Upperdog 2009

Upperdog 2009

Upperdog 2009

Upperdog 2009
1h 40m | Comedy, Drama | 28 August 2009 (Norway)

Storyline:

As young children, half-siblings Axel and Yanne are adopted to Norway. They are separated on arrival, he to material wealth on Oslo’s west side, she to an average family on the east side. In contrast to her younger brother, Yanne remembers their journey to Norway, but she has no idea where he might be now. All this is about to change, however, as Yanne’s Polish friend Maria starts working as a maid for Axel’s parents, there discovering a photograph of a young boy. Maria has seen the same picture on the wall of Yanne’s flat. She decides to reunite them. But before having time to realize the consequences, she sets in motion a chain of events which throws many people into emotional turmoil.

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15 Amore (1998)

15 Amore (1998)

15 Amore (1998)

15 Amore (1998)
1h 32m | Drama, Romance, War | 19 October 2000 (Australia)

Storyline:

Peace within war. An adult voice narrates a story of childhood during World War II when he lived with his mother, brother, and sister on an estate in Australia’s Hunter Valley, his father away fighting, and two Italian prisoners of war staying with them, in effect being his papa. They are joined by Jewish refugees from Berlin, a mother and daughter. There’s heat between the German daughter, Rachel, and Joseph, one of the Italians, and there’s an attraction between Dorothy, the head of the family, and Alfredo, the other Italian. A carriage accident, a tick, the local martinet, Madame Gutman’s pride, and the change that comes with peace threaten to bring tragedy. Plus, father may return.

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Wildhood 2021

Wildhood 2021

Wildhood 2021

Wildhood 2021
1h 39m | Drama | 11 September 2021 (Canada)

Storyline:

Two brothers embark on a journey to find their birth mother after their abusive white father had lied for years about her whereabouts; along the way, they reconnect with their indigenous heritage and make a new friend.

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L’amour 1990

L'amour 1990

L’amour 1990

L’amour 1990
1h 20m | Drama, Romance | 11 July 1990 (France)

Storyline:

In a suburb of Paris, a group of teenagers enjoys the last days of summer vacation. They meet in cafes, restaurants or disco, talking about first love, experiences, disappointments and jealousy. Sandrine tries to figure out if she should keep her boyfriend Didier or try with silent Joel, whom she’s just met. Riri, Alex and Paulo desperately try to get laid.

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The Niklashausen Journey 1970

The Niklashausen Journey 1970

The Niklashausen Journey 1970

The Niklashausen Journey 1970
Die Niklashauser Fart (original title)
1h 30m | Drama | 26 October 1970 (West Germany)

Storyline:

Can a small group of people start a proletarian revolution, asks the “Black Monk” in a leather jacket. The medieval shepherd, Hans Boehm, claims to have been called by the Virgin Mary to create a revolt against the church and the landowners. The “Black Monk” suggests that he would have more success if he dressed up Johanna and had her appear as the Virgin Mary.

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Coming Clean 2020

Coming Clean 2020

Coming Clean 2020

Coming Clean 2020
1h 11m | Drama | 9 April 2020 (UK)

Storyline:

From the heart of the Amazon comes this exclusive LGBTQ+ compilation from emerging Latin American directors from Brazil and Peru. These thought-provoking shorts prove that universal social themes have no borders.

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Hans Staden 1999

Hans Staden 1999

Hans Staden 1999

Hans Staden 1999
1h 32m | Biography, Drama, History | 31 July 1999 (Portugal)

Storyline:

On the eve of his return to Europe after an extended involuntary stay in 16th-century Brazil, the German sailor Hans Staden is captured by a hostile cannibal Indian tribe. In order to survive he tries to convince the Indians that he is not Portuguese (their enemies) but a friend of the French (their allies), and that his God would be very angry if they were to eat him.

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L’école est finie 1979

L'école est finie 1979

L’école est finie 1979

L’école est finie 1979
1h 37m | Comedy, Drama | 10 October 1979 (France)

Storyline:

Julien is fifteen years old and divides his time between school, friends, and a sculpture workshop, that of Erick, which represents a place of escape for the young man. Natalie is sixteen years old. She prepares the BEPC as a free candidate and follows, from time to time.

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