Category: Drama
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LA PISCINE
“La Piscine” is a 1969 suspenseful French drama directed by Jacques Deray, featuring a stellar cast that includes Alain Delon, Romy Schneider, Jane Birkin, and Maurice Ronet. Set against the backdrop of a luxurious villa in the South of France, the film explores the complex dynamics of desire, jealousy, and betrayal. The story revolves around…
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THE LAST PICTURE SHOW
“The Last Picture Show” is a 1971 poignant and evocative coming-of-age drama directed by Peter Bogdanovich, set in a small, dying Texas town in the early 1950s. The film is a masterful exploration of its characters’ lives, dreams, and struggles and features a standout performance by Jeff Bridges. The story revolves around Sonny Crawford, portrayed…
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TROPIC OF CANCER (NSFW)
“Tropic of Cancer” is a provocative and daring film adaptation of Henry Miller’s 1934 groundbreaking novel of the same name. Directed by Joseph Strick in 1970, the film is set in a raw and unflinching portrayal of the bohemian life in Paris during the 1960s. The story follows the journey of Henry Miller, portrayed by…
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LA FEMME PUBLIQUE aka THE PUBLIC WOMAN (NSFW)
“La Femme Publique” is a 1984 film directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Andrzej Żuławski. It is a visually striking and psychologically intense exploration of art, desire, and the complexities of the human psyche. The film revolves around Ethel (played by Valérie Kaprisky), a young and aspiring actress drawn into a world of eroticism, manipulation, and…
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THE DRIVERS SEAT aka IDENTIKIT
“The Driver’s Seat,” also known as “Identikit,” is a 1974 psychological thriller starring the legendary Elizabeth Taylor in a departure from her usual roles. Directed by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi, this film takes audiences on a suspenseful journey into a troubled woman’s mind, searching for something elusive in her life. The story centers around Lise, portrayed…
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8 1/2
“8 ½,” the 1963 film directed by the legendary Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini, is a cinematic masterpiece that blurs the lines between reality and imagination. It’s a film that explores the inner workings of the human mind, artistic creation, and the struggles of self-identity and creative expression. Guido Anselmi, played brilliantly by Marcello Mastroianni, is…
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THE MOTHER AND THE WHORE
“The Mother and the Whore” (“La Maman et la Putain”) is a 1973 French drama directed by Jean Eustache. Regarded as a seminal work of French cinema, the film provides an intimate and unflinching exploration of the complexities of love, relationships, and existential angst in post-1968 Paris. The story primarily revolves around Alexandre (played by…
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BOB & CAROL & TED & ALICE
“Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice” is a 1969 comedy-drama film directed by Paul Mazursky that takes a satirical and insightful look at the complexities of modern marriage and interpersonal relationships. The story revolves around two couples, Bob and Carol Sanders (Robert Culp and Natalie Wood), and their close friends, Ted and Alice Henderson…
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LES AMANTS
“Les Amants” (The Lovers), directed by Louis Malle and released in 1958, is a French drama that explores themes of passion, desire, and societal conventions. Set in a picturesque French countryside, the story revolves around Jeanne Tournier (played by Jeanne Moreau), a young and unhappily married woman who is vacationing with her husband Henri (played…
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CITIZEN KANE
Citizen Kane, the 1941 classic directed by and starring Orson Welles, unfolds as a gripping exploration of the enigmatic life of Charles Foster Kane, a wealthy media magnate. The film opens with Kane’s mysterious last word, “Rosebud,” uttered on his deathbed. This utterance sets the narrative in motion as a reporter, Jerry Thompson, sets out…
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