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Spotlight: The Romanian New Wave

More than a decade on, the Romanian New Wave is still going strong. Earlier in 2021, director Radu Jude won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival for Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn. Here we’ll start with The Death of Mr. Lazarescu -- the film that started it all --- and catch you up to the present day.

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Spotlight: China Noir

Chinese crime films, which make up the growing subgenre “China noir” or “mainland noir,” relocate the distinctive style and atmosphere of 1940s and ’50s film noir in modern-day China. This Spotlight features 12 of these must-see melodramas set in the shadowy fringes of the neon city.

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Spotlight: A Day at the Beach

It’s the height of summer (in the northern hemisphere at least) and the time of year when people in countries that border the water head for the coast. They go to escape, to relax, and to daydream in that liminal space where sea, sand, and sky all meet.

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Spotlight: Films from and about Afghanistan

After nearly 20 years of war, US Armed Forces are withdrawing from Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Taliban forces are re-taking control of the country. This week, we bring you films from and about Afghanistan, telling the stories of ordinary people, which have too often been overshadowed by the conflict.

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Spotlight: Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020

Every two years, the Olympic Games bring the nations of the globe together to showcase the best athletes in the world pushing the limits of what’s possible. As the Tokyo Games come to an end, we suggest these movies for those who want even more stories of Olympic sports and the Olympic spirit.

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Spotlight: Friendship Day

India celebrates Friendship Day on the first Sunday of August each year. Curated for this special day, we hope this spotlight reminds you of your favorite people and the memories you've shared with them! Alexa, play yeh dosti hum nahi todenge… (We will never break this friendship…)

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Spotlight: Giallo and Italian Horror

This week’s Spotlight highlights giallo, a mystery-thriller subgenre that reigned in the ’60s and ’70s, predecessor of the modern American slasher. Here is a selection of some of the most stylish and influential Italian horror films featuring the gothic, the gory, and the gut-wrenching.

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Spotlight: Bollywood Wanderlust

Two classic Bollywood road trip movies -- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Dil Chahta Hain -- celebrate their 10th and 20th anniversaries this year, respectively. Specially curated for this occasion, this travel-themed spotlight aims to satisfy your wanderlust!

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Spotlight: Canada Days!

This past week marked Canada Day and what better occasion to celebrate the launch of a new microsite for Canadian film on Telescope: CANADA NOW! You’ll find a new selection curated monthly plus 20,000 other Canadian films and series!

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