(France/Germany 1995) Mark Caro; Jean-Pierre Jeunet: A scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams, hoping that they slow his aging process -- a stunningly surreal fantasy, a fable of longing and danger, of heroic deeds and bravery, set in a brilliantly realized world of its own. It is an audacious, original film; with Ron Perlman, Daniel Emilfork, Dominique Pinon.
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(USA 1946) Tay Garnett: A drifter gets a job at a roadside diner and quickly begins an affair with the owner's beautiful young wife. The two conspire to kill the owner and steal his assets. The film spins a sultry web of mystery with a gripping adaptation of a classic noir tale; with Lana Turner, John Garfield, Cecil Kellaway.
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(France 2019) Celine Sciamma: In 1770 the young daughter of a French countess develops a mutual attraction to the female artist commissioned to paint her wedding portrait. A singularly rich period piece, Portrait of a lady on fire finds stirring, thought-provoking drama within a powerfully acted romance; with Noemie Merlant, Adele Haenel, Luana Bajrani.
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(Australia 1978) Fred Schepisi: After suffering racist abuse throughout his life - which intensifies following his marriage to a white woman - a half-Aboriginal farmhand finds himself driven to murder. A powerful, heartbreaking dirge for the casualties of colliding cultures; with Tommy Lewis, Freddy Reynolds, Ray Barrett.
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