Georgia Oakley’s debut film traces a young woman’s journey out of the closet, with Margaret Thatcher–era anti-gay legislation rumbling in the background.

A sensitive portrayal of rural New Zealand life, teeming with themes of masculinity, angst, and sexual exploration.

A modest, occasionally moving coming-of-age tale of a transient gay relationship in 1999.

Three films offer fascinating looks at recent times or, in the case of one documentary, the ancient past, with two of three winning top festival prizes.

Director Amanda Kramer creates a world and commits to it. In other words, she swings hard.

Elegance Bratton’s semi-autobiographical feature debut was the festival’s Closing Night selection.

Based on the 2012 novel by Bethan Roberts, the plot centers on an entangled trio: a young primary school teacher; her boyfriend, a young cop; and an erudite museum curator.

A slow burn of a film that does not spoon-feed its audience as it challenges the notion of traditional masculinity.

The most audacious, funniest, and unpredictable work seen at this year’s festival.