Turning

On his sixth birthday Robert receives three beautiful broken old birds in his mother's sitting room. A memory of an afternoon with tea and cake, lacy pink slips and a tale of an emperor with no skin.

Directed by Saul Freed, Karni Arieli, Turning leans on a strong ensemble — Patrick Gibbs, Natasha Alderslade, Maureen Wild — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about mystery titles of 2010.