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The Settlers (2023)

The Settlers is a tense, unflinching historical drama about colonial violence and resistance. It offers a gripping narrative with raw performances and stunning landscapes, shedding light on a neglected chapter of history.

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The Words
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~6.8/10
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September 7, 2012 (USA)
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99 minutes
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Adult (mature themes)
The Words (2012)
DramaRomance
Story
A writer’s success is threatened when he discovers a manuscript that isn’t his, forcing him to confront ethical dilemmas and the price of ambition.
Cast:
Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Irons, Olivia Wilde
Directors:
Brian Klugman, Lee Sternthal
Writers:
Brian Klugman, Lee Sternthal
Producers:
Ken Kao
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Queen of the Desert
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~6.0/10
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May 15, 2015 (USA)
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110 minutes
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Adult (mature themes)
Queen of the Desert (2015)
BiographyDramaAdventure
Story
The epic life of Gertrude Bell, an explorer, writer, and political advisor who shaped Middle Eastern geopolitics in the early 20th century.
Cast:
Nicole Kidman, James Franco, Damian Lewis, Robert Pattinson
Directors:
Werner Herzog
Writers:
Robert Carter, based on biography by Diana Hapgood
Producers:
James Mangold, Todd Black
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The Barcelona Vampiress
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~6.0/10
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December 4, 2020 (Spain)
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104 minutes
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Adult (violence, mature themes)
The Barcelona Vampiress (2020)
DramaHistoricalThriller
Story
Based on true events, it follows Enriqueta Martí, a woman accused of kidnapping and killing children in early 20th century Barcelona, and the hysteria surrounding her.
Cast:
Nora Navas, Roger Casamajor, Bruna Cusí, Francesc Orella, Sergi López, Mario Gas, Núria Prims
Directors:
Lluís Danés
Writers:
Lluís Danés
Producers:
Isona Passola
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The Wife
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~7.1/10
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September 8, 2017 (USA)
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100 minutes
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Adult (mature themes)
The Wife (2017)
Drama
Story
A wife reflects on her marriage to a famous author during a trip to receive his literary award, confronting secrets and sacrifices made over decades.
Cast:
Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Christian Slater, Max Irons, Annie Starke, Elizabeth McGovern
Directors:
Björn Runge
Writers:
Jane Anderson, based on Meg Wolitzer’s novel
Producers:
Bruce Cohen, Melissa Leo
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The Mystery of Henri Pick
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~6.8/10
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November 6, 2019 (France)
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104 minutes
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Adult (mild language)
The Mystery of Henri Pick (2019)
ComedyDramaMystery
Story
A literary critic investigates a mysterious unpublished novel by Henri Pick, a pizza chef, which becomes a bestseller and sparks controversy over its authorship.
Cast:
Fabrice Luchini, Camille Cottin, Alice Isaaz, Bastien Bouillon, Astrid Whettnall, Josiane Stoléru
Directors:
Rémi Bezançon
Writers:
Rémi Bezançon, Vincent Poymiro
Producers:
Philippe Rousselet
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Finding Neverland
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~7.7/10
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November 12, 2004 (USA)
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101 minutes
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All Ages (family-friendly)
Finding Neverland (2004)
BiographyDramaFantasy
Story
The film chronicles the life of playwright J.M. Barrie and his relationship with the family that inspired him to create Peter Pan. It explores themes of imagination, loss, and the magic of childhood.
Cast:
Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie, Radha Mitchell, Dustin Hoffman
Directors:
Marc Forster
Writers:
David Magee
Producers:
Richard N. Gladstein
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Becoming Astrid
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~7.2/10
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February 8, 2019 (Sweden)
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121 minutes
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Adult (mature themes)
Becoming Astrid (2018)
BiographyDrama
Story
The film explores the early life of Astrid Lindgren, the beloved Swedish author, revealing the experiences that shaped her into the creator of Pippi Longstocking.
Cast:
Alba August, Maria Fahl Vikander, Maria Bonnevie, Magnus Krepper, Trine Dyrholm, Henrik Rafaelsen, Björn Gustafsson
Directors:
Pernille Fischer Christensen
Writers:
Christina Strain, Anna Asp
Producers:
Mikael Wallen
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The Happy Prince
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~6.7/10
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September 6, 2018 (UK)
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107 minutes
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Adult (mature themes)
The Happy Prince (2018)
BiographyDrama
Story
A biographical drama depicting the final years of Oscar Wilde, exploring his struggles with fame, love, and persecution.
Cast:
Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Emily Watson, Colin Morgan, Edwin Thomas, Tom Wilkinson
Directors:
Rupert Everett
Writers:
Rupert Everett, Matt Greenhalgh
Producers:
Luc Roeg, Michael G. Wilson
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Henry & June
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~6.0/10
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September 14, 1990 (USA)
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99 minutes
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Adult (explicit sexual content)
Henry & June (1990)
DramaRomanceErotic
Story
Set in 1930s Paris, the film explores the complex love triangle between writer Henry Miller, his wife June, and diarist Anaïs Nin.
Cast:
Unknown
Directors:
Philip Kaufman
Writers:
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, based on Anaïs Nin’s diaries
Producers:
Christine Vachon
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~7.0/10
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February 9, 1997 (USA)
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95 minutes
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Teen/Adult (mature themes)
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story (1997)
BiographyDramaSports
Story
The true story of Greg Louganis, Olympic diving champion, focusing on his struggles with identity, AIDS, and triumph in sport and life.
Cast:
Mario Lopez, Michael Murphy, Rosemary Dunsmore, Jeffrey Meek, Megan Leitch
Directors:
Steven Hilliard Stern
Writers:
David Klass
Producers:
Larry Rapaport
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Come Undone
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~6.5/10
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2000 (Italy)
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112 minutes
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Adult (sexual content, drama)
Come Undone (2000)
DramaRomanceErotic
Story
A married woman begins an affair that challenges her emotional stability, exploring themes of passion, betrayal, and the complexity of relationships.
Cast:
Unknown
Directors:
Silvio Soldini
Writers:
Silvio Soldini, Daniela Ceselli
Producers:
Maurice Bernart
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All Ladies Do It
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~5.3/10
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1992 (Italy)
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99 minutes
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Adult (explicit sexual content)
All Ladies Do It (1992)
EroticDrama
Story
A woman explores her sexual fantasies and infidelities, challenging traditional moral boundaries in a candid and provocative portrayal of desire and identity.
Cast:
Claudia Koll, Paolo Lanza, Franco Branciaroli, Ornella Marcucci, Isabella Deiana, Renzo Rinaldi, Jean René Lemoine
Directors:
Tinto Brass
Writers:
Tinto Brass
Producers:
Franco Committeri
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Cheeky
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5.5/10
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2000 (Italy)
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95 minutes
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Adult (explicit sexual content)
Cheeky (2000)
EroticDramaComedy
Story
A playful exploration of female sexuality and relationships, focusing on a woman’s journey through desire, fantasy, and liberation in a colorful, erotic narrative.
Cast:
Yuliya Mayarchuk, Jarno Berardi, Francesca Nunzi
Directors:
Tinto Brass
Writers:
Tinto Brass
Producers:
Joe D’Amato
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5.4/10
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France – 3 April 2019; USA (limited) – 13 August 2021
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107 minutes (about 1h 47min)
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Curiosa
BiographyDramaHistoryRomanceErotic
Synopsis
“Curiosa” is a beautifully shot and sensually charged historical drama that immerses viewers into the Belle Époque’s undercurrents of eroticism and female liberation. At its...
Cast:
Noémie Merlant, Niels Schneider, Benjamin Lavernhe, Camélia Jordana, Amira Casar, Scali Delpeyrat, Mathilde Warnier, Mélodie Richard, Émilien Diard-Detoeuf, Damien Bonnard
Directors:
Lou Jeunet
Writers:
Lou Jeunet and Raphaëlle Desplechin
Producers:
Olivier Delbosc (with Christine De Jekel as executive producer; Émilien Bignon also associated)
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