Tag: Drama
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SHORT FILM: SHOOK
“Shook” is a 2024 dark comedy short film written and directed by Valentina von Klencke. It takes place in the Californian desert after a devastating earthquake strands a vacationing family on an idyllic weekend getaway from the outside world. The film follows their survival while supplies diminish rapidly after the disaster. The film opens by…
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BLONDE
“Blonde,” a 2022 biographical drama film directed by Andrew Dominik, is a fictionalized retelling of the life of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe. Based on the 2000 novel of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates, the film delves into the inner turmoil and complexities of Monroe’s life, exploring her struggles with identity, fame, and personal…
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CQ
“CQ” (2001) is a visually stylish and quirky film directed by Roman Coppola. It features an ensemble cast that includes Jeremy Davies, Angela Lindvall, Gérard Depardieu, Élodie Bouchez, Giancarlo Giannini, Massimo Ghini, Jason Schwartzman, and Dean Stockwell. The film blends comedy, drama, and science fiction elements, set against the backdrop of the late 1960s Parisian…
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THE ZONE OF INTEREST
“The Zone of Interest” (2023) is a chilling drama written and directed by Jonathan Glazer and adapted from the novel by Martin Amis. The film stars Christian Friedel, Sandra Hüller, and Daniel Bruhl, who deliver powerful performances that bring a harrowing story to life. Set during World War II, “The Zone of Interest” explores the…
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DUNKIRK
“Dunkirk” is a 2017 war film directed by Christopher Nolan that portrays the harrowing evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, during World War II. The film is notable for its immersive storytelling, which unfolds across three different timelines, and its minimal use of dialogue, relying instead on intense visuals and sound…
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FAME
“Fame” is a 1980 musical drama film directed by Alan Parker that follows the lives of a diverse group of students at the New York City High School of Performing Arts. The film captures their personal and professional challenges as they strive to succeed in the highly competitive performing arts world. The narrative spans four…
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I’LL NEVER FORGET WHAT’S ‘ISNAME
“I’ll Never Forget What’s ‘Isname” is a 1967 British film directed by Michael Winner. It blends elements of drama, satire, and dark comedy to critique the advertising industry and explore the protagonist’s existential malaise. The story centers on Andrew Quint (played by Oliver Reed), a disillusioned and successful advertising executive who feels suffocated by the…
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LOVE (NSFW)
“Love” is a 2015 romantic drama film directed and co-written by Gaspar Noé. The movie delves deep into the complexities of relationships, sexuality, and the human condition, pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling. The narrative unfolds primarily through the perspective of Murphy (Karl Glusman), an American living in Paris who grapples with the aftermath of…
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ROMA (2018)
‘Roma’ is a 2018 drama film directed, written, and produced by Alfonso Cuarón. Set in the early 1970s, it takes a deeply personal and reflective look at life in Mexico City. The story centers on Cleo (played by Yalitza Aparicio), a young indigenous woman who works as a live-in maid and nanny for a middle-class…
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THE BLOOD SPATTERED BRIDE
“The Blood Spattered Bride” (La Novia Ensangrentada) is a 1972 Spanish horror film directed by Vicente Aranda. It is based on the novella “Carmilla” by Sheridan Le Fanu. The film is a gothic horror tale that explores themes of sexuality, repression, and the supernatural through a feminist lens. The story begins with a newlywed couple, Susan (Maribel…
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