Release Years Archives: 2022

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Klondike

  Maryna Er Gorbach

  Ukraine      2022    

Synopsis

July 2014. A Ukrainian family living near the border with Russia finds themselves in the center of an international conflict. The pregnant Irka and husband Tolik resolve to remain in their home, despite the fact that it’s now missing a wall. As they attempt to rebuild, they’re forced to reckon with a complicated new reality—one that includes a mysterious plane crash, rumors of a separatist movement, and the escalation of war.

 Ukrainian, Russian with subtitles 
  100 minutes

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So Damn Easy Going Så jävla easy going

  Christoffer Sandler

  Sweden      2022    

Synopsis

Navigating the rollercoaster of highschool while caring for her clinically depressed father has Joanna feeling scattered. Making matters worse, her ADHD medication is running out with no money for a refill. Enter Audrey–a cool, confident new classmate. Joanna is smitten. Now with a full heart on top of a buzzing brain, she must get creative to make ends meet. This charming tale of self-discovery and young love sparkles against the backdrop of seaside Gothenburg.

 Swedish with subtitles 
  91 minutes

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You Have to Come and See It Tenéis que venir a verla

  Jonás Trueba

  Spain      2022    

Synopsis

Having lost touch over the course of the pandemic, two 30-something couples catch up in Madrid for dinner and a concert. They make plans to hang out again—this time in the countryside where one couple has moved and is adopting a suburban lifestyle. The afternoon transforms from a friendly get-together into a referendum on opposing approaches to life and the city. Captivating performances translate a smart, incisive script to create a rumination on modern living.

 Spanish with subtitles 
  64 minutes

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Keep Stepping

  Luke Cornish

  Australia      2022    

Synopsis

In Sydney, Gabi and Patricia train to compete in Destructive Steps, Australia’s largest street dance competition. Both are pushing themselves mentally and physically in hopes that winning the contest will open new doors and possibilities for a better life. The film spans seven years and provides viewers with intimate access to the breathtaking artform of street dancing. Keep Stepping illuminates the multicultural, passion-filled subculture and tells a moving story about love, obsession, and the transformative power of dance.


  90 minutes

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Soft

  Joseph Amenta

  Canada      2022    

Synopsis

Three friends fall in love with summertime Toronto’s lively nightlife. Young, queer, and unapologetically self-confident, the trio spends their days holding court and plotting to sneak into a nightclub. When one of their caregivers goes missing under suspicious circumstances, reality comes crashing in and their seemingly unbreakable bond is tested. Featuring remarkable performances from its young actors, Soft is a tender portrait of youth, friendship, and life on the city’s margins.


  87 minutes

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