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In a post-apocalyptic world, a lonesome scavenger finds solace in teaching a young girl how to survive.

A trip through the psyche of an apathetic workaholic in the sudden wake of her estranged mother's suicide.

Twice Round the Daffodils is a 1962 British comedy drama film directed by Gerald Thomas and starring Juliet Mills, Donald Sinden, Donald Houston, Kenneth Williams, Ronald Lewis, Andrew Ray, Joan Sims and Jill Ireland. A new group of patients arrive at a hospital to be treated for tuberculosis where they all take a fancy to one of the nurses. The film was adapted from the play Ring for Catty by Patrick Cargill and Jack Beale. Carry on Nurse from 1959 was based on the same play. The cast and production team of Twice Round the Daffodils create a noticeable similarity with the Carry On films, but the film is not an official member of the Carry On series.

A Chinese detective breaks up a drug smuggling ring and tries to find the "Daffodil Killer". The drug smugglers had devised the ingenious method of smuggling heroin from Hong Kong in the stems of daffodils.

The story of a young woman with mental problems told in a non-chronological fashion.

Miguel is what is commonly known as a Don Juan. He seduces women and afterwards takes them to take a picture next to Torre de Belém. Or so it was until he met Bárbara.

A short film made for "Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded". A moment of intimacy between two girls.

"a narcissistic artist's journey in search of the perfect work of art."

A bittersweet love story told through enchanting re-imaginings of popular and iconic New Zealand songs.

After falling into heavy debt with a ruthless gangster, young Martha Dugan tricks her older brother Frank, a crusty but good-hearted ex-convict, into helping her steal a priceless antique from her wealthy ex-boyfriend.

In late 90s New Hampshire, Olivia, a paralyzed and immune compromised orphan, forms an unexpected bond with church janitor Mike, who has troubled family ties. As their friendship deepens, Olivia inspires Mike to mend his relationships. Facing worsening health, Olivia's courage and love for life leave.

A poetic journey through emotions, memories, and personal reflection.

Immediately following the events of 2021’s “Dark Disco”, Evan Melada finds himself on the run from police after a series of serial murders in a Las Vegas motel room in 2090. Seven years later, Melada is drinking himself to death. After gathering several talismans (a framed photo of Mae West, a lei, a bottle of poppers, and a bandana), he launches himself into a botched dream world.

From super 8mm original. ... is a drawing about a morning routine. It's about waking up, visually, first seeing details that are detached from meaning and then making sense of a picture as a place in the world. –K. M.

When Evelyn and Marie's relationship of 40 years is about to blossom into old days of retirement: long walks, book club, sleeping in. Their next chapter is derailed by Marie's recent Alzheimer's diagnosis. Each person views the new medication Marie must take differently: Marie, more tired than ever and Evelyn holding on. This forces them to grapple with becoming a new "We" in a way that respects each person's understanding of the situation moving forward.

Francis Bigger, a notorious charlatan who tours the country lecturing on the subject of mind over matter, slips off the platform in the middle of his performance and ends up in hospital under the care of Dr Tinkle. The hospital is about to enter a period of total chaos.

In Haven Hospital, a certain men's ward is causing more havoc than the whole hospital altogether. The formidable Matron's debut gives everyone a chill every time she walks past, with only Reckitt standing up to her. There's a colonel who's a constant nuisance, a bumbling nurse, a romance between Ted York and Nurse Denton, and Bell wants his bunion removed straight away, so after a couple of pints, the men decide to remove the bunion themselves!

A group of "frolickers" reflect upon nature to find out what they are all missing in life.

FRONTLINE and NPR investigate the growing inequities in American healthcare exposed by COVID-19. The Healthcare Divide examines how pressure to increase profits and uneven government support are widening the divide between rich and poor hospitals, endangering care for low-income populations.

FRONTLINE tells the story of how crisis and tragedy prepared Joe Biden to become America’s next president. Those who know him best describe the searing moments that shaped President-elect Biden and what those challenges reveal about how he will govern.

Every year, thousands of teens are placed in solitary confinement cells in juvenile halls, jails and prisons nationwide. This animation tells the story of Ismael 'Izzy' Nazario and the time he spent in solitary confinement in New York City's Rikers Island jail. This story is based on an investigation by The Center for Investigative Reporting and was created using real audio from an interview with Nazario. Featuring music from Mos Def.

From veteran FRONTLINE filmmaker and chronicler of U.S. politics Michael Kirk and his team, this documentary traces the U.S. response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the devastating consequences that unfolded across four presidencies. Drawing on both new interviews and those from the dozens of documentaries Kirk and his award-winning team made in the years after 9/11, this two-hour special offers an epic re-examination of the decisions that changed the world and transformed America. From the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to the January 6 insurrection, America After 9/11 exposes the legacy of September 11 — and the ongoing challenge it poses for the president and the country.