Sooner Europe Exclusives: Stories that Matter

Sooner curates a diverse range of captivating film experiences that are a testament to the creativity of international filmmakers. From Cannes to Sundance, Sooner presents an exclusive selection of what these renowned festivals have to offer, ensuring users have access to undiscovered film gems. With a keen eye for quality and a commitment to nurturing emerging talent, Sooner provides filmmakers with a platform to share their individual stories and visions with a global audience, making it a must-read for anyone looking for inspiring, culturally diverse and visually intriguing films.
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  • Life on the Horn

    Life on the Horn

    2020

    25min

    16+

    A creeping, almost invisible toxic waste catastrophe is taking place on Somalia's coast.


  • Para:dies

    Para:dies

    2022

    1h.16min

    16+

    Lee and Jasmin's lesbian idyll on the outskirts of Salzburg starts to crack when they give documentary filmmaker Amira a glimpse into their lives.


  • Somehow

    Somehow

    2022

    1h.42min

    16+

    "Don’t become like my father" - a credo that will drive Alex, a man on the run from himself, to the edge of reason.


  • Night to Be Gone

    Night to Be Gone

    2024

    1h.31min

    16+

    In the heart of Berlin, a film noir billiard thriller unfolds with deceit, ambition, and suspense.


  • Zahorí

    Zahorí

    2022

    1h.45min

    16+

    In the vast emptiness of the Patagonian steppe, 13-year-old Mora embarks on a journey with an old, indigenous Mapuche gaucho.


  • 2551.02 – The Orgy of the Damned

    2551.02 – The Orgy of the Damned

    2023

    1h.22min

    16+

    The dark, dystopian horror cabinet with BDSM vibes about the man in the monkey mask enters its second round.


  • 1982

    1982

    2020

    1h.40min

    16+

    While Wissam fights for his love, political tensions rise and the Israeli army invades Lebanon.


  • The Dream

    The Dream

    1987

    45min

    16+

    This poignant and thought-provoking documentary offers a unique and deeply moving insight into the lives of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.


  • Enter Mycel

    Enter Mycel

    2022

    1h.15min

    16+

    A parasitic fungus infects humanity. It triggers visions and also enables communication with the dead.


  • The Giant

    The Giant

    1984

    1h.22min

    16+

    An omnipresent giant who sees everything, but can’t be seen himself ... An “City Symphony” entirelly composed from material generated by CCTV.


  • Dreams of the City

    Dreams of the City

    1984

    2h.3min

    16+

    A poignant tale of lost innocence, young Dib navigates the tumultuous landscape of 1950s Damascus following his father's death.


  • The Grass is Greener Everywhere Else

    The Grass is Greener Everywhere Else

    1989

    1h.18min

    16+

    Either the grass is greener, or the houses are bigger, or the sun is warmer ... anywhere else is better.


  • Never Sleep Again

    Never Sleep Again

    1992

    1h.32min

    16+

    After a wedding party, three friends from Hamburg are stranded Berlin. A fast-paced odyssey through the urban wasteland of this once divided city.


  • Gisela

    Gisela

    2005

    1h.30min

    16+

    Authentic, haphazard and unromantic, three residents of a high-rise housing estate search for love, friendship and sexuality.