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A Real Pain

Incompatible cousins David and Benji embark on a journey to Poland in honor of their beloved grandmother. David is a family man, a digital advertising professional living a safe and conventional life. His cousin Benji stirs up feelings of both jealousy and shame in him. Benji is a drifter – outspoken, emotional, and unfiltered in expressing his thoughts and feelings, no matter how inappropriate the situation. Benji, on the other hand, sees David as harmless but judges him through childhood memories, labeling him a loser.

They join a group led by a British guide named James, who takes them on a tour exploring Polish-Jewish cultural heritage. However, the nature of the trip changes when long-standing tensions between the cousins resurface, set against the backdrop of their family history.

A Real Pain carries a distinctly personal dimension, as director/actor Jesse Eisenberg’s roots trace back to Krasnystaw, Poland, from which his family emigrated before World War II.

Kieran Culkin won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film.

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Twisters

Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser, is haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years and now studies storm patterns safely from behind a screen in New York. Her friend Javi persuades her to return to the open plains to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, Kate crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Powell), a charming and reckless social media superstar who thrives on sharing his storm-chasing adventures with his raucous crew – the more dangerous, the better.

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The Florida Project

Halley and her 6-year-old daughter Moonee live in modest conditions at The Magic Castle Motel, managed by Bobby, a tough-on-the-outside but kind-hearted man. Despite the harsh circumstances, the resourceful Moonee manages to turn life into a celebration in her own way. The children’s seemingly endless summer days are filled with adventures, while young mother Halley resorts to increasingly risky means to survive their stark reality.

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Tiedustelijat

The hidden past of a World War II intelligence officer is revealed when his grandson, actor Joonas Saartamo, begins to investigate his grandfather Hannes Vehniäinen’s role as a leader of a reconnaissance unit. As he meets various experts along the way, Saartamo gains a new understanding of the decisive role played by reconnaissance units in the war. He also realizes how heavily his grandfather’s wartime experiences have been passed down through generations, directly impacting him as well.

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We Live In Time

When Almut and Tobias meet by chance, their lives take a new direction. We Live in Time follows their love story over the years, revealing moments filled with joy, challenges, and loss. Its nonlinear narrative highlights the passage of time and the unpredictability of life as their relationship is put to the test. A visually stunning and heartbreaking tale of love, time, and loss.

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The Pursuit of Happyness

When Chris’s girlfriend Linda leaves him, Chris becomes a single parent to his son, Christopher. However, Chris’s determination is ultimately rewarded when he secures an unpaid internship in an incredibly competitive stockbroker training program, which only one out of twenty interns passes. But because Chris has no income, he is evicted from his apartment with his son, and father and son are forced to sleep on the streets, in homeless shelters, and even behind the locked doors of a subway station restroom. With his self-confidence and the love and trust of his son, Chris Gardner overcomes the hardships and rises to become a legend on Wall Street.

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Heavy Trip

Turo, a small northern village’s own son, doesn’t care about hockey or fixing cars. In his free time, he is the lead singer of the hardest (and only) metal band in the area. Through a series of unexpected events, Turo and his bandmates get the chance of a lifetime—to leave their hometown behind and take the stage at Norway’s biggest heavy metal festival. The news spreads like wildfire, and the entire village celebrates their success. However, getting there won’t be that easy.

Turo’s heart is thrown into turmoil by the lovely Miia, a florist, who also happens to be admired by the village’s local celebrity—smooth-talking schlager star and Turo’s arch-nemesis, Jouni Tulkku. On their journey to the festival, Turo must overcome his stage fright to prove to himself, his bandmates, and Miia that he is a man of his word. But achieving this goal becomes even more challenging when the band accidentally sparks the first armed conflict in history between Finland and Norway—and takes a detour straight into the Vikings’ hell.

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Lee

Lee is a compelling biographical drama in which Kate Winslet delivers a powerful performance as photographer Lee Miller. Directed by Ellen Kuras, the film tells the extraordinary story of Miller’s life—how she transitioned from the fashion world and art circles of the 1920s into a fearless war photographer. Her work on the frontlines of World War II was not just about documentation but also a profound journey toward confronting the horrors of war and her own past.

The film portrays Miller’s relentless pursuit of exposing the brutal reality of war and its impact on people. One of history’s most famous war photographs—Miller in the bathtub of Hitler’s residence—holds special significance in the film. The cast also includes Alexander Skarsgård, Josh O’Connor, and Marion Cotillard. Lee is a powerful story of courage, the search for truth, and the lasting scars of war.

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Freud’s Last Session

London, September 3, 1939. Sigmund Freud (Anthony Hopkins), known as the father of psychoanalysis, invites writer and theologian C.S. Lewis (Matthew Goode) to his home. Freud and his family had fled Hitler’s forces from Vienna the previous year. On an autumn day, these two of the past century’s most brilliant minds engage in a profound and intimate session, discussing topics such as the future of humanity, the existence of God, and human relationships. (Source: Scanbox)

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Into the Wild

The film tells the story of young Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch), who, after graduating from university, abandons his privileged background, donates his money to charity, and sets off on a journey across the United States in search of freedom and the meaning of life. His ultimate destination is the Alaskan wilderness, where he plans to live self-sufficiently, entirely at the mercy of nature. Along the way, he meets many people who influence his worldview.

The film is based on Jon Krakauer’s book of the same name and explores themes such as individual freedom, social criticism, and the significance of nature. Its atmospheric soundtrack, particularly the songs composed by Eddie Vedder, enhances the film’s melancholic tone.