The Golden Ball 1994 ( 7.261)

The Golden Ball is a wonderful children's film that tells of a young boy's dream of being a soccer player. Whenever a match is broadcast live in the village of Makono, Bandian and his brother keep their ears to the transistor radio, spinning a picture of the game from the announcer's commentary much as they fantasize themselves on the field. A gift of a real soccer ball, which Bandian paints gold, like a magical object involves him in a series of adventures which bring him in reach of his dream, but which also require him to make difficult choices.

The Lion Child 1993 ( 6.5)

In the village of Pama, Sirga the lioness and Oule the young boy, born the same day, grow up together as sister and brother. Oule discovers the world alongside Sirga, and it is through her that he learns the secrets of the brush. He knows how to speak to the trees, the beasts, the bees and the wind. But one day, horsemen arrive from the Nord to take away all of the children of the village in chains and sell them into slavery. Oule and his friend Lena are bought by a nobleman of the high plains who, terrified by Oule's powers, sends him into exile. But Oule posesses the strength of lions and he finds Sirga. With Lena, they will reconstruct the village of Pama...

Genesis 1999 ( 5.6)

Inspired by the book of Genesis, this film tells the power struggle between two families: a clan of herders led by Jacob and another clan of hunters fronted by his brother Esau. Caught in the crossfire is their cousin, Hamor and his tribe of farmers.

All Hands on Deck! 2021 ( 6.958)

An unlikely oddball trio bond during an impromptu trip to the French countryside on a foolhardy romantic mission.

Guess Who's Calling! 2025 ( 6.84)

Baptiste, a talented imitator, is unable to make a living from his art. One day, he is approached by Pierre Chozène, a famous but discreet novelist, constantly disturbed by incessant calls from his publisher, his daughter, his ex-wife... Pierre, who needs peace and quiet to write his most ambitious text, then suggests that Baptiste become his 'answering machine' by pretending to be him on the phone... Little by little, Baptiste doesn't just imitate the writer: he develops his character!

Just the Two of Us 2023 ( 7.02)

When Blanche meets Grégoire, she thinks she has found the one. The ties that bind them grow quickly, and a passionate affair ensues. Together, they relocate. For Blanche, far from her family, from her twin sister, Rose, a new life begins. But little by little, she finds herself caught in the grip of a deeply possessive and dangerous man.

N/A N/A ( 8)

A dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin. Set at the intersection of the near future and the reimagined past, it explores a world in which every human appetite, no matter how noble or depraved, can be indulged.

N/A N/A ( 10)

Misteri Jam 12, is a horror anthology in collaboration with RIA 897. The mini-series of 6 episodes, is a spin-off of the highly popular radio show of the same name. A transmedia approach is adopted where stories from the Radio show, as shared by RIA 897 listeners, are being produced as a drama for FTA; and curated as Podcast series on meLISTEN and Spotify.

Belaian Terakhir 2025

Three fathers—divorced, estranged, and quietly forgotten—struggle to hold on to their children and their sense of worth in a world that often expects men to move on without breaking. As love fades and families fracture, they must fight for connection before it’s too late. BELAIAN TERAKHIR is a tender, unflinching portrait of fatherhood, grief, and resilience in the face of love that no longer looks their way.

N/A N/A ( 6.429)

After the success of their 2017 show with heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, funny men Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan are back to interview more celebrities from the worlds of sport, entertainment, fashion, and more.

The Idol 2016 ( 7.069)

Mohammed Assaf, an aspiring musician living in Gaza, sets a seemingly impossible goal: to compete on the program "Arab Idol."

Ave Maria 2015 ( 5.8)

The silent routine of 5 Nuns living in the West Bank wilderness is disturbed when an Israeli settler family breaks down right outside the convent just as the Sabbath comes into effect.

Alam 2022 ( 7.4)

Despite being part of a young generation of Palestinian Arabs whose families chose to stay and challenge the Israeli state after Al-Nakba, 17-year-old Tamer and his friends are just like any other group of teenage boys. They clumsily search for drugs, flirt with girls, play video games, and slack off at school. However, when a beautiful new student named Maysaa’ joins their class Tamer immediately falls for her and, by association, is drawn into her political activism. Together they join fellow classmate, Safwat, in an operation to covertly raise the Palestinian flag and peacefully disrupt the local celebrations planned for Israel’s Independence Day – otherwise known to Palestinians as a day of mourning and memorialization for their displacement 70 years prior. Unsure of his own political convictions, Tamer must quickly determine what matters to him and what price he is willing to pay for freedom.

Faro: Goddess of the Waters 2007 ( 6)

Faro is a real goddess of a real tribe (the Bamana) in the West African country of Mali. In a landlocked country like Mali, covered in part by the Sahara Desert, water is a resource that can never be taken for granted. The Bamana village in Faro: Goddess of the Waters not only sits on a riverbank, but also depends for much of its food on fish from the river. Faro is the dominant character in this film, the unseen force for which all action takes place. (c) Ferdy on Films [Marilyn Ferdinand]

Siguida 1995

Mali film directed by Salif Traoré.

Death Saved My Life 2021 ( 7.265)

On the surface it seems Jade has it all, including a successful marketing career, a heart surgeon husband who is admired and respected in the community, and a young daughter they both dote on. However, behind closed doors, her life is far from perfect.

Lost in Paris 2017 ( 6.04)

Fiona visits Paris for the first time to assist her myopic Aunt Martha. Catastrophes ensue, mainly involving Dom, a homeless man who has yet to have an emotion or thought he was afraid of expressing.

The Choice 1987 ( 5.4)

Poverty and misery are rife in Gourga, a village in the Sahel. The inhabitants must choose: stay and await international assistance or leave for more fertile regions in the country.

When Women Speak 2022

Traces the stories of 16 Ghanaian women who came of age in the 1960s and 1970s. It follows their experiences (as told in their own words) as Ghana passed through periods of military, single-party and multi-party rule. These women were prominent in public life – in the law, the media, academia, politics, and various governmental and non-governmental organisations for women. Their stories tell us about the issues around which women mobilised, and their modes of activism and advocacy at home and abroad, during the ‘lost decades’. They challenge the popular perception that gender activism is a foreign import, which came from ‘the West’ and found its way to Ghana with the restoration of multi-party democracy in 1992.

Psişik 2016 ( 7)

The events depicted in the film are based on a true story that took place in Bursa in 2003. The story and names have been partially altered for the film. The film was shot using actual camera footage taken from the person's home and garden.

The Pirogue 2012 ( 6)

Baye Laye is the captain of a fishing pirogue. Like many of his Senegalese compatriots, he sometimes dreams of new horizons, where he can earn a better living for his family. When he is offered to lead one of the many pirogues that head towards Europe via the Canary Island, he reluctantly accepts the job, knowing full-well the dangers that lie ahead. Leading a group of 30 men who don't all speak the same language, some of whom have never seen the sea, Baye Laye will confront many perils in order to reach the distant coasts of Europe.

Balrog: Behind the Glory 2011 ( 7.5)

A documentary that dismantles the myths and lore surrounding one of Street Fighter's most commonly overlooked principal characters.

Little Light 2003 ( 6.5)

Fatima is a little girl of eight years. By opening and closing the refrigerator, she wonders if the light stays on when the door closes...

Crocodiles without Saddles 2012

A documentary road movie about the luck of being oneself. In the cosmos of Kaddi, there are no "correct" explanations - Why, how come, how!

Rap Attack 2002 ( 8)

A documentary at the heart of French rap: its beginnings, its history, its influences. Featuring exclusive interviews, freestyles, and live performances from the French rap scene.

Sugo Jugu 2021

Drops of Happiness N/A

Drops of Happiness tells a modern-day story of graduate unemployment and how so many young people are going beyond the normal in search of greener pastures.

For All Men 1977

In For All Men, a grandfather uses ordinary objects to illustrate the message of Jesus Christ and helps his grandson understand that Jesus Christ is FOR ALL MEN.

And Then There Was Light 1989 ( 6.1)

Events in an idyllic African village are shown in detail in the period just before logging trucks come in and cut down the forest around the villagers, forcing them to move into the wretched shantytowns that surround major cities throughout the undeveloped world. Despite the familiar premise, this surprisingly unsentimental film by Georgian director Otar Ioselliani has several things going for it, beginning with the cinematography and including the natural and unaffected (non-professional) performances of the villagers.