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Movies with minimalist vibe

221. Finding Vivian Maier

Finding Vivian Maier
Documentary Biographical Documentary
7.7
20141h 23minUnited States
Director: John Maloof

Overview

Vivian Maier's photos were seemingly destined for obscurity, lost among the clutter of the countless objects she'd collected throughout her life. Instead these images have shaken the world of street photography and irrevocably changed the life of the man who brought them to the public eye. This film brings to life the interesting turns and travails of the improbable saga of John Maloof's discovery of Vivian Maier, unravelling this mysterious tale through her documentary films, photographs, odd collections and personal accounts from the people that knew her. What started as a blog to show her work quickly became a viral sensation in the photography world. Photos destined for the trash heap now line gallery exhibitions, a forthcoming book and this documentary film.

Themes

Undiscovered talent through photography, Street photography in public view, Posthumous recognition via art exhibition, Archival discovery and preservation, Collector access through discovery, Biography of unseen work

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222. Under the Skin

Under the Skin
Thriller Science Fiction Drama Erotic Thriller Alien Contact Sci-Fi
6.3
20141h 48minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Jonathan Glazer

Overview

A seductive stranger prowls the streets of Glasgow in search of prey: unsuspecting men who fall under her spell.

Themes

Power and vulnerability, Urban isolation, Alien intrusion, Deception and control, Predatory pursuit, Body transformation, Self image and gaze

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223. Noah

Noah
Drama Adventure Historical Drama Adventure Epic
5.8
20142h 18minUnited States
Director: Darren Aronofsky

Overview

A man who suffers visions of an apocalyptic deluge takes measures to protect his family from the coming flood.

Themes

Survival vs compassion, Responsibility to future generations, Morality under catastrophe, Alliance with outsiders, Guardianship of life, Leadership under visions

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224. The Dark Valley

The Dark Valley
Drama Thriller Historical Drama Investigation Suspense
7.1
20141h 55minAustria, Germany
Director: Andreas Prochaska

Overview

The Alps, late 19th century. Greider, a mysterious lone rider who claims to be a photographer, arrives at an isolated lumber village, despotically ruled by a family clan, asking for winter accommodation.

Themes

Revenge cycles, Power concentrated in a family clan, Isolation within the lumber camp, Feudal dominance in isolated community, Medieval prerogative ritual, Conservative tradition vs resistance

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225. RoboCop

RoboCop
Science Fiction Action Crime Cyberpunk Epic Action
6.1
20141h 58minUnited States
Director: José Padilha

Overview

In RoboCop, the year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Overseas, their drones have been used by the military for years, but have been forbidden for law enforcement in America. Now OmniCorp wants to bring their controversial technology to the home front, and they see a golden opportunity to do it. When Alex Murphy – a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit – is critically injured, OmniCorp sees their chance to build a part-man, part-robot police officer. OmniCorp envisions a RoboCop in every city and even more billions for their shareholders, but they never counted on one thing: there is still a man inside the machine.

Themes

Corporate control of law enforcement, Leadership manipulation of policy, Public safety vs civil rights, Human-technology boundary erosion, Deception and transparency, Accountability under surveillance

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226. Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
Action Drama Thriller Spy Action Political Thriller
6.2
20141h 45minRussia, United States
Director: Kenneth Branagh

Overview

Jack Ryan, as a young covert CIA analyst, uncovers a Russian plot to crash the U.S. economy with a terrorist attack.

Themes

Deception and loyalty tension, National security pressures, Interagency cooperation under strain, Economic manipulation risk, Foreign influence through finance, Financial system vulnerability

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227. The Physician

The Physician
Adventure Drama History Globetrotting Adventure Historical Drama
7.2
20132h 35minGermany
Director: Philipp Stölzl

Overview

England, 1021. Rob Cole, a boy born in a miserable mining town, swears to become a physician and vanquish disease and death. His harsh path of many years, a quest for knowledge besieged by countless challenges and sacrifices, leads him to the remote Isfahan, in Persia, where he meets Ibn Sina, the greatest healer of his time.

Themes

Ethical boundaries in science, Resilience through adversity, Knowledge versus faith, Cross cultural medicine, Plague-driven hygiene, Mentorship and apprenticeship

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Kanopy
Hoopla
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228. Human Capital

Human Capital
Drama Relationship Drama
7.2
20131h 51minItaly
Director: Paolo Virzì

Overview

The destinies of two families are irrevocably tied together after a cyclist is hit off the road by a jeep in the night before Christmas Eve.

Themes

Care decisions under pressure, Interconnected families, Social disruption from accident, Fateful collision, Public perception and liability, Privilege and responsibility

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229. The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
Animation Drama Fantasy Anime Mythological Fantasy
8.0
20132h 17minJapan
Director: Isao Takahata

Overview

Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her. But, ultimately, she must confront her fate.

Themes

Class inequality, Social climbing, Appearance vs reality, Freedom vs obligation, Emotional displacement, Wealth shaping identity

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230. The Returned

The Returned
Horror Thriller Drama Zombie Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.9
20131h 38minSpain, Canada
Director: Manuel Carballo

Overview

In a post-zombie world, where the infected live normal lives, their retroviral drug is running out.

Themes

Discrimination against the infected, Civil liberties under quarantine, Fear-driven violence in crisis, Rumors and social fracture, Resource scarcity in healthcare, Ethical dilemmas in treatment access

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