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Mirror (1975)Zerkalo
From the celebrated Russian director Andrei Tarkovsky comes his most autobiographical work and one that is regarded by many as his magnum opus. Reflecting upon his own childhood and the destiny of the Russian people, 'Mirror' is a sublime expression of memory, imagination, thoughts and dreams intertwined with real life and family relationships. A transcendent, inspired and multilayered masterpiece that continues to grow in stature, 'Mirror' has an exceptional resonance and rewards countless viewings. - Director:
- Andrei Tarkovsky
- Cast:
- Margarita Terekhova, Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Filipp Yankovskiy
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In a future world that has been seemingly ravaged by war and poverty there exists a myth of hope among the people - a forbidden place known only as the Zone, the heart of which, if reached, grants one's innermost desires. Two men, a writer and professor, hire someone known as a Stalker; a guide who can navigate the treacherous and confounding path that leads to the centre of the Zone. 'Stalker' was instantly considered one of the most definitive artistic contemplations of human aspiration and the ambition we employ to achieve it. - Director:
- Andrei Tarkovsky
- Cast:
- Alisa Freyndlikh, Sergey Yakovlev, Vladimir Zamanskiy
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The Wind Rises (2013)Kaze Tachinu
Jiro (voiced by Joseph Gordon-Levitt) dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni (voiced by Stanley Tucci). Nearsighted from a young age and thus unable to become a pilot, Jiro joins a major Japanese engineering company in 1927 and becomes one of the world's most innovative and accomplished airplane designers. The film chronicles much of his life, depicting key historical events including The Great Kanto earthquake of 1923, the Great Depression, the tuberculosis epidemic, and Japan's plunge into war. Jiro meets and falls in love with Nahoko (voiced by Emily Blunt) and grows and cherishes his friendship with his colleague Honjo (voiced by John Krasinski). - Director:
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Cast:
- Hideaki Anno, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Miori Takimoto
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Jane (Tori Butler-Hart) wakes up in a strange attic, bound and tied to a chair, she has no idea where she is or who she is. As panic sets in, she sees a violent bright light flash in front of her eyes and once again she wakes up; same situation as before, an exact repeat. Voices bleed in from another time and place, giving Jane clues to what might be happening to her. She escapes and embarks on a journey through an empty parallel world leading her to a Quantum science research laboratory in the middle of nowhere. There she discovers tapes from Dr. Charles Marland-White (Ian McKellen) and Professor Aaron Ostergaard (Conleth Hill) and their experiment involving human test subjects. - Director:
- Matthew Butler Hart
- Cast:
- Tori Hart, Holly Dale Spencer, Ian McKellen
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Audition (1999)Ôdishon
Recent widower Shigeharu Aoyama is advised by his son to find a new wife, so he seeks the advice of a colleague having been out of the dating scene for many years. They take advantage of their position in a film company by staging an audition to find the perfect woman. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu becomes enchanted by Asami, a quiet, 24-year-old woman, who is immediately responsive to his charms. But soon things take a very dark and twisted turn as we find that Asami isn't what she seems to be... - Director:
- Takashi Miike
- Cast:
- Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Tetsu Sawaki
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Iconic filmmaker David Lynch (Twin Peaks, Mulholland Dr.) takes us on an intimate journey through the formative years of his life in this captivating documentary, offering audiences an unprecedented insight into his meticulous creative process and equally singular mindscape. From an idyllic childhood in small-town America to the set of his debut feature Eraserhead, we follow Lynch as he personally traces the events that shaped his career, all the while gaining a greater understanding of one of cinema's most enigmatic and revered directors. Narrated by Lynch himself, the documentary infuses his art, music and films in striking fashion, shining a light into his unique world. - Director:
- Jon Nguyen
- Cast:
- David Lynch
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Memories of Murder (2003)Salin ui Chu-eok
In 1986 Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, after two women are found raped and murdered, Seoul detective Seo Tae-yoon (Sang-kyung Kim) is brought in to help local detective Park Doo-man (Kang-ho Song) with the investigation. As more bodies are found, the pair realise they have a serial killer on their hands. Inspired by true events, Bong Joon Ho's sophomore feature blends true-crime with social satire and even comedy is his typically masterful fashion. - Director:
- Joon-Ho Bong
- Cast:
- Kang-ho Song, Sang-kyung Kim, Roe-ha Kim
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From a screenplay by Shia LaBeouf, based on his own experiences, award-winning filmmaker Alma Har'el brings to life a young actor's stormy childhood and early adult years as he struggles to reconcile with his father through cinema and dreams. Fictionalising his childhood's ascent to stardom, and subsequent adult crash-landing into rehab and recovery, Har'el casts Noah Jupe and Lucas Hedges as Otis Lort, navigating different stages in a frenetic career. LaBeouf takes on the daring and therapeutic challenge of playing a version of his own father, an ex-rodeo clown and a felon. Artist and musician FKA Twigs makes her feature-film debut, playing neighbour and kindred spirit to the younger Otis in their garden-court motel home. Har'el's feature narrative debut is a one-of-a-kind collaboration between filmmaker and subject, exploring art as therapy and imagination as hope. - Director:
- Alma Har'el
- Cast:
- Shia LaBeouf, Lucas Hedges, Noah Jupe
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Filmed by hardcore fan Michael Rapaport, feature is a revealing documentary about one of the most influential and groundbreaking hip-hop group in musical history. The multi-platinum group's sudden break-up in 1998 shocked the industry and saddened legions of fans, whose appetite for their music never seems to diminish. Travelling with the band members (Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Jarobi White), Rapaport captures the story of how tenuous their relationship has become; how their personal differences and unresolved conflicts continue to be a threat to their creative cohesion. As mounting tensions erupt backstage, we get a behind-the-scenes look at their journey, contributions as a band and what is at stake for these longtime friends and collaborators. - Director:
- Michael Rapaport
- Cast:
- Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, Ali Shaheed Muhammad
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Who Is America (2018)Who Is America?
Famous for creating some of the funniest movies the world has known, Sacha Baron Cohen return to TV for the first time in 15 years. Golden Globe and DGA Award nominated 'Who is America' features incendiary characters so believably performed that they can exist in the real world and even convince some of America's most notable political and pop culture figures. This biting satire created news headlines around the world, became the most talked about comedy of the year and even ended a political career. The collection features all seven episodes from the acclaimed comedy series alongside over 30 minutes of never-before-released extended interviews and deleted scenes. - Director:
- Daniel Gray Longino
- Cast:
- Sacha Baron Cohen, Roy Elghanayan, Emanuela Postacchini
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David Byrne's American Utopia (2020)American Utopia
'Do we get stupider as we grow up?' In his wildly popular Broadway show 'American Utopia', David Byrne reflects on human connections, life and how on earth we work through it. He joins the dots with his music and it all starts making sense. Spike Lee here transforms the production into immersive, dynamic cinema that radiates with astounding performances, inventive contemporary dance and political urgency. 'American Utopia' flows like an iridescent dream vision. Work by James Baldwin, Janelle Monáe and Kurt Schwitters is highlighted among exhilarating renditions of Byrne's solo work, as well as Talking Heads classics. According to the multi-hyphenate, we love looking at humans more than anything else. Anti-fascist and anti-racist, Byrne illuminates our responsibility to care for one another as he and his co-performers burn down the house. - Director:
- Spike Lee
- Cast:
- David Byrne, Jacqueline Acevedo, Gustavo Di Dalva
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Trickery. Deceit. Magic. In 'F for Fake', a free-form sort-of documentary by Orson Welles, the legendary filmmaker (and self-described charlatan) gleefully reengages with the central preoccupation of his career: the tenuous lines between illusion and truth, art and lies. Beginning with portraits of the world-renowned art forger Elmyr de Hory and his equally devious biographer, Clifford Irving, Welles embarks on a dizzying journey that simultaneously exposes and revels in fakery and fakers of all stripes - not the least of whom is Welles himself. Charming and inventive, 'F for Fake' is an inspired prank and a clever examination of the essential duplicity of cinema. - Director:
- Orson Welles
- Cast:
- Orson Welles, Peter Bogdanovich, William Alland
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Following the loss of their son, retired sheriff George Blackledge (Kevin Costner) and his wife Margaret (Diane Lane) leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from a dangerous family living off the grid. They soon discover that the Weboy family has no intention of letting the child go, forcing George and Margaret to fight for their family. - Director:
- Thomas Bezucha
- Cast:
- Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Kayli Carter
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It's 1981, the start of a new decade and Ritchie (Olly Alexander), Roscoe (Omari Douglas) and Colin (Callum Scott Howells) begin a new life in London. Strangers at first, these young gay lads, and their best friend Jill (Lydia West), find themselves thrown together, and soon share each other's adventures. But a new virus is on the rise, and soon their lives will be tested in ways they never imagined. As the decade passes, and they grow up in the shadow of AIDS, they're determined to live and love more fiercely than ever. - Director:
- Peter Hoar
- Cast:
- Olly Alexander, Nathaniel Curtis, Shaun Dooley
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This is the definitive documentary telling the story of the unique puppetry and animation technique developed by Gerry and Sylvia and their team and deployed in all their programmes throughout the 1960's including 'Stingray', 'Captain Scarlet' and, most famously, 'Thunderbirds'. Directed and co-produced by Stephen La Riviere and hosted by Lady Penelope and Parker themselves, 'Filmed in Supermarionation' is a screen adaptation of his book of the same name and features a wealth of previously unseen archive footage, brand new interviews with the surviving casts and crews and clips from the shows themselves. A highlight of the film are ingenious and accurate recreations of the pioneering techniques used in the productions. - Director:
- Stephen La Rivière
- Cast:
- Sylvia Anderson, Arthur Provis, Gerry Anderson
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