Rose
Rose (2022), directed by Aurélie Saada, follows a woman named Rose who faces mid-life change. Sofie Gråbøl plays Rose with warm strength. She deals with family and old dreams.
Movies
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Irene's Vow
Irena's Vow (2023), directed by Louise Archambault, tells the true story of Irena Gut Opdyke, a Polish woman who hid Jewish people during World War II.
Operation Finale
Operation Finale (2018), directed by Chris Weitz, tells the true story of how Israeli agents caught Adolf Eichmann in Argentina in 1960 AD. Oscar Isaac plays Peter Malkin, the agent who grabs Eichmann.
Interstellar
Interstellar (2014), directed by Christopher Nolan, follows Cooper, a pilot turned farmer in a dying world. Matthew McConaughey plays Cooper with heart and grit.
All Is Lost
All Is Lost (2013), directed by J.C. Chandor, is a stark, gripping survival drama. Robert Redford delivers a powerful, nearly wordless performance as a lone sailor battling the elements after his yacht is damaged at sea.
Spy Game
Spy Game (2001), directed by Tony Scott, is a sharp and thrilling espionage film that keeps you hooked. Robert Redford is outstanding as Nathan Muir, a seasoned CIA operative racing against time to save his protégé, Tom Bishop, played with intensity by Brad Pitt.
Munich
Munich (2005), directed by Steven Spielberg, follows a team sent to kill men behind the 1972 AD Munich Olympics attack. Eric Bana plays Avner, the leader torn by duty. He starts sure but ends lost.
V for Vendetta
V for Vendetta (2005), directed by James McTeigue, sets a masked man against a cruel state. Hugo Weaving plays V with smooth voice and sharp blade. He hides his face but shows fire for freedom.
Three Days of the Condor
Three Days of the Condor (1975), directed by Sydney Pollack, is a taut political thriller that keeps you on edge. Robert Redford delivers a stellar performance as Joe Turner, a CIA researcher thrust into a deadly conspiracy after his team is murdered.
The Matrix
The Matrix (1999), directed by the Wachowskis, follows Thomas Anderson, a hacker called Neo. Keanu Reeves plays Neo with calm doubt that turns to power.
A Beautiful Mind
A Beautiful Mind (2001), directed by Ron Howard, tells the life of John Nash, a gifted mathematician. Russell Crowe plays Nash with sharp mind and odd ways. He cracks codes and sees patterns.
Gladiator
Gladiator (2000), directed by Ridley Scott, follows Maximus, a Roman general betrayed and sold as a slave. Russell Crowe plays Maximus with fire and grief. He fights in the arena to seek justice.
The Pianist
The Pianist (2002), directed by Roman Polanski, tells the true story of Władysław Szpilman, a Jewish pianist in Warsaw during World War II. Adrien Brody plays Szpilman with thin hope and quiet skill.
The Green Mile
The Green Mile (1999), directed by Frank Darabont, tells the story of death row guards in 1935 AD. Tom Hanks plays Paul Edgecomb, the head guard with a kind heart.
Saving Private Ryan
Saving Private Ryan (1998), directed by Steven Spielberg, opens with the D-Day landing on Omaha Beach. The camera shakes. Bullets hit sand and men. Blood colours the sea.
The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ (2004), directed by Mel Gibson, shows the last twelve hours of Jesus Christ's life. Jim Caviezel plays Jesus with deep feeling. He brings out the pain and strength in the role.
The Last Castle
The Last Castle (2001), directed by Rod Lurie, is a gripping prison drama that blends intense character-driven storytelling with themes of honour and defiance.
Braveheart
Braveheart (1995), directed by Mel Gibson, tells the story of William Wallace, a Scottish fighter who leads his people against English rule in the late 13th century AD.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), directed by Peter Jackson, ends the epic tale of Frodo and the One Ring. Elijah Wood plays Frodo with growing weariness as the ring weighs on him.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), directed by Peter Jackson, splits the fellowship and builds the war against evil. Elijah Wood plays Frodo as the ring pulls him down.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), directed by Peter Jackson, starts the great journey. Elijah Wood plays Frodo, a small hobbit with a big task.
The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption (1994), directed by Frank Darabont, tells the story of Andy Dufresne, a banker sent to prison for a crime he did not commit.