A teacher runs an ad in the newspaper to find a wife. Afraid of beautiful ladies, he weds an ugly woman. After a car accident, he meets a doctor who offers to reveal his wife's beauty.
Based on documents compiled by leading French philosopher Michel Foucault, this unique and original film charts the gruesome events which took place in a Normandy village in 1835, when a young man, Pierre Rivière, murdered his mother, sister and brother before fleeing to the countryside. With a cast made up of real-life villagers from the area where the events took place, the detailed re-enactments and careful attention to the gestures of their ancestors serve to create an intense and sometimes disturbing atmosphere of hyper-realism. Details of the crime and of the trial that followed are told from varied perspectives, including the written confession of Pierre himself, and form a rich and complex narrative that interrogates the concepts of “truth” and “history”.
After her husband's suicide, a woman embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about his death. She must navigate through her complicated relationship with her mother-in-law and confront her own personal demons.
Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains is a movie that portrays a family's struggles and relationships amidst the backdrop of urbanization in China. It delves into the challenges they face due to forced relocation, lack of money, and redevelopment. The story revolves around a 70th birthday celebration that brings out conflicts between family members. With elements of romance and drama, the movie addresses themes of love, loss, and societal changes.
In Deadlier Than the Male, a French chef pretends to be an orphan in order to win the heart of a medical student. However, his lies spiral out of control as he becomes entangled in a plot involving murder and corruption. As the tension rises, he must navigate his way through a world of deceit and manipulation to save himself and those he cares about.
The Bride is a gripping drama-thriller that tells the story of a bride who finds herself trapped in a world of secrets and sacrifices. Set in Istanbul, Turkey, the film explores themes of tradition, honor, and family relationships. As the bride navigates through a series of challenges and obstacles, including heart troubles and financial debts, she must confront the dark forces that threaten her happiness and well-being. With its intense plot and compelling characters, The Bride is a must-watch for fans of gripping dramas and thrilling mysteries.
Two identical twin sisters...one is very,very good--one is very, very bad. The good twin is due some big bucks. The bad twin wants 'em. Since they look just alike...look out.
Newlywed, Su-jin, believes that nothing will interfere with her happiness or come between herself and her husband, Dong-woo. That is, until she meets her mother-in-law. Dong-woo is devoted to his mother and now that they are all living together, it isn't long before Su-jin notices something unnatural about the amount of affection between the two. When confronted, Dong-woo promises his new wife that she will be his priority. However, he must spend a lot of time away from home because of his job granting the mother-in-law sufficient time to plot how to eliminate her rival.
In August, 1918, Matsuura Ito lives in a coastal village of Toyama with her husband and three children. During the summer, there wasn't much fish to catch, so her husband has been far away from home to catch fish. To support herself and her children, Ito carries goods from ships like the other women in the village. Meanwhile, the residents encounter rising prices for rice. The women are unable to feed their family due to the high prices of rice. The women ask a nearby rice store to sell rice at lower prices, but it fails. The price of rice continues to rise daily. Due to an incident, Ito and the other village women step up to the plate.
After Veli's sudden death from a heart attack, the family gathers in the ghusl room to prepare his body for burial. As they perform the ritual, long-held tensions and conflicts within the family begin to surface. Nermin, trapped in an unhappy marriage, sees this as an opportunity to confront and resolve the issues that have plagued her for years.
George Pearson, an employee at an underwear factory, is caught between his modern wife and his meddling mother. After buying a special yarn and getting his wife to promote it, he has an argument with his boss, Mr Dawson who insults Pearson's wife and refuses to apologise. Pearson then resigns. After finding out that the yarn is actually worth a fair amount, Mr Dawson tries to buy it from Pearson but he has some competition.
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