Category: Color
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THE DOUBLE LIFE OF VERONIQUE
“The Double Life of Veronique” is a 1991 French-Polish drama film directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski. The film follows the parallel lives of two women, both played by Irène Jacob, who are identical in appearance but live in different countries. The first woman, Weronika, is a young Polish choir soprano who discovers her passion for singing…
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CORSAGE
“Corsage” is a 2022 film written and directed by Marie Kreutzer. The film is a historical drama that tells the story of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (1837-1898), known by the nickname “Sisi,” played by Vicky Krieps. The film follows one year of Empress Elisabeth of Austria and her philandering semi-estranged husband, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (played…
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TWO-LANE BLACKTOP
“Two-Lane Blacktop,” a 1971 road movie directed by Monte Hellman and written by Rudy Wurlitzer. The film follows two drag racers, referred to only as The Driver and The Mechanic (played by musicians James Taylor and Dennis Wilson), traveling across the country in a souped-up 1955 Chevy racing car, looking for competition and avoiding any…
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ZABRISKIE POINT
“Zabriskie Point” is a counterculture film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni and was released in 1970. Set against the backdrop of the late 1960s, the film explores the alienation and disillusionment of young Americans during the Vietnam War era. The story follows Mark (played by Mark Frechette), a disaffected college student who steals a small plane…
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MISTER FREEDOM
“Mister Freedom” is a 1969 satirical film directed by William Klein that parodies American politics and culture. The film follows the adventures of a superhero named Mister Freedom (played by John Abbey), who is sent to France to defend American interests against a group of left-wing radicals. Mister Freedom is a larger-than-life figure dressed in…
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GREETINGS
“Greetings” is a 1968 drama comedy directed by Brian De Palma. The film follows the lives of three young friends: Jon Rubin (played by Robert De Niro), Joey (played by Gerrit Graham), and Lloyd Clay (played by Allen Garfield), as they navigate their way through the various challenges of life in late 1960s New York…
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BLACK MOON
Revised. 3.26 “Black Moon” (1975) is a surreal fantasy-drama directed by Louis Malle, featuring performances by Cathryn Harrison, Therese Giehse, Alexandra Stewart, and Joe Dallesandro. Loosely inspired by the dream logic found in “Alice in Wonderland,” the film is one of Malle’s most experimental works. It presents an allegorical and often disorienting exploration of themes…
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