The World and Its Woman

Driven from Home

January 1927 •English

A father throws his daughter out of the house when she marries a man he doesn't approve of. In addition, she also finds herself being lusted after by the sinister owner of an opium den.

The Masquerade Bandit

May 1926 •English

A young woman, Molly Marble, is enmeshed in a train robbery by her crooked step-father. She meets a stranger, Jeff Morton, and suspects he knows where the loot is hidden. For the sake of her relatives, she must try to 'vamp' this information from him but, instead, she falls in love with him.

The Fate of a Flirt

November 1925 •English

Sir James Gilbert, a British peer, wagers that he can win the love of a particular young American woman for whom he has his heart set. Disguised as a chauffeur, James shows his love to Mary Burgess, niece of his wealthy employer, John Burgess. To obtain the consent of Mary's aunt, the couple involves her in a harmless trick. A villain threatens blackmail and attempts to pass himself off as the Sir James Gilbert. After a variety of adventures, the blackmailer's schemes are defeated. The young woman's hitherto hostile relatives are surprised and pleased when, instead of a chauffeur, Mary becomes the bride of Sir Gilbert.

The Gingham Girl

July 1927 •English

Sweeter, faster, breezier than a flapper's kiss. Better than a buggy ride on a June night. The comedy-romance of a small town girl who showed New York that a good thing from "the sticks" is bound to get ahead.

A Long Way Home

January 2003 •English

Family members struggle to heal their emotional wounds after an incident of sexual abuse.

Snow/Woman

March 2000 •Japanese

A man is waiting alone in a snow-covered house deep in the mountains. the woman was supposed to meet him days before but she hasn't arrived and the man waits on, believing that the woman will still come. As the hours pass the man's mind slips in and out of reality as he fantasises on her and her sexuality. His body grows numb from the cold and he begins to drift from reality to a dream world where his imagination knows no limits.

Mr. Zhu's Summer

November 2017 •Chinese

Mr. Zhu teaches in an elementary school. He is not very smart but always tries to remain his integrity. His care and affection for students are not appreciated by all. Fellow teachers also complain about his innovative ways to inspire students. Two problematic students, King Kong and Grasshopper are headache to Mr. Zhu. Their mischievous behavior results in Zhu's humiliation and frustration. He resigns. Now it's the task for the students to win him back...

Hostage

February 1988 •English

After five hard years behind bars Bonnie Lee is still haunted by her past which hides a terrible secret and hunted by her father, a man desperate for revenge and a need to silence her forever... Alone on the run, she will do whatever it takes to survive and find the one person who can clear her name - her mother. She's a desperate woman on a desperate mission and the only person who can save her is the only person who cares... her Hostage .

Güzel Bir Gün İçin

January 1965 •Turkish

Abbas, a widower, lives with his three children and his sister Zarife, who sings in a nightclub. Abbas is in love with Cemile, who works at the same store. Cemile, who feels sorry for Abbas and acts friendly toward him, giving him hope, is in a relationship with Zeki.

El jefe máximo

October 1940 •Spanish

A 1940 film directed by Fernando de Fuentes.

The Gaucho Priest

June 1941 •Spanish

The life of José Gabriel Brochero, the Cordovan priest who dedicated his life to those most in need.

İnce Cumali

January 1967 •Turkish

Frame Up

June 1991 •English

In the small American town of Orton Creek, David Farmer is accidentally killed by Don Curran, son of town tyrant Will Curran, during a fraternity initiation. The frat boys frame electronic parts salesman Frank Govers for hit-and-run but determined newcomer Sheriff Ralph Baker and his love interest Jo Westlake seek the truth. Govers and girlfriend Lee Ann Hadley hide in a hunting cabin and are captured by prison escapees Mick August and Merlin Wells (who is tricked by Govers into electrocuting himself). August tries to claim the bounty on Govers from Will Curran but Sheriff Baker is only one step behind.

Jugando en serio

January 1998 •Spanish

A group of filmmakers analyze the situation of their country's cinema while some children record them.

River of Rage: The Taking of Maggie Keene

October 1993 •English

A white water rafting vacation turns into a nightmare when divorced mother Maggie Keene must confront the deadly and charismatic killer who is stalking her. The hunt is on, and Maggie's desperation to stay alive proves to be a worthy match for her killer, the river, and the dangerous elements she is forced to survive.

Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle

February 1958 •

Wong Fei Hung must stands up for people who are unable to stand up for themselves.