Hidden Gems
Eight films that slipped under the radar and deserve a second life. No stars, no hype, just craft.
Eight films that slipped under the radar and deserve a second life. No stars, no hype, just craft.
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Tanagokoro
How a Japanese chef sparked a fish revolution in the UK
Dir. Masashi Nozaki - 2
Hey You
Is who's top or bottom all they should be worried about?
Dir. Jared Watmuff - 3
Exhale
A woman’s journey of self-improvement hits a bumpy road
Dir. Rouzbeh Noori - 4
The Lighter
He seeks closure from their past
Dir. Amandine Kaya - 5
Other Half
Ren longs to find their other half and become complete
Dir. Lina Kalcheva - 6
Mayonnaise
A production assistant seeks advice from a sadistic producer
Dir. Eli Speigel - 7
Byte
A sad, shallow man receives a strange gift
Dir. Ross McGowan - 8
Metal
A grandfather mourning the loss of his young grandson
Dir. Mischa Webley
8 films · 1h 42m
- 1TanagokoroHow a Japanese chef sparked a fish revolution in the UKdocumentary · inspiring · thought-provoking
- 2Hey YouIs who's top or bottom all they should be worried about?conversation starter · controversial · intimate
- 3ExhaleA woman’s journey of self-improvement hits a bumpy roadcoming of age · atmospheric · intimate
- 4The LighterHe seeks closure from their pastdrama · intimate · mysterious
- 5Other HalfRen longs to find their other half and become completeanimation · heartwarming · mysterious
- 6MayonnaiseA production assistant seeks advice from a sadistic producercomedy · mysterious · reflective
- 7ByteA sad, shallow man receives a strange giftcomedy · quirky · romantic
- 8MetalA grandfather mourning the loss of his young grandsondrama · emotional · reflective
The films nobody told you about
Every catalogue has them: films that arrived without festival noise or famous names, got watched by the few, and quietly stunned everyone who pressed play. We pulled our favourites out of the archive. Start anywhere.
Frequently asked
What makes a film a "hidden gem"?
These are films that arrived without festival buzz or famous names and quietly impressed everyone on our editorial team. We picked eight from deep in the catalogue that deserve far more eyes than they have had.
How long is the collection?
Eight films, just over 100 minutes in total, about the length of one feature film, for eight complete stories.
Is it really free to watch?
Yes. Every film on Klipist is free to watch, in full, on any device. No account needed, though signing up lets you keep a watchlist.
Will this collection change?
Yes. As new films join Klipist and old ones find their audience, we rotate this lineup. Check back.
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