The Lion In Winter
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Henry II chooses an heir, while all those around him plot.
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WAZ
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A detective caught in a battle of wits with a killer is forced to pay for his past failings.
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Persepolis
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A girl's eye view of the Islamic Revolution in Iran.
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The NeverEnding Story
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Enchanting fantasy adventure about a magical land under threat.
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Stop-Loss
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Affecting drama about the bravery of modern soldiers in Iraq.
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Happy-Go-Lucky
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Poppy, a young primary school teacher living in Camden Town, starts taking driving lessons with an instructor who is her opposite in every respect.
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Lars And The Real Girl
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A quiet young man falls in love with a woman who is perfect in every way - except that she's inflatable.
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La Antena
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Dystopian fairytale about a 'city without a voice'.
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Shanghai Kiss
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Journey of self discovery for Chinese-American actor in Shanghai.
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Hobson's Choice
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Trouble at t'shop when eldest daughter of tyranical Lancashire bootmaker in 1890 decides to marry his timid, downtrodden employee.
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