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61) Emma
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English
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An adaptation of Jane Austen's novel about Emma Woodhouse, a young woman who finds that it is sometimes all too easy to confuse good intentions with self-gratification.
62) Roots
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The gripping story is told through four generations, from the capture of Kunta Kinte in Africa to his transport to Colonial America in brutal conditions through successive generations fighting to win their freedom in the Civil War.
63) The red tent
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Dinah's happy childhood is spent inside the red tent where the women of her tribe gather and share the traditions and turmoil of ancient womanhood. The film recounts the story of Dinah's mothers Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah, the four wives of Jacob. Dinah matures and experiences an intense love that subsequently leads to a devastating loss, and the fate of her family is forever changed. Based on the best-selling novel by Anita Diamant.
64) The Pacific
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The extraordinary experiences of three men and their fellow Marines take them from the first clash with the Japanese in the haunted jungles of Guadalcanal, through the impenetrable rain forests of Cape Gloucester, across the blasted coral strongholds of Peleliu, up the black sand terraces of Iwo Jima, through the killing fields of Okinawa, to the triumphant, yet uneasy, return home after V-J Day.
65) The night of
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An HBO limited series. After a night of partying with a female stranger, a man wakes up to find her stabbed to death and he is charged with her murder.
66) American genius
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The eight-part docudrama, reveals the competitive forces behind history's most remarkable races for innovation. From Steve Jobs vs. Bill Gates to the Wright Brothers vs. Glen Curtiss, explores the rivalries, delving into the fierce power struggles, deceit, fluke timing and raw ambition out of which innovation was born. Bold reenactments are woven together with expert interviews to shed new perspective on the backstories of innovation that have shaped...
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Danish
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"The serial plays out at the legendary manor Grønnegaard, southern Funen, where the internationally renowned artist Veronika Grønnegaard has lived an eccentric and colorful life since the wild sixties. The serial follows Veronika's four adult children whose free and chaotic childhood at Grønnegaard has left its mark on them in very different ways. They live scattered to the four winds until Veronika dies and they gather to wind up the estate. Just...
68) South Riding
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English
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When Sarah Burton returns to her hometown as headmistress, she is full of ambition, determined to create a great school and to inspire her girls to take all they can from life. But in the aftermath of the First World War, the country is in depression and ideals are hard won. Lydia Holly, the scholarship girl from the shacks, is the most brilliant student Sarah has ever taught, but when her mother's health fails, her education must be sacrificed -...
70) Casanova
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English
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The original unedited British version, this mini series alternates between the gripping love triangle involving the young Casanova and the swan song of the world's most notorious lothario.
72) Texas rising
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Bringing to life the true story of how the people of Texas fought for freedom against the mighty Mexican military that had overtaken the Alamo. The legendary Texas Rangers assembled for the first time against General Santa Anna's massive military might. United under the leadership of Sam Houston and with the help of his ragtag army, they passionately battled for life and country and the Lone Star State.
74) Twin Peaks
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English
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Picks up 25 years after the inhabitants of a quaint northwestern town are stunned when their homecoming queen is murdered.
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"James Garner stars as Woodrow F. Call, a wizened bounty hunter who has endured the death of his son and the financial failure of his Montana ranch. When a wealthy railroad president hires him to track down a young, cold-blooded bandit, Call travels south to seek out the fugitive and along the way encounters an array of old acquaintances, including his faithful ex-comrade." --Container.
77) Little women
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Follow the sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, on their journey from childhood to adulthood. Under the guidance of their mother Marmee, they navigate what it means to be a young woman: from gender roles to sibling rivalry, first love, loss, and marriage. Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, this story is as relevant and engaging today as it was on its original publication in 1868.
78) Planet Egypt
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It was the world's most important ancient civilization and lasted longer than any other. In this exciting four-part miniseries, History explores the technology, culture, religion, wars and peace that unified Egypt for 3,000 years. Investigates Egypt's legacy through portraits of its most influential Pharaohs: King Narmer, who united more than 40 regional tribes into the first Egyptian civilization.
79) Motherfatherson
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Max owns one of the world's most influential media empires. Information is his trade: he holds dark secrets on everyone, and uses his power ruthlessly. His son Caden is editor of Max's mouthpiece, The National Reporter. But Caden is crumbling under the pressure of his father's expectation. When Caden's excess causes a massive stroke, he's left like a helpless child. For Kathryn - Max's estranged wife - this is a chance to reconnect with son boy Max...
80) Ghosts of Beirut
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"[A] four-part limited series based on one of the most extraordinary real-life espionage stories of our time: the manhunt for Imad Mughniyeh, the elusive terrorist mastermind who outwitted his adversaries for over two decades. Based on a true story, Mugniyeh took terrorism to deadly new levels, creating public martyrs out of anonymous suicide bombers. As CIA and Mossad operatives were haunted by Imad's actions, they unexpectedly join forces in a high-stakes...