Drama
Copying Beethoven
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Copying Beethoven

2006
Serving as a copyist to Ludwig van Beethoven gives young conservatory student Anna Holtz unprecedented access to the volatile composer's musical genius -- but also subjects her to his cruel tirades in this absorbing period drama.

Directed by:

  • Agnieszka Holland
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    Home Before Dark
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    Home Before Dark

    1997
    With a severely depressed mother and a father struggling to keep the family afloat and intact, 12-year-old Nora James (Stephanie Castellarin) has a heavy load to bear. And her lot only worsens when her mother is institutionalized and Nora is sent to live with a controlling aunt (Katharine Ross). There, she's thrust into the adult world, suddenly forced to put aside childhood ways. Maureen Foley directs this sensitive drama of a youth denied.

    Directed by:

  • Maureen Foley
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    Sylvia
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    Sylvia

    2003
    A whirlwind courtship kick-starts the tempestuous marriage between American poet and novelist Sylvia Plath and English poet Ted Hughes, an intense and stormy union that quickly dissolves due to Hughes's philandering and Plath's insecurity.

    Directed by:

  • Christine Jeffs
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    Toe to Toe
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    Toe to Toe

    2009
    Out on the lacrosse pitch, wealthy but troubled Jesse (Louisa Krause) and poor but driven Tosha (Sonequa Martin) form an easy and deep bond, but their relationship is threatened once they enter the hallways of an elite prep school they attend in Washington, D.C. There, they must work to overcome racial and other tensions in their classmates, and in themselves, if they hope to keep their friendship alive. Emily Abt directs.

    Directed by:

  • Emily Abt
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    On the Starting Line
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    On the Starting Line

    2008
    Set against the ultracompetitive world of drum corps contests, this coming-of-age tale stars Samia Mooney as an up-and-coming color guard dancer who dreams of joining a world champion drum and bugle corps. Wendy J. Menara writes and directs this low-budget story that captures the high-stakes drama, cutthroat rivalry and unintentional hilarity surrounding the world of gung ho pageantry performance.

    Directed by:

  • Wendy J. Menara
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    Washington Square
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    Washington Square

    1997
    Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as Catherine Sloper, an unattractive but rich spinster pursued by handsome suitor Morris Townsend (Ben Chaplin) until her disapproving father (Albert Finney) -- wary of Townsend's motives -- vows to disown Catherine if she weds against his wishes. Maggie Smith, Judith Ivey and Jennifer Garner also star in this faithful adaptation of the timeless Victorian novella by Henry James.

    Directed by:

  • Agnieszka Holland
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    Frankie and Hazel
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    Frankie and Hazel

    2001
    Girl power turns their families and the city upside down in this warm, fun and witty comedy as 12-year-old best friends Frankie (Mischa Barton) and Hazel (Ingrid Uribe) conspire to make their mark on the local community. One excels at ballet and baseball and battles a sexist coach for a spot on a Little League team, while the other devours politics and decides to run for mayor.

    Directed by:

  • JoBeth Williams
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    Map of the Sounds of Tokyo
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    Map of the Sounds of Tokyo

    2009
    When the daughter of prominent Tokyo businessman Mr. Nagara (Takeo Nakahara) commits suicide, Nagara's heartbroken employee Ishida (Hideo Sakaki) hires part-time hit woman Ryu (Rinko Kikuchi) to kill the man (Sergi López) perceived as responsible for the daughter's death. Meanwhile, a curious sound engineer becomes obsessed with Ryu and her life in this lyrical and mysterious drama from acclaimed Spanish director Isabel Coixet.

    Directed by:

  • Isabel Coixet
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    The Last Summer of La Boyita
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    The Last Summer of La Boyita

    2009
    Young Jorgelina feels abandoned by her sister, who has gone boy crazy, and so joins her father for a holiday in the Argentine countryside. Jorg's new best friend, farmhand Mario, turns out to have a bewildering secret, forcing them to grow up fast.

    Directed by:

  • Julia Solomonoff
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    Things Behind the Sun
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    Things Behind the Sun

    2001
    Underground singer-songwriter Sherry McGrale (Kim Dickens) makes a name for herself with a powerful song about her rape. A rock journalist (Gabriel Mann) pitches a story about Sherry, but his interest runs deeper than her music -- he has a personal connection to the crime. Don Cheadle earned an Emmy nod for his turn as Sherry's protective manager in this drama directed by Allison Anders. Rosanna Arquette also stars.

    Directed by:

  • Allison Anders
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    Disco Pigs
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    Disco Pigs

    2001
    Pig and Runt were born just minutes apart in the same Dublin hospital -- an auspicious beginning that seals them in an almost twin-like relationship. They isolate themselves, encourage each other's destructive tendencies and even make up their own language. But just before they turn 17, their bond is threatened and when Runt starts yearning for freedom, Pig goes haywire.

    Directed by:

  • Kirsten Sheridan
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    Permanent Record
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    Permanent Record

    1988
    David was bright, talented, popular ... one of the ruling elite of his high school. So why did he kill himself, leaving a despondent family and stunned friends? Enter Chris, who delves into the possible reasons behind his best friend's suicide.

    Directed by:

  • Marisa Silver
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    Italian for Beginners
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    Italian for Beginners

    2000
    Director Lone Scherfig's playful and endearing story follows seven strangers from a small, rainy suburb who come together once a week to learn Italian. Andres (Anders W. Berthelsen), Jorgen (Peter Gantzler) and the others are all looking to fill a void in their lives. And as they embark on a journey of discovery, friendship and the limitless possibilities of love, they soon find that the class offers them much more than just a new language.

    Directed by:

  • Lone Scherfig
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    Danielle Steel's Full Circle
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    Danielle Steel's Full Circle

    1996
    Haunted by her rape as a college student, Tana Roberts (Teri Polo) is determined to avoid following in her mother's footsteps when it comes to romance. But when Tana falls for her best friend's married father (Reed Diamond), she finds herself reliving her mother's mistakes. Corbin Bernsen and Erika Slezak co-star in this absorbing made-for-television movie based on Danielle Steel's best-selling novel.

    Directed by:

  • Bethany Rooney
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    Lady Chatterley
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    Lady Chatterley

    2006
    When her husband is paralyzed in World War I, frustration drives Lady Chatterley into an affair with a gamekeeper. She finds in her new lover not only physical passion but also an inner kindness, both of which her husband can no longer provide.

    Directed by:

  • Pascale Ferran
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    A Change of Place
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    A Change of Place

    1994
    When model Dominique (Andrea Roth) asks her twin sister, Kim (also Roth), to take her place for an upcoming fashion shoot in Paris, neither one expects that a handsome man named Philippe (pop singer Rick Springfield) will fall head over heels for the "new and improved" Dominique. Although Kim knows she should be honest, she can't bring herself to tell Philippe the truth in this made-for-TV adaptation of the Tracy Sinclair romance novel.

    Directed by:

  • Donna Deitch
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    Now and Then
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    Now and Then

    1995
    Waxing nostalgic about the bittersweet passage from childhood to puberty in this tender coming-of-age tale, four childhood girlfriends -- Teeny, Chrissy, Samantha and Roberta -- recall the magical summer of 1970. During their walk down memory lane, they reconcile experiences with boys, secrets, bullies and more. Lesli Linka Glatter directs; Gaby Hoffmann, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Cloris Leachman, Thora Birch and Christina Ricci co-star.

    Directed by:

  • Lesli Linka Glatter
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    Now and Then (1995)
    A heartwarming movie about four childhood girlfriends who, in adulthood reunion, relive their experience of the life-changing summer of 1970, including a mystery death, divorce, standing up to the boys, first kiss, and the meaning of true friendship. Each explores her unique identity amidst family and friends. Beautifully directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
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