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FELLINI SATYRICON
“Fellini Satyricon” is a surreal and dreamlike film directed by Federico Fellini in 1969. It is loosely based on the fragmented ancient Roman text “Satyricon” by Gaius Petronius Arbiter, a courtier during Emperor Nero’s reign. Instead of providing a faithful adaptation, Fellini transforms Petronius’s episodic satire into a phantasmagoric journey through the decaying grandeur of…
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SHORT FILM: ROSEBUD (NSFW)
“Rosebud” is a 1991 British short film written and directed by Cheryl Farthing. It follows Kay, a woman in her late twenties who has just moved into a new flat. Her immediate neighbors are a lesbian couple who are affectionate, stylish, and openly intimate with one another. Kay becomes enchanted by the genuine closeness of…
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EN KÄRLEKSHISTORIA aka A SWEDISH LOVE STORY
“En kärlekshistoria,” aka “A Swedish Love Story,” is the 1970 feature film debut of Swedish director Roy Andersson, who would later gain international acclaim for his surreal and meticulously composed works like “Songs from the Second Floor” and “A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence.” Unlike those later films, A Swedish Love Story…
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TOMMY
“Tommy” is a British musical film released in 1975, directed by Ken Russell. It is based on the rock opera album “Tommy” by The Who, which was released in 1969. The film is a visually extravagant and surreal exploration of themes such as trauma, fame, and spiritual awakening, blending elements of music, theater, and cinematic…
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STRANGE SHADOWS IN AN EMPTY ROOM aka BLAZING MAGNUM aka UNE MAGNUM SPECIAL PER TONY SAITTA
“Strange Shadows in an Empty Room,” aka “Blazing Magnum,” also known as “Una Magnum Special per Tony Saitta,” is a gritty Italian-Canadian crime thriller written by Vincenzo Mannino and Gianfranco Clerici and directed by Alberto De Martino. The film follows Captain Tony Saitta, played by Stuart Whitman, a tough Ottawa police officer who investigates the…
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POLTERGEIST
“Poltergeist” is a supernatural horror film released in 1982, directed by Tobe Hooper and produced and co-written by Steven Spielberg. The story was conceived by Spielberg, with the screenplay co-authored by Spielberg, Michael Grais, and Mark Victor. This film is considered a landmark of early ’80s horror, combining suburban realism with elements of paranormal terror.…
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STOCKHOLM aka MAI ZETTERLINGS STOCKHOLM
Mai Zetterling’s “Stockholm” is a 1978 television documentary and short film created by the acclaimed Swedish filmmaker, actress, and novelist Mai Zetterling. The film runs for approximately 50 minutes and was part of a larger television series titled ‘Cities.’This film transcends the conventional narrative format, functioning more as a vivid portrait of Stockholm itself. It…
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MERRY CHRISTMAS, MR. LAWRENCE
“Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence” is a 1983 war drama directed by Nagisa Ōshima and adapted from Laurens van der Post’s novel “The Seed and the Sower.” The film is recognized for its exploration of cultural conflict, honor, desire, and humanity within the harsh realities of a World War II prisoner-of-war camp. The haunting score was…
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SACRED HOUSES: CINEMA SAO JORGE, LISBON, PORTUGAL
In this edition of the “Sacred Houses Series,” we pay homage to Cinema São Jorge in Lisbon, Portugal, as we continue to honor notable movie theaters worldwide. Cinema São Jorge is a historic cinema and cultural venue located on Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon, Portugal. It opened on February 24, 1950, and was designed by…
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WOMEN IN LOVE
“Women in Love” is a 1969 British romantic drama directed by Ken Russell. It is adapted from D.H. Lawrence’s 1920 novel of the same name. The film delves into the complexities of love, sexuality, and human connection in post-World War I England. Glenda Jackson won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in…
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