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Spotlight: The Velvet Revolution

Sometimes political change requires bloodshed, and sometimes it doesn't. On the anniversary of Czechoslovakia's distinctive Velvet Revolution -- or Gentle Revolution -- that led to the collapse of one-party Communist government, we explore the Czech Republic's rich film history.

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Spotlight: Elections

In the words of Thomas Jefferson, “We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” Vote November 3rd, and if you need some motivation, check out these dramas and documentaries on elections… and their consequences.

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Spotlight: Cinema of Hong Kong

In this week’s Spotlight we feature films from and about Hong Kong, a major hub for Chinese-language filmmaking. Spanning the past five decades, they include work from renowned directors such as Wong Kar-wai, John Woo, Johnnie To, and Ann Lui.

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Spotlight: Cinema of Argentina

For the final installment of our Hispanic Heritage Month series, Telescope presents our Argentinian Film Spotlight! Following the politically charged New Argentine Cinema Wave in the nineties, the contemporary film scene (including female directors such as Lucrecia Martel and Lucía Puenzo) embraces social taboos and dynamics with a daring flair.

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Spotlight: Cinema of Chile

To continue our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Telescope presents a Spotlight on Chilean cinema! As its filmmakers embrace diverse characters and bold visual storytelling, Chile’s national cinema is flourishing. Here are twelve award-winning, must-see Chilean films of the 21st century.

Cinema of Chile
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Spotlight: Back to School

As summer turns, undeniably, to fall, we celebrate back-to-school days around the world with a selection of movies about teenage drama, first love, academic struggle, and political awakening.

Back to School
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Spotlight: ¡Viva Mexico!

To kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month, we are celebrating one of the most vibrant film producers in Latin America: Mexico! In recognition of Mexico’s Independence Day, Telescope presents a list of classic and contemporary masterpieces that showcase the diversity of Mexican cinema.

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Spotlight: TIFF 2019

To celebrate the opening of the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival this week, we have compiled a list of past international winners of the TIFF People’s Choice Award — an uncanny predictor of awards season success. Best of luck to this year’s films!

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Spotlight: Women in Venice

This week, La Biennale di Venezia will kick off the 2019 Venice International Film Festival. In support of the ongoing calls for increased female representation at the festival, Telescope presents a list of films by women directors that have shown — and won awards — at Venice.

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