New Film Releases Index | Spirituality & Practice

Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi An effective trio of parabolic tales about the abundant mysterious potential in every mundane moment. Connections

Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom Directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji A transformative film set in Bhutan about finding happiness and cultivating a good heart. Transformation

Drive My Car Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi A slow-moving meditation on alienation and connection. Connections

A Hero Directed by Asghar Farhadi A powerful parable about ethics packed with moral complexity. Shadow

There Is No Evil Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof A quartet of moral parables about the death penalty and personal liberty. Justice

Hive Directed by Bierta Basholli Story of a Kosovan woman who changes her patriarchal community through care, creativity, and the empowerment of other women. Kindness

Lamb Directed by Valdimar Johannsson A well-acted fable about the demands and consequences of interacting with animals. Nurturing

The Hand of God Directed by Paolo Sorrentino A coming-of-age story about all the people and circumstances contributing to that magical moment when a future path becomes clear. Attention

What Do We See When We Look at the Sky? Directed by Alexandre Koberidze A quietly affecting call for all of us to pay closer attention to the world around us. Attention

Azor Directed by Andreas Fontana A suspenseful drama about the woes of the wealthy during times of political uncertainties in Argentina. Shadow

I'm Your Man Directed by Maria Schrader A spunky sci-fi dramedy that asks some good questions about what humans want in relationships and if AI beings should have rights. Love

Prayers for the Stolen Directed by Tatiana Huezo Empathy building film about young girls in a Mexican village whose strong friendship helps them survive dangers from without. Hope

They Say Nothing Stays the Same Directed by Joe Odagiri A character study about a Japanese elder who models kindness, hospitality, and reverence. Kindness

Luzzu Directed by Alex Camilleri A gripping portrait of the choice between tradition and modernity facing a Maltese fisherman. Questing

God Exists, Her Name Is Petrunya (Gospod postoi, ime… Directed by Teona Strugar Mitevska A charming and complex feminist fable. Yearning

About Endlessness Directed by Roy Andersson A tutorial on the spiritual practice of attention. Attention

The Man Who Sold His Skin Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania A uniquely charming and urgent parable about belonging. Hope

Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache Directed by Khyentse Norbu Lessons in paying attention for a young Tibetan convinced he's dying unless he can find the sacred feminine in the world around him. Attention

Hope Directed by Maria Sodahl A subtle and mature meditation on love in the midst of imminent loss Hope

Minari Directed by Lee Isaac Chung A touching slice-of-life story of a Korean-American family trying to create their own version of the American Dream. Openness