Tag: Drama
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LES VALSEUSES aka GOING PLACES
“Les Valseuses,” aka “Going Places,” is a French comedy-drama directed by Bertrand Blier and released in 1974. The film stars Gérard Depardieu, Patrick Dewaere, and Miou-Miou in leading roles. Set in the 1970s, the film follows the exploits of two young delinquents, Jean-Claude (played by Gérard Depardieu) and Pierrot (played by Patrick Dewaere), as they…
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SHORT FILM: ALMOND WOOD
“Almond Wood” is a 2020 Short film thriller directed by James Frost and written by James Frost, Patricia Rodrigeuz, and Michael Schilf. The film stars Kate Amundsen and Will Brandt. The film centers around Debbie Reynolds (Kate Amundsen), an attractive young woman from a privileged background, albeit with dark connections, and Jason, her good-looking and…
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UNDER THE SILVER LAKE
“Under the Silver Lake” is a 2018 neo-noir mystery film directed by David Robert Mitchell, known for his work on “It Follows.” The film stars Andrew Garfield as the protagonist Sam, Riley Keough as Sarah, and Topher Grace as Sam’s friend, Allen. Set in Los Angeles, the film begins with Sam, a young and aimless…
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HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER
“High Plains Drifter,” a 1973 film directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, is a psychological western that blends mystery, revenge, and supernatural elements. Released in 1973, the film is celebrated for its unconventional narrative and Eastwood’s portrayal of the enigmatic protagonist known only as The Stranger. The story begins as a mysterious and unnamed drifter…
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DIE WEIBCHEN aka THE FEMALES
‘Die Weibchen,’ aka “The Females,” is a 1970 horror drama film directed by Zbynek Brynch. The film centers around an attractive 24-year-old Eve (played by Uschi Glas) who is mentally exhausted and close to a nervous breakdown. She travels to an exclusive health spa for women for a six-week treatment on her doctor’s advice. Upon…
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EL TOPO
“El Topo” is a surreal, avant-garde western film directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky. Released in 1970, it is known for its striking visuals, allegorical storytelling, and exploration of spiritual and philosophical themes. The story follows El Topo (Alejandro Jodorowsky), a mysterious and black-clad gunslinger, as he rides through the desert with his young son, Hijo (Brontis…
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ATTENBERG
“Attenberg” is a 2010 Greek drama film directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari. The story revolves around Marina (Ariane Labed), a young woman living in a small industrial town, and her relationship with her terminally ill father, Spyros (Vangelis Mourikis). Marina and Spyros share an unconventional and intimate bond, living in their idiosyncratic world. Influenced by…
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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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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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TRANS-EUROP-EXPRESS
Trans-Europ-Express is a 1966 experimental film written and directed by Alain Robbe-Grillet and starring Jean-Louis Trintignant and Marie-France Pisier. The title refers to the Trans Europ Express, an international rail network in Europe. The story shows a creative team devising a film plot during a train journey to Antwerp. It is intercut with a film-within-a-film about…
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