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Documentary

Ukrainian Sheriffs (2015)

Driving in a yellow Lada adorned with a Ukrainian flag, two sheriffs navigate a rural village, responding to various incidents. They resolve disputes, investigate a disturbing discovery, and attempt to help Vova, a man struggling to reintegrate into society. As the seasons change, political tensions from outside begin to impact the quiet community, creating division and unrest.

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Family

Spanish Affair 2 (2015)

Amaia after breaking up with Rafa, falls in love with a Catalonian. Koldo, her father, goes to Sevilla to persuade Rafa to go to Catalonia and take Amaia’s heart back.

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History

125 Years Memory (2015)

This film explores the enduring bond between Japan and Turkey through two significant historical events. In 1890, a typhoon struck off the Japanese coast, sinking the Turkish frigate Ertuğrul. Local villagers bravely rescued 69 Turkish sailors, sharing their meager resources with the strangers. Nearly a century later, during the Iran-Iraq War, over 300 Japanese citizens found themselves stranded in Tehran. A Turkish Airlines flight then evacuated the Japanese, demonstrating a continued spirit of mutual support and compassion across cultures and generations.

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Fantasy

Kryptonita (2015)

This film reimagines the story of Superman, exploring what would have happened if he hadn't landed in Smallville. Instead, the last son of Krypton falls to Earth in Isidro Casanova, a neighborhood in La Matanza, a district of Buenos Aires. This movie is based on Leonardo Oyola’s novel and offers a unique perspective on the iconic DC Comics superhero’s origin.

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Drama

High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days (2015)

A prequel to the 2013 Kyoto Animation series Free! which is an adaptation of light novel High☆Speed!

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Music

School of Rock: The Musical (2015)

Dewey Finn, a struggling rock musician, finds himself posing as a substitute teacher at a highly competitive prep school. Recognizing the musical abilities of his students, he forms a rock band with them. Dewey aims to win the Battle of the Bands competition, while also inspiring his students to embrace their passions and find their own voices.

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Romance

About Love (2015)

The film explores the multifaceted nature of love through a collection of interconnected stories. Characters include a young couple immersed in Japanese anime, a secretary facing an inappropriate advance, and a Japanese woman seeking a Russian man in Moscow. Other narratives feature a graffiti artist searching for beauty, an ex-wife with a unique job from her former husband, and various other individuals grappling with love in its many forms.

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Documentary

The Emperor's New Clothes (2015)

Russell Brand and director Michael Winterbottom explore the complexities of economics and their effect on people’s lives in this documentary. Through humor and insightful commentary, the film examines global policies and their devastating consequences, highlighting the growing inequality and stark realities of a deeply divided world. It offers a candid look at the human cost of economic decisions.

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