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Dead Poets Society 1989
Vermont, 1959. John Keating is the new teacher of the very strict Welton Academy for men. His teaching methods are creative and unconventional, and thanks to him seven students will have a completely different vision of life and the world.
Professor Keating is a real point of reference for this group of students. Not only does it give them the tools to make it on their own, it encourages them to fly with their own wings. In short, he supports…
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Dead Poets Society 1989
Dead Poets Society is a film that has inspired generations of students, and for a good reason. Set in a strict all-boys prep school in the 1950's, it tells the story of a group of young men whose lives are transformed by their unconventional English teacher, John Keating, played masterfully by Robin Williams. His unique approach to literature and life, summed up by the famous phrase “Carpe Diem,” encourages the boys to look beyond the rigid expectations of academia and…
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Tatami 2023
“Tatami” signifies the very first instance of cooperation between Iran and Israel when it comes to filmmaking. A groundbreaking achievement, considering that the two countries have been in a cold war since 1985, casting a shadow of oppression over various facets of daily life, including sport. In essence, “Tatami” unfolds the narrative of an Iranian judoka Leila and her coach Maryam, who are confronted with an impossible dilemma at the Judo World Championship.
To fake an injury and lose, in…
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Io Capitano 2023
It is very difficult to make a film like “Io Capitano” which tells the arduous Odyssey of two Senegalese boys embarking on a journey to Europe. It's especially difficult if the one making it is a white Italian director, who surely has never even remotely experienced what we see on the screen, because if you display too much violence, you risks accusations of torture porn, yet showing too little may lead to claims of not portraying reality. Garrone leans towards…
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