Documentary, Music
Michel Legrand, jazz musician and composer extraordinaire, has left his mark on the history of cinema, including the films of Jacques Demy, especially The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, the 60th anniversary of which is being celebrated in Cannes. Using never-before-seen archives and personal accounts, the film looks back on a lifetime dedicated to music, and the career of a man who served it masterfully to the very end.
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Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984
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Jacqueline du Pré: Genius and Tragedy
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The Great Waltz
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IMDB 7.7 | Mar , 2022
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IMDB 7.3 | Mar , 2025
Chronicles the extraordinary life of visionary scientist Demis Hassabis and his relentless quest to solve the enigma of artificial general intelligence.Jackie Chan: Building an Icon
IMDB 7.7 | Aug , 2021
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IMDB 8 | Jan , 2020
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IMDB 0 | Sep , 1990
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IMDB 7.8 | Dec , 2024
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IMDB 8 | Sep , 1984
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IMDB 6.9 | Apr , 2017
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IMDB 6.1 | Jun , 2014
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IMDB 0 | Mar , 2025
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IMDB 6.3 | Apr , 2025
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IMDB 5 | Nov , 1972
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IMDB 4 | Nov , 2007
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IMDB 7.4 | Mar , 2007
A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.August Rush
IMDB 7.4 | Nov , 2007
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IMDB 7 | Aug , 1955
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IMDB 7.8 | Jan , 2023
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