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Abominable

Teenager Yi finds a young jet on the roof of his home in Shanghai. He and his friends Jin and Peng name the creature Everest. Together, they set out to take the magical creature back to its family in the highest corner of the earth. To help Everest get home, the friends must stay one step ahead of the wealthy Burnish, who plans to capture the creature for himself, and Dr. Zara, who studies animals.

Directed by Jill Culton and Todd Wilderman. As original voice actors, e.g. Chloe Bennet, Albert Tsai, and Tenzing Norgay Trainor.

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Raya and the Last Dragon

Long ago in a fantasy land called Kumandra, humans and dragons lived side by side in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, the same evil has returned. A lone warrior, Raya must search for the mythical last dragon capable of uniting a broken country and a divided people.

On his journey, he learns that saving the world requires more than a dragon. Directed by Don Hall, Carlos López Estrad and Paul Briggs. As original voice actors, e.g. Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina and Gemma Chan.

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Dora and the Lost City of Gold

After spending most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, Dora doesn’t know how to prepare for the biggest challenge of her life — high school. When her parents disappear while searching for a mysteriously lost city of gold, Dora must take action and lead a gang of poorly equipped teenagers to rescue them. A dangerous mission awaits! Dora navigates the jungle with her friends, defeats treasure hunters and solves ancient riddles to find out the secret of the legendary city.

Directed by James Bob. As actors, e.g. Isabela Merced, Eugenio Derbez and Michael Peña.

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Soul

Have you ever wondered where your passions, dreams and interests come from? What makes you… YOU? Disney/Pixar takes you on a journey from the streets of New York City to cosmic dimensions in search of answers to life’s most important questions.

Directed by Pete Docter and Kemp Powers. As original voice actors, e.g. Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey and Graham Norton

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An Inconvenient Truth

An Inconvenient Truth is a documentary about one man’s attempt to expose the myths and misconceptions associated with global warming and awaken the nations of the world to act together to save our planet. The film is based on Al Gore’s lectures. Gore is a great performer and the lecture is delivered in such a way that the viewer’s interest is not piqued even for a moment. The subject of the film is serious and gives you something to think about for a long time. The film has been awarded two Oscars in 2007 (Best Original Score and Best Documentary Film). The film was directed by Davis Guggenheim.

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An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power

The former vice president of the United States and Nobel laureate Al Gore still want to make heads of state and leaders understand the importance of climate change. The documentary follows Al Gore to the conclusion of the Paris climate agreement in late 2015. Directed by Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk.

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Kapernaum (Capharnaüm)

A 12-year-old Lebanese boy, Zain, is suing his parents for bringing him into this world. The childhood of Zain and his siblings in the slums of Beirut has been cut short. When his sister experiences a harsh fate as a result of child marriage, Zain has had enough and runs away from home. The kind cleaner Rahil offers her a home and Zain helps by looking after her young son Yona. But when Rahil unexpectedly disappears, Zain must muster all his strength, courage and ingenuity to take care of himself and Yonas. How long can they survive in a world where there is only a fading spark of hope left? The film was directed by Nadine Labaki. In roles e.g. Zain Al Rafeea and Yordanos Shiferaw.

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Coco

In the Disney-Pixar film Coco, music has been forbidden in Miguel’s family for many generations, but still the boy dreams of a career as a musician, inspired by his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. As a result of a mysterious chain of events, Miguel ends up in the colorful Land of the Dead, where he meets an irresistible crook named Hector. Together, they go on an amazing adventure to find out the true story of Miguel’s family. Directed by Lee Unkrich.