Tag: Fantasy
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BELLE DE JOUR
“Belle de Jour” is a 1967 French drama film directed by Luis Buñuel. It is based on Joseph Kessel’s 1928 novel of the same name. The film follows the complex and mysterious life of Séverine Serizy, a young and beautiful woman who harbors secret desires and fantasies beneath her seemingly conventional exterior. Catherine Deneuve plays…
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MUMSY, NANNY, SONNY AND GIRLY aka GIRLY
“Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny and Girly” aka “Girly” outside the UK, is a darkly comedic and subversive British film directed by Freddie Francis and released in 1970. The film offers a twisted take on the traditional family dynamic, blending elements of black comedy, horror, and social satire. The story centers around a dysfunctional family living in…
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LA TETE DE NORMANDE ST-ONGE aka NORMANDE
La Tête de Normande St-Onge aka Normande is a 1975 French-Canadian film directed by Gilles Carle. The film stars Carole Laure as Normande St-Onge, a woman slowly losing her grip on reality as difficult circumstances lead her to retreat into a fantasy world. The demands of her family and the stress of daily life drive…
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WOLFWALKERS
“Wolfwalkers,” directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart, is a visually stunning animated fantasy film released in 2020. The film is the final installment in Moore’s Irish folklore trilogy, following The Secret of Kells (2009) and Song of the Sea (2014). Set in 1650, the story takes place in Kilkenny, Ireland, under English rule. Robyn…
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LET THE RIGHT ONE IN
“Let the Right One In” is a 2008 Swedish romantic horror film directed by Tomas Alfredson. The film intricately weaves together the themes of friendship, love, and the supernatural. It is based on the novel of the same name by John Ajvide Lindqvist. The story is set in the bleak winter of 1981 in the…
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SHOOT LOUD, LOUDER, I DON’T UNDERSTAND
“Shoot Loud, Louder, I Don’t Understand” is a 1973 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Eduardo De Filippo, which was adapted from his play. The film presents a satirical and poignant commentary on the complexities of human communication, misinterpretation, and the absurdities of everyday life. Set in Naples, the story revolves around Alberto Saporito (portrayed by…
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SUNSET BLVD.
“Sunset Blvd.” is a classic film noir released in 1950 and directed by Billy Wilder. The film stars William Holden as Joe Gillis, Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, and Erich von Stroheim as Max Von Mayerling. The story is narrated by Joe Gillis, a struggling screenwriter who accidentally stumbles upon the decaying mansion of former…
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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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SPIRITED AWAY
“Spirited Away” is a captivating and visually stunning animated fantasy film that takes audiences on an enchanting journey into a magical realm. The film follows the extraordinary adventure of a young girl named Chihiro Ogino, who becomes trapped in a mysterious and ethereal world. Chihiro stumbles upon an abandoned amusement park while moving to a…
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A LIZARD IN A WOMAN’S SKIN
The 1971 film “A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin,,” sometimes referred to as “Lizard in a Woman’s Skin,” directed by Lucio Fulci, is a suspenseful Italian Giallo film that delves into the dark corners of the human mind and blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. Set in London during the early 1970s, the story…
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