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Rosa Luxemburg
Drama, History
This historical drama explores the life and work of Rosa Luxemburg, a prominent socialist and Marxist in early 20th century Poland and Germany. A deeply committed revolutionary, Luxemburg relentlessly fought for her beliefs, frequently enduring imprisonment for her activism. Undeterred…
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Kuhle Wampe or Who Owns the World?
Set in early 1930s Berlin, *Kuhle Wampe* opens with news headlines detailing increasing unemployment. The film then shows a young man searching for work, and the family grappling with unpaid rent. Overwhelmed by despair, the young man, Anni's brother, jumps…
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Memories of a Mexican
This film chronicles the Mexican Revolution (1910-1917) using the powerful visuals from the extensive film archive of Salvador Toscano (1872-1947). Toscano, a pioneering figure in Mexican cinema, meticulously collected these images, and his daughter, Carmen Toscano, assembled them into this…
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1900
Drama, History
This film explores twentieth-century Italy, depicting the effects of class differences on people's lives. It follows two friends from childhood as they grow up in a changing world. Their lives move in different directions because of their different economic situations.…
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Glengarry Glen Ross
Crime, Drama, Mystery
In a competitive Chicago real estate office, tension rises when the company announces a mass layoff, with only the top two employees spared. Shelley Levene, trying to provide for his sick daughter, pleads with his boss, John Williamson, for better…
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The Baader Meinhof Complex
Action, Crime, Drama
After witnessing the brutal suppression of a protest in Iran, journalist Ulrike Meinhof leaves her family and marriage to join radical anarchist Andreas Baader. Alongside Baader and his girlfriend Gudrun Ensslin, she becomes involved with the violent Red Faction Army.…
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Salt of the Earth
Drama, History
At New Mexico's Empire Zinc mine, Mexican-American workers organize to challenge unsafe conditions and unequal pay compared to their white counterparts. Ramon Quintero becomes their leader, uniting them in their fight for fairness. But at home, Ramon's relationship with his…
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Billy Elliot
Drama, Comedy, Music
In 1984, County Durham, England is gripped by the miners' strike, escalating tensions between classes. Eleven-year-old Billy Elliot, who usually spends his time at the boxing club, accidentally discovers a ballet class and realizes he has a natural gift. He…
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Reds
Drama, History, Romance
This biographical drama follows the eventful life of journalist John Reed, who was deeply involved in both his career and the Russian socialist revolution. The film explores Reed's tireless efforts to report the major events of early 20th-century Europe, events…
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The Exterminating Angel
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
A group of well-to-do people enjoy a dinner party at a luxurious mansion. Their evening takes a turn when they gather in the house's music room, filled with beautiful instruments. Suddenly, they find themselves inexplicably trapped inside. The pleasant atmosphere…
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One Sings, the Other Doesn't
Drama, Music
Set against the backdrop of the 1970s French women's movement, the film explores the lives of Pomme and Suzanne, two women who form a deep friendship despite their different worlds. Pomme, an unconventional singer, helps Suzanne get an abortion after…
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L'Âge d'or
Romance, Comedy, Drama
The film examines love and its difficulties through connected stories about people struggling with what society expects versus what they want. A main story follows a couple deeply in love, but their passion is constantly tested by their families, religion,…
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Un Chien Andalou
Horror
*Un Chien Andalou* is a highly influential European surrealist film that revolutionized cinema with its experimental approach. Director Luis Buñuel and artist Salvador Dalí collaborated to create a film that blurs reality and dreams, prompting viewers to reconsider their understanding…
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Ice
A clandestine revolutionary organization battles internal conflicts while planning guerrilla attacks in American cities against a fictional fascist government. The story includes philosophical discussions justifying their violent actions, offering a counterpoint to typical thriller conventions.
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All the President's Men
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
In 1972, two journalists begin an investigation that reveals the Watergate scandal amidst a turbulent political climate. They persistently uncover a network of wrongdoing by President Nixon's administration, exposing the truth behind a series of abuses. Their reporting sparks widespread…
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The Battle of Algiers
Drama, War, History
This film explores Algeria's struggle for independence from France through the eyes of Ali. Initially involved in small crimes, Ali joins the Front de Liberation Nationale (FLN), a movement fighting to end French rule. The movie follows his journey from…
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Marianne and Juliane
Drama
In 1968 Germany, this drama explores the lives of two sisters, Marianna and Juliane, both deeply committed to social change, particularly the legalization of abortion. Juliane pursues injustice through investigative journalism, while Marianna joins a radical group willing to use…
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The Working Class Goes to Heaven
Drama
This film follows an Italian laborer whose life changes dramatically after a work accident costs him his finger. As he recovers and adapts, he becomes increasingly involved in political activism and revolutionary movements. The movie explores themes of inequality, the…
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October (Ten Days that Shook the World)
Drama
Sergei M. Eisenstein's docu-drama revisits the 1917 October Revolution in Russia, a decade after it happened. Employing his distinctive 'Soviet Montage' technique, the film combines staged scenes with real footage to deliver a powerful and optimistic depiction of these crucial…
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The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Documentary
Hugo Chavez, a charismatic and often unpredictable leader, gained immense popularity among Venezuela's working class. He became president in 1998 and fiercely resisted those who sought to remove him from power. The filmmakers were present in the presidential palace when…
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Drama
This coming-of-age story unfolds at a prestigious English boarding school, exploring the complex social hierarchy between the older and younger students, and the teachers who largely ignore the power imbalances. Three determined young men – Wallace, Johnny, and Mick Travis…
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Man with a Movie Camera
Documentary
The film centers on a quiet cameraman who explores city life with constant creativity and curiosity, using only his shoulder-mounted camera. He captures both brief and remarkable moments, examining the many sides of urban existence. He focuses on the unexpected:…
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Zero for Conduct
Comedy, Drama
At a boarding school with rigid rules, four students rebel against strict authority. Seeking freedom, they plan a stand during the upcoming celebration day to challenge the director's control. Their scheme creates tension as the school's predictable routine transforms into…
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La Commune (Paris, 1871)
War, Drama, History
It's 1871 in Paris. Versailles Television presents a calm, official account of the unfolding events, while a Commune television offers the perspective of the Parisian rebels. On a staged set, over 200 actors portray members of the Commune, particularly those…
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The Whistleblower
Drama, Thriller, Crime
In post-war Bosnia, U.N. Peacekeeper Kathryn Bolkovac stumbles upon a dangerous sex trafficking operation. Determined to help the victims, she exposes a vast international conspiracy. This puts her life in jeopardy as powerful forces work to silence her.
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