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| In Iran dancing is forbidden, and the word itself may not be used. In a secret studio in Tehran, a group of young people tries to teach themselves to dance. They know little about the rich history of Iranian dance before the 1979 Revolution. Filmmaker Sarvnaz Alambeigi discovers rare footage of the National Ballet and brings together the old and new generations of Iranian dancers. The young dancers develop choreographies on personal themes such as sexuality and feminism. The film crew visits exiled dancers to persuade them to collaborate. Only one dancer is interested in today’s dance culture and invites the group to Rotterdam. But after the death of General Soleimani, the visas are not granted. However, the young troupe does not give up. |
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| Rome, 1946 after liberation from fascism. Delia (Paola Cortellesi) is the wife of Ivano (Valerio Mastandrea) and mother of three children. Two roles that she fully devotes herself to. In addition, she supplements the household budget with many small side jobs to keep the family afloat. Ivano, on the other hand, feels entitled to remind everyone who the breadwinner is. Not just with words. Physical and psychological violence are a part of Delia's everyday life. Until a mysterious letter arrives, giving her the courage to throw everything overboard and wish for a better life, not just for herself... |
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| Five years in the making, this is the most extensive film ever made about this revolutionary artist. With first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance, this film reveals Caravaggio as never before. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and testimony from leading experts from around the world, Caravaggio immerses audiences in the hidden narratives of the artist’s life, piecing together clues embedded within his incredible art. Caravaggio’s masterpieces are some of art’s most instantly recognisable. No one else uses his signature blend of dramatic light, intense naturalism and bold, striking figures. His astonishing paintings have captivated audiences for centuries. But there lies a deeper mystery – one that still beckons us to explore. What do these masterpieces reveal about the man behind the brush? The intriguing self-depictions within his works – sometimes disguised, sometimes in plain sight – offer a rare window into his psyche and personal struggles. Join us as we unravel the story of one of history’s most brilliant, complex and controversial figures. |
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| Édouard Manet praised Diego Velázquez (1599–1660) as the "painter of painters," Salvador Dalí called him the "glory of Spain," and Pablo Picasso dedicated an entire series of paintings to him. Velázquez, the court painter to the Spanish king, created with "Las Meninas" one of the most influential paintings and painted portraits of the royal family, the pope, as well as ordinary people. His life's work comprises over 200 paintings. Despite his prominence, much about Velázquez remains obscure. Where did his mastery of light and shadow, which gives his Baroque portraits subtle tones and a vivid atmosphere, come from, and how did he achieve this unparalleled realism? |
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| In a small town located in the island of Mallorca, Anna and Marina, two sisters who were separated when they were teenagers, meet again to sell a bakery they've inherited from a mysterious woman they know nothing about. The two sisters have led very different lives. Anna has barely left the island and is unhappily married to a man she no longer loves. Marina travels the world working as a doctor for an NGO. As the sisters try to uncover the secrets hidden behind their enigmatic benefactor and her property, they are forced to confront old family disputes and make up for lost time. |
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| Refik (Haluk Bilginer) is paralyzed from the neck down and therefore relies on assistance in his daily life. Ferruh (Feyyaz Yiğit) takes on this role. However, things don't go smoothly at first. While Ferruh takes a very laissez-faire approach to life, Refik initially clings to his rigid worldview. But soon, the two manage to find common ground. |
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| Testament is a humorous yet deeply layered Bosnian comedy set in the early 1990s, just before the outbreak of war. The film demystifies the idea of the "will" (testament)-a common source of family conflict and tragic outcomes in Bosnian rural life. The story follows Asad, a young man who is stunned to discover that he did not inherit any property after his father's death. In his attempt to find purpose and stability, he becomes entangled in the world of industrial Zenica and its infamous steel factory, Zeljezara, navigating the harsh reality of working-class life while clinging to his dreams of education and dignity-without ever fully leaving the village. Alongside him is his best friend Dzevad, a crafty and witty trickster whose small-time scams offer sharp, comedic insight into the mindset of a community caught between tradition and transition. Through DZevad's antics, the film playfully exposes the contradictions, hypocrisy, and vulnerability of people in that era. Using humor to explore serious themes-such as workers' rights, the collapse of values, family ties, and the illusion of social mobility-Testament paints a poignant yet funny portrait of ordinary Bosnian life on the edge of a historical rupture. |
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| On Christmas Eve a diverse group of people boards a train — each with their own hopes, dreams, and problems. When the train comes to a stop in the middle of the snowy nothingness, far from any civilization and without any connection to the outside world, the passengers are forced to spend Christmas together. As they improvise a feast in the dining car and wait for the first star of the evening, genuine bonds gradually form between the strangers at first. And suddenly, small miracles begin to happen. |
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