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She must find an answer to a terrifying dilemma. Seven years ago, in the middle of the night, Aasiya's husband was picked up by Army officers. Ever since she has led an incomplete life. Living life as a half-widow, she wants closure more than anything. In her attempts to obtain his death certificate from the Government, she faces multiple challenges. Through her quiet strength, she carries her family. But she can't keep juggling between her past and the present. Her search for answers mingles hope with despair. Which will win out?

Season:
2019
Premiere status:
North American Premiere
Director:
Praveen Morchhale
Cinematography:
Mohammad Reza Jahanpanah
Cast:
Shilpi Marwaha, Nooorjahan, Zaba Banoo, Ajay Chourey, Bilal
Editor:
Anthony Joseph
Producer:
Praveen Morchhale
Language:
Urdu
Genre:
Drama, Family

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Be the first audiences in the U.S. to have the chance to see a Netflix European produced series--a thrilling crime series, inspired by a series of real-life events. One of the largest ecstasy producers in the world, Ferry Bouman, lives a charmed life in his villa. But, things start to change when two undercover agents move into his territory, and attempt to infiltrate Bouman's life and shut down his network.

Season:
2019
Premiere status:
North American Premiere
Director:
Eshref Reybrouck, Frank Devos
Cinematography:
Laurens De Geyter
Cast:
Tom Waes, Anna Drijver, Frank Lammers, Elise Schaap
Editor:
Gert Fimmers
Producer:
Nico Moolenaar, Jan Theys
Language:
Dutch
Genre:
Television, Drama
Music:
Steve Willaert

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What is this life about, he asks the prostitute. Meet Wim; living alone, and he likes it that way. For his birthday, Wim wants to stay at home and binge watch TV, but his energetic younger half-brother, Gert, has a surprise: an hour with Angelique, a smart and witty prostitute. The problem? Wim really isn't that type of guy, and she doesn't take refunds. The solution? They agree to drinks and an hour of conversation...and Gert stays. What could go wrong...or right...with the three of them...talking about philosophy and TV...between shots of vodka?

Season:
2019
Premiere status:
North American Premiere
Director:
Bruno Vanden Broecke, Ruth Beeckmans, Matteo Simoni
Cinematography:
Pieter Van Alphen, Konrad Widelski
Cast:
Bruno Vanden Broecke, Ruth Beeckmans, Matteo Simoni
Editor:
Wim Geysels
Producer:
Bruno Vanden Broecke, Ruth Beeckmans, Matteo Simoni
Language:
Flemish
Genre:
Drama
Music:
Hendrik Lasure

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Called "The comedy show you shouldn't laugh with, " Taboo examines that which we often take for granted and forget to cherish. There is a common saying that you can only get to know someone if you've travelled together. That's exactly what Philippe Geubels does, by inviting four guests for a holiday in a lovely country house spending time getting to know people who are physically challenged, in poverty, and with a psychic vulnerability. But that's not all. Humor prevails, as Philippe challenges his guests in some hilarious candid camera scenes.

Season:
2019
Premiere status:
North American Premiere
Director:
Kat Steppe
Cast:
Philippe Geubels
Producer:
Kato Maes
Language:
Dutch
Genre:
Television, Documentary

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Rising above the forces of limitation. Besnik, a shepherd and a devout Muslim, lives in a remote village high in the mountains, caring for his aging father on his deathbed. When Besnik uncovers the remains of Christian iconography behind the walls of their mosque, it sparks religious conflict in the local community, for which he is held accountable. His multi-faith siblings turn up to fight over their father's estate, and in turn Besnik's destiny.

Season:
2019
Premiere status:
North American Premiere
Director:
Robert Budina
Cinematography:
Marius Panduru
Cast:
Osman Ahmeti, Arben Bajraktaraj, Suela Bako
Editor:
Stefan Tatu
Producer:
Sabina Kodra
Language:
Albanian
Genre:
Drama, Romance
Music:
Marius Leftarache

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Over Water is a captivating psychological drama set against the raw background of a sea port. Former television star John Beckers is given one last chance to get his life back on track. He eagerly takes on a new role in his father-in-law's company. Despite his good intentions, John makes nothing but wrong choices, gradually becoming the kingpin of the highly lucrative but dangerous cocaine trafficking in the docks.

Season:
2019
Premiere status:
North American Premiere
Cast:
Tom Dewispelaere, Natali Broods
Language:
Dutch
Genre:
Drama

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A madhouse can be different things at different times. Lucy resides in a mental hospital in Mozambique with dreams of her family, of war, and of slavery. Days are accentuated by the enchanting music she creates from her bed. But, when the gate is left open one day, and Lucy see the chance to escape, her adventure begins. What follows is a wonderful tale that finds our heroine anywhere from a recording studio, to a theater full of goats all on her quest to find her husband and son.

Season:
2019
Premiere status:
North American Premiere
Director:
Joao Viana
Cinematography:
Sabine Lancelin
Cast:
Hanic Corio, Pak Ndjamena, Ernania Rainha
Editor:
Paulo Carneiro, Jose Edgar Feldman
Producer:
Francois D'Artemare, Joao Viana
Language:
Swahili
Genre:
Drama
Music:
Pedro Carneiro

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Love penetrates the heart but doesn't satisfy physical desire. A love triangle is called a Trinity for these on-the-edge artists. Mijika encourages her girlfriend, Tomoko to lose her virginity in more ways than one. Tomoko, a germaphobic basket case, blushes, but is inspired by her new ticket-taker position at a porn film theatre. Trouble ensues when the third wheel confesses his eight-year-old love for Mijika. Tomoko's obsessive soap lathering may slip away just long enough to save Mijika and her relationship.

Season:
2019
Premiere status:
North American Premiere
Director:
Hisashi Saito
Cinematography:
Isao Ishii
Cast:
Canon Nawata, En Nakagami
Editor:
Yuriko Hosono
Producer:
Naoya Narita
Language:
Japanese
Genre:
Drama
Music:
Yoshifumi Ato

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Where did the sun go? Flash, flicker, fade. The last golden ribbon of sunshine fades across the landscape. If this is your last day to live what would you do? While the government is investigating the disappearance of the sun, the astronomer Sun Yang and his neighbor Chen Mu race to District Four in search of light. They are immersed in the second law of thermodynamics, which is when everything becomes complex and chaotic.

Season:
2019
Premiere status:
North American Premiere
Director:
Wen Ren
Cinematography:
Matthias Delvaux
Cast:
Zhang Jue, Zhang Ran, Yang Sen, Wang Dahong
Editor:
Tian Haiqing, Wen Ren
Producer:
Li Mingqian, Li Xinran
Language:
Mandarin
Genre:
Sci-Fi, Romance
Music:
Hank Lee

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A fuzzy memory leads a man on a spellbinding journey. When Architect Victor Ganz returns to Morocco for business after a twenty-year absence, things go sideways. He finds himself obsessed by memories of a woman from his past who has disappeared. When he receives an odd offer from a stranger to buy an abandoned motel at a high price, naturally he rejects. If only it was that simple! Threatened by the seller, Victor has no other option but to undertake a deranged tour to the motel through the desert.

Season:
2019
Premiere status:
North American Premiere
Director:
Balint Kenyeres
Cinematography:
Adam Fillenz
Cast:
Vlad Ivanov, Djemel Barek, Jacques Weber, Gamil Ratib, Feodor Atkine, Jo Prestia
Editor:
Vanda Aranyi
Producer:
Andrea Taschler, Jamila Wenske
Language:
English, French, Arabic
Genre:
Drama
Music:
Jan Schermer
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