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Nina Wu

The slow-burning psycho-thriller is a fascinating study of how the mind compartmentalizes trauma.

The Killing of Two Lovers

Simplicity is key to why this simmering thriller works, both in its premise and cinematography.

The Salt of Tears

A bleak view of the relationship between the sexes that rings with disquieting truth.

Shiva Baby

Debut director Emma Seligman dials up the awkwardness to 11 for expert comedic effect.

Moffie

A hellish tour of duty for a 18-year-old gay recruit in the South African Defense Forces of 1981.

Miracle Fishing: Kidnapped Abroad

With a lot of help from friends, a family negotiates with their captive father’s kidnappers in this incredibly suspenseful documentary.

Dear Comrades!

The catastrophically eventful day in the life of a rigid Communist Party official. The alarming events are based on a true story.

Quo Vadis, Aida?

As tragic, horrifying, and bracing as it should be.

The Mole Agent

An octogenarian goes undercover at a nursing home and causes a stir.