Tag: Semi-Autobiographical
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AMARCORD
Amarcord is a 1973 film directed by Federico Fellini, it stars Bruno Zanin, Pupella Maggio, Armando Brancia, Magali Noël, and Ciccio Ingrassia. “Amarcord” (which means “I Remember” in the dialect of Rimini, Fellini’s hometown) is a semi-autobiographical, coming-of-age film that nostalgically and surrealistically portrays life in a small Italian coastal town during the 1930s under…
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MITT LIV SOM HUND aka MY LIFE AS A DOG (NSFW)
Mitt liv som hund, aka My Life as a Dog, is a 1985 Swedish coming-of-age drama directed by Lasse Hallström, based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Reidar Jönsson. The film stars Anton Glanzelius as Ingemar, a sensitive and imaginative 12-year-old boy navigating childhood difficulties in the late 1950s. The film explores loss, resilience, and the…
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AU REVOIR LES ENFANTS
“Au Revoir les Enfants” is a 1987 French drama film written, produced, and directed by Louis Malle. It is a deeply personal and poignant exploration of childhood, friendship, and the devastating impact of war. Based on Malle’s own experiences during World War II, it has been widely acclaimed for its sensitive portrayal of innocence lost…
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AGE OF CONSENT
“Age of Consent” is a 1969 drama directed by Michael Powell. The film is based on the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Norman Lindsay. It stars James Mason, Helen Mirren, and Jack MacGowran. The film follows the story of Bradley Morahan (James Mason), a successful but disenchanted Australian artist living in New York.…
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