Set against the vast, oppressive landscapes of a remote Frisian island, Fatih Akin’s Amrum strips away Hollywood melodrama to deliver a raw, unvarnished look at a boy forced to trade his childhood for survival at the end of the Second World War.

Anya’s Bell is a rare film that does not just entertain; it leaves a small, lasting mark, quietly inviting you to walk away from the screen a little more empathetic than when you first pressed play.

Set against the stark reality of modern Poland, Brother is a devastating coming-of-age drama about a young boy who must sacrifice his own innocence to shield his little brother from the crushing legacy of their incarcerated father.