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By the Sea

1171. By the Sea

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Bittersweet Romance
5.3

20152h 2min

United States, Malta

Director: Angelina Jolie

Set in France during the mid-1970s, Vanessa, a former dancer, and her husband Roland, an American writer, travel the country together. They seem to be growing apart, but when they linger in one quiet, seaside town they begin to draw close to some of its more vibrant inhabitants, such as a local bar/café-keeper and a hotel owner.

Themes

Miscommunication under stress, Grief and infertility, Creative block and intimacy, Voyeurism and boundary testing, Alcoholism and withdrawal, Marital strain abroad

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Ronaldo

1172. Ronaldo

Documentary History Biographical Documentary
6.3

20151h 32min

Spain, United Kingdom

Director: Anthony Wonke

Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated figures in football. For the first time ever, the world gets vividly candid and un-paralleled, behind-closed-doors access to the footballer, father, family-man and friend in this moving & fascinating documentary. Through in-depth conversations, state of the art football footage and never before seen archival footage, the film gives an astonishing insight into the sporting and personal life of triple Ballon D'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his career. From the makers of ‘Senna’ and ‘Amy’, Ronaldo takes audiences on an intimate and revealing journey of what it’s like to live as an iconic athlete in the eye of the storm.

Themes

Family influence on career, Pressures of public life, Training discipline and dedication, Private life in the spotlight, Mindset under scrutiny, Mentorship and support networks

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Spotlight

1173. Spotlight

Drama History Historical Drama Historical Event
8.1

20152h 9min

United States

Director: Tom McCarthy

The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.

Themes

Investigative journalism ethics, Institutional cover-up, Survivor advocacy, Newsroom pressure, Systemic abuse patterns, Accountability through reporting

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The Hallow

1174. The Hallow

Fantasy Horror Supernatural Horror Supernatural Fantasy
5.7

20151h 37min

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: Corin Hardy

Deep within the darkness of secluded forest land in rural Ireland dwells an ancient evil. Feared by the nearby superstitious villagers as cursed creatures who prey upon the lost, their secrets have been kept from civilization and remain on their hallowed ground. But when a conservationist from London moves in with his wife and infant child in order to survey the land for future construction, his actions unwittingly disturb the horde of demonic forces. Alone in a remote wilderness, he must now ensure his family's survival from their relentless attacks.

Themes

Irish folklore clash, Wildlife conservation ethics conflict, Fungus contamination threat, Remote location isolation, Changeling folklore tension, Forest encroachment pressure

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The Escort

1175. The Escort

Drama Comedy Romance Parody Romantic Comedy
6.0

20151h 28min

United States

Director: Will Slocombe

Desperate for a good story, a sex-addicted journalist throws himself into the world of high-class escorts when he starts following a Stanford-educated prostitute.

Themes

Prostitution stigma, Ambition versus legitimacy, Deception and appearances, Addiction and recovery, Protection within precarious work, Trust and vulnerability

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The Lady in the Van

1176. The Lady in the Van

Comedy Drama Family Drama Dark Comedy
6.7

20151h 44min

United Kingdom

Director: Nicholas Hytner

The true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who ‘temporarily’ parked her van in Bennett’s London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years.

Themes

Economic disparity, Caregiving burden, Private vs public life, Homelessness and shelter, Suburban outsider, Hidden pasts

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Trumbo

1177. Trumbo

Drama Entertainment Industry Drama
7.4

20152h 4min

United States

Director: Jay Roach

The career of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo is halted by a witch hunt in the late 1940s when he defies the anti-communist HUAC committee and is blacklisted.

Themes

Family strain under crisis, Blacklist as social control, Principled resistance and survival, Political persecution in industry, Creativity under external pressure, Credit manipulation and secrecy

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Remember

1178. Remember

Drama Thriller Mystery Tragic Drama Investigation Suspense
7.5

20151h 34min

Canada, Germany

Director: Atom Egoyan

With the aid of a fellow Auschwitz survivor and a hand-written letter, an elderly man with dementia goes in search of the person responsible for the death of his family.

Themes

Legacy of violence, Vigilante justice, Memory and aging, Deception and revelation, War-time guilt, Duty vs vengeance

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Brooklyn

1179. Brooklyn

Romance Drama History Bittersweet Romance Historical Drama
7.5

20151h 51min

Canada, Ireland

Director: John Crowley

In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.

Themes

Family obligation vs autonomy, Homesickness and adaptation, Working class aspiration, Identity through life choices, Marriage and independence, Dual-country belonging

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Room

1180. Room

Drama Thriller Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller Family Drama
8.1

20151h 58min

Canada, Ireland

Director: Lenny Abrahamson

A little boy and his mother have been held captive in a locked room since his birth. One day they finally dare to escape, and he gets his first chance to experience the world outside.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trauma and resilience, Isolation and perception, Confinement and isolation, Escape and hospital, Family fracture and reunification

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