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Jean de Florette

In a rural French village, an old man and his only remaining relative cast their covetous eyes on an adjoining vacant property. They need its spring water for growing their flowers, and are dismayed to hear that the man who has inherited it is moving in. They block up the spring and watch as their new neighbour tries to keep his crops watered from wells far afield through the hot summer. Though th...

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Churchill and the Movie Mogul

The untold story of Winston Churchill's secret alliance with movie mogul Alexander Korda. Discover how they used the power of cinema as a weapon of war to battle Hitler and sway American public opinion....

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Searching for Cannibal Holocaust

Filmmaker Calum Waddell explores the legacy of the most controversial horror film ever made. An in-depth look at Ruggero Deodato's 1980 cult classic, tackling rumors of snuff and the birth of the found footage genre....

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Searching for Sugar Man

Two South African fans hunt for the truth behind the mysterious 70s Detroit rocker Rodriguez. Rumored to be dead, his real story is a miraculous tale of hope and redemption more powerful than the myths....

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Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?

Dustin Hoffman stars as a wealthy rock composer spiraling into a mid-life crisis. Plagued by insomnia, he becomes obsessed with a mysterious figure named Harry Kellerman, whom he believes is spreading lies to ruin his life. This dark comedy explores paranoia, urban isolation, and the absurdity of fame as he frantically hunts for his elusive tormentor....