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| In the late 1800's, Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian empire, falls for Sophie Chotek, a Czech countess. He's already a problem to the Crown because of his political ideas; this love affair with someone not of royal blood breeches protocol. The Crown allows the union only after the couple agrees to a morganatic marriage. The emperor further neutralizes Franz by making him inspector general of the army, sending him afield for months at a time. In June of 1914, fearing for his safety, Sophie seeks permission to accompany Franz to Sarajevo; protocol dictates that no army troops attend Franz while she is present. An assassin strikes. Their deaths spark World War I. |
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| Fragmented long-term portrait of a changing China. In his latest work, master director Jia Zhang-Ke reflects on his artistic creation spanning more than two decades. From scenes from previous films and newly shot material, he creates a collage of a woman who has been searching for a tracelessly disappeared love for twenty years. In doing so, she becomes a mirror of a changing society - from 2001 until today. "I believe that it doesn't really matter how large the audience is that sees my film; as long as my films can be shown in China and there is a real market for them here, it would be of great significance to me personally." |
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| Refik (Haluk Bilginer) is paralyzed from the neck down and therefore relies on assistance in his daily life. Ferruh (Feyyaz Yiğit) takes on this role. However, things don't go smoothly at first. While Ferruh takes a very laissez-faire approach to life, Refik initially clings to his rigid worldview. But soon, the two manage to find common ground. |
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| On Christmas Eve a diverse group of people boards a train — each with their own hopes, dreams, and problems. When the train comes to a stop in the middle of the snowy nothingness, far from any civilization and without any connection to the outside world, the passengers are forced to spend Christmas together. As they improvise a feast in the dining car and wait for the first star of the evening, genuine bonds gradually form between the strangers at first. And suddenly, small miracles begin to happen. |
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