Half Moon
A famous Kurdish musician living in exile in Iran sets off for Iraq in hopes of giving a concert to celebrate the fall of Saddam Hussein. A beautiful but dark comedy that proves Kurdish director Bahman Ghobadi (Turtles Can Fly) can make people laugh as easily as he can make them cry.

Her Name Is Sabine
A deeply personal documentary about a 38-year-old autistic woman filmed by her sister, Sandrine Bonnaire, who is also a famous French actress. The film was an official Chicago International Film Festival selection and a winner of the FIPRESCI Award at Cannes.

Into the Wild
Directed by Sean Penn and based on the book by Jon Krakauer (Into Thin Air), Into the Wild tells the true story of an intelligent but troubled man who chose to leave society behind. Two years later, he was found dead in the wilderness. Here is what happened in between.

Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium
Dustin Hoffman stars as a magical shopkeeper whose toys don’t want him to retire. Comparisons to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are inevitable, but Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium stands on its own and creates a world of toy-filled fantasy that kids will love.

Things We Lost in the Fire
A mother, engulfed by despair when she loses her husband, invites his best friend, a recovering addict, into her home. Halle Berry recaptures the passion she brought to 2002’s Monster’s Ball in this touching film that explores grief and recovery.