This Week’s DVD, Blu-ray, Digital Releases: August 26-September 1
Tuesday, August 26 — Monday, September 1
*OnVideo’s week begins with “New Release” Tuesdays
Lilo & Stitch
(2025) Lilo’s an independent little girl; Stitch is a mischievous creature from outer space, and when their worlds collide, it’s love – and chaos – at first sight. Stitch, an extraterrestrial entity, comes to planet Earth after he escapes his prison, where he tries to impersonate a dog. Things take a turn when Lilo adopts him from an animal shelter. Packed with action, humor and heart, this winning tale celebrates the bonds of family (‘ohana) and friendship! Live-action remake of the 2002 animated adventure. Vitals: Director: Dean Fleischer Camp. Stars: Maia Kealoha, Chris Sanders, Sydney Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, Courtney B. Vance. CC, MPAA rating: PG, 108 min., Family Adventure, Theatrical release date: May 23, 2025, North American box office gross: $415.7 million, worldwide $996.0 million, Streaming date: July 22, 2025, Disney. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Code, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo + Digital Code Steelbook, VOD, Digital. Extras: Deleted scenes; “‘Ohana Means Family: Making Lilo & Stitch”; “Drawn to Life” featurette; “Scenes with Stitch” commentary on select scenes by Stitch; bloopers. 
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Karate Kid: Legends
(2025) After a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition but his skills alone aren’t enough. Li’s kung fu teacher Mr. Han enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown. Vitals: Director: Jonathan Entwistle. Stars: Jackie Chan, Ben Wang, Ralph Macchio, Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley. CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 94 min., Action, Theatrical release date: May 30, 2025, North American box office gross: $52.5 million, worldwide $104.6 million, Streaming date: July 8, Sony. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray + Digital Code, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. Extras: Deleted scenes; gag reel; “Honoring the Miyagi Legend”; “The Art of Action.” Read more here.
The King of Kings
(2025 — USA, South Korea) Charles Dickens tells his young son Walter the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing his miracles, facing his trials, and understanding his ultimate sacrifice. Vitals: Director: Seong-Ho Jang. Stars: Voices of Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Pierce Brosnan, Mark Hamill, Roman Griffin Davis, Forest Whitaker, Ben Kingsley, Oscar Isaac. CC, MPAA rating: PG, 103 min., Animated Family, Theatrical release date: April 11, 2025, North American box office gross: $60.3 million, worldwide $68.7 million, Streaming date: June 13, Angel. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo, VOD, Digital. 
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Locked
(2025) From producer Sam Raimi comes a relentless horror-thriller where luxury becomes deadly. When Eddie (Bill Skarsgård) breaks into a luxury SUV, he steps into a deadly trap set by William (Anthony Hopkins), a self-proclaimed vigilante delivering his own brand of twisted justice. With no means of escape, Eddie must fight to survive in a ride where escape is an illusion, survival is a nightmare, and justice shifts into high gear.. Vitals: Director: David Yarovesky. Stars: Bill Skarsgard, Anthony Hopkins, Ashley Cartwright, Michael Eklund, Navid Charkhi. CC, MPAA rating: R, 95 min., Action Thriller, Theatrical release date: March 21, 2025, North American box office gross: $1.6 million, worldwide $3.8 million, Streaming date: April 22, 2025, Paramount. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital.
Vermiglio
(2024 — Italy) In a remote Alpine village, a strict schoolteacher’s family undergoes a profound shift when a mysterious Sicilian soldier arrives fleeing the front lines of World War II. As the seasons change, the family’s three very different daughters will each find their lives transformed. Blending historically grounded realism with painterly grace, Delpero draws from her own family’s history for an at once intimate and momentous vision of a world suspended between the patriarchal past and the stirrings of a new future. Vitals: Director: Maura Delpero. Stars: Tommaso Ragno, Roberta Rovelli,Martina Scrinzi. CC, MPAA rating: NR, 119 min., Action Thriller, Theatrical release date: September 19, 2024 (Italy), December 29, 2024 (USA), North American box office gross: $.216 million, worldwide $3.9 million, Streaming date: March 4, 2025, Janus Contemporaries. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. Read more here.
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August 26
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AJ Goes to the Dog Park: When AJ loses his favorite dog park, he must fight, fish, scrap, scrape, and sap to get it back in this indie comedy. (Digital sales, VOD only) |
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The Home: Max, a troubled man, starts working at a retirement home and realizes its residents and caretakers harbor sinister secrets. (Digital sales, VOD only) |
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It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley: Never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from Jeff Buckley’s inner circle paint a captivating portrait of the gifted musician who died tragically in 1997, having only released one album. (Digital sales, VOD only) |
August 27
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Robin and the Hoods: For the tenacious 11-year-old Robin and her loyal band of friends ‘The Hoods’, the patch of overgrown scrubland at the end of their cul-de-sac is a magical kingdom. (Digital sales, VOD only) |
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Thunderbolts*: The Thunderbolts are The New Avengers, the ultimate surprise to audiences as this misfit team of burned assets rallies their powers and unites against all odds. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must go on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. (Now on Disney+) |
August 28
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The Thursday Murder Club: Four irrepressible retirees spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, but their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. (Netflix) |
August 29
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Familiar Touch: A coming of (old) age film. It follows an octogenarian woman’s transition to life in assisted living as she contends with her conflicting desires and self-narratives amidst her shifting age identity and memory. (Digital sales, VOD only) |
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My Mother’s Wedding: Three sisters return to their home for the third wedding of their twice-widowed mother. But the mother and daughters are forced to revisit the past and confront the future, with help from a colorful group of unexpected wedding guests. (Digital sales, VOD only) |
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Red Sonja: In this remake of the 1985 actioner (starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Brigitte Nielsen), enslaved by an evil tyrant who wishes to destroy her people, barbarian huntress Red Sonja must unite a group of unlikely warriors to face off against Dragan the Magnificent and his deadly bride, Dark Annisia. (Digital sales, VOD only) |
The Cat
(1991 — Hong Kong) North American Blu-ray debut of the Hong Kong Sci-Fi cult classic. Li Tung (Lawrence Lau) is unable to sleep due to his noisy upstairs neighbors. When he goes to confront them, he encounters an old man (Siu-ming Lau), a young woman (Gloria Yip), and a mysterious black cat. The next morning, the trio vanish, leaving behind a startling surprise in a pile of newspapers for Tung to uncover. As the police investigate, Inspector Wang Chieh-Mei (Philip Kwok) and his companion Pai So (Christine Ng) invites Tung to dinner at the home of bestselling novelist Wisely (Waise Lee) and his companion Pai So (Christine Ng). Intrigued by the bizarre tale, Wisely spins a story: the woman and the cat are from outer space, here to stop an alien life form known as The Star Killer — an entity capable of possessing human bodies. But is Wisely really making up a story or recounting his adventure with the extraterrestrials? Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: 40-page perfect bound book; limited edition premium artcard; audio commentary by Frank Djeng (Asian Film Festival); new interview with writer Gordon Chan; image gallery. (88 Films).
City Hunter: Angel Dust
(2023 — Japan) Akira Kamiya, Yôko Asagami. This latest high-octane installment based on Tsukasa Hojo’s wildly popular manga of the same name boasts the franchise’s signature blend of hard-boiled humor with gritty combat, in a stylish return to form that longtime fans and collectors won’t want to miss. Spanning 35 manga volumes and spawning hit anime series, spin-offs, and live-action adaptations, “City Hunter” remains a cultural touchstone. This new feature is both a thrilling continuation and a celebration of a legacy decades in the making. Ryo Saeba is known as City Hunter, the top “sweeper” within the underworld. Based in Shinjuku as a private detective, he and his partner Kaoru Makimura take on a variety of clients. Their latest case is provided by Angie, a filmmaker, with a simple request – to find her missing cat. Ryo is thrilled by Angie’s beautiful looks while Kaori is thrilled by the hefty reward. Formats: Blu-ray. (Shout! Studios).
City on Fire
(1987 — Hong Kong) Director: Ringo Lam. Starring Chow Yun-Fat, Sun Yueh, Danny Lee. Newly remastered and restored Hong Kong Classic. Ko Chow is an undercover cop torn between his duty as a police officer and his loyalty to his friends on the wrong side of the law. He wants out – and his commanding officer Inspector Lau reluctantly approves his resignation – but only after he completes one final assignment. Tasked with infiltrating a notorious gang of criminals, Chow bonds with their leader, building a relationship based on mutual trust and respect. But when a planned heist turns into a violent shootout with the law, the tension among the thieves heats up … and they begin to suspect there is an informant in their midst. Formats: 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo, VOD, Digital. Extras: Audio commentary with film historians Frank Djeng And F.J. DeSanto; “Burn it Down!” interview with screenwriter Tommy Sham; “Hong Kong Confidential” inside “City On Fire” with author Grady Hendrix; “Some Like it Hot” interview with film historian Ric Meyers; “Burning Rivalries” interview with film historian Kim Newman; audio commentary with film historians Frank Djeng and F.J. DeSanto; theatrical trailer; image gallery. (Shout! Studios Hong Kong Cinema Classics). Read more here.
Compensation
(1999) A poignant portrait of Deaf African Americans and the complexities of love at both ends of the 20th century, Zeinabu irene Davis’s film is a groundbreaking story of inclusion and visibility. In dual performances, Michelle A. Banks and John Earl Jelks play an educated dressmaker and an illiterate migrant in 1910s Chicago, and a resilient graphic artist and an endearing librarian living in the same city eight decades later. Employing archival photography, an original score blending ragtime and African percussion, and lyrical editing, Davis deftly intertwines the two couple’s stories, in ways both tender and tragic. “Compensation” is a landmark of American independent cinema that confronts the social forces and prejudices that hinder love. Formats: Blu-ray, DVD with new 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Zeinabu irene Davis, in collaboration with the UCLA Film & Television Archive and Wimmin with a Mission Productions, and in conjunction with the Sundance Institute, with uncompressed stereo soundtrack. Extras: Read more here. (The Criterion Collection).
Invasion, U.S.A./Rocket Attack, U.S.A.
(1952/1960) Scanned in 4k from original 35mm elements. From the McCarthy era comes “Invasion, U.S.A.”, following a group of Americans that have gathered at a New York bar when they discover that their country is under a Soviet invasion. In what could be their last moments on earth, each return to their respective lives and reconsider what is truly important to them. Its companion feature, “Rocket Attack, U.S.A, takes place deep within enemy territory with American secret agent John Manston infiltrating enemy lines. He learns they are launching a surprise attack on the U.S.A. What follows is a race against time to warn the U.S. government. Born from an age of anti-Communist sentiment, these films serve as dramatic time capsules of the Cold War, when the Red Scare era in Hollywood was in full swing and suspected Communists were blacklisted and excluded from the industry. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray. Extras: Full length commentaries for both films provided by Jason A. Ney (“Invasion, U.S.A.”) and C. Courtney Joyner and Mark Jordan Legan (“Rocket Attack, U.S.A.”); documentary “Better Dead Than Red: Hollywood vs. Communism in the 1950’s”; new interview with Anthony Mohr, son of film star Gerald Mohr (“Invasion, U.S.A.”); Full length MST3K episode of “Rocket Attack, U.S.A.”; re-cut trailers for both films using restored film elements; gallery of stills courtesy; the short “And A Voice Shall Be Heard” that originally aired with theatrical showings of “Invasion, U.S.A.” with thanks to the LIbrary of Congress and the National Film Preservation Foundation, eight Atomic Era shorts; full color booklet with new essays by Toby Roan and Don Stradley. (Film Masters).
Just the Two of Us
(2023 — France) Virginie Efira, Melvil Poupaud, Dominique Reymond, Romane Bohringer, Virginie Ledoye. When Blanche (Virginie Efira) meets the charismatic Gregoire (Melvil Poupaud) at a party her twin sister Rose drags her to, she thinks she has found “the one.” The ties that bind them grow quickly, and a passionate affair ensues. Rose has serious reservations about Gregoire, but against her better judgment, they decide to marry and move in together. Blanche and Gregoire soon relocate far from Blanche’s family where her new life begins; having two children, working as an elementary school teacher, and learning to tiptoe around Gregoire’s unfounded burgeoning insecurities. Little by little Blanche finds herself caught in the grip of a deeply possessive and dangerous man, desperate to escape his increasingly threatening affections. “Just the Two of Us” is a closely observed domestic thriller adapted from Éric Reinhardt’s prize-winning novel “L’amour et les forêts” by Valérie Donzelli and Audrey Diwan. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. (Music Box Films).
Karate Kid: Legends
(2025) Jackie Chan, Ben Wang, Ralph Macchio, Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley. After kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City, he attracts unwanted attention from a local karate champion and embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition with the help of Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) and Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio). Formats: DVD, Blu-ray + Digital Code, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. Extras: Deleted scenes; gag reel; “Honoring the Miyagi Legend”; “The Art of Action.” (Sony). Read more here
The Karate Kid Ultimate 6-Movie Collection – Amazon Exclusive
For the first time ever, experience all six films from the Karate Kid series together on 4K Ultra HD. Finally, the teachings of Miyagi-Do Karate and the Han School of Kung Fu unite in one ultimate collection that will make you stand up and cheer! Two branches. One tree. Formats: 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray + Digital. All six Karate Kid movies, plus hours of special features. 29” two-sided headband with designs from “Karate Kid: Legends” on one side and classic Miyagi-Do on the other. Three 4″ embroidered patches featuring Miyagi-Do, Cobra Kai & Han School of Kung Fu logos. A set of collectible trading cards featuring fan-favorite heroes and villains. Limited edition giftset packing with dynamic pop-up scene depicting Daniel & Johnny’s iconic fight scene from the original film. (Sony). 
The King of Kings
(2025 — USA, South Korea) Voices of Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Pierce Brosnan, Mark Hamill, Roman Griffin Davis, Forest Whitaker, Ben Kingsley, Oscar Isaac. Through a father’s vivid storytelling, a boy journeys through Jesus’ life, from humble beginnings to ultimate sacrifice. Along the way, he discovers the transformative power of faith. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo, VOD, Digital. (Angel). Read more here
Lilo & Stitch
(2025) Maia Kealoha, Chris Sanders, Sydney Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, Courtney B. Vance. A lonely Hawaiian girl befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family in this live-action remake of the 2002 animated adventure.
Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Code, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo + Digital Code Steelbook, VOD, Digital. Extras: Deleted scenes; “‘Ohana Means Family: Making Lilo & Stitch”; “Drawn to Life” featurette; “Scenes with Stitch” commentary on select scenes by Stitch; bloopers. (Disney). Read more here
Locked
(2025) Bill Skarsgard, Anthony Hopkins, Ashley Cartwright, Michael Eklund, Navid Charkhi. When Eddie (Skarsgard) breaks into a luxury SUV, he steps into a deadly trap set by William (Hopkins), a self-proclaimed vigilante delivering his own brand of twisted justice. With no means of escape, Eddie must fight to survive in a ride where escape is an illusion, survival is a nightmare, and justice shifts into high gear. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. (Paramount).
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
(1975) Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin. 50th anniversary of arguably the best Python movie ever made. A comedic send-up of the grim circumstances of the Middle Ages as told through the story of King Arthur and framed by a modern-day murder investigation. When the mythical king of the Britons leads his knights on a quest for the Holy Grail, they face a wide array of horrors, including a persistent Black Knight, a three-headed giant, a cadre of shrubbery-challenged knights, the perilous Castle Anthrax, a killer rabbit, a house of virgins, and a handful of rude Frenchmen. Formats: 4K UHD/Blu-ray Combo Steelbook. 4K UHD extras: “Near-Theatrical Version of the Fil” (in HD resolution): Experience a slightly shorter version of the film, as seen on VHS!; “‘Tis But a Tribute – 50 Years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail”: Over 25 comedy luminaries share their memories of, affection for, and continued fascination with the film. Blu-ray extras Audio commentary with Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones; audio commentary with John Cleese, Eric Idle and Michael Palin; 2015 Tribeca Film Festival Q&A with Terry, Terry, Mike, John and Eric; outtakes and extended scenes with introduction by Terry Jones; lost animations with introduction by Terry Gilliam; “Quest for the Holy Grail Locations” with Michael Palin and Terry Jones; “Lego Knights: The Knights of the Round Table in LEGO”; special Japanese version; “How to Use Your Coconuts (An Educational Film)”; “BBC Film Night on Location”; three songs to sing-along; photo gallery; original theatrical trailer. (Sony). Read more here.
Saving Face
(2004) A queer romantic comedy set in vibrant, multicultural New York City, Alice Wu’s irresistible feature debut breathed fresh life into the genre by combining snappy dialogue and a swooning love story with a poignant narrative about a mother and daughter coming to terms with each other. Just as Wil (Michelle Krusiec), a harried young surgical resident, begins a promising romance with the flirtatious dancer Vivian (Lynn Chen), her life is turned upside down when her more traditional Chinese mother (Joan Chen)-unwed and unexpectedly pregnant-moves in with her, forcing both women to confront the generational and cultural barriers that have long troubled their relationship. Both embracing and cleverly subverting rom-com conventions, Wu delivers a bighearted ode to the Chinese American diaspora, and the liberating joy of living one’s truth. Formats: Blu-ray, with high-definition digital master, approved by director Alice Wu, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. Extras: Read more here. (The Criterion Collection).
Sovereign
(2025) Nick Offerman, Jacob Tremblay, Nancy Travis, Thomas Mann, Martha Plimpton, Dennis Quaid. Inspired by true events, the film is a tense and provocative true crime thriller about a father and his teenage son — Jerry and Joseph Kane (Nick Offerman and Jacob Tremblay) — who follow the Sovereign Citizen belief system, a deeply anti-establishment worldview rooted in distrust of government authority. As the pair travel across the country delivering self-taught legal seminars and pushing back against systems they believe have failed them, their journey brings them into conflict with Police Chief Jim Bouchart (Dennis Quaid), setting off a tragic chain of events that forces a reckoning with power, principle, and the limits of freedom. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. (Universal). Read more here
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
(2003) For its inaugural film, Michael Bay’s studio Platinum Dunes brought together scriptwriter Scott Kosar (“The Machinist”) and director Marcus Nispel (2009’s “Friday the 13th”) for a grisly update of Tobe Hooper’s classic tale of Texan terror. The result would conquer the 2003 boxoffice, introducing a new generation of genre fans to the franchise. A group of carefree young adults’ road trip through Texas is cut short when the panic-stricken hitchhiker they’ve picked up shoots herself in the back of their vehicle. Desperate to find help, our heroes are directed to the home of the local Sheriff, but little do they know they are stumbling into the lair of the Hewitts, the most violent family in all of Texas, including their chainsaw-wielding son. Described by critic Roger Ebert as “vile, ugly and brutal”, 2003’s “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” is a boundary pushing, agonizingly violent gorefest masterpiece ready to traumatize and delight horror fans anew. Formats: 4K Ultra HD. Extras: Read more here (Arrow Video/MVD Entertainment).
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
(2006) After 2003’s successful remake of “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre,” Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes would take another trip to the Lone Star State for the terrifying prequel, “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning.” In the summer of 1969, brothers Eric and Dean and their girlfriends Chrissie and Bailey are having one last road trip before the boys set off to Vietnam. An altercation with a shotgun-wielding biker leads them to crash their car, only for them to be rescued by Sheriff Hoyt. But their savior isn’t as benevolent as he seems, and the gang are taken hostage and dragged to the residence of the murderous Hewitt family, among them Hoyt’s brother Thomas, a hulking brute who conceals his face behind a leather mask. Feast your eyes on this twisted and horrifying vision of the Hewitts’ origins, presented here in its original theatrical version and the extended uncut version for the first time on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. Formats: 4K Ultra HD. Extras: Read more here (Arrow Video/MVD Entertainment).
The Unholy Trinity
(2025) Pierce Brosnan, Samuel L. Jackson, Brandon Lessard, Veronica Ferres, Gianni Capaldi, Q’orianka Kilcher, Tim Daly, Ethan Peck, Katrina Bowden, David Arquette. In 1870s Montana, Henry Broadway must avenge his father’s wrongful execution by killing the man who framed him. He heads to the lawless town of Trinity, where he’s trapped between the sheriff, Gabriel Dove (Pierce Brosnan), and the enigmatic St. Christopher (Samuel L. Jackson). As secrets and danger unravel, Henry fights to survive and uncover the truth in this high-stakes action-packed western. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. (Warners). Read more here
Vermiglio
(2024 — Italy) Tommaso Ragno, Roberta Rovelli, Martina Scrinzi. 1944, Vermiglio, a remote mountain village. The arrival of Pietro, a deserter, into the family of the local teacher, and his love for the teacher’s eldest daughter, will change the course of everyone’s life. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. (Janus Contemporaries.). Read more here.
Wolf and Dog
(2022 — Portugal) Ana Cabral, Ruben Pimenta, Christiana Branquinho. Ana was born in São Miguel, a Portuguese island in the Azores ruled by religion and traditions. In between Luis, her queer best friend who loves dresses as much as pants, and her friend Cloé from Canada, bringing with her the glowing days of youth, Ana embarks on a journey filled with new desires. Wolf and Dog is the enchanting ode to the island’s queer community where the twilight glow crosses the immense Atlantic Ocean. Against the backdrop of a working-class town where adults expect youth to conform — becoming farmers, fishermen, or mothers — the film explores the struggles of queer teenagers yearning to build their own community and redefine traditional notions of masculinity and femininity. Through a blend of gritty realism and striking visual poetry, “Wolf and Dog,” winner of the GdA Director’s Award at the Venice Film Festival, is a heartfelt and visually stunning film that transcends conventional portrayals of reality, reflecting a broader message about shifting cultural perceptions and embracing change. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. (IndiePix Films).
