Meet 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.

Meet 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)

These World War II films remind us that history is never just a matter of dates and battles, but of choices made under impossible conditions.

Kino 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.

if 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.

Sally 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.

Spanning 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.

French screen legends like Alain Delon, Brigitte Bardot, Jean-Louis Tritingnant, and Catherine Deneuve defined France's golden age of cinema by reflecting and shaping the country's post-war culture.

The United States might be home to Hollywood, but it has a rich history of independent film. Stream essential American indies on Kino Film Collection!

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

It’s impossible to capture every queer story on film, but these documentaries on Kino Film Collection certainly get to the heart of the subject they focus on. These are artists, authors, athletes, activists, drag queens, soldiers, musicians, and more, each with their own story to tell.

A noteworthy stop along the path of queer cinema history is the surprisingly progressive Weimar Republic. Even those not familiar with film history or queer cinema can appreciate the glimpses of a genre’s origin story. Also, not for nothing, these films are good and not merely a history lesson.

This June marks 55 years since the first Pride march took place in New York City on June 28, 1970. To celebrate this year’s major milestone, we’ve curated a playlist of LGBTQ+ stories to watch during Pride Month. From documentaries about history-changing pioneers to heartfelt romances celebrating queer love, these films underscore the boundless creativity and impact of LGBTQ+ directors, people, and culture. Stream all the films now on Kino Film Collection, and happy Pride Month!

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

Beyond forming the building blocks of cinematography, art constantly acts as a direct inspiration for filmmakers. Whether capturing the struggles and successes of artists or immersing the audience into art itself, the Kino Film Collection features a number of films that celebrate art in all of its beauty, pain, and wonder.

If you loved learning about the life and times of Liza Minnelli, here are five films that we think you'll enjoy!

If you’re ready to experience a different kind of historical cinema – one that challenges its audience to rethink its relationship to war – don’t miss this rare chance to watch the work of Miklós Jancsó, available to stream for the first time in the U.S. exclusively on Kino Film Collection.

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story is about how Liza earned her one-name icon status not just through towering talent, but through deep artistic bonds that shaped an iconic career.

Every May, some of the best filmmakers and storytellers from around the world convene for one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world: the Cannes Film Festival. We’re proud to have in our Kino Film Collection dozens of films that have competed at Cannes, many of which have taken home top honors like the Palme d’Or, Camera d’Or, and Grand Prix. We’ve put together a curation of standouts from past festivals, but you can stream all of our Cannes films on Kino Film Collection.

The last decade has seen Asian representation flourish in mainstream film and television, but outside the Hollywood sphere, outstanding Asian stories have always existed. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we’re celebrating by highlighting some unforgettable Asian films from around the world, representing the roots of AAPI. These films celebrate Asian excellence and the immeasurable impact that Asian stories and storytellers have had on film and beyond. Stream them on Kino Film Collection now.

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

This 1976 time capsule of the nascent music movement that would become known as “outlaw country” includes rare performances by Townes Van Zandt, David Allan Coe, Steve Earle, Guy Clark, and more.

Nearly 15 years after its release, '5 Broken Cameras' is unfortunately as relevant and impactful as ever, providing key background for the recent escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Films have the power to expand our minds. If you’re interested in exploring the deeper questions of life, consciousness, and the universe, we have the perfect playlist for you. From our newest addition, The Pervert’s Guide to Ideology, starring cultural theorist Slavoj Žižek, to examinations of mindfulness, and documentaries and biopics about famed philosophers and neurologists, these titles will open the door to new ideas, beliefs, and perceptions. Stream them all on Kino Film Collection and prepare to have your mind blown.

France is known for producing some of the most influential and iconic directors in film history. But among their greatest works are lesser-known gems that also deserve recognition. Kino Film Collection is proud to be home to eight deep cuts by three of the most important French directors of all time: Jean-Luc Godard, Éric Rohmer, and Édouard Molinaro.

April is Earth Month, a time to honor our planet, appreciate its natural beauty, and reflect on our relationship with the environment. Kino Film Collection is celebrating Earth Month by highlighting a selection of titles that shed light on pressing environmental issues, explore the mysteries of the natural world, and showcase the breathtaking beauty of our planet’s vastly diverse landscapes. Stream the titles below on Kino Film Collection.

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

We continue celebrating Women’s History Month with an outstanding group of directors who helped shape the film landscape over the last century. From Lina Wertmüller to Agnieszka Holland, these directors shattered ceilings to make history, eschewed mainstream expectations to keep underground and independent filmmaking alive, and opened doors for future generations of women storytellers to come. Meet the iconic women filmmakers who have influenced film as we know it, and stream their works on Kino Film Collection.

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.

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

Every era of art history has seen visionaries, geniuses, and madmen ahead of their time who eviscerated boundaries and redefined what art is. Kino Film Collection is home to a wide array of documentaries chronicling some of history’s boldest and brightest artists, including the newly released Hieronymus Bosch: Touched by the Devil. We’re highlighting 12 titles that give a thorough crash course in art history. Stream these, and more art documentaries, on Kino Film Collection now.

When you think of film noir, chances are classic American titles like The Maltese Falcon, The Big Sleep, or Double Indemnity come to mind. But film noir is largely rooted in French cinema. Starting with its poetic realism movement in the 1930s, the French heavily influenced American noir and continued to produce important contributions to the genre throughout the 1940s and '50s and well into the '60s. In celebration of Noirvember, we’re spotlighting some essential French noir films. Stream them all on Kino Film Collection this month.

Agnieszka Holland’s 'Green Border' examines the ongoing migrant crisis at the Poland-Belarus border through the eyes of migrants, border guards, and activists. The result is an unflinching yet thoughtful look at an impossibly complex crisis from all angles. 'Green Border' will give you an urgent new perspective on this global humanitarian crisis.

This November, Kino Film Collection is celebrating its one-year anniversary! To honor this momentous milestone, we’re turning it over to our staff, who know and love the Kino Film Collection library better than anyone. We're kicking off the series with Richard Lorber, the Chairman and CEO of Kino Lorber Media Group. Get to know Richard in his own words and hear his favorite film recommendations.

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

NBC’s “Brilliant Minds,” starring Zachary Quinto, is a new medical series that follows the work of neurologist Dr. Oliver Wolf. Based on the life and work of real-life neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks, the show sheds light on neurodivergence and aims to destigmatize it. But to truly get the most out of this acclaimed new series, get to know the man who inspired it by streaming “Oliver Sacks: His Own Life” on Kino Film Collection and by reading on for some fascinating facts about the man who changed neuroscience forever.

With modern filmmaking techniques, genre-bending storytelling, and a new standard for acting that has transformed the traditional scream queen into Oscar®-worthy performances, horror has never been better. Some of the most exciting contemporary horror films have flown below the Hollywood radar. We’re proud to be home to some of the most one-of-a-kind, boundary-defying arthouse horror gems that are on their way to becoming classics. Stream them all on Kino Film Collection.

If you like the vintage horror of Dario Argento and Mario Bava, then we’re delighted to introduce to you their seedier, pervier cousins. From French filmmaker Jean Rollin to British sexploitation-slasher master Pete Walker, these are the filmmakers behind one of the more fringe and underrated horror subgenres: the erotic Euro cult films of the '60s and '70s. This Halloween, indulge in a vintage horror watchlist that’s lavishly gruesome and unabashedly sexual.

Robert Eggers’s highly anticipated Nosferatu is releasing Christmas 2024. Starring Bill Skarsgard, Willem Dafoe, Lily-Rose Depp, and Nicholas Hoult, the film is a remake of the original Nosferatu, a groundbreaking silent film from 1922.

The horror genre would not be what it is today without the visionaries of the silent film era. Kino Film Collection is proud to highlight six groundbreaking silent films that helped pave the way for horror as we know it.

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