Tag: France
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LE BONHEUR
“Le Bonheur,” directed by Agnès Varda, is a captivating and lyrical exploration of love, happiness, and the complexities of human relationships. Set in the picturesque landscapes of France, the film follows the life of François, a contented family man who becomes entangled in an unconventional and morally challenging pursuit of happiness. François, a loving husband,…
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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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THE WHITE RIBBON
“The White Ribbon” is a 2009 drama directed by Michael Haneke that delves into a rural German village’s deep-rooted secrets and societal tensions on the eve of World War I. The critically acclaimed film unfolds a chilling examination of the darker aspects of human nature, exploring the origins of evil and the consequences of repressed…
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CLOSE
“Close” is a 2022 coming-of-age drama directed by Lukas Dhont and written by Dhont and Angelo Tijssens. The film takes place in rural Belgium and follows two 13- boys, Léo (played by Eden Dambrine )and Rémi (played by Gustav De Waele), whose unusually close friendship is thrown into chaos when their peers notice their intimacy,…
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DANGER: DIABOLIK
“Danger: Diabolik” is a 1968 Italian-French action-adventure film directed by Mario Bava. The film is based on the Italian comic book character Diabolik created by Angela and Luciana Giussani. The movie follows the story of Diabolik (John Phillip Law), a master thief who operates in a futuristic world filled with advanced technology and sophisticated security…
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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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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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THE LOBSTER
“The Lobster” is a 2015 dystopian romantic-comedy directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and stars Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, and John C. Reilly. The film is set in a near-future society where single people are given 45 days to find a romantic partner, or they will be turned into an animal of their choice and released into…
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THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT
“The Young Girls of Rochefort” is a 1967 musical film directed by Jacques Demy. The film takes place in the picturesque town of Rochefort in France and follows the lives of twin sisters Delphine and Solange, who dream of leaving their mundane lives as dance teachers and finding love and adventure. As a traveling fair…
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