Dolemite Is My Name is a biographical comedy-drama based on the true story of Rudy Ray Moore, a struggling comedian who becomes a pioneer of blaxploitation films in the 1970s. The movie showcases his journey in the entertainment industry, his lack of money, and his determination to make a name for himself. With the help of a group of friends, he produces his own low-budget film, Dolemite, which becomes a surprise hit. The movie explores themes of filmmaking, the African-American experience in the industry, and the challenges faced by black artists at the time.
Drifting Clouds follows the story of a couple who face unemployment and economic hardships in Helsinki, Finland. As they try to make ends meet, they encounter various challenges and comedic situations. The film explores themes of hopelessness, pride, and optimism in a society affected by economic downturn. With deadpan humor and a touch of tragedy, Drifting Clouds offers a unique perspective on the struggles of working-class individuals.
Manoel de Oliveira plays his film in three stages: the first part - a play, the second can be roughly defined as a silent film (with the behind the scenes read excerpts from Beckett works), but in the end the director brilliantly performs the same material of the avant-garde exercise. Surprisingly, a joke, repeated three times, each time everything sounds fresh and develops into an almost verbatim adaptation of the biblical "Book of Job" - a spectacular point in a parable about how hard to empathize with other people's misery, when you have your own.
The story of three women who live in a North Carolina town and defy the traditional roles set forth for them by society.
In the heart of the Finnish forest, the long-closed foundry of the little town of Karkkila has come back to life thanks to director Aki Kaurismäki and his creation of the town's first cinema.
A young waitress becomes an aspiring actress and eventually achieves stardom in Hollywood. However, she finds herself caught in a downward spiral of alcohol abuse and personal struggles as she navigates the glamorous but toxic world of showbiz. The film explores the price one has to pay for following their dreams in Hollywood.
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