Category: Romance
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BLUE VALENTINE
“Blue Valentine” is a 2010 American romantic drama film directed by Derek Cianfrance. The film is a raw and emotionally intense exploration of the evolution and dissolution of a marriage, starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams in the lead roles. The film interweaves two timelines, portraying the contrasting stages of a relationship between Dean Pereira…
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CARNAL KNOWLEDGE
“Carnal Knowledge,” directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Mike Nichols in 1971, explores the complexities of human relationships and sexuality. The film is anchored by the remarkable performances of its talented ensemble cast, including Jack Nicholson, Art Garfunkel, Candice Bergen, Ann-Margret, and Rita Moreno. The story begins in the 1950s when Jonathan Fuerst (Jack Nicholson) and…
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LA SIRÉNE DU MISSISSIPPI aka MISSISSIPPI MERMAID
“Mississippi Mermaid,” directed by the acclaimed French filmmaker François Truffaut, is a spellbinding and suspenseful tale of love, deception, and obsession. The film features a captivating pairing of French cinema legends, Jean-Paul Belmondo and Catherine Deneuve, in the lead roles. The story is set on the enchanting island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean and…
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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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LA LA LAND
“La La Land,” released in 2016 and directed by Damien Chazelle, is a modern musical that pays homage to the golden age of Hollywood while also exploring themes of love, dreams, and the pursuit of success. Set in Los Angeles, the story follows two aspiring artists, Mia Dolan (Emma Stone) and Sebastian Wilder (Ryan Gosling).…
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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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LOVE AFFAIR, OR THE CASE OF THE MISSING SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR
“Love Affair, or The Case of the Missing Switchboard Operator” is a daring and surreal Yugoslav film directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Dusan Makavejev. Set in the backdrop of 1970s Belgrade, the film explores themes of love, desire, political oppression, and the loss of innocence. The story revolves around Izabela (portrayed by Eva Ras), a…
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THE VIRGIN SUICIDES
“The Virgin Suicides,” a 1999 film directed by Sofia Coppola, is a captivating drama based on the acclaimed novel by Jeffrey Eugenides. Set in a tranquil suburban neighborhood during the mid-1970s, the film follows the mysterious and tragic story of the Lisbon sisters, five enigmatic teenage girls whose lives become a fascination for their entire…
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IMMORAL TALES (NSFW)
“Immoral Tales” is a daring and audacious anthology film written and directed by visionary filmmaker Walerian Borowczyk in 1973. It weaves four stories, each exploring provocative passion, desire, and transgression themes. After Immoral Tales was released, Borowczyk began to fall out of favor with film critics. However, it has maintained a cult following over the years. The…
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CLAIRE’S KNEE
“Claire’s Knee” is a French drama directed by Eric Rohmer, released in 1970. Set against the picturesque backdrop of a small lakeside town in Annecy, the film centers around Jerome (played by Jean-Claude Brialy), a 35-year-old diplomat who returns to his hometown for vacation. Jerome spends his days reconnecting with old friends, engaging in philosophical…
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