“Translator” / “The Testament”, dir. Guy Ritchie – from 1 June
Guy Ritchie continues to blend bold adventure with sudden, dramatic turns. In a standout entry, the film follows John Kinley, a US Marine who survives a brutal capture in Afghanistan alongside his interpreter Ahmed. Upon returning home, Kinley discovers a bounty placed on him and learns that Ahmed is now labeled the Taliban’s top target, a designation that Russia bans in its territory. Realizing Ahmed owes a debt, Kinley heads back to Afghanistan to rescue his interpreter and his family, confronting danger at every turn and testing the bond between mentor and ally.
“A curse. Fright Night / You’re Not My Mother, dir. Kate Dolan – from June 1st
In an Irish indie horror vein, a high school student named Shar confronts a household haunted by darkness on Halloween. When her mother vanishes for a day and then returns changed, Shar takes it upon herself to save her mother from a creeping evil. The film nods to local folklore, where certain entities can be banished with fire, and the tension builds as the night deepens.
“Chamber of Miracles” / “La chambre des merveilles”, dir. Lisa Azuelos – from June 1
This life-affirming French drama follows Thelma, a devoted single mother. Her world tilts when her son slips into a coma after an accident. In a moment of desperation and faith, Thelma makes a pact with higher powers, vowing to live out her son’s dreams while he remains unconscious. Her journey sweeps her from a stadium crowd to Tokyo skies as she rethinks life through a child’s wonder.
“Bullfinch”, director. Boris Khlebnikov – from June 8
Khlebnikov’s latest film, with a script by Natalya Meshchaninova, draws loosely from Georgy Vladimov’s Three Minutes of Silence. The title signals a quiet resilience in the face of relentless weather and the sea. The tale follows a band of mariners who welcome two newcomers, Nikita and Maxim, into a voyage that begins as an adventure and soon tests their limits. The storm becomes far from the only challenge they face.
Tin Head, director. Ivan Kapitonov – from June 8
Sixteen-year-old Zhenya, nicknamed Tin Head, carries both a physical burden and a sharp edge of rebellion. A feud with a former friend fuels the drama, yet mentorship arrives in the form of Svyatoslav, a robotics teacher who broadens Zhenya’s view of the world. The film offers a rare, sharp, and funny look at teenage life in contemporary Russian cinema.
“Stop Word” / “Shelter”, dir. Zachary Wigon – from 8 June
Two adults, Rebecca and Hal, cross lines in a hotel room where power dynamics and desire collide. Rebecca, a professional dominatrix, and Hal, who craves submission, face a shift in their dynamic as external pressures push them toward new roles. The story isn’t about lust alone; it’s a study of freedom and the costs of choosing it in a relationship.
Nodes, direction. Oleg Khamokov – from June 8
The story centers on an aging trucker named Byrd and a teenage girl, Dina, whose bond leads them to marry and build a vast house in a village. The ambition swamp their relationship, and the fortress they construct begins to erode the very foundations of family. Khamokov, a graduate of a renowned workshop, returns with a debut feature that pairs intimate performances with a mythic undertone about legacy and consequence.
“Waiting for Dali” / “Esperando a Dalí”, dir. David Pujol – from June 15
Two brothers find work as cooks near Salvador Dali’s home, and the proximity to the artist sparks inspiration and creative tension. Rumors of culinary brilliance begin to swirl across Europe as Dali himself remains an elusive guest. The brothers chase a chance to catch Dalí’s attention, hoping the iconic mind will unlock their own potential.
“My fault” / “My fault”, dir. François Ozon – from 22 June
Set in Paris during the 1930s, the world of actress Madeleine Verdier unfolds with a spark of danger. When a famous producer is murdered and Madeleine becomes the prime suspect, a lawyer friend helps secure her release. The sudden fame stirs a new career surge, but old secrets resurface, threatening the happiness she has just begun to claim. Ozon returns to a detective-infused mood with the director’s signature flair, weaving romance, mystery, and retro style into one cohesive mood piece.
“God is the Bullet” / “God is the Bullet”, dir. Nick Cassavetes – from June 22
Deputy detective Bob Hightower is stunned by the murder of his ex-wife and the kidnapping of his daughter by a shadowy occult faction. With official channels exhausted, Bob delves into the cult’s inner workings and locates the seemingly impossible culprit, Cyrus. The mission becomes personal as the tale tracks a father’s quest to save his child, weaving Cassavetes’s return to gritty, character-driven storytelling with a touch of myth and menace.
“Paralympian” / “Paralympics”, dir. Aldiyar Bayrakimov – from June 29
The story follows Maksat, a young skier who loses a leg in an accident and watches a promising career fade. A chance invitation to the Paralympics opens a new door, inviting him to redefine strength and purpose. The cast features Askar Ilyasov, a familiar face to audiences across the region, who brings depth and energy to this tale of perseverance and redemption.
“Maggie Moore(s)” / “Maggie Moore(s)”, dir. John Slattery – from 29 June
In a quiet desert town, a string of baffling murders targeted at two women sharing the same name unsettles the community. The local police chief, played by Jon Hamm, teams with Tina Fey and Nick Mohammed to untangle a plot that feels like a modern nod to the Coen brothers’ eccentric crime capers. The film blends dry wit with offbeat suspense, delivering a story that’s as funny as it is unsettling.