Robert Wiene’s 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' is a seminal work from the silent film era, making it the perfect film to watch in celebration of Silent Movie Day on September 29th. A cornerstone of German Expressionism, the horror classic recaliberates how we experience storytelling and understand silence.
ContinueThe feminist art movement of the 1960s and 1970s shattered sexist barriers, challenged the status quo, and paved the way for women artists to start shaping the culture rather than being a footnote within it. Stream two films that document this important period in time on Kino Film Collection: Eva Hesse and !Women Art Revolution.
ContinueStarring James Earl Jones, Lynn Redgrave, and Margot Kidder, Charles Burnett’s ‘The Annihilation of Fish’ follows two 60-something lost souls who end up living in the same apartment building. Fish believes he’s plagued by an invisible demon named Hank and Poinsettia believes Giacomo Puccini, the late opera composer, is her lover. The same eccentricities that have made them outcasts in society draw them to each other for a second chance at love.
ContinueWhether you’re a student still living your school days or it’s been decades but the nostalgia is strong, there’s nothing like watching a film about academia to get you in the back-to-school spirit. From a documentary chronicling one of the most monumental college sporting events in history to a 1958 film about queer love at an all-girls boarding school, our back-to-school marathon showcases the wide spectrum of the academic experience.
ContinueIn Paul Schrader’s film 'Oh, Canada,' Richard Gere plays Leonard Fife, an acclaimed documentarian who’s dying of cancer. When he agrees to be the subject of a documentary by his former students, he turns the interview into a chance to confess his sins to his wife. 'Oh, Canada' also stars Uma Thurman, Jacob Elordi, and Michael Imperioli.
ContinueWe’re continuing our Staff Picks series with a team member whose dedication to every Kino Lorber film is unparalleled. Nicholas Kemp, SVP of Theatrical Distribution and Marketing, shepherds each film through its entire life cycle, from theatrical release to home entertainment, overseeing all aspects of marketing. Even through a global pandemic, he’s stayed committed to his goal: find an audience for each film. Get to know Nick and stream his top five staff picks on Kino Film Collection.
ContinueRon Howard’s latest film, Eden, stars Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Daniel Brühl, and Sydney Sweeney as a group of European settlers who attempt to build a new society on a remote island in the Galápagos. But their dreams of utopia end in betrayal, violence, and murder. The bizarre events of the thriller are based on a true story chronicled in the 2013 documentary The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden by directors Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine, available to stream on Kino Film Collection.
ContinueThis month, we're spotlighting some of our favorite auteur filmmakers, whose distinct artistic visions separate them from mere directors. Watch them on Kino Film Collection now.
ContinueCan’t make it to your favorite music festival? We have the next best thing: a curation of music films and documentaries to create the ultimate at-home summer music festival. Featuring genres like jazz, reggae, industrial, and punk – and legends like Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, The Clash, and Cream – this might just be your dream lineup.
ContinueMeet Lina Wertmuller, the first female director to be nominated for a Best Director Oscar. Exploring themes like sex, violence, and politics, the Italian auteur filmmaker is best known for her provocative and subversive films of the 1970s. Stream six of them on Kino Film Collection now.
ContinueMeet Diabolik, the star of one of Italy’s most popular and longest-running comic books, dating back to 1962. With his backstory, arsenal of skills and gadgets, and intriguing antihero persona, Diabolik deserves a place among the most well-known Marvel and DC characters. Get to know him in the Manetti Brothers’ film trilogy: Diabolik (2021), Diabolik: Ginko Attacks! (2022), and Diabolik: Who Are You? (2023)
ContinueThese World War II films remind us that history is never just a matter of dates and battles, but of choices made under impossible conditions.
ContinueKino Film Collection spotlights leading Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke, an auteur known for capturing China’s remarkable modernization by turning the camera toward those left behind, displaced, or disoriented by the country’s breakneck transformation.
Continueif you’re in the mood for something a little offbeat and a little steamy, pour yourself a hot cuppa and get ready for a little hubba hubba with these three films.
ContinueSally Aitken’s ‘Every Little Thing’ follows the work of Terry Masear, a hummingbird rehabilitator in Los Angeles. The documentary offers an intimate look at Masear’s unique expertise in healing hummingbirds and provides heart-expanding lessons in compassion, hope, and resilience.
ContinueSpanning Tunisia, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Egypt, these films offer a rich tapestry of stories that explore the beauty, complexity, and resilience of the Arab experience.
Continue















