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BIRDY (1985)

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Two soldiers return from Vietnam, one mentally scarred, the other physically. We flashback to their childhood and the fascination the slightly crazy one has with flying. So maybe after the horror of war it's a more logical decision to be a bird! A brilliant film about disillusionment, growing up and existential madness. find out more...

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Based on a true story we follow the fortunes of Susanna who has been dubiously diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, trapped in a state of self-loathing she rebels against the authorities within her psychiatric hospital and finds solace with her fellow inmates, in particular the hypnotically charismatic Lisa, a grade 'A' sociopath. Girl Interrupted is a cracking drama, with all the ingredients of a fine story; humour, pathos and passion, sensitively directed and with an absolutely com find out more...
GIRLHOOD (2014)

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'Happiness' tracks the bittersweet transition as an innocent, simpler lifestyle slowly fades to the seduction of technology and progress in the village of Laya, nestled deep in the Himalayan mountainside of Bhutan. Told through the eyes of Peyangki; a captivating and dreamy nine year old boy, who is sent by his mother to study at the local monastery because she cannot afford to raise all six of her children. Beautiful, sad and... inevitable.

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REPRISE (2007)

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Phillip and Erik are best friends, they share a love of punk, girls and having a good time, and they also have literary aspirations, but their shared endeavour to become published and renown authors has unexpected consequences. find out more...

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Life with a troubled autistic brother is tough for Thomas when all he wants is to be a normal teenager. His new girlfriend Jackie tries to help, but Thomas must take a long hard look at himself in order to appreciate all of the positives in his life and to understand that a perceived adolescent idyll isn't necessarily the be all and end all. The multi-award winning and nominated 'The Black Balloon' is a thoughtful and nicely performed coming of age drama. find out more...

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Justin Cobb is just your average, gifted, under achieving teenager… apart from the fact that he's still sucking his thumb. ‘Cured' of his habit by his dentist, Justin launches himself with gusto into the world of sex, drugs and the school debating society, effectively alienating all those he holds dearest. 'Thumbsucker' is a clever, witty and thoughtful slice of indie American cinema, helped considerably by a well impressive cast. find out more...