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Zorba the Greek(1964)

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Vinterdag 1914(1978)

A solitary railway station in northern Sweden on a bitter cold winter day 1914. Based on a short story from 1944.

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Philadelphia(1993)

Two competing lawyers join forces to sue a prestigious law firm for AIDS discrimination. As their unlikely friendship develops their courage overcomes the prejudice and corruption of their powerful adversaries.

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The Prince of Egypt(1998)

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The Song of the Shirt(1908)

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Cocoon(2017)

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A Walk to Remember(2002)

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A Tale of the Laundry Game(2020)

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Con Amor(2016)

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Just Out of Reach(1998)

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Dawn in the Dark(2019)

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Sacrifice(2012)

Oli, his young girlfriend, and a scheming colleague are fleeing the Icelandic financial crises with a fortune in forbidden cash stuffed into a duffel bag. They head for Spain in their boat under cover of night. The seas rage and a horrible accident occurs. Marooned on a freezing outcrop of rock, the tension builds as the three violently disagree as they take drastic measures to survive.

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Myth(2022)

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Pornographer: Continued Spring Life(2021)

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The Magical Son(2022)

Enys works the family farm with his widowed mother and grandmother. An exceptional rugby player, Enys leads his team to the final of The Cornwall Cup, all the while living with the pressures of his fathers legacy and a secret relationship.

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Duck Daze(2019)

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Crawlies(2024)

Crawlies is a soliloquy based on voice recordings of my schizophrenic uncle. An audiovisual exercise of mise en abyme that weaves a patchwork of memories from my childhood, of madness and desire.

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Altered Innocence Vol. 1(2021)

A vibrant anthology of LGBTQ+ short films and music videos that delve into the complexities of youth, identity, and desire. This diverse collection showcases a range of cinematic voices—both emerging and established—exploring the exhilaration, vulnerability, and confusion of coming-of-age through stories that celebrate queer love, self-discovery, and the breaking of societal boundaries. Blending narrative shorts, experimental visuals, and music-driven pieces, the anthology offers an evocative, multifaceted portrait of innocence transformed.

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