Movies with cynical vibe

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Realistic Tense Bleak Dry Stylish

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A gangster known as "Samurai" wants to turn the waterfront of Rome into a new Las Vegas. All the local mob bosses have agreed to work for this common goal. But peace is not to last long.

Themes

Parliamentary immunity under threat, Illicit finance and influence, Crime-fueled urban development, Political corruption networks, Loyalty and betrayal in criminal factions, Violence as transaction in organized crime

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Dynamic Dry Fast-paced Stylish Satirical

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When Adolf Hitler reawakens at the site of his former bunker in present-day Berlin, he is mistaken for a comedian and quickly becomes a media phenomenon.

Themes

Dark comedy through media, Internet era satire, Novel or book adaptation, Online creator remix, Public discourse pressure, Fringe movement exposure

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Claustrophobic Dry Fast-paced Intense Oppressive

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When Gummer is hired to capture a deadly creature terrorizing South Africa, he and his new sidekick, Travis Welker, engage in another battle of survival against the fiercely aggressive Graboids.

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Monster-driven siege and alliance, Survival under monster threat, Ethics of wildlife trade, Creature eggs conflict, Exploitation of creature eggs, Betrayal by monster hunter

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Tense Steady Raw Claustrophobic Dry

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Adam Jones is a Chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior. He cleans up and returns to London, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three Michelin stars.

Themes

Mentor influence, Public scrutiny, Ethics under pressure, Professional reinvention, Team dynamics under pressure, Rival sabotage

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Playful Realistic Tense Heartwarming Intimate

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70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.

Themes

Work life balance, Intergenerational mentorship, Aging in the workplace, Startup leadership pressures, Career identity versus family, Spousal fidelity pressures

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Playful Tense Heartwarming Fast-paced Energetic

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When the old-old-old-fashioned vampire Vlad arrives at the hotel for an impromptu family get-together, Hotel Transylvania is in for a collision of supernatural old-school and modern day cool.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Belonging and acceptance, Human-vampire coexistence, Normalcy vs superstition, Trust vs prejudice, Protective parenthood

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Realistic Tense Claustrophobic Dry Measured

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Northern England, 1912. The dinner of a wealthy family is interrupted by Inspector Goole, who only announces that a young woman has committed suicide. Then, he simply asks everyone present, one by one, if they knew her.

Themes

Class inequality, Economic precarity, Social responsibility, Gender roles, Deception by authority, Collective guilt

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Realistic Tense Claustrophobic Dry Fast-paced

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Based on the documentary "Our Brand Is Crisis", this feature focuses on the use of American political campaign strategies in South America.

Themes

Media influence, Indigenous representation, Crisis as strategy, Smear tactics, Institutional leverage, Ethical tradeoffs

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Playful Bright Claustrophobic Dry Fast-paced

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A rowdy teacher accompanies a class trip to Thailand to recover some diamonds accidentally sent there and restore the school's reputation.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Economic desperation and crime, Classroom authority under pressure, Unconventional teaching methods, Mentorship through adversity, Identity and role adaptation

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Realistic Tense Claustrophobic Measured Oppressive

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A story set in the 90s and in the outskirts of Rome to Ostia. A world where money, luxury cars, night clubs, cocaine and synthetic drugs are easy to run. A world in which Vittorio and Cesare, in their early twenties, act in search of their success.

Themes

Economic precarity, Loyalty under strain, Desire for escape, Drug trade pressure, Death and consequences, Illusion of success

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