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La Grande Illusion
Widely regarded as a masterpiece of French and humanist cinema, Jean Renoir’s 1937 tale of French POWs during the Great War deals with themes of class and social value as well as chivalry and resistance, reflecting the tensions in French society as another war approached.
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DJ Ahmet
A coming-of-age tale set in a remote North Macedonian village, the film centres on the protagonist Ahmet who seeks comfort in music as he tries to mollify his angry father and protect his younger brother. The film won numerous international awards, notably at the Sundance Film Festival.
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Lollipop
A young woman, freshly released from prison, tries to regain custody of her two children. “Molly is volatile, reckless, self-sabotaging; constantly breaking her promises to toe the line, much to her daughter’s distress. A chance encounter with childhood friend Amina offers succour, but it’s unclear whether Molly can escape the shadow of her own childhood…
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Little Trouble Girls
An introverted girl finds herself challenged when she joins a school choir on a retreat to a convent in Slovenia. The film is notable for its use of music and its intense emotional feeling. This is a symphonic work that leads to a powerful crescendo and an optimistic coda. “This elegant and mysterious debut from Slovenian…
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