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#995: Top 10 Films of 2024 with Michael Phillips and Marya Gates

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Cinematic Reflections on Capitalism

This chapter explores a poignant 1981 Romanian film featuring a female taxi driver, set against Ceaușescu's dictatorship, blending humor and critique of international capitalism. It delves into the film's innovative narrative structure, remarkable cinematography, and its connections to contemporary societal issues, highlighting universal themes of exploitation and personal struggle.

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