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Collections/December 2019

Blue Christmas

It may be the season of cheerful carols and twinkling lights, but the holidays also bring about a melancholy mood that has inspired some of the world’s greatest filmmakers. This selection explores the clashing emotions at the heart of the yuletide spirit. Added on SUNDAY, 22 DECEMBER 2019

8 films

Still watchable end to end.

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Poster for Morning for the Osone Family

Morning for the Osone Family

1946

Poster for Black Narcissus

Black Narcissus

1947

Poster for Plácido

Plácido

1961

Poster for The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

1964

Poster for My Night at Maud’s

My Night at Maud’s

1969

Poster for Fanny and Alexander: Theatrical Version

Fanny and Alexander: Theatrical Version

1982

Poster for Cronos

Cronos

1993

Poster for A Christmas Tale

A Christmas Tale

2008

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