A young Finnish woman escapes an enigmatic love affair in Mosco by boarding a train to the remote arctic port of Murmansk, her mission to look at the petroglyphs, mysterious Stone Age rock carvings. Forced to share the long ride and tiny car with a larger than life, uncouth young Russian Miner, the unexpected encounter leads the pair of Compartment No 6 to face major truths about human connection. This superbly acted ‘Railroad’ movie, set in the 1990s’ has received multiple nominations and awards. Directed by Finnish Director Juho Kuosmanen and starring Finnish actor Seidi Kaarla.

Set in Bradford, Ali and Ava is an authentic forbidden love story, a drama that could belong to anyone of us. The film confronts the reality of a mid-life attraction and all the “stuff” that gets in the way of Ali and Ava seizing a second chance at life. While there are serious subjects at play, there is also humour that adds an unexpected nuance to this very enjoyable British drama, full of northern spirit. Written and Directed by Clio Barnard. Featuring Claire Rushbrook and Adeel Akhtar.

Belfast, August 1969. Surrounded by sporadic violence and growing danger, nine year old Buddy finds himself confronted with the ugly reality of sectarian conflict. As the suffocating stranglehold of increasing turmoil tightens around his once peaceful working class neighborhood, Buddy tries his best to understand The Troubles. Now Buddy’s family face a nearly impossible life altering decision, do they stay or start packing? This 2021 film written and directed by Kenneth Branagh is semi autobiographical. He describes it as his most personal film. The story is carried by an outstanding cast including Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan and Cirán Hinds. It is woven throughout with the music of Van Morrison.