Tag: Human Psyche
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DRUK aka ANOTHER ROUND
Another Round (Druk, 2020) is a Danish drama-comedy film directed by Thomas Vinterberg, starring Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Magnus Millang, and Lars Ranthe. The film explores themes of midlife crisis, friendship, and the impact of alcohol on human behavior. The story follows four high school teachers—Martin (Mads Mikkelsen), Tommy (Thomas Bo Larsen), Nikolaj (Magnus…
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RASHOMON
Rashomon (1950), directed by Akira Kurosawa, is a groundbreaking Japanese film that delves into the subjective nature of truth and the complexity of human perception. Starring Toshiro Mifune, Machiko Kyo, Masayuki Mori, and Takashi Shimura, the film presents multiple contradictory accounts of a violent crime, leaving audiences to question the reliability of memory and the…
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BEING JOHN MALKOVICH
“Being John Malkovich” is a 1999 darkly comedic and surreal film directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman. The film explores identity, consciousness, and the human desire for connection and control. The story centers on Craig Schwartz (John Cusack), a struggling puppeteer living in New York City with his pet-obsessed wife, Lotte (Cameron…
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TOYS ARE NOT FOR CHILDREN
“Toys Are Not for Children” is a 1972 American exploitation drama directed by Stanley H. Brassloff. The film stars Marcia Forbes, Harlan Cary Poe, and Evelyn Kingsley.The film centers on Jamie Godard (Marcia Forbes), a young woman with a troubled psyche deeply rooted in her childhood experiences. Jamie’s life is marked by an obsessive attachment…
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SHORT FILM: AN OCCURENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE
“An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” is a short film directed by Robert Enrico. It is based on the short story by Ambrose Bierce. Originally released in France in 1962 as “La Rivière du hibou,” it was later broadcast in the United States in 1964 as an episode of “The Twilight Zone.” The film stars…
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ヘルタースケルター) aka HELTER SKELTER
“Helter Skelter” is a 2012 Japanese psychological thriller directed by Mika Ninagawa. It is based on the manga by the same name, Kyoko Okazaki. The story revolves around Liliko Kinoshita (Erika Sawajiri), a beautiful and successful but deeply troubled model and actress who undergoes extreme cosmetic surgery to maintain her youthful appearance and fame. Liliko…
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CUL-DE-SAC
“Cul-de-sac” is a 1966 British psychological thriller directed by Roman Polanski. The film is known for its dark and absurdist humor, as well as its exploration of power dynamics, isolation, and the breakdown of societal norms. It features a small cast, with standout performances by Donald Pleasence and Françoise Dorléac. The story centers on a…
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LA FEMME PUBLIQUE aka THE PUBLIC WOMAN (NSFW)
“La Femme Publique” is a 1984 film directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Andrzej Żuławski. It is a visually striking and psychologically intense exploration of art, desire, and the complexities of the human psyche. The film revolves around Ethel (played by Valérie Kaprisky), a young and aspiring actress drawn into a world of eroticism, manipulation, and…
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ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” is a 2004 romantic sci-fi drama directed by Michel Gondry that delves into the complexities of memory, love, and the human experience. The story centers on Joel Barish (Jim Carrey), a reserved and introverted man who, in a state of heartbreak, discovers that his ex-girlfriend Clementine Kruczynski (Kate Winslet)…
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I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE
“I Spit on Your Grave” (1978), directed by Meir Zarchi, is a controversial and brutal revenge thriller exploring human nature’s dark depths and the relentless pursuit of justice. The film follows the harrowing journey of Jennifer Hills (Camille Keaton), a young aspiring writer who rents a secluded cabin in the countryside to work on her…
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