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Spotlight: Marcello Mastroianni Part 2

In honor of the centenary of the birth of Marcello Mastroianni, perhaps the most iconic Italian actor of the 20th century, we present a two-part Spotlight on films from a career that spanned six decades and comprised collaborations with directors including Federico Fellini, Vittorio De Sica, and Ettore Scola. We hope you enjoy part two.

Marcello Mastroianni Part 2
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Spotlight: Marcello Mastroianni, Part 1

In honor of the centenary of the birth of Marcello Mastroianni, perhaps the most iconic Italian actor of the 20th century, we present a two-part Spotlight on films from a career that spanned six decades and comprised collaborations with directors including Federico Fellini, Vittorio De Sica, and Ettore Scola. We hope you enjoy part one.

Marcello Mastroianni, Part 1
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Spotlight: The Queen of Crime on the Big Screen

Of the dozens of plays, short stories, and full-length books written by Agatha Christie, many have been adapted for the screen — some multiple times through the decades. Here we present a selection of the best of those currently available — including a Bollywood version of And Then There Were None.

The Queen of Crime on the Big Screen
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Spotlight: Labor Day

In celebration of Labor Day, we present a selection of films about work. And in the spirit of this year’s Perfect Days, directed by Wim Wenders, we’ve chosen films that explore the nature of the work itself, whatever kind of work it may be.

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Spotlight: Alain Delon

One of the most celebrated French actors of the second half of the 20th century, Alain Delon appeared in such iconic films as Luchino Visconti’s Rocco and His Brothers and Michelangelo Antonioni’s The Eclipse. But he is perhaps best known for the thrillers and neo-noirs that made the most of his enigmatic charisma.

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Spotlight: Jia Zhangke

Jia Zhangke is a director, screenwriter, and producer, whose body of work has established him as the foremost Chinese director working today. His films are best known for their chronicle of the lives of individual characters as they play out against the backdrop of a country undergoing profound transformation.

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Spotlight: Happy birthday Switzerland!

Happy birthday to Switzerland (August 1), which not only produces excellent films of its own but is an important coproduction partner for countries around the world. Also, home to the illustrious Locarno Film Festival which begins next week… This week, we present a selection of recent Swiss films and coproductions.

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Spotlight: Summer Blockbusters

The season of the summer blockbuster is upon us, when the heat drives us inside in search of air conditioning and entertainment that doesn’t necessarily require us to think too hard. While a largely American phenomenon, some of the biggest summer blockbusters have come to us from outside the US, and we have collected them here — enjoy!

Summer Blockbusters
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Spotlight: Muay Thai and Silat: Celebrating Southeast Asia's Diverse Traditions of Martial Arts

While martial arts is often painted with a broad brush in US cinema, it in fact contains a great deal of variety and nuance. This week we're looking at the significant strand of Southeast Asian cinema that celebrates the region’s rich, varied martial arts traditions, including Silat (a set of indigenous regional martial arts), Muay Thai, and Filipino Kali.

Muay Thai and Silat: Celebrating Southeast Asia's Diverse Traditions of Martial Arts
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