Fans of Sean Baker’s Anora may like Mikko Mäkelä’s Sebastian, a refreshingly honest and real depiction of a young sex worker in London. Sebastian follows 25-year-old Max, an aspiring writer by day and a male escort by night. What starts out as an experiment to inspire his novel soon spirals into something more all-consuming. Watch Kino Lorber’s interview with director Mikko Mäkelä on his film and stream Sebastian on Kino Film Collection.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Buster Keaton’s classic silent film, Seven Chances. In celebration of the milestone, we’re paying tribute to the pioneer of slapstick comedy and stunt work with seven remarkable facts about his life and work. To mark the occasion, we’re also adding three iconic Buster Keaton films to Kino Film Collection: Seven Chances, Sherlock Jr., and The General.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting contemporary women filmmakers who are boldly making their mark on the film industry. Whether they’re fresh, new voices on the rise or established directors with a full résumé of award-winning films, these are some of the most talented visionaries working in film today. Stream their films now on Kino Film Collection.

In anticipation of the 97th Academy Awards, we’re highlighting our very own Oscar winners and nominees on Kino Film Collection. These films span more than 70 years and represent the best of filmmaking from all over the world. From three Sophia Loren classics to the film that secured the first Best Director nomination for a woman, here are 17 award-worthy titles to check out now.

If you loved Johan Grimonprez’s Oscar®-nominated documentary "Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat", here are 12 more films that we think you’ll like!

Black History Month should be celebrated all year round because Black history is American history, and Black history goes far beyond US borders. We’re continuing the celebration with 10 titles that spotlight Black trailblazers past and present, from the father of African cinema to influential political leaders to visionary artists revolutionizing their respective fields. Stream them all on Kino Film Collection now.

Here are all of the new films coming to Kino Film Collection in March.

The 75th Berlin International Film Festival is well under way. One of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, the Berlinale brings together some of the most talented filmmakers working today to premiere their latest. As the festival culminates in its award and closing ceremonies this weekend, we’re taking a look back at some of the Golden and Silver Bear winners of years past. Each and every one of these films reflects the boundary-pushing, thought-provoking, and politically and socially significant storytelling that the Berlinale is known for – and you can watch them all on Kino Film Collection.

Andrzej Żuławski’s 1981 film Possession is one of the most controversial and talked-about horror films of all time. Following a couple going through divorce, Possession features unrelenting and unforgettable performances by Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill and an infamous subway scene that has catapulted the film into legendary status. But the deranged love story also makes it the perfect alternative to the typical Valentine’s Day movie.

Oscar Micheaux made more than 40 films during the silent period and golden era. Throughout his career, he broke through racial and economic barriers, opened the door for future Black storytellers, challenged the mainstream narrative on race, and allowed African-American audiences to see themselves on the screen in authentic and multidimensional portrayals. In celebration of Black History Month, Kino Lorber is spotlighting the filmmaker’s groundbreaking body of work and enduring legacy with eight facts you should know about Oscar Micheaux.

Here are all of the new films coming to Kino Film Collection in February.

We’re continuing our Staff Picks series with a vital member of the Kino Film Collection team: Jameson Oyer, Senior Director of Direct to Consumer Distribution and Digital Sales. As the curator for Kino Film Collection, she knows the library better than anyone. Each month, Jameson carefully selects the best of the best in indie, arthouse, and documentaries from around to add to the platform. Get to know Jameson and see her top five staff picks—and get ready to start streaming!

Since 1978, the Sundance Film Festival has brought together filmmakers and fans from around the country to discover new voices and showcase and celebrate the power of independent filmmaking. Sundance is where many now-legendary directors made their debuts, and Kino Film Collection is proud to be home to some of these early works.

Johan Grimonprez’s "Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat" is a kinetic, eye-opening collision of jazz, Cold War politics, and colonial history not found in textbooks. At the center of the story is the CIA-backed assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and a conspiracy between the U.S. and Belgium involving everyone from Louis Armstrong to Nikita Khrushchev with reverberations into the present day.

There are movies about women, and then there are movies that really speak to the female experience. The latter delve deeper to examine what it truly means to be a woman, reminding us that female stories are nuanced, diverse, and full. We’re spotlighting 12 films that explore the infinite facets of womanhood, starring feminist artists, all-girl rock bands, transgender pioneers, and more. Stream them all on Kino Film Collection.

Here are all of the new films coming to Kino Film Collection in January.

We’re rounding out our year-in-review with titles that the critics loved. Our team aims to bring the highest-quality stories from around the world to our audiences, so it’s rewarding to see Kino Film Collection titles land on critics’ own best of 2024 lists. Here are the standout films that have made the cut, along with some honorable mentions.

Nobody knows the Kino Film Collection library better than our own team. They don’t just help grow audiences; they’re avid film fans themselves. So when our teams were asked to choose their top staff picks of 2024, they jumped at the chance. Here’s what they (very passionately) recommended.

Kino Film Collection has had a banner first year, and that’s all thanks to you, our audience. We hope you’ve been able to discover and enjoy some international, classic, documentary, and indie gems on our service that you haven’t been able to find anywhere else. But there were a few titles that you seemed to particularly enjoy. In the spirit of Spotify Wrapped and other end-of-year lists, we’ve created our own recap of the top-streamed titles on Kino Film Collection. Behold: Your top audience picks of 2024, revealed!

Ramata Toulaye-Sy’s debut feature film ‘Banel & Adama’ follows a young married couple living in a rural Senegalese village as they dream of a life unconfined by tradition. Protagonist Banel is one of the most complex, multidimensional, and unforgettable female characters in recent film history. The visually stunning parable, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023, explores love, duty, and supernatural retribution.