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Born to Be Blue (2015) - Robert Budreau
Semi-autobiographical film surrounding American jazz musician Chet Baker. Set in the 1960s, the film follows a love affair between the trumpeter and an actress while he is trying to stage a musical comeback.
Semi-autobiographical film surrounding American jazz musician Chet Baker. Set in the 1960s, the film follows a love affair between the trumpeter and an actress while he is trying to stage a musical comeback.
1917 (2019) - Sam Mendes
During World War I, two young British soldiers must deliver a message calling off a doomed offensive attack. The operation could save the lives of 1,600 of their fellow comrades, including one of the soldier’s own brother.
During World War I, two young British soldiers must deliver a message calling off a doomed offensive attack. The operation could save the lives of 1,600 of their fellow comrades, including one of the soldier’s own brother.
Reservoir Dogs (1992) - Quentin Tarantino
Six criminals, known only to each other by code names, are hired to steal diamonds. After the heist is interrupted by a police ambush, the group’s attention is turned to finding out which one of them is an undercover officer.
Six criminals, known only to each other by code names, are hired to steal diamonds. After the heist is interrupted by a police ambush, the group’s attention is turned to finding out which one of them is an undercover officer.
Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) - Hayao Miyazaki
Set during a war between two kingdoms, a young woman named Sophie is turned into an old woman by a witch’s curse. She encounters a wizard named Howl and gets caught up in his resistance trying to fight for the king.
Set during a war between two kingdoms, a young woman named Sophie is turned into an old woman by a witch’s curse. She encounters a wizard named Howl and gets caught up in his resistance trying to fight for the king.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) - Michel Gondry
Joel and Clementine begin a relationship after meeting on a train. However, both are unaware that they had previously been in a relationship together, the memories of which had been clinically erased.
Joel and Clementine begin a relationship after meeting on a train. However, both are unaware that they had previously been in a relationship together, the memories of which had been clinically erased.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) - Frank Darabont
After being sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife and her lover, Andy spends two decades befriending fellow inmate ‘Red’ and becoming a involved in a money laundering operation led by the prison warden.
After being sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife and her lover, Andy spends two decades befriending fellow inmate ‘Red’ and becoming a involved in a money laundering operation led by the prison warden.
La La Land (2016) - Damien Chazelle
Sebastian and Mia are draw to each other through their common desire to do what they love. However, as they work harder to pursue their individual dreams, their fragile love affair is threatened to be ripped apart.
Sebastian and Mia are draw to each other through their common desire to do what they love. However, as they work harder to pursue their individual dreams, their fragile love affair is threatened to be ripped apart.
Crows Zero (2007) - Takashi Miike
A transfer student attempts to take over the most violent high school in the country, whose students form factions and battle each other for power. Mentored by a yakuza, he strives for what has never been achieved - unification of the school.
A transfer student attempts to take over the most violent high school in the country, whose students form factions and battle each other for power. Mentored by a yakuza, he strives for what has never been achieved - unification of the school.
Before Sunrise (1995) - Richard Linklater
On a train ride in Europe, an American man meets a French woman. Before returning to the US, he decides to spend the last hours of his trip with her.
On a train ride in Europe, an American man meets a French woman. Before returning to the US, he decides to spend the last hours of his trip with her.
Fight Club (1999) - David Fincher
Discontented with his capitalistic lifestyle, a white-collared insomniac forms an underground fight club with Tyler, a careless soap salesman. The project soon spirals down into something sinister.
Discontented with his capitalistic lifestyle, a white-collared insomniac forms an underground fight club with Tyler, a careless soap salesman. The project soon spirals down into something sinister.
About Time (2013) - Richard Curtis
Like all the men in his family, Tim Lake possesses the power to travel in time. With the advice of his father, he uses his special ability to pursue his romantic interest, Mary.
Like all the men in his family, Tim Lake possesses the power to travel in time. With the advice of his father, he uses his special ability to pursue his romantic interest, Mary.
You Are the Apple of My Eye (2011) - Giddens Ko
Semi-autobiographical film centred around Ko Ching-teng, a prankster and mischievous student who eventually becomes a writer.
Semi-autobiographical film centred around Ko Ching-teng, a prankster and mischievous student who eventually becomes a writer.
Love, Rosie (2014) - Christian Ditter
Rosie and Alex have been friends since childhood and cannot imagine themselves as a couple. However, when they head in different directions, they realise that they are made for each other.
Rosie and Alex have been friends since childhood and cannot imagine themselves as a couple. However, when they head in different directions, they realise that they are made for each other.
Egon Schiele: Death and the Maiden (2016) - Dieter Berner
Egon Schiele is one of the most provocative artists in Vienna. Two women will have a lasting impact on him - his sister and first muse Gerti , Wally, immortalised in his famous painting 'Death and the Maiden'.
Egon Schiele is one of the most provocative artists in Vienna. Two women will have a lasting impact on him - his sister and first muse Gerti , Wally, immortalised in his famous painting 'Death and the Maiden'.
Juror 8 (2019) - Hong Seung-wan
Set in 2008 during South Korea's first jury trial. Eight ordinary citizens from different backgrounds are summoned to be jurors of a criminal trial.
Set in 2008 during South Korea's first jury trial. Eight ordinary citizens from different backgrounds are summoned to be jurors of a criminal trial.
Léon: The professional (1994) -Luc Besson
When 12-year-old Mathilda's family is killed, her neighbour Leon, who is a professional assassin, reluctantly takes her under his wing and teaches her the secrets of his trade.
When 12-year-old Mathilda's family is killed, her neighbour Leon, who is a professional assassin, reluctantly takes her under his wing and teaches her the secrets of his trade.
Whiplash (2014) - Damien Chazelle
Andrew enrols in a music conservatory to become a drummer. But he is mentored by Terence Fletcher, whose unconventional training methods push him beyond the boundaries of reason and sensibility.
Andrew enrols in a music conservatory to become a drummer. But he is mentored by Terence Fletcher, whose unconventional training methods push him beyond the boundaries of reason and sensibility.
Parasite (2019) - Bong Joon-ho
The members of a poor family scheme to become employed by a wealthy family by infiltrating their household and posing as unrelated, highly qualified individuals.
The members of a poor family scheme to become employed by a wealthy family by infiltrating their household and posing as unrelated, highly qualified individuals.
Sing Street (2016) - John Carney
After the 80s recession in Dublin, Conor is moved from his private school to a tough inner-city alternative. As he tries to adjust to a new way of life, he decides to start his own band.
After the 80s recession in Dublin, Conor is moved from his private school to a tough inner-city alternative. As he tries to adjust to a new way of life, he decides to start his own band.
Ray (2004) - Taylor Hackford
Biographic film surrounding legendary blues musician Ray Charles. After losing his sight, his mother encourages him to move past his impairment with his piano.
Biographic film surrounding legendary blues musician Ray Charles. After losing his sight, his mother encourages him to move past his impairment with his piano.
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