Father and Son 2003

Father and Son 2003

Father and Son 2003

Father and Son 2003
Otets i syn (original title)
1h 37m | Drama | 12 September 2003 (Russia)

Storyline:

A father and his son live together in a roof-top apartment. They have lived alone for years in their own private world, full of memories and daily rites. Sometimes they seem like brothers. Sometimes even like lovers. Following in his father’s path, Aleksei attends military school. He likes sports, tends to be irresponsible and has problems with his girlfriend. She is jealous of Aleksei’s close relationship with his father. Despite knowing that all sons must one day live their own lives, Aleksei is conflicted; his father knows he should accept a better job in another city, perhaps search for a new wife, but who will ease the pain of Aleksei’s nightmares?

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The Boy Soldier 1981

The Boy Soldier 1981

The Boy Soldier 1981

The Boy Soldier 1981
Allons z’enfants (original title)

Storyline:

This is a coming of age drama adapted from the 1952 Yves Gibeau novel of the same title. A young anti-militarist is forcibly sent to military school by his father. He’s a bookish pacifist who endures being bullied by his superiors all throughout school, not out of weakness rather out of strength to deny violence it’s coveted reciprocity. On the eve of his much anticipated graduation day, Word War II ensues and swaps out the freedom he earned for the brutality of its first front lines. An original score by French composer Phillipe Sarde with photography directed by Yves Boisset sets the atmosphere of 1932 in France.

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David and the Elves 2021

David and the Elves 2021

David and the Elves 2021

David and the Elves 2021
Dawid i Elfy (original title)
1h 45m | Comedy, Family, Fantasy | 6 December 2021 (USA)

Storyline:

Where does the magic power come from in the land of Santa Claus? Elf Albert believes that it is given by people’s love, which comes from gratitude for gifts. Albert does not understand why Saint Nicholas is needed, with whom he is hiding in an invisible sleigh. Isn’t it better to go to people and use their love to the full? Albert wants to check if he is right and escapes from the land of Santa Claus. It turns out, however, that nobody on Earth loves him, nobody needs his magic or gifts. Albert’s magical powers begin to wane. Fortunately, she meets 11-year-old David, who believes in the magic of Christmas and searches for her in a big city without success. David has sincere love for Albert. He is ready to do anything for a friend. Even so, Albert is still losing power. It seems that human love does not increase it. Where to get it then? If Albert and David did not find an answer, the worst would happen to the elf.

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Marie Baie des Anges 1997

Marie Baie des Anges 1997

Marie Baie des Anges 1997

Marie Baie des Anges 1997
1h 30m | Drama, Romance | 31 August 1997 (Italy)

Storyline:

A random montage of disturbing images tell a story about one summer in the lives of two teenagers who somehow find love within each other, Orso and Marie. After they realize this, they run off to a hidden island off the coast of France where they can not be bothered until Orso’s hunger for danger and crime become too much for him, forcing him to return to his normal life…

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The Space Children 1958

The Space Children 1958

The Space Children 1958

The Space Children 1958
1h 9m | Sci-fi | June 1958 (USA)

Storyline:

A glowing brain-like creature arrives on a beach near a rocket test site via a teleportation beam. The alien communicates telepathically with the children of scientists. The kids start doing the alien’s bidding as the adults try to find out what’s happening to their unruly offspring.

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Lockdown 2021

Lockdown 2021

Lockdown 2021

Lockdown 2021
1h 36m | Drama | 23 July 2021 (Philippines)

Storyline:

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Danny is one of the OFWs who lost their job because of the crisis. Upon returning home, Danny escapes the quarantine facility to reunite with his family only to be welcomed by the dire condition of his invalid father, Gener. Looking for a decent job, Danny seeks the help of his former gay benefactor, Lito, in order to finance Gener’s medication. Instead, Lito endorses Danny to his friend Rene, who runs an online sex den masquerading as a legitimate coffee shop. This opens Danny to the world of cybersex.

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