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A biographical film directed by Terence Davies, the story follows the life of Emily Dickinson, an American woman who, while growing up, had an isolated life and struggles to find recognition for her literary work.
Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, it follows a Russian writer who visits Italy to research the life of an 18th century Russian composer. Along the way they try to understand the composer's life.
In Andrei Tarkovsky's film, a man in his 40s named Alexei lies on his deathbed and reflects on his life, which was ripped apart by social and political turmoil, as well as his family.
A knight encounters Death, who has come to take his life, while traveling home. To preserve his life, the knight challenges him to a chess match.
A minimalist drama film directed by Abbas Kiarostami follows a middle-aged Tehran man who drives through a city suburb in search of someone willing to carry out the task of burying him after he commits suicide.
Directed by Tommy Lee Jones follows a nihilistic professor who attempts to commit suicide by jumping in front of a train but save by an African American and discuses about life.
An avant-garde thriller directed by Lars von Trier follows a woman hiding from mobsters, who arrives in the small mountain town of Dogville, Colorado, and is provided refuge in return for physical labor.