Tag: Isolation
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TOKYO STORY
“Tokyo Story” (“Tokyo Monogatari”) is a 1953 Japanese drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu. It is often referred to as one of the greatest films ever made. The film stars Chishū Ryū, Chieko Higashiyama, Setsuko Hara, and Haruko Sugimura. The story begins in Onomichi, a small coastal town in Japan, where Shūkichi Hirayama (Chishū Ryū)…
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THREE COLORS: BLUE
“Three Colors: Blue” (“Trois Couleurs: Bleu”) is a 1993 French film directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski. It is the first installment in the “Three Colors” trilogy, which also includes “White” and “Red.” The trilogy is loosely themed on the three political ideals of the French Republic: liberty, equality, and fraternity. “Blue” represents liberty. The film stars…
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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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CARRIE (76)
“Carrie” (1976) is a classic horror film directed by Brian De Palma, based on Stephen King’s debut novel of the same name. The film stars Sissy Spacek as Carrie White, a shy and socially awkward high school girl with a deeply religious and abusive mother, played by Piper Laurie. The cast includes Amy Irving, William…
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STRAIGHT ON TILL MORNING
“Straight on Till Morning” is a 1972 British psychological thriller directed by Peter Collinson. The film stars Rita Tushingham, Shane Briant, and James Bolam.The story revolves around Brenda Thompson (played by Rita Tushingham), a shy and introverted young woman who moves to London in search of independence and excitement. Brenda rents a room in a…
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ROSEMARY’S BABY
“Rosemary’s Baby,” directed by Roman Polanski and released in 1968, is a psychological horror film adapted from the novel by Ira Levin. The story revolves around Rosemary Woodhouse and her husband, Guy, a young couple who move into an old New York City apartment building known for its eerie history. It stars Mia Farrow, John…
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DILLINGER E’ MORTO aka DILLINGER IS DEAD
“Dillinger is Dead” is a 1969 Italian-French film directed by Marco Ferreri. This avant-garde and highly symbolic film is a dark and surreal exploration of alienation, consumerism, and existentialism. The film’s title references the notorious American gangster John Dillinger but is a stark departure from any traditional crime drama. The film centers around Glauco, played…
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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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THE 400 BLOWS
“The 400 Blows,” directed by François Truffaut, is a seminal film of the French New Wave. The movie stars Jean-Pierre Léaud in a groundbreaking performance as Antoine Doinel, with Claire Maurier and Albert Rémy in pivotal roles. The film is a poignant coming-of-age story set in post-war Paris. It revolves around the life of Antoine…
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MIDNIGHT COWBOY
“Midnight Cowboy” is a 1969 drama directed by John Schlesinger. It follows the unlikely friendship between two lost souls as they navigate the harsh realities of urban life and the pursuit of the American Dream in New York City during the late 1960s. Joe Buck (Jon Voight), a naive and optimistic Texan with dreams of…
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