…I was going to announce the “foreign language” blogathon but then “foreign” is all relative, isn’t it? So…I’ve had to rethink this a bit and I’ll call it “The non-English Film Blogathon” instead……yep…I’d like to hear about films in which the main spoken language is not English (and movies dubbed into a different language from the original English obviously don’t count). There are so many wonderful works out there from a multitude of countries. You could also write about an actor, actress or even director who’s main repertoire of work is not in English…if that makes sense…
Let’s read about all your wonderful entries on the 27th and 28th July 2018.
Just tell me in the comments below what topic you’d like to write about and I’ll add you to the roster. Then grab a banner from the bottom of this post (or make your own) and link back to my site on the big day(s) when you post your choice.
La liste des participants…ok fine…The Roster:
Thoughts All Sorts – TBC (probably La reine Margot (Queen Margot))
MovieRob– La cage aux folles (1978)
MovieRob – Fanny och Alexander (Fanny and Alexander) (1982)
Realweegiemidget Reviews – Incubus (1966)
Realweegiemidget Reviews – Sinkkulaiva (2013 – 2014)
Mini Media Reviews – Taeksi woonjunsa (A Taxi Driver) (2017)
Maddy Loves Her Classic Films – Gion no shimai (Sisters of the Gion) (1936)
Maddy Loves Her Classic Films – Jeux interdits (Forbidden Games) (1952)
The Stop Button – Shichinin no samurai (Seven Samurai) (1954)
Cinematic Scribblings – Aruitemo aruitemo (Still Walking) (2008)
dbmoviesblog– Wo bu shi Pan Jin Lian (I am not Madame Bovary) (2016)
Moon in Gemini – Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes (Aguirre, the Wrath of God) (1972)
The Wonderful World of Cinema – Nuit Américaine (Day for Night) (1973)
Silver Screen Classics – Du rififi chez les hommes (Rififi) (1955)
Silver Screenings – La Règle du Jeu (The Rules of the Game) (1939)
MovieMovieBlogBlog – La historia oficial (The Official Story) (1985)
The Midnite Drive-In– M – Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder (M) (1931)
WadsWords – Le Million (1931)
In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood – Ascenseur pour l’échafaud (Elevator to the Gallows) (1958)
Cinema Essentials – Ladri di biciclette (Bicycle Thieves) (1948)
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Thanks Rob!
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Hello, here’s William Shatner speaking Esperanto to take your mind off that Finnish disco number! https://weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2018/07/28/inkubo-incubus-1966/ for the blogathon hope all well there; Gillx (another bloody hot day over here)
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Ah man…it is so hot…had a bit of rain so now it is extremely humid….arghhh!
Thanks for your post…adding it in now.
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Thanks for being hostess with the mostest and lets aim for chocolate swap in early October!!
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Sounds like a plan. October it is!
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Cool x Lets “talk” in email!
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Hi. This is my post on Bicycle Thieves:
https://www.cinemaessentials.com/2018/07/bicycle-thieves-1948-vittorio-de-sica-film-review.html
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Added you to the “live” post now. Thanks for joining!
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http://midnitedrive-in.blogspot.com/2018/07/dark-shadows-in-berlin.html
My post on “M”
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Ooh, thank you. Will add it in right now.
This sounds like a good one. And one that, as a parent, will probably make it even more intense. Looking forward to watching this especially with it being a 1931 German movie – curious to see it.
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Hi…for some reason I cannot comment on Blogspot blogs anymore (there used to be an option to select a WordPress profile to comment as but now only Google Available). So…I’d like to enter your Robots in Film Blogathon please – with “Moon”. It is a good excuse to finally watch this one.
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My blogathon entry is now live at: https://moviemovieblogblog.wordpress.com/2018/07/26/the-official-story-oscar-winner-for-best-foreign-film-of-1985-2/
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Awesome. Thank you so much. Will have a look at it now and add it to the “live” page.
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Here’s mine, a little early: https://cinematicscribblings.wordpress.com/2018/07/26/family-portrait-still-walking-2008/ Thank you!
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Awesome! No worries about being early.
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Hi. Could you put me down for Bicycle Thieves (1948) please. My site is http://www.cinemaessentials.com. Thanks
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Hi Jay, yes of course. Adding you to the roster now. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this one. Have heard so many positive things about it.
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Hello! I have posted my entry really, REALLY early. I will be away all next week, so I just uploaded it:
https://silverscreenings.org/2018/07/20/the-subversive-rules-of-the-game/
I’m looking forward to reading the entries!
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No problem at all. Thanks so much. I’ll link you up as soon as I can – away at the moment. Thanks for joining.
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Hey Catherine. I can’t seem to get hold of the other film I wanted to cover, but I would be happy to write about “Elevator To The Gallows” ( 1958 ). I will be visiting France and Europe the year after next, and this will be the perfect opportunity for me to learn more French.
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Super stuff. I’ll put you down on the roster as soon as possible. I’m on limited connection and on my phone only. Won’t forget
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Thanks. Looking forward to it.
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Hi there. Have added you to the roster. Apologies for the delay but only got back from holidays yesterday.
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Hi! Could I change my film choice to Jean Renoir’s “La Règle du Jeu” (The Rules of the Game) 1939?
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Of course. I’ll update the roster asap. Am using a small phone at the moment so things are challenging on WordPress. But won’t forget
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Hi…I have updated your choice on the roster. Apologies for the delay but only got back from holidays yesterday.
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Thanks so much! Did you have a good holiday?
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Yes, thank you. It was lovely. Goes past too quickly though 🙂
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Hi! Can I submit something I’ve written already? I have been watching my way through the “1001 movies to see before you die” (although actually, since I’ve been watching every movie that has EVER been on any edition of the list, it’s now up to 1,199 movies), and there are a couple of films I’ve already reviewed that were quite fun and I want to see get more attention:
“A Nous, La LIberte” or “Le Million””, French, 1931
“Vampyr”, 1932, German
“The Goddess”, 1934, Chinese
Thanks!
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Of course you can. Looking forward to reading it. I’ll put you on the roster as soon as I have laptop access. Just at the airport. Might take a few days. But won’t forget you.
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Excellent! I think I’ll be going with “Le Million” – it’s a 1931 French film directed by Rene Clair.
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Perfect. Will put you down at the first chance I get.
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You should be on the roster. Managed to do it but not very elegantly from the mobile app.
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thanks! …now….I understand that I post the banner linking to you, but when do you want the link that links you to me? (The post already exists, should I just wait to the 27th to send you the link?)
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You can send me the link anytime from now to the Blogathon date. I’ll only add it to the „live“ Blogathon post on the 27th though.
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Helllo! Darlin Husband just recommended Incubus to me so can in change my Matti review to this, sounds so much fun with William Shatner and the cast speaking in Esperanto? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incubus_(1966_film)
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Ooh…sounds interesting. I’ll put you down for that.
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Couldnt not review it with the Shatner involved really… promise to do a Finnish film next time!
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No worries at all. Looking forward to reading about it.
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There is a film that I would like to cover, but I have to see if I can get hold of it between now and the blogathon.
I’ve also announced another blogathon, and would love to invite you to participate. Would love to have you join this time. Here is the link.
https://crystalkalyana.wordpress.com/2018/06/15/announcing-the-fourth-annual-barrymore-trilogy-blogathon/
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Hi Crystal. Absolutely no problem – I totally understand that some movies are just not always easy to get hold of. You take your time – no stress.
And yip, saw your Blogathon annoucement yesterday – just thinking of a topic. Will get back to you as soon as I have one in mind.
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I will let you know whether or not I can get hold of this movie. Otherwise, I will settle for another film. There are a few I have in mind.
Looking forward to hearing what topic you choose for the Barrymore Blogathon.
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ABCDEFGHIJKLNOPQRSTUVWXYZ…
What’s missing?
Answer “M”
And so was this blogathon. Until mow.
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😊
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Is my entry approved? Or was I just too vague in my application? Just wondering.
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Oh gosh…nothing has come through. I’ve even checked my spam. I would have answered as soon as possible otherwise.
Would love to have you join in. Which movie would you like to do?
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Ignore this comment…silly moment of mine 😦
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I guess I was too vague.. or cryptic… See above. I wanted M.
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No – I got it now that I realised it was a comment with the Blogathon post. I misread it with the wrong post
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Ah…sorry…duh…yes, your alphabet comment. I must be honest I misplaced that comment with my Duel in the Sun post (all came through together). You doing the 1931 version I assume?
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The German one, yes, please. I’m sure the remake was an American one.
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Perfect. Will put you down shortly. So…yep…absolutely approved. 😊. Have an awesome weekend. Sorry for the misunderstanding
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Added you to the roster. Sorry about the misunderstanding and the delay in adding you – it’s been one of those weekends with gorgeous weather so been out and about.
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Awesome definitely going to jump into this one!! 😀 I’ll have to have a closer look and see what film to pick, though it’ll probably be Umberto D. If not, it’ll be Playime or Trafic as I haven’t seen a single Tati film! The shame, the shame…
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Awesome. Whatever you decide on, I’m looking forward to reading about it. Let me know once you decide – no rush.
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O.K., I’ve finally decided. Please put me down for Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972). Thanks!
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Super. Will do so as soon as I’m home from work
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Sorry for the delay. I’ve put your choice down.
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Terrific idea! I’d like to cover the Argentinian movie THE OFFICIAL STORY, 1985’s Oscar winner for Best Foreign Film.
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Great to have you join. Looks like an excellent movie – can’t wait to read about it. Putting you on the roster now.
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Terrific idea! Let me do THE OFFICIAL STORY, an Argentine movie that won the Oscar for Best Foreign Film of 1985.
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Fabulous idea! I’d love to do the French-Canadian film, Mon Oncle Antoine (1971), if not spoken for already.
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Super stuff. Putting you down right now.
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Are Australian films allowed?
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If they are not in English 😉
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All Australian films are in English..
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Well…yes. But “unfortunately” this blogathon is really aimed at movies that are not in the English language.
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Hi! I would like to take part in this blogathon. May I do Rififi (1955) please? Thank you!
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Of course. Will add you to the roster as soon as I get home from work. Have heard so many good things about this movie. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts.
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Thank you so much!
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Done.
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Hello, hope all well and you got the chocolate… please say you’ve got it now….
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I can say I have it…but…
I promise, the moment it is here I’ll let you know. Don’t despair…I’ve often had parcels to Switzerland take forever…
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Hi! Good blogathon idea! I would like to write about La Nuit Américaine (Day for Night) 😀
My blog is The Wonderful World of Cinema
https://thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com/
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Awesome! Ah, sounds like a great one. So excited about all these new movies coming to my attention. Putting you on the roster right now. Can’t wait to read about it…
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I’m looking forward to checking out these posts!
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Me too!
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Hello, have you got your chocolate yet?
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Hi there. Nope. Not yet. You?
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No, thats odd as my niece has got hers in the UK and sent it same time!
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We’ve had a month of public holidays though – we’re coming up to the third long weekend in as many weeks. I wouldn’t worry yet.
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Hello, great timing Cat! Got your chocolate today and its my birthday (this by universal birthday rights means its mine, all mine!!!) Thanks!!
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Oooh! Yes….totally forgot about that (I’ll just pretend I sent it for your Birthday…hee hee). Anyway…Happy Birthday. Hope you had a wonderful day so far and have a great one further. Will let you know once those delicious ones from you arrive…can’t wait. Maybe the postman also thought they were delicious….
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Thanks again, you should get yours soon unless the Swiss equivalent of Vianne in Chocolat has nabbed it and replacing it with a Swiss bar to see if you notice, the conspiracy deepens..
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Hi, I would love to participate, I’m just having a tough time choosing a film! I’ll get back to you with a choice soon.
Moon in Gemini: https://debravega.wordpress.com/
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Awesome. No rush. I’ll put you down with a TBC as soon as I get home from work. Have a lovely day.
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PS…I’m also struggling to decide. So many to choose from.
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Hi there. I previously wanted to write a review on the Chinese film “I Am Not Madame Bovary”, but never had an opportunity. Can I do it for your blogathon?
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Of course you can! Looking forward to reading your post. I’ll add you to the roster now. Have a wonderful week ahead.
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Could I write about Still Walking (2008)? Thank you!
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Of course! Just looked it up and it looks so interesting. Can’t wait to read yous post.
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Can I do Seven Samurai for The Stop Button?
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Ooh yes, ooh yes, please do. Can’t wait to read all about your thoughts.
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Fab idea, Cat. I’d like to write about Sisters Of The Gion (1936). If we can submit previously published articles I’ll add Forbidden Games (1952)too. Looking forward to this so much. There are so many gems out there from around the world.
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Oh absolutely Maddy…so many to pick from…I’m struggling to decide what I want to pick.
Go for it re the previously published…I’m open to that.
Looking forward to reading all about these two – they sound really good (says she as she adds yet another two to her To Watch list 😉 )
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Thanks. Can’t wait for this!
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Great idea. I’ve been meaning to watch A Taxi Driver (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6878038/) for a while so this just gives me extra impetus to get it watched. And for a good cause too!
If i have time to watch another, I’ll let you know.
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Awesome! Just looked it up and it looks great…never heard of it until now – thank you sooo much. Can’t wait to read all about it.
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Hello! Great idea, so.. after raiding the cupboard – as has to really be a Finnish speaking film doesn’t it gone for – Matti (Hell is for Heroes) (2006), all the details on it here!I I did review a dating TV show from here a while back (not entered for a blogathon if you want me to add that too – its called Sinkkulaiva. Both are on imdb.
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Heres the link to the movie, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390245/ and tv show https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5028534/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
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Thanks Gill.
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Awesome Gill…I’ll put you down for Matti and if you want to add Sinkkulaiva, just let me know. Totally up to you.
Looking forward to reading about Matti – it sounds like a great movie…
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He is also one of the characters in the Eddie the Eagle film I saw (with Hugh Jackman but sadly not literally), and my hubby mentioned about the movie then. Tracked it down and still haven’t watched it so this is the perfect excuse!
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Will probably add the Sinkkulaiva one too if thats ok with you, its a great series.
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Consider it added to the roster…
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Thanks!
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Ill definitely take part… just dont yet know what films Im gonna choose
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Yay! Great to have you on board. Absolutely no problem – I’ll put you down with a “TBC” for now…no rush.
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How abt La Cage Aux Folles (1978) and Fanny and Alexander (1982)?
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