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Could a lost soul in the modern world make peace and reconcile his complicated relationship with his father? From the beginning of the universe to the present, this film questions the existence of faith and the search for what it means to be human, showing family relationships through different generations and how they cope with love and loss.

Bill and Abby, a young couple who to the outside world pretend to be brother and sister are living and working in Chicago at the beginning of the century. They want to escape the poverty and hard labor of the city and travel south. Together with the girl Linda (who acts as the narrator in the movie) they find employment on a farm in the Texas panhandle. When the harvest is over the young, rich and handsome farmer invites them to stay because he has fallen in love with Abby. When Bill and Abby discover that the farmer is seriously ill and has only got a year left to live they decide that Abby will accept his wedding proposal in order to make some benefit out of the situation. When the expected death fails to come, jealousy and impatience are slowly setting in and accidents become eventually inevitable.

Drawing inspiration from the infamous killers Charles Starkweather and Caril-Ann Fugate, this riveting narrative unfolds as Holly (Sissy Spacek), a teenage girl, incurs her father's wrath when she falls for an older, rebellious boy (Martin Sheen). A fatal clash with her father propels the young lovers into a tumultuous flight, embarking on a crime spree across the Midwest to the foreboding Badlands of Montana. Evading authorities, their tale weaves a thrilling and darkly romantic journey through the landscapes of crime and love.

Centered around the love story between English explorer John Smith (Colin Farrell) and Powhatan woman Pocahontas (Q'orianka Kilcher), the movie delicately portrays the clash of cultures against the backdrop of Virginia's stunning landscapes. With its dreamlike cinematography, introspective pacing, and evocative score, it becomes a poetic meditation on love, nature, and the birth of a new era.

Amid the turmoil of World War II, soldiers engage in a grueling battle against nature and the enemy on a Pacific island. The film delves deep into the minds of these soldiers, exploring their inner conflicts and the brutal realities of war. Its stunning visuals, captured by the masterful use of long takes, offer a unique and immersive perspective on the harrowing experiences of war.

Neil (Ben Affleck) is an American traveling in Europe who meets and falls in love with Marina (Olga Kurylenko), a Ukrainian divorcée who is raising her 10-year-old daughter Tatiana in Paris. The lovers travel to Mont St. Michel, the island abbey off the coast of Normandy, basking in the wonder of their newfound romance. Neil makes a commitment to Marina, inviting her to relocate to his native Oklahoma with Tatiana. He takes a job as an environmental inspector and Marina settles into her new life in America with passion and vigor. After a holding pattern, their relationship cools. Marina finds solace in the company of another exile, the Catholic priest Father Quintana (Javier Bardem), who is undergoing a crisis of faith. Work pressures and increasing doubt pull Neil further apart from Marina, who returns to France with Tatiana when her visa expires. Neil reconnects with Jane (Rachel McAdams), an old flame. They fall in love until Neil learns that Marina has fallen on hard times. Gripped by a sense of responsibility - and his own crisis of faith - he rekindles with Marina after another trip to France. She returns with him to Oklahoma, resuming her American life. But the old sorrows eventually return.

1931. Mike Sullivan and Connor Rooney are two henchmen of elderly downstate IL-based Irish-American mobster John Rooney, Connor's father. In many respects, John treats Mike more as his son, who he raised as his own after Mike was orphaned, than the volatile Connor, who nonetheless sees himself as the heir apparent to the family business. One evening, Mike's eldest son, twelve year old Michael Sullivan Jr., who has no idea what his father does for a living, witnesses Connor and his father gun down an associate and his men, the situation gone wrong initiated from an action by Connor. Caught witnessing the incident, Michael is sworn to secrecy about what he saw. Regardless, Connor, not wanting any loose ends, makes an attempt to kill Mike, his wife and their two sons. Mike and the surviving members of his family know that they need to go on the run as Connor, who has gone into hiding, will be protected through mob loyalty, especially by John, who cannot turn on his own flesh and blood. Still, Mike has to figure out a way for retribution for what Connor did, while still protecting him and his family, not only from Connor, but from John and his fellow associates. Through it all, Mike wants those in his family that had no say in what he chose as a living, to have some redemption for their eternal souls.

In a small, unnamed country there's an area called the Zone. It's an unusual area, and within its a place known as the Room, where it's believed wishes are granted. The government declared The Zone a no-go area and have sealed it off. This hasn't stopped people from entering the Zone. A writer, and a professor, want to reach the Zone. Their guide - a man known as a stalker, has a special relation with the Zone.

During World War II, 12-year old Ivan works as a spy on the eastern front. The small Ivan can cross the German lines unnoticed to collect information. Three Soviet officers try to take care of this boy-child.

A psychologist investigates mysterious happenings on a space station orbiting a distant planet. He encounters strange visions and apparitions, driven by the planet's power to materialize thoughts. This cult classic from aclaimed director Andrei Tarkovsky is know for its cinematography ethereal imagery that elevates this cerebral journey with chilling and haunting effects.

In a near-future world plagued by infertility and societal collapse, civil servant Theo Faron becomes a reluctant hero when he is entrusted with protecting the first pregnant woman in over 18 years. As he navigates a dangerous and chaotic landscape filled with government oppression, revolutionaries, and the desperate hope for a future, Theo embarks on a journey to ensure the survival of humanity. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, the film presents a unique blend of dystopian action and emotional depth, featuring a talented cast including Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Michael Caine.

This cinematic masterpiece set during the Vietnam War tells the story of Captain Willard's covert mission to find and eliminate the deranged Colonel Kurtz. Through danger, mayhem and destruction, with a powerful plot and stunning visual effects featuring an exceptional performance by Marlon Brando, director Francis Ford Coppola delivers an unforgettable film.

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, this historical drama film is based on the 1927 novel “Oil!” by Upton Sinclair. With an exceptional soundtrack by Jonny Greenwood, the movie delves into the obsession and desolation of Daniel Plainview, a charismatic oil prospector consumed by greed and isolation. Through stunning performances and meticulous direction, this cinematic masterpiece immerses viewers in a dark and intense narrative, making it a must-watch for its powerful exploration of the human psyche and the nature of capitalism and greed.

Freddie Quell is a Navy veteran with an alcohol addiction who struggles with trauma after World War II, but also with his own demons. When he meets Lancaster Dodd, the charismatic leader of a growing religious movement, he becomes his right-hand man. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, this uncomfortable psychological drama with its absorbing atmosphere and hypnotic performances is a film about faith that will not leave you indifferent. You can't miss this enigmatic film.

“Driver” works in the film industry, performing driving for productions. But, by night, he leads a double life as a getaway driver for criminals. He starts to feel a connection with your neighbor, Irene. Driver gets involved in helping Irene’s husband to protect her, becoming embroiled in a lot of crimes that threaten their lives. This movie is known for its synth-driven soundtrack that complements its retro aesthetic: You must see Ryan Gosling in one of his more powerful actings!

A mute warrior with supernatural strength embarks on a perilous voyage with Viking crusaders to an unknown land, only to face an eerie, metaphysical battle. A mesmerizing journey into the unknown, this visually arresting film is a captivating blend of brutality and beauty. Viewers will appreciate the richly detailed cinematography, particularly the immersive landscape shots.