Treasures

The Churning

This potent, political landmark of Indian independent filmmaking – famously funded by 500,000 farmers – explores the ugly truths of class and caste in rural Gujarat.

Manji

In the mood for melodrama? Masumura’s sexploitation classic of obsessive desire brilliantly balances its sensual assault with surprising subtlety.

María Candelaria

In this classic of Mexican cinema’s Golden Age, Dolores del Río plays an indigenous woman struggling against the ignorance and bigotry of a patriarchal society.

The Sealed Soil

This beautiful restoration, a history-making debut from Marva Nabili, follows LFF 2020’s Treasures entry The Chess of the Wind as another unearthed gem of Iranian cinema.