Tag: Post WW2
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THE NIGHT PORTER
“The Night Porter” (1974) is a controversial psychological drama directed by Liliana Cavani. Starring Dirk Bogarde and Charlotte Rampling, the film is set in post-World War II Vienna and explores the complex and disturbing relationship between a former Nazi officer and a Holocaust survivor. The film delves into themes of trauma, guilt, power dynamics, and…
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LA DOLCE VITA aka THE SWEET LIFE
“La Dolce Vita” (1960) is an iconic Italian film directed by Federico Fellini. It is considered one of Fellini’s masterpieces and one of the greatest films in world cinema. The film is a sprawling, episodic exploration of the decadence and disillusionment of post-war Rome, capturing a society in moral decay. Blending drama, satire, and surrealism,…
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COLD WAR
“Cold War” is a 2018 Polish film directed by Paweł Pawlikowski, who co-wrote the screenplay with Janusz Glowacki and Piotr Borkowski. Set in Poland post-World War II, the film explores the intense and turbulent relationship between two musicians, Wiktor and Zula, who come from different backgrounds but are united by their shared love of music.…
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