#social-realism

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6 days ago

How Single Motherhood Became Cinema's New Battleground

The Courageous portrays single motherhood as a tense, high-stakes struggle against poverty, social scrutiny, and time in a wealthy, ordered society.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The most difficult word to say is Cut!': an audience with Cannes conquerors Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne

Young Mothers portrays teen mothers in a Liège maternity home with compassionate naturalism, exploring adoption dilemmas through intimate performances and restrained, humane filmmaking.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Spinal Tap II, Julia Roberts and Paul Thomas Anderson: the best films of autumn 2025

Late‑August films include Aronofsky's comedic crime drama, a Roses marital satire with Cumberbatch and Colman, Dardenne social realism, a Slovenian coming‑of‑age, and Spinal Tap sequel.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Christy review outstanding actors and Cork landmarks shine in a moving and funny Irish drama

A warm Irish film about two brothers navigating struggles and personal growth in Cork, balancing humor and emotional depth.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Night Always Comes review Vanessa Kirby gets lost in poverty thriller

Recent portrayals of the super-rich in entertainment have become increasingly tiresome and out of touch, especially as socioeconomic disparities grow.
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fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Ben Shahn, the Lefty Artist Who Was Left Behind

Ben Shahn's art bridged the gap between popular appeal and deep social commentary, marking him as a significant figure in American art history.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Treading Water review hard-hitting drug addiction drama is not for the faint-hearted

Gino Evans's directorial debut is a harrowing exploration of addiction and mental health, showcasing distressing realism through a compelling narrative.
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