Exploring the world of ‘pimpineros’, Colombian illegal gasoline smugglers, ‘Pimpinero: Blood and Oil,’ the action/drama film from acclaimed director Andrés Baiz (Griselda, Narcos, The Hidden Face,) brings a story full of action, drama and romance.
Foreign Language Films
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‘Pimpinero: Blood and Oil’ – Romance Sparks in the Brutal World of Colombian Gasoline Smugglers in Andrés Baiz’s Film | Trailer
Pimpinero: Blood and Oil. (Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios)
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‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ to Represent Germany in 2025 Oscar Race for Best International Feature Film
The Seed of the Sacred Fig directed by Mohammad Rasoulof Mohammad Rasoulof’s The Seed of the Sacred Fig has been selected to represent Germany at the 97th Academy Awards in the category for Best International Feature Film.
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Kurosawa Kiyoshi’s ‘Cloud’ Selected as Japan’s Entry for Best International Feature Oscar Race
Cloud directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa Joining in the ranks of ‘Perfect Days,’ ‘Drive My Car,’ and ‘Shoplifters,’ Kurosawa Kiyoshi’s newest thriller film ‘Cloud‘ has been chosen to represent Japan in the Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film at the 2025 Oscars.
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‘Close Your Eyes’ – Art Imitates Life in Victor Erice’s First Film in 31 Years | Trailer
José Coronado in Close Your Eyes. (Film Movement) Film Movement released the official trailer and the U.S. theatrical dates for ‘Close Your Eyes’, a drama film from celebrated Spanish director Victor Erice (The Spirit of Beehive). The film is Erice’s first feature length film since 1992’s ‘The Quince Tree Sun’. The semi-autobiographical film of director Victor Erice follows an aging filmmaker as he recalls his final and unfinished film following the mysterious disappearance of the lead actor.
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‘Sleep’ – Newlyweds Struggles with Sleepwalking in South Korean Thriller by Jason Yu | Trailer
Lee Sun-kyun and Jung Yu-mi in Sleep (Photo courtesy of Magnet Releasing) Magnet Releasing debuted the official trailer for Sleep (잠) (Jam), a South Korean black comedy horror thriller, that tells the story of a newlywed couple facing a newfound danger when the husband starts doing unusual behavior while sleepwalking.
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Gints Zilbalodis’ Animated Film ‘Flow’ Submitted as Latvia’s Best International Feature Oscar Entry
Flow (screenshot/Gintz Zilbalodis) After premiering at the Un Certain Regard section of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and winning three awards at the 2024 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, ‘Flow’ has been selected by the Latvian Selection Committee, a commission of film industry experts established by the National Film Center of Latvia, as Latvia’s entry in the 2025 Oscar race for the Best International Feature Film category
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‘The Devil’s Bath’ Selected as Austria’s Submission for Best International Feature Film at 97th Academy Awards
The Devil’s Bath (Des Teufels Bad) (Shudder / IFC Films) ‘The Devil’s Bath’ (Des Teufels Bad) directed by filmmaking duo Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala has been announced by the Film & Music Association of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber as Austria’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at next year’s Academy Awards.
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‘Kneecap’ Selected as Ireland’s Oscar Entry in 2025 Best International Feature Film Category
Kneecap by Rich Peppiatt The Irish language feature film Kneecap, written and directed by Rich Peppiatt (One Rogue Reporter), has been selected to represent Ireland in the Oscar® International Feature Film category at the 97th annual Academy Awards.
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Kota Nakano’s ‘Retake’ Wins Obayashi Prize at Japan Cuts
Retake by Kota Nakano Retake directed by Kota Nakano is the winner of the fourth Obayashi Prize at Japan Cuts: Festival of New Japanese Film.
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‘The Other Laurens’ – Detective Investigates His Brother’s Murder in Belgian Neo-Noir Film by Claude Schmitz | Trailer
Louise Leroy and Oliver Rabourdin in ‘The Other Laurens’. (Courtesy of Yellow Veil Pictures) Yellow Veil Pictures debuted the official trailer for ‘The Other Laurens’ (Les Autres Laurens), a neo-noir/comedy film following a private detective as he uncovers the truth behind his brother’s murder after his niece asks him to investigate.
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‘The Human Surge 3’ – Filmmaker Eduardo Williams Follows Twentysomethings in Sri Lanka, Peru and Taiwan | Trailer
The Human Surge 3 Grasshopper Film revealed the official trailer for The Human Surge 3 (El auge del humano 3), the sequel of the critically acclaimed film The Human Surge (2016), winner of Golden Leopard at Locarno Film Festival.
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‘Hummingbirds’ – Silvia Del Carmen Castaños and Estefanía Contreras Tell Their Coming-of-Age Story in Award Winning Documentary | Trailer
Hummingbirds is a vibrant documentary feature that centers on the lived experiences of its protagonist directors, Silvia Del Carmen Castaños and Estefanía “Beba” Contreras, who grew up in the shadow of the Texas borderlands. Offering an unexpected depiction of the US/Mexico border, this sparky and irreverent tale of friendship and resilience explores the crossroads of immigration, gender, sexuality, mental health, and class.
After a widely acclaimed world premiere at Berlinale 2023, where it won the Grand Prix Best Feature Film – Generation, the documentary had a successful film festival run, making stops at True/False, Sheffield DocFest, NewFest, SFFILM, Hot Springs, among others.