Fame in California

Billy Liar

August 1963 •English

A young Englishman dreams of escaping from his working class family and dead-end job as an undertaker's assistant. A number of indiscretions cause him to lie in order to avoid the penalties. His life turns into a mess and he has an opportunity to run away and leave it all behind.

Little Lips

February 1978 •Italian

A writer returns home to his estate after service in World War I. He has developed a very bad case of depression due to a war wound concerning his genitalia. He contemplates suicide, but recovers after becoming interested in his caretaker's 12 year-old war orphan niece, who now lives in the manor.

Pancho Barnes

October 1988 •English

Bored socialite Florence Pancho Barnes decides to learn to fly.

Alma's Rainbow

June 1994 •English

The teenage daughter of a Brooklyn beauty-parlor owner blossoms under the influence of her recently-returned show-biz aunt.

El círculo de los mentirosos

Invalid date •Spanish

And So We Put Goldfish in the Pool.

April 2017 •Japanese

One summer day, 400 goldfish were found in the swimming pool of a secondary school. This is a story about the four 15-year-old girls who put them there.

Hot Seat

January 2017 •English

Teen Andrea uses a male stripper to gain the respect and admiration of cool girl Daphne. Hot Seat, which is based on a true story, explores coming-of-age sexuality and the complexities of relationships between teen girls.

Hiding Out

November 1987 •English

A very successful stock broker is called to court to testify against a mob boss who was into some inside trading. Andrew Morenski must become Max Hauser and go back to high school for protection from the mob.

Say You Will

September 2017 •English

A recent high school graduate cares for his mother and navigates his first relationship in the wake of his father's suicide.

Growing Pains

April 2024 •English

Two childhood girl friends, Zoe and Nat, face the tumultuous changes of transitioning from middle to high school as their friendship drifts apart. Zoe, a cancer survivor, joins the crew team which exacerbates her body image & mental health struggles. Nat battles with her sexuality and the expectations of her parents.

Daly City

August 2024 •English

An Indonesian boy and his mother attend a church potluck and lie about their dish.

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Invalid date •English

A young woman's look at herself through a dream

The Prep Room

December 2024 •English

To prepare for the final debate of the regular season, six high school students contemplate the value of time.

1992

January 2016 •French

It's 1992. Martin is 17 and he films his daily life with his Hi8 camera. He films anything and everything—his room, the world around him... But never his father, the thought doesn't occur to him. One day he meets Dominique. He's 23 and works as a student monitor at Martin's high school.

Blue Thunder

February 1983 •English

Los Angeles, California. Officer Murphy, a veteran Metropolitan Police helicopter pilot suffering from severe trauma due to his harsh experiences during the Vietnam War, and Lymangood, his resourceful new partner, are tasked with testing an advanced and heavily armed experimental chopper known as Blue Thunder.

Yellowtail

Invalid date •English

Yellowtail is the story of a young Native American cowboy searching for meaning as his chaotic lifestyle begins to wear on him both physically and mentally. To find his purpose the young man has to reflect on his upbringing as a native to become the spiritually connect man he was meant to be.

Catarina and the others

March 2011 •Portuguese

Outside, the first sun rays break the dawn. Sixteen years old Catarina can't fall asleep. Inconsequently, in the big city adults are moved by desire... Catarina found she is HIV positive. She wants to drag everyone else along.

Heart of Glass

November 1976 •German

A small Bavarian village is renowned for its "Ruby Glass" glass blowing works. When the foreman of the works dies suddenly without revealing the secret of the Ruby Glass, the town slides into a deep depression, and the owner of the glassworks becomes obssessed with the lost secret.

Baby Face

July 1933 •English

A young woman uses her body and her sexuality to help her climb the social ladder, but soon begins to wonder if her new status will ever bring her happiness.

Little Darlings

March 1980 •English

Two 15-year-old girls from different sides of the tracks compete to see who will be first to lose their virginity while at camp.