Film-Forward

A widowed British house cleaner falls in love with a Christian Dior dress and aims to buy one for herself in this sweet, if unsurprising, Cinderella story.

A strong character study of a 13-year-old Polish Jew who disguised herself for two years during World War II. Based on a true story.

A moody movie for fans of Claire Denis’s more recent work, character studies with dense emotions to unpack.

A beautifully shot coming-of-age story set on the Croatian coast that makes some sharp observations about the perennial tensions within a family.

A ghost story of sorts, where the past haunts the celebrated Manhattan home for countless artists.

For fans of the genre, this Regency romance, directed with a sure hand, is closer to a bright, airy soufflé than a stolid pudding.

Director Nathalie Álvarez Mesén has set herself an imposing task with her debut film: conveying the complexity of her title character without resorting to histrionics or melodrama.

A music documentary that succeeds in being quite a few things at once: a biography/appreciation and an examination of a now ubiquitous song.

Three international selections to keep an eye on.