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Matt_LocateTV said:
Super and subtitled - If you haven't seen any of these, do it
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The Motorcycle Diaries
Watch 'The Motorcycle Diaries' on DVD.Gaël García Bernal heads the cast of this acclaimed fact-based drama, chronicling the travels of a young Che Guevara. In 1952, the future revolutionary is a medical student who plans to serve his residency in a leper colony. Seeking a little excitement along the way, he and a friend decide to travel to the colony by motorbike, a journey that will take them across South America. However, both men are changed forever by the things they see along the way. Rodrigo de la Serna, Mía Maestro, Gustavo Bueno and Jorge Chiarella co-star in this powerful film, which effectively explores the man behind the iconic image of Guevara.Like this in this list? 4 up0 down -
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Pan's Labyrinth
Watch 'Pan's Labyrinth' on DVD.In the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, inquisitive youngster Ofelia is taken by her pregnant mother to live with the wicked Capitan Vidal. In the surroundings of her new abode, the fairytale-obsessed girl ventures into an elaborate stone labyrinth, where she encounters a mysterious faun named Pan. The creature sets Ofelia a series of disturbing tasks which she must complete in order to journey to an underground kingdom, where she will be restored to the throne as a princess. Guillermo del Toro's visually haunting and astounding period fantasy horror stars Sergi López, Ivana Baquero and Ariadna Gil. In Spanish with English subtitles.Like this in this list? 4 up0 down -
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Run Lola Run
Watch 'Run Lola Run' on DVD.A woman races against time to save her boyfriend's life. German crime drama, presenting three different takes on the same scenario, starring Franka Potente and Moritz BleibtreuLike this in this list? 3 up0 down -
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City of God
Watch 'City of God' on TV.A Rio de Janeiro slum becomes submerged in violent drug wars over the course of 20 years. Brazilian crime drama, with Alexandre Rodrigues, Matheus Nachtergaele and Leandro FirminoLike this in this list? 4 up0 down -
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Max Manus
The story of the Norwegian hero who repeatedly sabotaged the Nazis during World War Two. Drama, starring Aksel Hennie and Julia Bache-WiigLike this in this list? 1 up0 down -
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The Lives of Others
Oscar-winning drama, set in East Germany before the fall of the Berlin Wall. Ulrich Mühe stars as secret service agent Wiesler, whose life is spent dispassionately spying on and recording the activities of suspected enemies of the state. His latest subject is a celebrated playwright and his actress lover. But as he watches them, he becomes increasingly obsessed with their daily lives - as well as learning some unexpected secrets. Also starring Martina Gedeck and Sebastian Koch.Like this in this list? 1 up0 down -
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Trollhunter
Watch 'Trollhunter' on TV.Film students stumble on a government-sanctioned monster slayer, who allows them to document his work. Fantasy horror, starring Otto Jespersen and Glenn Erland TosterudLike this in this list? 2 up0 down
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1 years ago, Matt_LocateTV said:Have you seen 'City of God' Patricia? Report abuse
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1 years ago, patricia said:Run lola Run and The Motorcycle Diaries, two great films! Report abuse
