Tag: Human Struggle
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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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FAT CITY
“Fat City” is a 1972 American drama film directed by John Huston, based on the novel of the same name by Leonard Gardner. The story takes place in Stockton, California, offering a raw and unflinching look at the world of small-time boxing and the human struggles that surround it. The film follows two central characters,…
The Other Cinema 