Movies About Vacations

From Asghar Farhadi, starring Hamid Farrokhnezhad, Hediyeh Tehrani, Taraneh Alidoosti, Pantea Bahram
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Fireworks Wednesday is a 2006 Iranian film directed by Asghar Farhadi. The story follows Rouhi, a young bride-to-be who takes a job as a cleaning woman for a couple on the eve of their wedding anniversary. Through a series of misunderstandings and coincidences, Rouhi finds herself in the middle of a domestic dispute between the couple, Morteza and Mozhdeh. As the couple's relationship begins to unravel, Rouhi is forced to take sides and make difficult choices. The film explores themes such as trust and communication in marriage, loyalty, and the importance of family.

From Éric Rohmer, starring Melvil Poupaud, Amanda Langlet, Gwenaëlle Simon, Aurelia Nolin
Rated G

A Summer's Tale is a lighthearted romantic comedy-drama film directed by Éric Rohmer and released in 1996. It follows the story of Gaspard, a recent college graduate who is spending his summer vacation in a small beach town. He soon meets two women, Margot and Solène, who both take an interest in him. Over the course of the summer, Gaspard finds himself in the middle of a romantic triangle as he vacillates between the two women. Eventually, Gaspard comes to terms with his feelings and makes a decision that will affect all three of them. As he experiences the joys and struggles of young love, Gaspard learns important lessons about the nature of relationships. A Summer's Tale is a charming, sweet story of a summer romance.

From Alberto Lattuada, starring Alberto Sordi, Norma Bengell, Gabriella Conti, Ugo Attanasio
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Mafioso is a 1962 Italian black comedy film directed by Alberto Lattuada. The film follows Antonio Badalamenti, a mechanic from Milan who returns to his home village in Sicily for a holiday. Once there, he is quickly drawn back into the family life he had left behind and into the world of the local Mafia. He is soon tasked with carrying out a murder, and must decide whether to embrace the life of a mobster or to use his wits to stay alive. Mafioso is a thrilling and darkly comic exploration of the moral ambiguities of the world of organized crime.

From Mike Newell, starring Alfred Molina, Joan Plowright, Miranda Richardson, Polly Walker
Rated PG

From James Ivory, starring Maggie Smith, Helena Bonham Carter, Denholm Elliott, Julian Sands
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From Lone Scherfig, starring Anders W. Berthelsen, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, Anette Støvelbæk, Peter Gantzler
Rated R

From Lloyd Handwerker, starring Nathan Handwerker, Lloyd Handwerker, Sol Handwerker, Murray Handwerker
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From Tony Goldwyn, starring Diane Lane, Viggo Mortensen, Bobby Boriello, Anna Paquin
Rated R

From Jack Starrett, starring Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Loretta Swit, Lara Parker
Rated PG

From Kevin Rodney Sullivan, starring Angela Bassett, Taye Diggs, Whoopi Goldberg, Regina King
Rated R