Movies with clinical vibe
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A searing look at a day in the life of an assistant to a powerful executive. As Jane follows her daily routine, she grows increasingly aware of the insidious abuse that threatens every aspect of her position.
Themes
Abuse of power, Gendered power dynamics, Barriers to reporting, Toxic workplace culture, Ambiguous moral climate, Corporate complicity
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A sweeping drama set in the chaotic aftermath of the US invasion of Iraq, where the life of top UN diplomat Brazilian Sérgio Vieira de Mello hangs in the balance during the most treacherous mission of his career.
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Risk management in conflict zones, Diplomacy under occupation, External pressure on methods, Transition to autonomy, Cost of public service, Fragility of postconflict planning
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This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.
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Surveillance capitalism, Advertising-driven engagement, Algorithmic manipulation, Social isolation risk, Digital addiction cycle, Media manipulation tactics
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Cold War spy Greville Wynne and his Russian source try to put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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Secrecy under pressure, Political brinkmanship, Information as leverage, Personal sacrifice, Statecraft vs individuals, Double agent risk
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When a father is forced to abruptly depart for work, he leaves his children, Aidan and Mia, at their holiday home in the care of his new girlfriend, Grace. Isolated and alone, a blizzard traps them inside the lodge as terrifying events summon specters from Grace's dark past.
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Isolation intensifies paranoia, Deception as control, Cult legacy and manipulation, Family fracture under stress, Environmental confinement, Fear amid cold
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Hunter, a newly pregnant housewife, finds herself increasingly compelled to consume dangerous objects. As her husband and his family tighten their control over her life, she must confront the dark secret behind her new obsession.
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Mental illness stigma, Patriarchal control, Medical deception, Class and privilege imbalance, Domestic confinement, Pregnancy pressure
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When terrorists try to seize control of a Berlin-Paris flight, a soft-spoken young American co-pilot struggles to save the lives of the passengers and crew while forging a surprising connection with one of the hijackers.
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Power and restraint, Human connection under crisis, Extremist violence under pressure, Crisis negotiation dynamics, Moral ambiguity in crisis, Survival under time pressure
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Bombshell is a revealing look inside the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time; and the explosive story of the women who brought down the infamous man who created it.
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Resilience under pressure, Corporate accountability, Workplace power dynamics, Gender-based harassment, Breaking the silence, Legal confrontation in media
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The quiet Rose works in women's fashion clothing, hoping to be a designer. A traffic accident damages her face. She gets experimental stem cell treatment, leaving her stronger and prettier than ever - but there's a side effect.
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Bodily autonomy under experimentation, Crisis dynamics and institutional response, Beauty standards and power, Ethics of medical research, Tissue sourcing exploitation, Fashion industry ambition
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Sarah is a French astronaut training at the European Space Agency in Cologne. She is the only woman in the arduous program. She lives alone with Stella, her seven year old daughter. Sarah feels guilty that she cannot spend more time with her child. Her love is overpowering, unsettling. When Sarah is chosen to join the crew of a year-long space mission called Proxima, it creates chaos in the mother-daughter relationship.
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Career vs family conflict, Resilience under isolation, Gender bias in demanding work, Caregiver guilt and distance, Professional respect through perseverance, Single motherhood under pressure
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