Directors: Haroun, Mahamat-Saleh–Chad First Professional Filmmaker (AMOUR)

Bye Bye Africa, which received a jury mention at the Venice Film Fest, is considered to be the first feature from Chad.

Carnival of Souls (1962): Herk Harvey’s Psychological Horror Drama (*AMOUR*)

Over the years, Carnival of Souls has acquired a cult following, and it is often screened at festivals.

Short Term 12 (2013): Destin Daniel Cretton’s Indie Drama, About “Home for at-Risk Teens,” Starring Briel Larson in Breakthrough Performance (*AMOUR*)

One of the best indies of the year, flaunting an Oscar-caliber performance by Brie Larson (remember her name!)

King of the Hill (1993): Soderbergh’s Depression-Era Coming of Age Tale, Starring Jesse Bradford, Jeroen Krabbe, Adrien Brody

Soderbergh’s third outing, an adaptation of A.E. Hotchner’s Depression memoir of his childhood in St. Louis, was a return to form, though few people saw it in theaters.