Category: Drama
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WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE
“Woman Under The Influence” is a 1974 drama film directed by John Cassavetes, which tells the story of a working-class family in Los Angeles and their struggles with mental illness. The film opens with Mabel Longhetti (Gena Rowlands) waiting for her husband, Nick (Peter Falk), to come home from work. She’s excited to see him…
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BAD TIMING / A SENSUAL OBSESSION
“Bad Timing / A Sensual Obsession” is a 1980 psychological thriller directed by Nicolas Roeg and written by Yale Udoff. The film is a complex exploration of human relationships, obsession, and morality. Set in Vienna, it follows the intense and tumultuous romance between Alex Linden, an American psychiatrist, and Milena Flaherty, a troubled, free-spirited woman.…
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COUNTY LINES
“County Lines” is a 2019 British drama film directed by Henry Blake, and it follows the story of a young teenage boy named Tyler (Conrad Khan), who is caught up in the dangerous world of drug trafficking. The film explores the harsh reality of County Lines, a term used to describe child exploitation involving drug…
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THE PASSENGER
“The Passenger” is a 1975 film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni and starring Jack Nicholson as a disillusioned journalist named David Locke. The film is a slow-burning character study that explores identity, existentialism, and the search for meaning in life. The film begins with Locke on assignment in Africa, covering a civil war. He becomes disillusioned…
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ALPHAVILLE
“Alphaville” is a 1965 French science fiction film directed by Jean-Luc Godard. The movie is set in a dystopian future where a totalitarian computer called Alpha 60 controls the city of Alphaville. The plot revolves around the mission of Lemmy Caution, a secret agent from “The Outlands,” who is sent to Alphaville to find and…
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STROSZEK
“Stroszek” is a 1977 film directed by Werner Herzog. It tells the story of Bruno Stroszek, who has just been released from prison and struggles to make a new start in life. The movie is a poignant drama that explores themes of hopelessness, isolation, and the American dream. The film begins with Bruno Stroszek, a…
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ALICE DOESN’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE
“Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” is a 1974 American drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Robert Getchell, and starring Ellen Burstyn, Kris Kristofferson, Alfred Lutter III, and Harvey Keitel. The film follows the journey of Alice Hyatt, a recently widowed 35-year-old woman who, with her young son Tommy, leaves New Mexico for California…
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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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KNIFE IN THE WATER
“Knife in the Water” is a 1962 Polish film directed by Roman Polanski, widely considered his debut feature film. The movie explores the dynamics of a love triangle and the ensuing tension between the three characters. The story begins with a young couple, Andrzej (Leon Niemczyk) and Krystyna (Jolanta Umecka), heading out on their yacht…
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