THE TALE OF KING CRAB- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “L.uciano is a wandering outcast in a remote, late 19th-century Italian village. His life becomes undone by alcohol, forbidden love, and a bitter conflict with the prince of the region over the right of passage through an ancient gateway.”
4/16/22- Very good reviews for this drama from Italy. TRDB.
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LOVE AFTER LOVE- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Love After Love tells the story of Ge Weilong (Sandra Ma), a young woman from Shanghai who turns up on the doorstep of Madame Liang (Faye Yu), her much richer aunt living the good life in prewar Hong Kong.”
3/21/22- No reviews as yet but it sounds good to me. TRDB.
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CARELESS CRIME- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “During the uprising to overthrow the Shah’s regime in Iran, protestors set fire to movie theaters to protest Western culture. Forty years later, four people decide to re-create the past by burning down a theater.”
2/28/22- No reviews yet but it sounds interesting. TRDB.
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MY FATHER’S VIOLIN- 2022. Synopsis by Netflix. “After a heartbreaking loss, a girl tries to connect with a distant uncle who shares her passion for music.”
2/10/22- Reviews are mixed for this Turkish family drama. I enjoyed it. TRDB.
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THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD- 2022. Synopsis by Netflix. ” In her 20s, Julie tried and discarded numerous careers and relationships on the road to self-discovery. Now almost 30, she still finds herself at sea — and uncertain whether she ever wants to settle down — as she embarks on a new romance.”
2/6/22- Excellent reviews by all. TRDB.
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A TASTE OF HUNGER- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A couple sacrifice everything to get a coveted Michelin star for their popular restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark.”
1/31/21- Mostly good reviews. TRDB.
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BRIGHTON 4th- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “This movie is about an Olympic wrestling champion who is paying a visit to his son.”
1/30/22- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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COMPARTMENT NO. 6- 2021. Synopis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A young Finnish woman escapes an enigmatic love affair in Moscow by boarding a train to the arctic port of Murmansk. Forced to share the long ride and a tiny sleeping car with a larger than life Russian miner, the unexpected encounter leads the occupants of Compartment No. 6 to face major truths about human connection.”
1/26/22- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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SIMPLE PASSION- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A mother falls into an addictive relationship with a Russian diplomat with whom she has nothing in common. ”
1/24/2020- Weak reviews but it does sound interesting. TRDB.
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A HERO- 1/6/21- Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Rahim (Amir Jadidi) is in prison because of a debt he was unable to repay. During a two-day leave, he tries to convince his creditor (Mohsen Tanabandeh) to withdraw his complaint against the payment of part of the sum. But things don’t go as planned…”
1/6/22- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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