Seventy-year old widowed Mahin, whose daughter lives abroad, leads a lonely life in Tehran. One day she decides to try to find romance again, challenging societal expectations, in a country where women’s rights are heavily restricted. A chance encounter, when she offers to bake her favourite cake, becomes an unforgettable evening. The film has won several awards including at the Berlin International Film Festival,

Nora Fingscheidt

A new teacher, Sergio, joins one of Mexico’s worst performing schools in a town that is full of neglect, violence and corruption. The teacher decides to try radical and unorthodox teaching methods to engage his students. The students are initially nonplussed but gradually his infectious enthusiasm and unorthodox methods start to unlock their curiosity and potential. Based on a true story, this film received the Festival Favourite Award at the 2023 Sundance Festival.