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Manic
Jordan Melamed · 2001
Follows the fate of Lyle, a violent adolescent who, in lieu of prison, is placed in a juvenile mental institution, where he encounters a group of equally troubled teens. This motley crew—abused, sexually confused, violent, and yet hanging on by their grit and anger—becomes Lyle's last lifeline as he fights to find meaning in a world that seems to defy understanding.
City of Men
Fernando Meirelles, Kátia Lund · 2002
The series is based on the award-winning Brazilian film City of God, which itself was nominated for Oscars in four categories, including Best Director for Fernando Meireles. Based on the story of two friends, Laranjinha and Acerola, who live adventurous and dangerous lives in a Rio de Janeiro slum, 'City of Men' brings into sharp relief the condition of children and adolescents in these areas, realistically yet with a dose of humor.
Shutter Island
Martin Scorsese · 2010
Verano de 1954. Los agentes judiciales Teddy Daniels y Chuck Aule son destinados a una remota isla del puerto de Boston para investigar la desaparición de una peligrosa asesina recluida en el hospital psiquiátrico Ashecliffe, un centro penitenciario para criminales perturbados dirigido por el siniestro doctor John Cawley. Pronto descubrirán que el centro guarda muchos secretos, y que la isla esconde algo más peligroso que los pacientes.
The Iron Claw
Sean Durkin · 2023
The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.
Up
Pete Docter · 2009
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.
To the Bone
Marti Noxon · 2017
A young woman dealing with anorexia meets an unconventional doctor who challenges her to face her condition and embrace life.
The Whale
Darren Aronofsky · 2022
A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.
Candy
Neil Armfield · 2006
A poet falls in love with an art student, who gravitates to his bohemian lifestyle — and his love of heroin. Hooked as much on one another as they are on the drug, their relationship alternates between states of oblivion, self-destruction, and despair.
All the Bright Places
Brett Haley · 2020
Two teens facing personal struggles form a powerful bond as they embark on a cathartic journey chronicling the wonders of Indiana.
The Sopranos
David Chase · 1999
The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti.
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Isle of Dogs
Wes Anderson · 2018
Un Japón distópico, dentro de 20 años. La saturación canina ha alcanzado proporciones de epidemia en Megasaki. Un brote de gripe canina se propaga, por eso, el Mayor Kabayashi dicta una orden de emergencia decretando la cuarentena. Isla Basura es el lugar donde se evacua a todos los perros. Allí, un grupo de aterradores perros alfa, encabezados por Chief, han perdido toda esperanza de volver con sus dueños. Hasta que un día aparece Atari, un niño de 12 años, sobrino del malvado Mayor, que llega hasta la isla pilotando un avión. Su objetivo es buscar a su perro Spots. Esté donde esté, el niño y la manada perruna lo encontrarán.
Dead Poets Society
Peter Weir · 1989
Em 1959 na Welton Academy, uma tradicional escola preparatória, um ex-aluno se torna o novo professor de literatura, mas logo seus métodos de incentivar os alunos a pensarem por si mesmos cria um choque com a ortodoxa direção do colégio, principalmente quando ele fala aos seus alunos sobre a "Sociedade dos Poetas Mortos".
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Stephen Chbosky · 2012
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1991. High school freshman Charlie is a wallflower, always watching life from the sidelines, until two senior students, Sam and her stepbrother Patrick, become his mentors, helping him discover the joys of friendship, music and love.
Sound of Metal
Darius Marder · 2020
Metal drummer Ruben begins to lose his hearing. When a doctor tells him his condition will worsen, he thinks his career and life is over. His girlfriend Lou checks the former addict into a rehab for the deaf hoping it will prevent a relapse and help him adapt to his new life. After being welcomed and accepted just as he is, Ruben must choose between his new normal and the life he once knew.
Beautiful Boy
Felix van Groeningen · 2018
Le monde de David Sheff s’effondre lorsqu’il découvre que son fils de 18 ans, Nic, est accro à la méthamphétamine. David décide de tout faire pour le sauver, se confrontant à ses propres limites mais aussi à celles de sa famille.
