Cries and Whispers
Cries and Whispers is a psychological drama directed by Ingmar Bergman, centered around a woman suffering from cancer, visited by her two sisters as they confront their feelings. The film is set in early XX-century Sweden. Cries and Whispers explores themes of pain, forgiveness, and human connection.
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The Favourite is a drama directed by Yorgos Lanthimos about Queen Anne’s new servants who are desperate for her attention, and both struggle for power. The film is set in early 18th-century England. The Favourite explores themes of power, manipulation, ambition, and influence.
Strange Darling is a psychological thriller centered on a serial killer. The plot is uniquely divided into non-chronological chapters, and revolves around the life-or-death chase between a woman and a man who first meet at the motel for a date. The film features a unique visual style influenced by iconic cinema, captured on 35mm film. Strange Darling examines themes such as gender, violence, and the nature of truth, including the victim-blaming mechanism.
