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  Fitzcarraldo 1982

  ★★★★ Watched 31 Dec 2022

  A man has an idea. A man, moving on the thin line between genius and mad. It is the most fascinating story, and it appears so genuine. And at the same time surreal and absurd. There are still mysteries at the end, but I feel I have been part of their journey. I am kind of releaved that the movie is actually very good. Because the myths of its making are as crazy as the story it tells

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  Year of the Dragon 1985

  ★★★★★ Watched 22 Oct 2022

  This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

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  House of Angels 1992

  ★★★½ Watched 07 Jan 2022

  Funny thing, age. And how growing takes longer than expected.
  I have to spoil something now about age: Your perspective chances. I recommend watching this movie twice - when you are young and then about 20 years later.
  I did that, and the first time I thought the couple coming to tone were cool and sain and admirable. Plus, I was their age, and quite the mature type, totally grown up.
  Years later I watched again. Still liked it. But oh, how immature! And the story, Colin nutley told dermed another.

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  The German Lesson 2019

  ★★★½ Watched 22 Feb 2022

  I read the book five times, and I watched the earlier fiIm many years ago. I love the story, but I love it for its descriptions of the landscape and for the subtle, almost ancient Greek description of people and ethics.
  I suppose no screen version can actually satisfy me. And this doesn't. Too many changes that I don't agree with. Too little focus on the inner morale of the characters.
  I like the players, they do a good job.…

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