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The Blood of a Poet
Fantasy
A visually stunning film follows an unnamed artist who discovers another dimension through a mirror. The story unfolds in four episodes, each presenting surreal landscapes and bizarre situations that challenge the audience's perception of reality. As the artist journeys deeper,…
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Britannia Hospital
Comedy, Science Fiction
During Britannia Hospital's anniversary, the Queen Mother's visit is highly anticipated. But investigative reporter Mick Travis arrives as a labor strike cripples the hospital, pitting unions against management. Violent protests create tension, and privileged aristocrats add to the unease. The…
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Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City
In 1967, Brazilian filmmaker Glauber Rocha was commissioned by Olivetti to make a documentary about Brasília, the newly built capital city. Established in the 1950s and officially founded in 1960, Brasília was intended to encourage settlement of Brazil's interior and…
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Black God, White Devil
Adventure, Western, Drama
Manuel and Rosa flee into the sertão, the harsh, remote region of Northern Brazil, after an unforeseen act of violence involving their employer. There, battling to survive, they face a series of menacing figures who exert a growing influence over…
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Abortion Democracy: Poland/South Africa
This documentary examines the contrasting experiences of women in Poland and South Africa regarding abortion laws. Following the fall of communism in the 1990s, Poland banned abortion under increasing Catholic influence. Simultaneously, South Africa legalized abortion as part of a…
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American Socialist: The Life and Times of Eugene Victor Debs
This is the true story of Eugene Victor Debs, a prominent American Socialist who led labor movements and organized unions throughout the Progressive Era (1900-1920). He ran for President on the Socialist Party ticket five times, including while incarcerated for…
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Satah Se Uthata Aadmi
Drama
Mani Kaul's film blends poetry, essays, and stories with voice-over narration, creating a unique cinematic experience. Words appear visually as characters explore both real and imagined settings, becoming intertwined with the literary works. The film offers a thought-provoking and immersive…
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Caravaggio
Drama, History, Romance
The film explores the life of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, a celebrated 17th-century painter famous for his dramatic Baroque style and controversial themes. It follows his artistic triumphs and his complicated connections with the less savory side of life. The…
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Anti-Objects, or Space Without Path or Boundary
This film explores the idea of everything being interconnected, examining the relationship between history and the present, and between tools and objects. It weaves together images of two buildings in the Portland area with deep ties to the Chinookan people…
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At Berkeley
Frederick Wiseman's film offers a comprehensive observation of a leading American university over one fall semester. The period coincides with a significant period of discussion surrounding rising tuition costs, budgetary reductions, and the broader challenges facing higher education in the…
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A Bread Factory, Part One: For the Sake of Gold
Dorothea and Greta have run the community arts center, The Bread Factory, for forty years. Their livelihood is threatened when two famous performance artists from China arrive in Checkford and construct a massive complex nearby, bringing significant changes to the…
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Best and Most Beautiful Things
In rural Maine, Michelle Smith, a bright and unconventional 20-year-old, lives with her mother Julie. Michelle is legally blind, on the autism spectrum, and full of dreams and interests. Seeking connection and independence, she explores new possibilities with an unconventional…
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The 10th Victim
Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction
In a future that feels both familiar and far away, humanity prevents war through a strange tradition called the Big Hunt. This annual event gives people with aggressive tendencies a controlled outlet for their violent impulses, and it's the world's…
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Black Mama, White Mama
Action, Crime, Thriller
The film centers on two women, a revolutionary and a former harem girl, who are forced into a reluctant alliance. They journey through dangerous landscapes, facing physical challenges and confronting their own pasts as they struggle to coexist. Their uneasy…
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The Bright and Dark Side of Things
This documentary essay explores profound questions of guilt, repentance, and redemption through the experiences of women incarcerated in Sliven Prison who give birth while serving time. Binka Zhelyazkova uses their stories to examine society's conscience. The film was completed during…
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Aimée & Jaguar
Drama, History, Romance
During World War II, two women from different sides of the conflict develop a secret romance. As Berlin faces Allied attacks, the Nazi authorities tighten their control over Jewish people. In this atmosphere of fear, a forbidden love story emerges…
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An Anarchist's Story
This drama-documentary recounts the story of Ethel MacDonald, a largely forgotten figure whose courage is comparable to that of historical icons like 'La Pasionaria' and 'Odette.' While these women achieved widespread fame, MacDonald faded into obscurity and remains largely unknown…
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Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
While the fight against apartheid in South Africa is well-documented, the crucial role of music in that struggle has been largely overlooked. This documentary by Lee Hirsch explores a fascinating, lesser-known aspect of South Africa's political history, using archival footage,…
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5 Factories: Worker Control in Venezuela
5 Factories offers an in-depth look at Venezuela's Bolivarian economic project, an effort to move away from traditional neo-liberal development. Following Hugo Chávez's election in 1998, the Venezuelan government initiated reforms aiming to build a democratic socialist system. A key…