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In this French New Wave drama directed by the legendary Jean-Luc Godard, Nana is a young Parisian woman disillusioned by poverty and trapped in an unhappy marriage. Godard chronicles her attempts to become an actress and eventual turn to sex work in 12 expressive and existential episodes.
Available on Criterion Channel, Kanopy, HBO Max
Part memoir, part documentary, this animated film recounts the story of Amin Nawabi. On the eve of his marriage to his soon-to-be husband, he grapples with his past as a refugee from his home country of Afghanistan, a secret he has kept hidden for 20 years.
Available on Apple iTunes, DIRECTV, Microsoft Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, AMC on Demand, Vudu, Hulu, YouTube
Now in their 70s, these former Japanese women’s volleyball players used to be known as the ‘Witches of the Orient’. Originally formed as a casual workers’ team, the squad became a fierce force in competitive volleyball thanks to a ruthless coach, and went on to have a record-breaking winning streak at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
Available on Apple iTunes, Microsoft Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Mubi, Vudu, YouTube, Mubi Amazon Channel
In this Spotlight, we’re exploring Very British Telly. These single-camera comedies are characterized by their dry, cerebral humor and dark comedy. Further, unlike the classic British sitcoms that preceded them, these series represent a modern era in British TV and paint a contemporary portrait of life in the UK and of its inhabitants.