HIVE is a searing drama based on the true story of Fahrije who, like many other women in her Kosovan patriarchal village, has lived with fading hope and increasing grief following the disappearance of their husbands during the the war in Kosovo. Against the backdrop of Eastern Europe’s civil unrest and lingering misogyny, Fahrije and the women of the village join together in the struggle to find hope and financial security. HIVE is a potent, inspiring and ultimately uplifting film.

Four struggling school teacher friends embark on an experiment to see how their performance is affected by drinking ever-increasing amounts of alcohol during their working day. Mid-life crises and booze form a potent cocktail in this Oscar-winning Danish black comedy, with great performances, especially Mads Mikkelsen.

Jesmark inherits his colourful but leaking fishing boat from a long line of seamen going back to his great grandfather. But with mounting bills and a small child in need of special care, Jesmark is at breaking point. He is tempted to sell his family boat and join a black market operation that’s decimating the Mediterranean fish population and the livelihoods of local families. This film is both a commentary on the darker side of globalisation and modern commerce. Interestingly the cast are largely non professional actors from this way of life that is in crisis.