Category: Drama
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SHORT FILM: LA CABINA (THE TELEPHONE BOX)
“La Cabina” is a Spanish short film directed by Antonio Mercero. It was released in 1972 and has become a classic in Spanish cinema. The film is known for its suspense, satire, and social commentary blend. The film opens with a seemingly ordinary day in a bustling city. A man (played by José Luis López…
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ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” is a 1975 film directed by Milos Forman, adapted from Ken Kesey’s novel of the same name. The story unfolds within the walls of a mental institution in Portland, Oregon, where the charismatic and rebellious Randle P. McMurphy (Jack Nicholson) feigns insanity to escape a prison sentence for statutory…
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ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (22)
“All Quiet on the Western Front” is a 2022 poignant anti-war story Directed by Edward Berger that follows the experiences of Paul Bäumer (played by Felix Kammerer), a young German soldier, as he navigates the horrors of World War I. The film is based on Erich Maria Remarque’s classic novel of the same name. The…
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SUPSERVIXENS (NSFW)
“Supervixens” is a 1975 exploitation film directed by Russ Meyer, who is known for his distinctive and provocative filmmaking style. The film centers around the life of a gas station attendant, Charles Pitts, played by Clint Ramsey, whose encounters with five different women lead to a series of wild and erotic adventures. In the film,…
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TO DIE FOR
“To Die For,” directed by Gus Van Sant, is a darkly comedic crime drama released in 1995, starring Nicole Kidman. The film explores the dangerous allure of fame and the lengths one woman will go to achieve it. The story is presented in a mockumentary style, with interviews and dramatizations providing an inside look at…
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LA TETE DE NORMANDE ST-ONGE aka NORMANDE
La Tête de Normande St-Onge aka Normande is a 1975 French-Canadian film directed by Gilles Carle. The film stars Carole Laure as Normande St-Onge, a woman slowly losing her grip on reality as difficult circumstances lead her to retreat into a fantasy world. The demands of her family and the stress of daily life drive…
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DOWNHILL RACER
“Downhill Racer,” directed by Michael Ritchie and released in 1969, is a sports drama that provides a gripping portrayal of the intense world of alpine ski racing. The film stars Robert Redford as David Chappellet, a talented but self-centered downhill skier with dreams of Olympic glory. David Chappellet, a skilled skier from Idaho, is recruited…
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LET’S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH
“Let’s Scare Jessica to Death” is a psychological horror film directed by John D. Hancock and released in 1971. The film follows Jessica (Zohra Lampert), a recently released psychiatric patient who, alongside her husband, Duncan (Barton Heyman), and friend Woody (Kevin O’Connor), seeks solace in a rural farmhouse as we delve into the blurred lines…
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THE FAVOURITE
“The Favourite,” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and released in 2018, is a darkly comedic period drama set in early 18th-century England. The film explores the intricate power dynamics and manipulative relationships within the court of Queen Anne. Queen Anne (Olivia Colman), frail and plagued by various health issues, relies heavily on her close friend and…
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WOLFWALKERS
“Wolfwalkers,” directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart, is a visually stunning animated fantasy film released in 2020. The film is the final installment in Moore’s Irish folklore trilogy, following The Secret of Kells (2009) and Song of the Sea (2014). Set in 1650, the story takes place in Kilkenny, Ireland, under English rule. Robyn…
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