Umberto Eco: A Library of the World
★ 7.4 · 2023 · 81m · Documentary
A walk through the immense private library of Italian writer and thinker Umberto Eco (1932-2016).
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Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word Is Power
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The Art of Joy by Goliarda Sapienza: Writing for Emancipation
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Justin Timberlake: FutureSex/LoveShow (Live from Madison Square Garden)
2007 · ★ 7.2
The electrifying FutureSex/LoveShow finds Justin Timberlake stunning a sold-out crowd at New York's Madison Square Garden. Fans seeking pulse-pounding versions of "My Love," "Rock Your Body," "Cry Me a River" and "SexyBack" will not be disappointed.
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High Maintenance
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Duras and Cinema
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