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A young sex worker from Brooklyn gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as his parents set out to get the marriage annulled.
Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan. Ki-woo Kim, a young man living in poverty, gets the opportunity to tutor the teenage daughter of a wealthy family. Along with his sister Ki-jung, they infiltrate the lives of the Parks by posing as skilled professionals. However, their schemes take a dark turn when they discover a secret bunker beneath the Park's house occupied by Moon-kwang and her husband Geun-sae. As tensions rise, a shocking series of events occurs leading to tragedy and the fractured unity of the Kim family. Ki-woo wakes up from a coma to learn about the devastating consequences of their actions. With his family torn apart, he resolves to someday reunite them by becoming wealthy enough to buy the former Park house where his father is secretly residing.
In a New York City murder trial, a jury must carefully consider the evidence and confront their own biases before reaching a verdict. One juror's skepticism forces the others to reexamine the case, leading to a dramatic deliberation that reveals the flaws in the prosecution's case and the importance of reasonable doubt.
Pulp novelist Holly Martins arrives in postwar Vienna to find his friend Harry Lime dead. As he investigates the circumstances of Harry's death, Holly discovers a criminal underworld and a conspiracy that involves betrayal and deception.
While out hunting, Llewelyn finds the aftermath of a drug deal and takes the cash left behind. He becomes the hunted as a killer named Chigurh picks up his trail.
A grandfather reads a story about a farmboy-turned-pirate who embarks on a quest to rescue his true love from the clutches of an evil prince. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles, allies, and enemies.
After discovering that an asteroid the size of Texas will impact Earth in less than a month, NASA recruits a misfit team of deep-core drillers to save the planet.
In the present, a teenage girl reads a memoir about the Grand Budapest Hotel, a once-glorious establishment in a war-torn country. The story follows the hotel's lobby boy, Zero, and the eccentric concierge, Gustave, as they navigate a murder accusation, theft, and a chase with an assassin. Amidst the chaos, they uncover the truth and Gustave is proven innocent. The story ends with the hotel's decline and Zero's dedication to preserving its memory.
Pan's Labyrinth is set in 1944 Spain, where a young girl named Ofelia discovers a labyrinth in the woods near her new home. She encounters a faun who tells her that she is the long-lost princess of a magical underworld and must complete three tasks to prove her identity and escape the horrors of the Spanish Civil War. As Ofelia faces the challenges of the labyrinth, she navigates a world of fantasy and reality, encountering mythical creatures, magical objects, and dangerous situations. Along the way, she learns about bravery, sacrifice, and the power of imagination.
In the late 18th century, a female painter named Marianne is commissioned to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman named Heloise on an isolated island in Brittany. As Marianne secretly observes and accompanies Heloise on walks, their bond and forbidden love grow. They engage in deep conversations, including discussing the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. Marianne ultimately completes the portrait but chooses not to betray Heloise's trust. Their romance is cut short by Heloise's mother's return, but they reunite briefly. Years later, Marianne sees Heloise at a gallery and a concert, showcasing the enduring impact of their relationship.
Two couples move into the same building on the same day. When they discover their spouses are having an affair, the two neighbors become friends and try to replicate the infidelity of their partners. However, they end up falling in love for real and decide to break up and go their separate ways. In the end, both couples have split up and are alone.
In 73 B.C. during the last century of the Roman Republic, thousands of people are born enslaved to either the privileged class known as patricians or the wealthiest of the commoners, known as plebeians. One exceptionally strong slave in the rock mines of Libya, a Thracian named Spartacus, is regularly whipped for displaying his intelligence and pride. Spartacus survives brutal training as a gladiator and leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman Republic, as the ambitious Crassus seeks to gain power by crushing the uprising. Along the way, Spartacus forms a united front that can sweep across the country, freeing other slaves and eventually escape over the sea to their homelands. However, their journey is not easy as they face challenges, betrayals, and sacrifices. Will Spartacus and his army be able to achieve their freedom and overcome the powerful Roman Empire?
In 1986 Korea, two detectives struggle with a case of young women raped and murdered. They face challenges due to lack of forensic technology and improper collection of evidence. As more murders occur, they discover patterns that lead them to the killer. However, their suspect is cleared, leaving them frustrated. They eventually identify another suspect, but fail to prove his guilt. The crimes remain unsolved, but years later, one detective realizes the killer may be among the audience.
During World War II, Allied prisoners of war in a German camp plan a large-scale escape. The prisoners, with their diverse skills and experience, work together to dig tunnels, forge documents, and gather intelligence in their mission for freedom. As they face challenges and setbacks, their determination remains unwavering.
After a car wreck on Mulholland Drive, a woman with amnesia and an aspiring actress embark on a surreal and mysterious adventure in search of clues and answers across Los Angeles.
An urbane fox, Mr. Fox, cannot resist raiding farms and must protect his community from the farmers' revenge. Along with his wife and son, they live underground but move into a larger home near the farms. Mr. Fox continues to raid the farms in secret, causing tension with his son. When the farmers retaliate and trap the animals, they escape into the sewers and unite with other homeless animals. Mr. Fox then leads them in a plan to steal resources from the farmers. Through challenges and conflicts, the animals ultimately find freedom and a new food source.
In the film 'La Haine (1995)', three young men from the French suburbs navigate through a day in their lives after a violent riot. Vinz, Saïd, and Hubert, each from different ethnic backgrounds, experience the tense atmosphere of the racially diverse 'ghetto'. The oppressive police force exacerbates the tensions. When a police officer loses his handgun during the riots, Vinz finds it and vows to kill a cop if his friend Abdel dies in the hospital. The film explores themes of racism, police brutality, and social unrest within a 24-hour time span.
A seemingly timid but secretly ruthless ingénue insinuates herself into the lives of an aging Broadway star and her circle of theater friends. She manipulates relationships, steals the spotlight, and betrays those who trust her. As she climbs the ladder of success, she becomes entangled in a web of deception and realizes the price she has paid for fame and fortune.
A young man and woman meet on a train in Europe and spend one night together in Vienna. They roam around the city, talking openly about love, life, and religion. They feel a romantic connection and share a passionate kiss at sunset. They admit their attraction but know they won't see each other again. Before parting, they agree to meet in six months at the same place.
The French Dispatch is a movie that pays tribute to journalists in a fictional French city. It revolves around a collection of stories published in 'The French Dispatch Magazine'. The film explores different narratives, including a cycling reporter showcasing the town of Ennui-sur-Blasé, an art masterpiece created by a mentally disturbed artist in prison, a student protest that turns into a revolution, and a private dinner that goes wrong when the police commissioner's son is kidnapped. The movie captures the essence of journalism and the stories that unfold within a city.