family tree.
Countdown	South Korea	A pulse-pounding thriller driven by a plot of twisting allegiances, COUNTDOWN is the story of a debt collector with 10 days to live fighting to keep his liver-donor savior safe.
Cousinhood	Spain	In this raucous comedy of bad manners, jilted 20-something Diego is whisked away by his cousins to an idyllic seaside town to engineer Diego’s reunion with his first love.
Cracks in the Shell	Germany	Josephine, a withdrawn drama student, embarks on a troubled, emotional journey, reminiscent of Aronofsky’s BLACK SWAN to prepare for a self-destructive, sexually adventurous role in a play. Winner, Best Actress, Karlovy Vary and Hamptons Film Festivals.
The Crown Jewels	Sweden	When a woman sets out to avenge her brother’s murder, she reveals a fantastical, imaginatively shot gothic tale involving mysterious keys, secret hiding places, and the fate of two families who are forever intertwined.
Crulic - The Path to Beyond	Romania	Combining hand-drawn images, collage, stop-motion, and cut-out techniques, this documentary reveals the story behind a 33-year-old Romanian who was unjustly arrested and died while on a hunger strike in a Polish prison.
A Cube of Sugar	Iran	An extended family gathers for the youngest daughter’s wedding, but not all goes as planned. A glowing pastel canvas and sensual score are dreamy counterpoints to the anxieties and celebrations of three generations.
Daas	Poland	This visually stunning period drama explores the controversial life and times of Jacob Frank, the 18th century Polish mystic who claimed he was the Jewish Messiah.
The Details	USA	A hungry raccoon is the catalyst for an avalanche of suburban drama in this dark, Seattle-based comedy that blithely mixes infidelity, death, and wry observations about domestic obsessions with surprisingly effective levity.
Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel	USA	This tribute to the irreverent style icon, co-directed by her granddaughter-in-law, assuredly describes how the editor of HAPRER’S BAZAAR and VOGUE both invented and embodied the term “pizzazz.”
Diaz - Don’t Clean Up This Blood	Italy	Mostly forgotten in the aftermath of 9/11, the harrowing and brutal actions by Italian police against peaceful anti-globalization protestors at the end of the G8 Summit in Genoa is finally dramatized into full and sobering focus..
The Do-Deca-Pentathlon	USA	Sibling rivalry approaches near-Olympic levels in this hilarious, and sometimes insane, comedy about two ultra-competitive brothers who secretly resurrect a childhood contest of 25 athletic events.
Dragon	Hong Kong	A detective comes across a paper-maker who may or may not be a renegade mass murderer this exhilarating revival of the martial arts genre matching the brilliance of CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON.
Dragon Pearl	Australia	In this Spielbergian adventure, a pair of young comrades discover an ancient dragon and must race against time to recover the creature’s stolen pearl from an evil archaeologist. All ages.
Dreams of a Life	United Kingdom	Would anyone miss you? This moving and illuminating true story chronicles the life of Joyce Carol Vincent, a woman who died while wrapping Christmas presents in her flat and wasn’t discovered for three years.
Duck Beach to Eternity	USA	Every year Mormon singles flock to Duck Beach for Spring Break, with booze-free parties and sex-free hook-ups. This examination of what it’s like to be single and religious in American follows four young people on their rite of passage.
Earthbound	Ireland	In this sci-fi romantic comedy, Joe Norman wants an ordinary life, but it’s not easy when you believe you’re an intergalactic alien. Instead, Joe must find a human girl with whom he can propagate his dying species.
Easton's Article	USA	In this low-tech sci-fi thriller, reminiscent of Shane Carruth’s PRIMER, Easton Denning receives his future obituary via a cryptic Internet file, forcing him to confront his troubled past in order to prevent his predicted demise.
Eden	USA	Local director Megan Griffiths shines a light on a sinister corner of the American experience with this highly emotional and harrowing true-life story of Chong Kim, a teenager who was abducted and forced into sexual slavery. SXSW Audience Award winner.
Either Way	Iceland	Road workers Finn and Alfred endlessly paint yellow lines on a desolate rural highway, but their Sisyphean work helps them form a gradual bond in this comic debut feature.
Elena	Russia	A gripping, modern twist on the classic noir thriller, a housewife in Moscow hatches a desperate plan to keep her inheritance after her husband alters his will in this stylish exploration of crime, punishment and human nature.
El Gusto: The Good Mood	Ireland	In mid-20th century Algeria, Arab and Jewish students played together in a popular orchestra, until they were divided by war. Director Safinez Bousbia reunites the group—estranged for more than 50 years—for a special performance.
ELIMINATE: Archie Cookson	United Kingdom	When burnt-out spy Archie Cookson mysteriously receives stolen secret tapes, he is targeted by assassins from both MI6 and the CIA in this sardonically witty espionage thriller.
The Empty Home	Kyrgyzstan	Ascel longs to escape her village in Kyrgyzstan, dreaming the classic dream of going to Moscow. Warned by relatives that it’s hard there, too, the big city indeed tests her survival skills.
Ethel	USA	Robert and Ethel Kennedy’s youngest child, acclaimed documentarian Rory Kennedy, directs this affectionate portrait of her mother, who supported her husband’s political ambitions while never losing her quirky, independent spirit.
Everything and Everyone	Canada	In this engaging and charming ensemble drama, a multi-generational B.C. family struggles with friends, aging, and growing up for real, with relationships that feel both natural and familiar.
Excision	USA	Driven by dark psychosexual surgical fantasies, teenager Pauline decides to lose her virginity in ways that go far beyond typical adolescent outsider behavior. Featuring John Waters as Pauline's therapist-priest.
The Exorcist	USA	William Friedkin’s terrifying 1973 classic about a young girl inhabited by a malevolent entity and the two flawed priests who confront diabolic forces still possesses a timeless power to disturb, thrill, and even horrify the most jaded of modern audiences.
Extraterrestrial	Spain	Julio and Julia wake up in the same bed, horribly hungover, but their awkward morning-after grows even weirder when colossal alien spaceships appear over Madrid in the newest feature film from the director of TIMECRIMES.
The Eye of the Storm	Australia	Based on the novel by Nobel laureate Patrick White, this mordantly witty drama features Charlotte Rampling as dying matriarch Elizabeth Hunter, who holds a manipulative grip on her estranged would-be heirs (Geoffrey Rush and Judy Davis)
Family Portrait in Black and White	Ukraine	This intimate portrait of a homemade family focuses on Olga Nenya, foster-mom to 16 Ukrainian-African orphans, often clashing with the residents of her racially charged small town.
Fat Kid Rules The World	USA	Actor-turned-director Matthew Lillard creates a hilarious and touching coming-of-age tale of two societal outcasts and their awkward journey to create a punk rock band. Filmed in Seattle.
Finding North	USA	Expertly making the case that hunger in the United States has serious economic, social and cultural implications for the nation, FINDING NORTH tackles a seemingly straightforward, solvable problem.
The First on the List	Italy	Capturing the paranoia of terrorism-plagued 1970s Italy, this slyly funny story, based on true events, follows three self-styled revolutionaries—Renzo, Fabio, and Pino—as they run from an imagined coup to the safety of the Austrian border.
The First Time	USA	A casual conversation sparks an instant connection, and, over the course of a weekend, things turn magical, romantic, complicated, and funny as Aubrey and Dave discover what it's like to fall in love for the first time. Ages 15+
Five Star Existence	Finland	With the world at our fingertips, does technology make us freer or happier? This is the core question of Sonja Lindén’s beautifully shot, contemplative essay on the intertwining of man and machine.
Found Memories	Brazil	Surrounded by nature, a fictitious, overgrown village in Brazil’s Paraíba Valley exists at its own tempo until a young photographer wanders in and asks the towns elders to open long-closed places with her lens.
Four Suns	Czech Republic	Following his debut WILD BEES, Bohdan Sláma (SIFF 2009 Emerging Master) focuses his keen powers of observation, his sense of humor, and his understanding of human weakness in this village drama about growing up, believing, and letting go.
The Fourth State	Germany	A tenacious investigative journalist embraces both romance and risk-taking in Moscow, becoming embroiled in a terrorist plot while probing nefarious Russian secret service operations.
Free Throw	USA	Straight outta Compton: the inspiring journey of eight California students from Compton High competing in a high-stakes free-throw basketball match. The prize? A $40,000 college scholarship.
The French Connection	USA	William Friedkin’s Oscar®-winning NYC police drama pits unlikeable cop Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle (Gene Hackman) against a suave, gentlemanly heroin supplier (Fernando Rey). Featuring one of cinema’s best-ever car chases.
Fuck My Wedding	Chile	In this engaging sequel to last year's FUCK MY LIFE, beloved characters Javier and Angela return, happy and unexpectedly pregnant, but faced with a complex obstacle in the form of Javier’s precocious intern.
Fugly!	USA	In the oblivion of a New Years’ Eve suicide stunt, the highs and lows (and women) of a screwed-up comic flash colorfully by. Producer and co-writer John Leguizamo stars in this “un-romantic comedy.”
Future Lasts Forever	Turkey	Ethnomusicology student Sumru is traveling the Turkish countryside collecting folk elegies for her thesis when she is drawn to the hometown of her former boyfriend, whose mysterious disappearance she can’t forget. Winner, FIPRESCI Award, Kerala Film Festival.
Future Weather	USA	This multigenerational drama compares the intricacies of climate change science with the equally complex dynamics between an anxious young girl and her caustic grandmother as they cope with the disappearance of the girl’s mother.
Game of Werewolves	Spain	In this lycanthropic horror-comedy, Tomás returns to his childhood home to receive a literary award, only to learn that the villagers really want him sacrificed to end a 100-year-old curse of the hairy-fanged variety.
Gayby	USA	When Jenn asks her gay friend Matt to help her get pregnant, he finds sex with a woman is surprisingly easy. Their journey from pals to parents of a “gaymazing” child gets hilariously complicated as they try to maintain their normal dating lives in this irreverent comedy.
Gimme The Loot	USA	In this infectious, charming crowd pleaser, two graffiti-writing teens try to execute a complicated revenge plan in New York City when one of their works is defaced by a rival gang.
The Glass Man	United Kingdom	This chilling story of a man who ha lost his job and is about to lose his wife (Neve Campbell) when a sinister debt collector asks him carry out one mysterious task to wipe the slate clean.
God Bless America	USA	Bobcat Goldthwait's ultraviolent, ultra-hilarious tirade against the vapid American pop culture, follows fed-up office worker Frank and teen outcast Roxy on a cross-country killing spree.
Golden Slumbers	Cambodia	Cambodia produced 400 films between 1960 and 1975, but only a handful of these artistic works survived the Khmer rouge’s devastating reign. Filmmaker Davy Chou awakens the once-magnificent industry through archival material and deep insight.
Goodbye	Iran	Director Mohammad Rasoulof, who was imprisoned in 2010 for “propagandizing against the regime,” shows injustice through the character of Noora, a beautiful young lawyer denied an increasing number of rights.
Grassroots	USA	Seattle writer Grant Cogswell envisions a monorail system as the future of Seattle transit and recruits his friend Phil Campbell to wage an unlikely, hilarious City Council campaign to realize their transportation dreams.
The Great Bear	Denmark	After discovering a magical 1,000-year-old bear in a forbidden forest, two kids must match wits with a crazed hunter to save both the bear and his forest home. Ages 6+
Guilty	France	A riveting account of overcoming the trauma of unlawful incarceration, GUILTY is based on the memoir of Alain Marécaux, who, along with his wife, was arrested in 2011 and wrongfully accused of participation in a child sex ring in 2001.
Hail	Australia	A gripping, semi-fictional narrative chronicling a middle-aged ex-con’s attempt to return to society (and his long time girlfriend) while somehow steering clear of the violent demons lurking in his past.
Headshot	Thailand	Cop, monk, or assassin? In this riveting cinematic noir spectacle, a cop-turned-hitman is struck in the head by a bullet and sees the world upside-down with a flashback and forward blur of drug busts, scheming lawyers and seductive women.
Hello I Must Be Going	USA	Jobless and facing a divorce in her 30s, Amy (Melanie Lynskey) suffers the humiliation of moving in with her high-achieving parents. Her downward spiral takes an unexpected turn, however, when a hot 19-year-old houseguest arrives.
Hemel	Netherlands	A sexy electronic score and star-making performance from Hannah Hoekstra as Hemel (“Heaven”) highlight a young woman’s longing to connect with her elusive father and her compulsive and transgressive sexual route to emotional maturity
High Ground	USA	Five-time Everest summiter and adventure filmmaker Michael Brown follows a team of veterans returning from combat in Afghanistan and Iraq who find mental and emotional solace in the Himalayan peaks.
The House	Slovak Republic	This affecting family drama about an ambitious teen, her disowned elder sister, and their controlling father neatly reflect contemporary Eastern Europe’s divisions between generations, gender and economic strata.
How to Steal 2 Million	South Africa	After five years in prison, Jack is released to discover that his loyalty to his ex-partner-in-crime has been rewarded with betrayal, a jarring blow that leads him down criminal paths in pursuit of one last lucrative heist.
How to Survive a Plague	USA
Hunky Dory	United Kingdom	Minnie Driver stars as a young teacher in 1976 adapting David Bowie and Beach Boys tunes to a production of THE TEMPEST in this Glee infused drama filled with all of the sensations and angst of the high school experience.
I Am Not a Hipster	USA	In his feature debut, Destin Cretton’s skillfully uses music to chart the emotional ups and downs of a lonely musician (San Diego indie musician Dominic Bogart) as he comes to terms
The Imposter	United Kingdom	A dark-haired, dark-eyed French Algerian man from Spain miraculously passes himself off as a blond-haired, blue-eyed boy from Texas, fooling international officials and, most incredibly, the boy's family as well in this true, unbelievable story.
Innocence	Czech Republic	When a respected physician is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage patient, his professional and personal lives are plunged into chaos in this unsettling and propulsive thriller.
The Intouchables	France	France’s second-highest grossing film of all time follows the comedic and true story of an unlikely friendship between Philippe, a wealthy, quadriplegic millionaire, and his live-in caretaker Driss, a young Senegalese immigrant from the projects.
The Invader	Belgium	In this terse thriller, an illegal African worker in Brussels sees a possible opportunity for advancement—or at least good sex—with a Belgian businesswoman. When their liaison goes south, his disintegrating situation leads him into an escalating cycle of crime and violence.
The Invisible War	USA	This investigative and powerfully emotional documentary discusses the profound social consequences of the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the U.S. military, exposing the institutions that perpetuate and obscure the abuses.
Ira Finkelstein's Christmas	USA	Local writer/director Sue Corcoran (GORY, GORY HALLELUJAH) creates a smart, subversive family comedy that follows one young Jewish boy’s quest to have the best first Christmas ever.
Italy Love it or Leave It	Italy	Luca and Gustav travel troubled Italy in an old Fiat 500, deciding whether to emigrate like their gay friends have done. The emotional trip looks at iconic Italian ways of life, confronting the past and the uncertain future.
I Wish	Japan	A moving study of two brothers, divvied up by divorced parents, who dream of reuniting their family through a bullet-train line. A children’s film with a touch of adult supervision that miraculously holds a lifetime’s range of experience.
Joan and the Voices	Armenia	In this finely wrought and poetic overview of post-war Armenia, Joan leaves family and friends behind for her new job collecting statistics, discovering her own voice along the way.
John Dies At The End	USA	Spoiler alert! Slackers John and David must save mankind from an otherworldly invasion in this ingenious horror-comedy based on a drug that promises a trip beyond time and space.
Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean	USA	Inspired by the facts, and perhaps some fictions, about James Dean’s too-short life, this boundary-stretching film imagines the cinematic icon’s bisexual pre-fame days and ruminates about the steep costs that come with being a star.
Justice For Sale	Netherlands	Human rights lawyer Claudine defends soldier Masamba, who she believes is innocent of a terrible crime, fighting an uphill battle against rampant corruption in the Congo’s convoluted judicial system.
Keep the Lights On	USA	Breaking new ground in contemporary American gay cinema, Ira Sachs’ deeply personal and romantic drama charts the volatile and complex decade-long relationship between two gay men with tenderness and sensuality.
Keyhole	Canada	Master surrealist Guy Maddin creates a phantasmagorical mixture of noir, ghost story, and Homer's ODYSSEY starring Jason Patric and Isabella Rossellini as star-crossed lovers.
Killer Joe	USA	Director William Friedkin’s second collaboration with playwright Tracy Letts is an intoxicating, pulpy thriller about a desperate young man looking to escape his drug debts and the sinister hit man he hires to execute an ill-conceived insurance scam.
Kill Me	Germany	Incapable of killing herself, an adolescent girl finds opportunity through an escaped and injured murderer hiding on the family farm. She offers to help him escape if he promises to kill her. As they flee and and bond she begins to have second thoughts.
King Curling	Norway	In Norway's answer to THE BIG LEBOWSKI, washed-up former curling champion Truls Paulson attempts a comeback to deliver the stones and pay for his former coach's operation.
Kiss Me	Sweden	Lust and eventually love blossom when two 30-something women meet at their parents’ engagement party in this nuanced and deeply felt relationship drama.
Klown	Denmark	Frank and Casper's philandering weekend trip to an epic one-night-a-year brothel gets complicated when Frank discovers his girlfriend Mia is pregnant in this outré comedy. Presented by Tim League, founder of the legendary Alamo Drafthouse.
Kryptonite!	Italy	In this charming ode to 1970s psychedelia, Peppino is an awkward nine-year-old with family issues. While his mother (Valeria Golino) recovers from a betrayal, Peppino’s super-mod aunt and uncle take him to love-ins and demonstrations.
L	Greece	In this absurdist, deadpan comic debut, a professional driver who lives in his car and delivers honey to a narcoleptic man goes through a mid-life crisis when another driver threatens his very specialized profession.
Là-bas: A Criminal Education	Italy	When his uncle promises him a good job, Yssouf moves from North Africa to Southern Italy, not knowing that he is being pulled into a vicious narcotics crime ring in this riveting drama about the rampant exploitation of immigrants in Europe.
L’Afrance	France	As El-Hadj Diop’s student residency in Paris nears its expiration, he must decide whether to return to Senegal or stay in France illegally. Alain Gomis’ debut feature masterfully emphasizes the ambiguities of past and present identity.
Las Acacias	Argentina	A gruff Argentine truck driver is displeased when the woman he agreed to drive 900 miles to Buenos Aires shows up with a baby, but during the journey they develop a touching, hesitant connection. Winner, Camera d’Or, Cannes Film Festival.
The Last Christeros	Mexico	In early 1930s Jalisco, a state ravaged by violent conflicts for hundreds of years, a small band of men resisted the Mexican army, refused to accept amnesty, and continued to fight valiantly against religious persecution.
The Last Friday	Jordan	Divorced and demoted, taxi driver Yousef struggles to make ends meet. When a health crisis looms, he tries to reconnect with his estranged family in this subtle, understated drama, tinged with black humor and stylish minimalism.
The Last Man on Earth	Italy	With the imminent arrival of space aliens, things fall apart for lonely Italian Luca, sometimes for the better. A dark comic gem on the nature of change, with an aesthetic reminiscent of 1960s B movies.
The Last Reef 3D	USA	This IMAX journey plunges you into the deep to explore the beauty and mysteries of the world’s fragile reef ecosystems: a distant yet parallel world, with living cities undeniably connected to our own human communities.
The Law In These Parts	Israel	The legal system in the Occupied Palestinian Territories subjects its citizens to military rather than civilian law. This hard-hitting, impeccably researched doc puts those responsible on the witness stand.
The Legend of Kaspar Hauser	Italy	Vincent Gallo plays two roles, as the Sheriff and the Pusher, in a surreal update of the classic story of Kaspar Hauser, a boy who washes up on a Mediterranean beach and is encouraged to become a DJ. Stunning music by Vitalic.
Legends of Valhalla: Thor	Iceland	An overconfident teen with a magical weapon and a handful of imperfect gods join forces against an evil queen and her army of giants. In 3D. In English. Ages 5+
Liberal Arts	USA	In this charming romance of intellects with a star-studded cast, a 35-year-old college grad returns to his alma mater and finds his life reinvigorated by a spirited sophomore.
Lipstikka	Israel	After a life-altering encounter with two Israeli solders during the intifada, Lara and Inam leave Ramallah for London to start over. But after having drifted apart, Inam knocks on Lara’s door one day, wanting to get back into her life.
Little Toys	China	Sun Yu’s 1933 silent, starring silent screen queen Ruan Lingyu as a toymaker in a highly political climate, offers a rare glimpse into the Chinese leftist film movement. Legendary musician Donald Sosin performs a live piano score.
Lola Versus	USA	In this anti-romantic comedy, Lola Versus tells the tale of Lola, a 29-year-old woman unwittingly dumped three weeks before her wedding sending her on a series of desperate encounters with her two best friends in an attempt to find her place in the world.
The Long Ride Home	USA	Mercer Island resident Kevin Mincio rode 4,200 miles in 95 days to keep a promise to a fallen soldier and friend, Jesse Williams. His story spans from Goldman Sachs on 9/11, to conducting combat operations in Iraq, to the challenges of returning as a veteran.
Lost in Paradise	Vietnam	Ngoc Dang Vu’s intimate film follows naïve 20-year-old Khoi from the countryside to a new life in Ho Chi Minh City, where he’s first robbed and then seduced by male prostitute, Lam.
Lost Years	Canada	A young Chinese-Canadian man travels with his father to China to retrace the steps of his great-grandfather, one of thousands of immigrants whose initial journey to freedom in Canada was often hampered by overt racism.
Love Free or Die	USA	In 2003, Gene Robinson became the first openly gay bishop in the history of Christendom. This absorbing doc delves into the resulting debate that nearly led to a schism within the Episcopalian Church.
Loverboy	Romania	Summer along the Danube: the cars are fast, the music is loud, and smoldering Luca has his pick of the ladies. Exuberant Veli falls under his dangerous spell in this story of moral malaise.
Lucky	South Africa	After a 10-year-old South African boy loses his mother to AIDS, he leaves his Zulu village to seek higher education, but instead forges a transformative bond with an elderly Indian lady.
LUV	USA	A shy, 11-year-old boy is captivated by the sudden appearance of his charming ex-con uncle, Vincent (Common), but discovers, over the course of a single day, that growing up involves some harsh lessons.
Madrid, 1987	Spain	A world-weary professor and a beautiful young journalism student find themselves accidentally locked, naked, inside a bathroom—awkward!—passing the time with discussions on life, literature, politics, and love.
Marina Abramović The Artist is Present	USA	This examination of the remarkable life and groundbreaking work of the “grandmother of performance art” documents both her struggle for recognition and its glorious culmination. Winner, Audience Award Berlin Film Festival Panorama.
The Mexican Suitcase	Mexico	More than 4,500 negatives taken by photographers Robert Capa, Gerda Taro, and David Seymour during the Spanish Civil War were found in a Mexico City closet, and their discovery illuminates the present as much as the past.
Mirage	South Korea	After finding himself suddenly penniless, writer Dong-Jo tries to borrow money from old friends and begins reliving high school memories and the dark events that so closely mirror those portrayed in his recent sci-fi novel.
The Mirror Never Lies	Indonesia	The Indonesian Wakatobi archipelago and the Bajo tribal community provide the foundation for this coming-of-age tale of 12-year-old Pakis, in this stunningly beautiful debut film that is both global and highly personal.
The Monk	France	In this stylish adaptation of a classic Gothic tale, a pious monk (Vincent Cassel) struggles with his darkest desires upon discovering the monastery's newest novitiate has a secret identity and harbors a diabolical purpose.
Moonrise Kingdom	USA	Wes Anderson delivers yet another wonderfully droll yet touching comedy about Suzy and Sam, two 12-year-olds who run away together, turning a New England island community upside down in more ways than anyone can handle.
Mosquita y Mari	USA	Yolanda's friends only care about boys, and her parents only talk about college. But she'd rather focus on her new neighbor, Mari, an undocumented immigrant who has her own troubles. A dreamy look at complicated friendship and conflicting desires.
The Most Fun I’ve Ever Had With My Pants On	USA	Two childhood girlfriends drive from Los Angeles to Austin, armed with a ribald sense of adventure and the obligation to fulfill a father’s request to have his ashes scattered across the Southwest.
Mourning	Iran	A couple searches for the parents of their nephew, who have mysteriously fled, leaving the child behind. The result is a winding journey into the past, through complicated family relationships, and toward an uncertain future.
My Brother the Devil	United Kingdom	This compelling tale of British born Arab brothers drawn into London gang life takes a major departure when it is revealed that one of them is secretly gay. Slick, muscular, and emotionally satisfying.
My Dad is Baryshnikov	Russia	Set circa 1986, this charming end-of-Soviet-era tale (BILLY ELLIOT meets GOODBYE LENIN!) follows an irrepressible youth enrolled at a strict dance academy, who pretends that his father is the famous dissident dancer, Mikhail Baryshnikov.
My Sucky Teen Romance	USA	When Kate falls for Paul, a recently turned vampire who lustily and inadvertently bites her, she and her friends must race to stake the original vampire before she is undead forever. Ages 13+
North Sea Texas	Belgium	Set in 1970s Belgium, Bavo Defurne’s FIPRESCI Award-winning film is a sensitively rendered coming-of-age story about an introverted boy’s developing crush on his hunky next-door neighbor.
Nosilatiaj.Beauty	Argentina	A compelling metaphor for Argentina's treatment of its indigenous people, this study of the events surrounding a girl’s 15th birthday captures the tiny ways that marginalized communities struggle to maintain their spiritual identities.
Old Dog	Tibet	This emotional allegory about modernization in Tibet revolves around the destiny of a Tibetan mastiff, whose elderly owner wants to keep, while his son wants to sell the dog to a wealthy landowner.
Only Yesterday	Japan	Previously unreleased in the U.S., this gem from Studio Ghibli animator Isao Takahata delves into the emotional experiences of young girls through the touching and meditative story of a 20-something remembering her childhood.
The Orator	New Zealand	The first-ever feature entirely shot in Samoa is the story of Saili, a taro farmer and little person, who must find the courage and strength to speak truth to powerful adversaries when they threaten his family and way of life.
Oslo, August 31st	Norway	Recovering addict Anders searches over 24 hours in Oslo for meaning in old haunts, broken connections, and new possibilities in this beautifully haunting exploration of what it takes to be a living person. A masterpiece.
Otelo Burning	South Africa	Three black South Africans embrace surfing as a means of freedom within the societal turbulence of the late 1980s in a beautiful coming-of-age film infused with the archetypes of Shakespeare’s OTHELLO.
The Other Dream Team	Lithuania	In the ’92 Olympics, the glitzy American basketball team grabbed headlines, but the underdog Lithuanian team stole hearts by winning bronze and reclaiming its post-Soviet freedom in the process.
Overheard 2	Hong Kong	In a delirious blend of THE BOILER ROOM and SPEED, a shifty stockbroker, a surveillance operative, and a police inspector become entangled in a three-man cat-and-mouse that could destroy Hong Kong’s financial markets.
The Painting	France	Studio paintings magically come to life as the Alldunns, the Halfies, and the Sketchies band together to learn what the Painter had in mind for his creations. In French, with English subtitles. Ages 7+
Paul Williams Still Alive	USA	Songwriter/singer/actor Paul Williams rose to fame in the 1970s, thanks to recurring television appearances and iconic songs like “Rainbow Connection.” Discover where he is now in this rollicking pop-music flashback.
People Like Us	USA	In prolific sci-fi producer/screenwriter Alex Kurtzman’s earthbound feature debut, Sam (Chris Pine) must fulfill his estranged father’s last wishes—delivering a $150,000 inheritance to a sister (Elizabeth Banks) he never knew he had.
Pink Ribbons, Inc.	Canada	This provocative breast-cancer movement exposé skewers the corporate “cause marketing” trend that overshadows the facts: the disease is on the rise and little progress has been made toward a cure – this film will have you thinking pink but seeing red.
Policeman	Israel	Macho, sexy, and disturbing, this story of an elite squad of antiterrorist cops and their battles with activists for economic justice makes for a surprising critique of contemporary Israel.
Polisse	France	A fast-paced, tragic, touching, emotional and occasionally humorous look at the French police's Child Protective Unit. Winner of the Jury Prize at Cannes, this powerhouse movie is like a whole season of THE WIRE packed into a single film.
Price Check	USA	An entertaining office saga about an overeducated, 36 year-old supermarket executive who gets swept up in the crazy charisma of his new boss (Parker Posey), and risks everything for the rush of attraction, affirmation, and sudden purpose.
Prime Time Soap	Brazil	In this brisk and irreverent six degrees of separation melodrama, a maid, a prostitute, a diplomat, a revolutionary, and a gay teenager live their lives through the euphoria of a disco-themed soap opera during the 1978 military dictatorship in Brazil.
Putin’s Kiss	Denmark	This unsettling doc follows the story of teenager Masha Drokova, who rose in the Russian political youth movement, Nashi, until she became disillusioned by the brutal suppression tactics the group wields in the name of “democracy.”
Queen of Versailles	USA	Photographer and documentarian Lauren Greenfield’s provocative film shows the deferred dream of billionaires Jackie and David, whose 90,000-square-foot project is halted by economic upheaval. Winner, Sundance Documentary Directing Award.
Rebellion	France	Pairing high-octane action sequences with an intricate plot about political corruption, Mathieu Kassovitz directs and stars in this powerful docudrama about a police negotiator caught up in New Caledonia's struggle for emancipation.
Recalled	USA	A tightly paced, naturalistic thriller revolving around an ethical dilemma faced by Specialist Reyes (Bow Wow) on the day his National Guard unit is set to deploy to Iraq
Red Road	United Kingdom	When Jackie, a video security guard, sees a spectre from her past flashing on the monitors, she obsessively tracks him down, but does not reveal her true motives until the gripping conclusion.
Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings	Philippines	Oh no, he didn’t! Remington shouldn’t have insulted that drag queen—now a spell turning him gay comes to fruition as he courts his first (female) love in this satirical sendup of homophobia and zombie horror.
Rent-a-Cat	Japan	Sayoko, lonely since her grandmother’s death, rents out her cats for companionship until one day, when another stray—a young man from her past—threatens to follow Sayoko home.
The Revisionaries	USA	This galvanizing documentary explores the Texas Board of Education’s controversial revision process for school textbooks as overseen by avowed creationist Don McLeroy, who champions rewriting history in the image of the Religious Right.
The Revolutionary	USA	The remarkable story of NW resident Sidney Rittenberg, an American with divided loyalties who befriended Mao Zedong and joined the Chinese Communist Party, only to be imprisoned twice for a total of 16 harrowing years during Mao’s Cultural Revolution.
Robot and Frank	USA	Set in the not-so-distant future, this charming buddy comedy follows the unlikely friendship between a curmudgeonly ex-cat burglar and his caretaker robot as they seek to mend familial relations while planning one final heist.
Roller Town	Canada	WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER meets ROLLER BOOGIE as ruthless gangsters attempt to turn a beloved roller rink into a quarter-sucking video arcade in this absurdist and riotously rude comedy from Canadian comedy troupe Picnicface.
Romancing in Thin Air	Hong Kong	Acclaimed director Johnnie To ventures beyond action and crime with a film about a Hong Kong mega-moviestar who after being jilted at the altar by his actress bride unexpectedly finds true love with a neurotic fan.
Rose	Poland	The WWII persecution of the Mazurians, an indigenous people in Poland, forms the backdrop for this riveting yet bittersweet love story. Winner, Jury and Audience Award, Warsaw Film Festival.
Rouge Parole	Tunisia
Sacrifice	China	In Chen Kaige’s blockbuster reinterpretation of the Chinese opera, ORPHAN OF ZHAO, war is waged on the Zhao clan, but a single descendent survives to take revenge in this lavishly decorated tale of betrayal and power.
Safety Not Guaranteed	USA	An unusual classified ad inspires three Seattle journalists to investigate Kenneth, an eccentric supermarket clerk, who believes he’s solved the riddle of time travel. Together, they embark upon a hilariously unexpected journey. Winner, Best Screenplay, Sundance Film Festival.
Salt White	Georgia	Waitress Nana, policeman Niko, and homeless teen Sopo are restless, each dreaming of better futures. When they intersect in a resort town on Georgia’s Black Sea coast, none of their lives will remain the same.
Save the Date	USA	Sisters Beth and Lizzy are at a crossroads in their young lives: one is getting married while the other has just dumped her longtime beau. A solid cast of young comic actors anchors this of-the-moment and humorous take on the quarter-life crisis.
The Savoy King: Chick Webb and the Music That Changed America	USA	Though hunchbacked and less than five feet tall, Chick Webb became one of the giants of the swing era, bringing black and white performers and dancers together for the first time.
The Sex of the Angels	Spain	Bruno loves Carla, but when he meets handsome dancer Rai, serious bisexual sparks fly. A new generation navigates sexual fluidity and open relationships in this steamy love triangle.
Sharqiya	Israel	Young Bedouin Kamel is a former Israeli soldier now working as a security guard. When his family’s home in the desert is threatened with demolition, he creates a bombastic diversion by staging a fake terrorist attack.
Short Life	USA	Local filmmaker Scott Levy provides an insider view into the real lives and hard choices of Pacific Northwest Ballet Company dancers as they enchant audiences with their grace and athletic mastery.
Silence: All Roads Lead to Music	Italy	What happens when five renowned musicians, speaking different languages and playing wildly disparate styles (Sicilian, Arabic, Aboriginal, and jazz), get together? The purest, border-free musical magic.
Simon and the Oaks	Sweden	An epic drama based on Marianne Fredriksson’s best-selling novel. Working class Simon befriends Isak, the son of a wealthy Jewish bookseller who has fled Nazi persecution. Their families connect in unexpected ways as war rages across Europe.
Sin Bin	USA	An inexperienced teen loans out his van to his friends for their sexual exploits in this raucous comedy about the first time and how we get there. Ages 15+.
Six Million and One	Israel	Filmmaker David Fisher and his reluctant siblings journey to the site where their father was interned in a WWII concentration camp, discovering surprising facts about a father they never knew.
Sleepwalk With Me	USA	Frequent THIS AMERICAN LIFE contributor Mike Birbiglia uses impressive visual and verbal wit to bring his hilarious and heartbreaking one-man-show to the screen.
The Snows of Kilimanjaro	France	An trade unionist and his wife try to cope with a traumatic home invasion—and the knowledge that they know the perpetrator—in this unsettling, examination of violence, class, and forgiveness.
The Sorcerer and the White Snake	Hong Kong	When Xu Xian falls into a mountain lake, a beautiful woman comes to his rescue. Unbeknownst to him, she is a centuries old snake demon with the ability to change form, but she cannot hide her true self from the sorcerer Fa Hai (Jet Li).
The Source	USA	Hypnotic and unpredictable, like the Source Family’s guru, “Father Yod” himself, this documentary uses the cult’s own music and images to revive the 1972 “Aquarian tribe” of cultists that sprouted like wild, cosmic flowers in urban Los Angeles.
The Squad	Colombia	When a commando squad reaches a rebel mountain outpost, they find signs of a bloody massacre but no bodies. As violence and confusion mount, the men discover signs of witchcraft and fear supernatural forces are closing in.
The Standbys	USA	Peek backstage in this emotional documentary of three Broadway understudies—“the quintessential underdogs”—waiting for their big break. Industry insiders and standbys-turned-stars weigh in on the unique struggles of those in the wings.
Starbuck	Canada (Québec)	The past returns with a vengeance for prolific sperm donor Starbuck. Twenty years after making his many “deposits,” 142 of his children want to meet their dad. Audience Award winner at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
Starry Starry Night	Taiwan	A whimsical, visually sumptuous coming-of-age tale surrounding two lonely teens who embark on a fantasy-fuelled journey in the far-off mountains in order to escape their real-world troubles. Ages 13+
Step Up to the Plate	France	This gorgeously shot, mouth-watering documentary is as much a sumptuous celebration of creative cuisine as it is an insightful meditation on family ties, as restaurateur Michel Bras prepares to hand over the reins of his three-star eatery to his son.
The Story of Film: An Odyssey	United Kingdom	This 15-hour movie lover’s orgy offers an intoxicating visual tour of cinema history, exploring the work of Keaton, Godard, Spielberg, and everyone in between. Shown in five 3-hour parts.
The Student	Argentina	Santiago Mitre’s feature debut is anchored by rising star Esteban Lamothe’s performance as Roque, an erotically and intellectually curious young man who becomes an unlikely student political leader.
The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD	Switzerland	This fascinating documentary tracks Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann’s sensational discovery, from its inception in 1943 to its role in psychiatry, counterculture, and its clinical applications today.
Sunny	South Korea	Wickedly funny and wholeheartedly tender, this dramedy about the life-changing reunion of seven, 40-something women who were best friends in high school is beaming with totally infectious and zappy ‘80s pop songs.
Superclásico	Denmark	When his ex-wife runs off to Argentina with her soccer-star lover, Christian sets out in pursuit to win her back in this audience-award-winning romantic, globe-trotting farce from Ole Christian Madsen.
Take This Waltz	Canada	When Margot (Michelle Williams) and Daniel (Luke Kirby) meet on vacation, they seemed destined for romance—except that Margot has a husband (Seth Rogen) waiting patiently at home.
The Tall Man	Australia	This tragically riveting documentary chronicles a racially motivated homicide committed by local police on a tropical Australian island, which had a spiritually galvanizing impact on Queensland’s Aboriginal community.
Tatsumi	Singapore	Based on the autobiography of groundbreaking gekiga artist Tatsumi Hoshihiro, this beautifully animated homage combines aspects of Tatsumi’s life with five of the master’s bizarre stories, dealing with tales of sexual obsession, violence and fear.
Teddy Bear	Denmark	Bodybuilder Dennis has an impressive physique that masks his socially awkward nature. When his uncle marries a Thai girl, Dennis tries the same path in his search for love in this unlikely yet charming romantic adventure.
Tey	Senegal	Although Satche is strong and healthy, he must accept that today is the last day of his life in this extraordinarily poetic portrait of a man’s final day with the people and places of his life.
Thale	Norway	Elvis and Leo, owners of a crime scene cleaning service, are shocked to discover Thale—a seductive forest nymph with a cow’s tail—while on assignment, entering a world of mythical Nordic folktale horror.
Three Quarter Moon	Germany	When cantankerous cabbie Hartmut is saddled with the care of a disarming six-year-old Turkish girl, he finds new purpose in his monotonous life and discovers that change can come when, and from where, you least expect.
Toomelah	Australia	Through the captivating struggle of a 10-year-old wannabe gangster, TOOMELAH tells a troubling story about the rise in criminal activity within Australian indigenous life and culture, and where redemption can be found.
Trial on the Road	Russia	Censored for 15 years by Soviet officials, and based on a true story of shifting loyalties in WWII, Alexei Guerman’s gripping 1971 debut features a former Red Army lieutenant who defected to the Nazis and later joined a partisan Russian brigade.
Trishna	United Kingdom	Michael Winterbottom gorgeously places Thomas Hardy’s 1891 novel TESS OF THE D’URBERVILLES in contemporary India. The tragic romance, starring Freida Pinto and Riz Ahmad, features a swoon-worthy score from Shigeru Umebayashi and songs from Amit Trivedi.
True Wolf	USA	TRUE WOLF is the story of a wolf called koani, who was born in captivity. With the help of her human companions, she became an ambassador for her species, traveling the country to help raise awareness about wolves. This heartwarming, even-handed doc examines the line between “man’s best friend” and WHITE FANG.
Two For the Road	United Kingdom	Audrey Hepburn and Albert Finney are a modern couple reviewing their decade-long romance through a series of time-shifting vignettes, showing courtship, marriage, infidelity and parenthood as pit stops on an exhilarating road trip. 4k Digital Restoration by Twentieth Century Fox, with the Film Foundation.
Under African Skies	USA	Paul Simon’s Graceland sold millions of copies and united cultures, but also courted controversy. Simon returns to South Africa 25 years later for a reunion concert and a reckoning.
Unforgivable	France	Seductively unspooling in a fluid, fast-moving style, and brimming with love, betrayal, jealousy, and suspicion, UNFORGIVABLE follows the journey of a floundering novelist who unsuccessfully comes to Venice to unlock his writer’s block.
Unit 7	Spain	On a mission to bust Seville’s notorious drug trafficking ring, two officers slip outside the bounds of the law and end up on opposing paths in this stylish crime thriller featuring spectacular chases and a fantastic cast.
Valley of Saints	India	Boatman Gulzar plans to leave his poor Kashmir Valley village until he meets a young woman who’s researching the local lake. Musa Syeed’s luminous intertwining of personal and environmental conflicts won Sundance’s World Cinema Audience Award.
V/H/S	USA	Six horror filmmakers collaborated on this clever story of a group of criminals hired to find a mysterious videotape in a desolate house, only to end up bearing terrifying witness to a veritable video anthology of depravity and suspense.
Volcano	Iceland	Retired janitor Hannes is brusque and distant with his wife and grown kids, but is compelled to re-examine his familial relationships following his wife’s stroke in this moving, delicately played drama about love that has grown old.
War of the Buttons	France	This latest adaptation of Louis Pergaud’s 1912 novel is updated to a WWII setting, as two rival gangs of kids from different French villages engage in a merciless play war that mimics the real war raging all around them. In French, with English subtitles.
We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists	USA	This engrossing look at the radical "hacktivists" known as Anonymous traces the collective's evolution from merry pranksters to a full-blown movement whose global reach has had history-making effects. Ages 17+
Welcome To Doe Bay	USA	In its brief, four-year existence, this small-scale, thoughtfully curated music festival held on idyllic Orcas Island has had a huge spiritual impact on both attendees and performers. Featuring a who’s who of Seattle performers.
Welcome To Pine Hill	USA	Shannon Harper (playing himself) gives a remarkable performance as a former drug dealer-turned-claims adjuster who makes a transformative journey from the streets of New York to the verdant slopes of the Catskills.
Wetlands	Canada (Québec)	A family struggling together to save their ecologically imperiled dairy farm must also deal with mourning, forgiveness, and sexual identity through the prism of a rocky mother-son relationship.
White Camellias	USA	Annie (Cybill Shepherd), a hopeless romantic in her early 60s, spends the day preparing for a Spanish-themed dinner party with white camellias, traditional Paella, rhubarb galette, and just the right guests until small accidents and a cancellation threaten her perfect evening.
Wickie and the Treasure of the Gods	Germany	When his Viking father is kidnapped by Sven the Terrible, Wickie gets his big chance to prove his worth leading the Viking warriors on a valiant rescue mission.
Wiebo's War	Canada	This document of the conflict between an isolated landowner and the energy industry asks the question: Is Wiebo Ludwig a cult leader and eco-terrorist, or a devoted Christian protecting his family?
Winter Nomads	Switzerland	Shepherds Carole and Pascal move through French-speaking Switzerland with 800 sheep, encountering modern lifestyles along the way. Exceptional photography and sound design transports you to this caravan’s trek.
The Woman in the Septic Tank	Philippines	In this wry send-up of artistic pretension, two indie filmmakers raise provocative questions about the creative process by constructing the perfect film festival hit using every cliché in the book.
The Woman in the Fifth	United Kingdom	In this mind-bending thriller of desire and deception, troubled novelist Tom (Ethan Hawke) enters a psychological dance with the mysterious Margit (Kristin Scott Thomas) in Paris’ Fifth Arrondissement.
The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake	Hong Kong	Part historical biopic, part martial-arts action-adventure, this extraordinary film chronicles the true story of Qiu Jin, whose revolutionary exploits hastened the downfall of China’s Qing Dynasty.
Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines	USA	This energetic documentary is an enlightening chronicle of the impact of the original superheroine, her multiple incarnations since the 1940s, and the generations of women she continues to inspire.
Wrinkles	Spain	Emilio finds himself set adrift in the new world of a facilitated care unit. There, his fast-talking roommate introduces him to a fantastical, surrealistic world in this moving animated feature. Winner, Goya Award for Best Animated Film and Best Screenplay.
Wuthering Heights	United Kingdom	In her audacious re-imagining of Emily Brontë’s classic, director Andrea Arnold strips the tempestuous romance of Heathcliff and Catherine to its most primal elements, revealing the troubling racial undercurrents of the source material.
Xingu	Brazil	With sweeping landscapes and sumptuous cinematography, XINGU tells the saga of how the quest to create Brazil's first indigenous-only national park ended up pitting brother against brother.
Year of Grace	Spain	When young David moves to Barcelona, he finds free room and board with a lonely woman in her 60s. After an explosive beginning, the two develop an unlikely friendship in this sharply observed comedy by one of Spain’s best-loved auteurs.
Your Sister’s Sister	USA	Acclaimed Seattle filmmaker Lynn Shelton returns with an engaging, humor-infused relationship drama involving two sisters, a best friend and more than a few surprising revelations in one of this year's smartest films.