- Whore (1991) $1,008,404
Directed by Ken Russell this British-American drama film is based on a monologue called Bondage.
Inspired by the playwright's experiences as a London cab driver, the play—and later the movie—is based on the stories heard from prostitutes working the streets of Kings Cross.
Ma mère (2004) $1,510,052
This French romance features one of the ultimate taboos—incest. As the name suggests, a 17-year-old-boy embarks upon a risqué relationship with his 43-year-old mother.The Night Buffalo (2007) $1,553,198
Originally released as El búfalo de la Noche in Mexico, the drama explores the sensitive subject of mental health.
Centred around a young schizophrenic man who commits suicide, this film also did well in Brazil, grossing $31,078.