Halfaouine: Boy of the Terraces tells the story of a young boy growing up in Tunisia, navigating the complexities of family relationships, sexuality, and societal expectations. Through his adventures and encounters in the neighborhood, he begins to explore themes of religion, love, and self-discovery, ultimately entering into a new phase of adolescence.
Alexandria... Why? is a semi-autobiographical film that follows the story of a teenage boy in Alexandria, Egypt during World War II. The film explores themes of homosexuality, family relationships, and the impact of war on individuals. It depicts the struggles and challenges faced by the protagonist as he navigates his sexual identity and deals with the political climate of the era.
The Inheritors follows a story set in a village, where drama and mystery unfold among the class differences and exploration of sexuality. The film delves into the lives of farm workers, peasants, and the challenges they face in a manor dominated by the wealthy. It touches upon themes of poverty, swindling, and the struggle for survival. The plot also involves elements of farm life, including dead animals, animal trainers, and milking. The story takes an unexpected turn when a police officer enters the scene, leading to a trial and a revelation of hidden truths. The film portrays the complex dynamics of master-servant relationships, with instances of rape and oppression. Amidst the trials and tribulations, love and self-defense emerge as recurring themes, highlighting the resilience of the characters in the face of adversity.
Lucy Gallant is a woman who defies societal expectations and finds success in the male-dominated world of the Texas oil industry. Along the way, she also discovers love and faces challenges in her personal and professional life.
Alice Kendall is the darling of her social set, the sons and daughters of millionaires, although Alice's mother has impoverished herself to provide Alice with the luxuries she expects as her right. Mom blows what's left of her fortune to provide the best trousseau that money can buy when Alice marries Fred Garlan, and then wishes Fred lots of luck. Now, Alice is trying to coax Fred into buying her a new sable coat while Fred is busily trying to borrow enough money to keep his business afloat.
In Saint Petersburg, Russia, a girl from a working-class family falls in love with a young man, but their tragic love becomes entangled in a terrorist plot and the violence of the times. They must navigate the religious and political tensions of the Russian countryside as they try to reunite and escape the mob violence and anti-Semitism that surround them.
A judge grants a divorce to a famous photographer, sparking a scandalous court case with twists and turns. As the trial unfolds, secrets are revealed and unlikely alliances are formed.
In the Maghreb, Hajj Achour's plans for his daughter Sultana's marriage unravel when a defective dowry takes center stage. Meanwhile, in France, activism meets family tradition as Kenza confronts gender norms, leading to a chaotic wedding where secrets collide.
Two yokels try to crash royal society by posing as the King's physicians.
Charts the events occurring during a typical 24-hour period on London’s thoroughfare Bond Street. Linking the four stories together is the impending wedding of society girl Hazel Court and Robert Flemyng.
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