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Honeygiver Among the Dogs – How Society Creates a Witch

Honeygiver among the dogs Film Difficulty Ranking: 3

If you’re looking for a misty mystery built around the reputation of an attractive independent woman in Bhutan you’ve come to the right place. You’ll join a policeman sent to a small town in the mountains to uncover a murder mystery. The main suspect? A ‘flirtatious demoness’ who is said to possess magical powers. Honeygiver Among the Dogs promises dreams, eerie music, tranquil landscape, and a mystical plot which keeps you guessing.

From: Bhutan, Asia
Watch: Trailer, JustWatch
Trailer: White Sun, Spoor, Golden Kingdom

A War – Experience the Pressures of Army Life

A War Film Difficulty Ranking:3

If you enjoy watching people try to deal with high pressure scenarios then check out A War. A husband and wife face two uniquely high pressure situations – the husband in organising his squadron in Afghanistan, and his wife in bringing up 3 kids on her own. Unfortunately the husband is the first to crack and the consequences are bad.

From: Denmark, Europe
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Next: Hurt Locker, Manchester by the Sea, The Insult

White Shadow – Life as an Albino in Africa

White Shadow Film Difficulty Ranking: 4

Maybe you’ve heard about persecution against people with albinism in Tanzania and other parts of Africa. Witch doctors believe their body parts will grant their customers prosperity so they’ve butchered some people with albinism for their magical powers. It’s pretty horrific. White Shadow follows one teenager with albinism as he tries to escape persecution and live a normal life.

From: Tanzania, Africa
Watch: Trailer, Rent on Amazon, Buy on Amazon, Kanopy
Next: War Witch, Beasts of No Nation, I Am Not a Witch

The Rocket – Cheer for the Family Underdog

The Rocket Film Difficulty Ranking: 2

If you always like supporting the underdog, you’ll enjoy following ‘Little Balls’ in The Rocket. As he was born a twin, his family think he’s cursed and destined to bring bad luck to the family. What they don’t see is that he’s the future of their traditional way of life. The more they blame him, the more distant their link to their heritage becomes.

From: Laos, Asia
Watch: Trailer, Free on Vudu, Rent on Amazon, Buy on Amazon
Next: Whale Rider, The Boy who Harnessed the Wind, The Eagle Huntress

Manila – Welcome to the Dark Side of the City

Manila Film Difficulty Ranking: 4

If you’re looking for a dark portrayal of life in Manila, you’ve come to the right place. In Manila there’s social problems, political corruption, and injustice hidden behind the tropes of the Hollywood noir genre. You’ll meet a few characters of the city, but the focus is always on the city of Manila and its sounds, sights, and life.

From: Philippines, Asia
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Next: From What is Before, Miles Ahead, Manila by Night