New Film Releases Index | Spirituality & Practice

Driving Madeleine Directed by Christian Carian An emotional French film about sharing stories, deep listening, and a transformative friendship. Kindness

Perfect Days Directed by Wim Wenders Two weeks in the life of a cleaner of public toilets in Tokyo with a luminous performance by Koji Yakusho as an exemplar of everyday spirituality. Being Present

The Teacher's Lounge Directed by Ilker Catok Portrait of a school in crisis that mirrors clashes in the larger society between authorities in power and those accused of wrongdoing. Teachers

Fallen Leaves Directed by Aki Kaurismaki A heartfelt romantic drama about two lonely people with the courage to fall in love. Love

Anatomy of a Fall Directed by Justine Triet Courtroom drama that raises questions about the stresses of a marriage. Justice

The Taste of Things Directed by Tran Anh Hung A love story revolving around the awe cooks bring to the preparation of food. Attention

Rose Directed by Niels Arden Oplev A road trip during which we meet a schizophrenic character and learn to see beyond stigma. Love

Chile '76 Directed by Manuela Martelli A political and psychological thriller about the moral struggle of a bourgeois women living under a dictatorship. Shadow

Full Time Directed by Eric Gravel A realistic drama about a single mother coping with a possible job change amidst a transit strike. Transformation

EO Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski A travelogue starring a donkey who experiences the good, the bad, and the beautiful in our world Reverence

Neptune Frost Directed by Saul Williams, Anisia Uzeyman A mind-bending trip through a world both like and unlike our own. Connections

Broker Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda A bittersweet fable about belonging and loneliness. Yearning

Hit the Road Directed by Panah Panahi A delightful and deep exploration of Iranian politics through an intimate family lens. Love

All Quiet on the Western Front Directed by Edward Berger Gripping and graphic portrait of the war that changed the nature of combat. Peace

Argentina, 1985 Directed by Santiago Mitre Shocking and highly ethical presentation of genocide, justice, and empathy. Justice

The Quiet Girl Directed by Colm Bairead A very special coming-of-age drama that focuses on the characters’ kindness, compassion, and nurturing. Silence

Carmen Directed by Valerie Buhagiar A jubilant movie about a middle-aged woman who has spent her life serving the church and finds a new more fulfilling way forward. Transformation

Murina Directed by Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic An intense and well-acted psychodrama about misogyny. You

Costa Brava, Lebanon Prophetic film about how a family handles the encroachment of toxic waste upon their home. Yearning

Happening Directed by Audrey Diwan An urgent tale of a search for an illegal abortion and a little compassion in an alienating environment. Compassion